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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 38 MIN

#8 | IGCSE Maths, Teacher Ivan Lim, NEXTGEN Academy

from Wavers Podcast · host Derrick Chou

Timestamps:Introduction 0:00 - 1:18 Why teach Maths and Add Maths? 1:18 - 4:45Why quit Civil Engineering and Job in Bank? 4:45 - 8:40Time management & Work ethic 8:40 - 11:14What happen to Hou Sek Gourmet Snacks? 11:14 - 20:37Why teach online? 20:37 - 25:49Why teach IGCSE syllabus and not SPM? 25:49 - 29:31 One undeniable challenge operating NextGEN Academy 29:31 - 33:41More about Teacher Ivan Lim 33:41 - 38:34 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Today's guest, Ivan Lim also known as Teacher Ivan Lim who specializes in teaching IGCSE Maths and Add Maths who is a founder of NEXGEN Academy. His not your typical kind of teacher, having 2k followers on Instagram posting motivational and tips & tricks for both Maths and Add Maths. Find out more about why he started teaching the subject, how he maintains his work ethic along with the entrepreneurial side of him! --------------------------------------------------------------------------Questions Asked-: Why teach Maths and Add Maths?: Why teach IGCSE Syllabus rather than SPM syllabus? : Why not stick to traditional tuitions where tutors teach in a physical center? : How do you manage your time so efficiently? You teach part-time in an international school and teach levels from year 9 to 11, along with your gym routine.: What one undeniable challenge operating a Online School (NextGEN Academy) : You used to sell snacks, what happened? (Hou Sek Gourmet Snacks): Why quit Civil Engineering and Job in Bank?--------------------------------------------------------------------------Today's Guest's Social:Teacher Ivan Lim- https://www.instagram.com/teacherivanlimNEXTGEN Academy- https://www.nextgenacademy.co----------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️The Information discussed and talked about on the Wavers Podcast is ultimately for educational, motivational, and entertainment purposes only, without any indication of assurance of any kind, including assurance of accuracy, completeness, or success for any particular reasoning.The Information obtained in or provided through the podcast is not intended to be against anyone of any kind, but just a discussion of an subject from the host's and guest's point of view. This podcast consist of advices, viewers aren't advised to make any decision, financially or any sort of personal decision based on any of the information presented on this podcast without undertaking independent rigour consultation with a professional.The Information on the podcast and provided from or through our content is general in nature and isn't specific to you the spectator or anyone else. Understand that the usage of any information available on or through this URL is on your own risk.

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