Top Tuition Centres In Singapore

The Best Tuition Centres in Singapore

What’s a Tuition Centre?

Definition:

A tuition centre is a private educational institution that offers tuition services in different subjects. The emphasis is to prepare a student to perform better in questions and exams.

 


Top Math Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Primary to Junior College Level)

Mathematics is a crucial subject in the MOE syllabus. Whether you’re sitting for PSLE, O-Level, A-Level, or junior college-level exams, it’s vital to seek supplementary tuition. Here are the top 3 top tutors/tuition centres in Singapore. For a more extensive list of top math tuition centres, click here.

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Our Learning Loft

Specialty We are a premium education centre focused on delivering experiential learning to Primary & Secondary students. With our specially curated curriculum, our highly qualified teachers will help every child understand fundamental principles better and also spark a love for learning.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://ourlearningloft.com/
Address 613A Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269715
Contact Telephone: +65 6908 8884 Email: [email protected]
Client
  • Hwa Chong Institution
  • Nanyang Girls’ High School
  • Methodist Girls School
  • Singapore Chinese Girls School
Review “it was very helpful for my math and science,, the targeted learning method allowed me to improve very quicklyy :D” – Tan Jia Xin

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YesTuition Agency

Specialty
  • Home Tuition Services
  • Private Tutors
  • Tuition Agencies Services
Website https://yestuition.sg
Address Blk 443C FAJAR ROAD #17-62 S673443
Contact

Telephone: +6590125150

Email: [email protected]

Review www.yestuition.sg

 


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Miss Loi’s Temple (Joss Sticks Tuition Centre)

Specialty
Founded by the original “Math Super Tutor” as featured on the front page of The Sunday Times (15 June 2008), with 30 years of experience (as of 2021). Specialising in Secondary, O, and A-Level math tuition with a customized learning programme tailored to the needs of individual students. No registration or material fees are required upon enrolment. Secondary 1, 2, 3, O Level math exam papers available for public subscription on the website. Lastly, there’s nothing religious about “Joss Sticks” and “Miss Loi’s Temple”. 
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.exampaper.com.sg
Address
157A Thomson Road, Goldhill Shopping Centre, Singapore 307610
Contact (65) 9380 5290

 


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Math Note Tuition Centre

Specialty
Math Note Learning Centre specialises in providing quality Math tuition to Primary, Secondary and JC students by ex MOE teacher. 
 
With a small class of maximum of 5 students, we have helped over 600 students achieving excellent results in Mathematics.
 
Services: 
Math tuition for Primary, Secondary, and JC level
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.mathnote.sg/
Address Blk 728 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 Singapore 560728
Contact
 
Telephone: 82187192
Client
  • Hwa Chong Institution
  • Nanyang Girls’ High School
  • Methodist Girls School
  • Singapore Chinese Girls School
Review
Happy teacher’s day! Thank you for being very patient in tutoring me in Math and helping me to understand the topics that I am weak at! Hope you enjoyed this special day!

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Mr. Yee Kian Toung

Specialty Mr. Yee Kian Toung is a revered math tutor. He runs the www.goodmathstutor.com website. As an accomplished math tutor, he holds MOE qualifications and 14 years of teaching experience. Mr. Yee assists math students to transit from primary to secondary levels and runs small group classes.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website www.goodmathstutor.com
Address 115 Bukit Merah Central, Singapore 150115
Telephone 65 9638 1204
Operating Hours Closes 12 AM

 


Top English Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Primary to Junior College Level)

For a more extensive list of top English tuition centres, click here.

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Augustine’s English Classes

Specialty Augustine’s English Classes is a specialised English tuition centre that caters to ages 7 to 18. The centre uses qualitative research in teaching methodologies and active learning strategies. The Centre empowers every single student to ensure a positive attitude in learning.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://augustineenglishclasses.com/
Address 86 Marine Parade Central, #04-302, Singapore 440086
Telephone 65 6966 2130
Operating Hours 3:00pm to 9:30pm
Review “Bryan used to throw tantrums every time I ask him to read more books and do his homework. Now, just after a month of lessons with Teacher Augustine, he has grown to enjoy reading books and always finishes his homework on time. At times, he even asks me to get him more assessment books to do! Thank you, Teacher Augustine!”

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The Write Connection

Specialty The Write Connection is a multi-award-winning English enrichment centre that focuses on effective writing through zooming in on language skills, strategies, and techniques to cultivate powerful thinking.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.thewriteconnection.com.sg
Address Find a location near you 
Telephone  65 6910 8809
Operating Hours 10:30am – 7.30pm
Review “The recent E-learning session for P3 Writing Enrichment was engaging and helpful. The pace set for my child was good too. I’m surprised she sat through the entire session (An hour plus) and completed her work with minimal assistance. Thumbs up!”

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Victoria Tutorial Centre

Specialty The Write Connection is a multi-award-winning English enrichment centre that focuses on effective writing through zooming in on language skills, strategies, and techniques to cultivate powerful thinking.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://victoriatutorial.com/
Address 1 Marine Parade Central, #10-03 Parkway Centre, Singapore 449408
Telephone  65 6342 2212
Operating Hours Call to enquire
Review “I joined Victoria Tutorial Centre in 2000 by word of mouth from a fellow classmate. The two years I spent here were one of the most enriching parts of my life; the friends I met here (whom I keep to this day) helped create a stimulating learning environment while the teachers were ever so devoted, delivering key materials clearly and concisely, and gave us personal guidance where needed. I wouldn’t trade those 2 years for anything else!”

 


Top Science Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Primary to Junior College Level)

For a more extensive list of top Science tuition centres, click here.

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Frankel Tutors

Specialty Founded in 1996 at Frankel Estate in the east of Singapore, Frankel Tutors has served the tutorial support needs of students in the vicinity for more than 24 years. Located conveniently opposite Kembangan MRT, Frankel Tutors serves students from Bedok, Frankel, Kembangan, and Siglap. Frankel Tutors is helmed by a former school principal and ex-MOE teacher at a top primary school in Singapore. It is supported by two other core teachers and a team of vetted and trusted adjunct teachers to ensure the quality of materials and teaching. Known by the motto “We know what we do, and we do it well.”, Frankel Tutors constantly reviews proprietary worksheets and student guides to keep up with the constantly changing education landscape in Singapore.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.frankeltutors.com
Address Opposite Kembangan MRT, 18 Jalan Masjid 01-03 Kembangan Plaza Singapore 418944
Telephone Main: +65 6441 8120 Mobile (Whatsapp/SMS): +65-94870332 
Review  “I  got to know about Frankel Tutor from my friend Michelle and I decided to give it a try because my chemistry was really bad at the time I would always fail my tests and exams. Every single time I would always get a F9 which was awful and disappointing.Mr. Erik was a very helpful and thoughtful teacher because I was way behind everyone and he would slow down his teaching speed to allow me to understand what’s going on in class but at the same time it wouldn’t bore the rest of the students. This tuition also offers a consultation service and I could consult the tuition teacher whenever I needed the help even on days we do not have lessons. Because of all these, my Chemistry grade improved a lot from an F9 to a B3 for O levels which I am really thankful for. I would totally recommend Frankel Tutors to everyone because the teachers are really thoughtful and the lessons are really effective.”

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Smart Lab

Specialty Smart Lab is a specialist tuition centre for science subjects. They have a total of 4 outlets in Singapore and cater to students taking primary science, secondary science (Pure/Combined), A-Level chemistry, physics, and biology, including Combined Science and IP tuition. 
Pricing Call to enquire
Website http://smartlab.com.sg
Address
  • Blk 81 Marine Parade Central #01-628 (Level 2) Singapore 440081
  • Blk 818 Woodlands Street 82 #01-419 Singapore 730818
  • Blk 243 Bishan Street 22 #B1 – 274 Singapore 570243 (Classrooms)
  • Blk 204 Hougang Street 21 #02-113 Singapore 530204 (beside kovan mrt)
Telephone 65 6459 2981
Operating Hours 1pm – 8pm daily, except for Tues Tues: 10am – 5pm

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The Pique Lab

Specialty The Pique Lab is a science tuition centre that specialises in teaching primary school science. They use the Complete Concept Integration (CCI) methodology to help young students achieve academic success in the shortest period of time.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://thepiquelab.com/
Address
  • 557 Bukit Timah Road, Crown Centre #01-06/07, Singapore 269694
  • 10 Jalan Serene, Serene Centre #02-05A/17A/18/20, Singapore 258748
Telephone +65 8621 1533
Operating Hours Mon: 12pm – 7pm Tues-Fri: 12pm – 9pm Weekends: 9am – 7pm
Review “Dominic was not confident to answer the open ended questions prior to the CCI program. Often time, he tries to use his own way to answer the questions despite knowing the important points that he needs to write. Thus, he often lose quite a lot of marks in this section.The templates given during the CCI program has helped him tremendously knowing the correct way to answer those questions. He is always looking forward to the lessons as he enjoys the way the lessons are conducted. Thanks to Ms Lim, the Science Specialist, who has helped Dominic to improve in this area!”

 


Top General Paper Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Junior College Level)

 

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Irwin’s Study

Specialty Founded by Irwin, a former MOE lecturer and tutor who studied at Oxford University, London School of Economics (LSE), and Raffles Institution (RI), Irwin’s Study is a unique tuition centre specialising in General Paper (GP). He teaches in two centres.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.irwins-study.com/
Address
  • Blk 201E Tampines Street 23 #02-106 Singapore 527201
  • Bukit Timah Shopping Centre #B2-13 Singapore 588179
Telephone 65 9833 3156
Operating Hours Call to enquire
Review “Mr Irwin’s GP tuition lessons have benefitted me tremendously even though it was only for a short 5 months. The discussions about various controversial issues that we engage in almost every lesson challenged me to stretch and think critically about these issues and how they can be applied in the GP context. Mr Irwin’s tips and skills on Essay writing and Comprehension have helped me to be more focused in tackling certain questions in the respective papers. Lessons are always kept lively, interactive and refreshing! Thank you Mr Irwin!”

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Learner’s Lodge

Specialty Learner’s Lodge incorporates a weighted thematic approach as a framework for lessons, with in-depth lectures on recurrent issues. They use reading techniques, essay writing, and comprehensive answering skills to set their tuition programme apart from others.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.learnerslodge.com.sg/
Address Find a centre near you
Telephone 65 6803 5763
Operating Hours Call to enquire
Review “Ms Nah Seok Ling is a cheerful teacher that strives to make each lesson enjoyable. She purposefully chooses a case study or 2 essays that focus on different concepts every week, and does concise summaries that allow us to refresh these concepts and clear our doubts on them. She is also very resourceful and provides us with examination materials from several schools for our own practice. Most importantly, Ms Nah consistently marks and returns any practices that we submit to her every week, giving us very useful feedback that highlight the strengths in our writing, as well as the points for improvement. She is also willing to help us with our schoolwork and to answer any additional questions we may have after the lesson ends. Overall, Ms Nah is a wonderful teacher that constantly encourages her students to believe in themselves and to do better, and we always look forward to her weekly lessons!”

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Indigo Group

Specialty Indigo Group is a premier education group specialising in Junior College (JC), Integrated Programme (IP), and Express tuition. GP is one of their trademark programmes. Students are taught to express their points critically and coherently. The centre has a strong focus on training students to hone their essay writing skills.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website http://www.indigo.com.sg/
Address
  • 271 Bukit Timah Rd #B1-09, Singapore 259708
  • 103 Irrawaddy Road #02-01/04, Singapore 329566
  • 1 Goldhill Plaza, #02-29 Podium Block, Singapore 308899
Telephone 65 6634 2208
Operating Hours 9am – 6.30pm
Review

The tutors are clear in explaining the analysis of different issues and answering techniques. The materials cover a wide range of topics, thus ensuring that we are prepared to tackle multiple types of questions. The current affairs section is very useful in deepening my understanding/ critically analysing world events which I can use in my essays. The tutors teach us how to approach an essay question (dissecting the questions as well as seeing it from multiple angles) and how to approach comprehension questions.”

 


Top Mandarin Chinese Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Primary to Junior College Level)

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Nanyang Learning

Specialty Nanyang Learning is a trusted education agency that provides Chinese tuition. They teach the Mandarin Chinese language to all levels, be it kindergarten, primary school, secondary school, or JC. They cover subjects such as Chinese, Higher Chinese, H1 Chinese, Chinese studies, and Chinese literature. They have a strong pool of experienced Chinese MOE school teachers and tutors that offer one-to-one Chinese tuition lessons.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.nanyanglearning.com/
Address 5008 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, Techplace II#04-09, Singapore 569874
Telephone 65 8298 7978
Operating Hours  11am – 9pm daily

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Mdm Zhu

Specialty Mdm Zhu is a former MOE Chinese teacher with over 12 years of experience teaching primary, secondary & JC Chinese in Singapore. She was also an editor of multiple Chinese guide books and now runs her own tuition centre. She places a huge emphasis on cultivating intrinsic interest and motivation towards learning Chinese and strengthening a child’s foundation in the Chinese language.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website http://chinesetuition.com.sg/
Address
  • Blk 201B Tampines St 21 #01-1067, Singapore 522201
  •  271 Bukit Timah Road, Balmoral Plaza #02-07, Singapore 259708
  • 684 Hougang Ave 8 #02-979, Singapore 530684
Telephone 65 67869818 
Operating Hours Call to enquire
Review “Mdm Zhu’s Chinese tuition is very good and fun to go to. She helped me learn all the words and phrases that I did not know how to read/write at the start. She is very kind and gave me extra lessons before my exam. My chinese results also improved a lot after going for her tuition lessons.”

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Ms SY Wang

Specialty Miss SY Wang is an experienced Chinese tutor, specializing in secondary school Higher Chinese and Chinese tuition. She is a recipient of the Ministry of Education Teaching Award, and former MOE school teacher at Raffles Institution and Methodist Girls’ School. She provides 1-1 or small group tuition for both Chinese Language and Higher Chinese Language.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.chinesedistinctions.sg/
Address Dhoby Ghaut
Telephone 65 8686 1338
Operating Hours Call to enquire
Review “Ms Wang has been teaching me since Secondary one. She is definitely one of the most dedicated, resourceful and effective teachers that I have ever met. Under her guidance, my proficiency in Chinese language has improved tremendously. She has played an instrumental role in my learning of the language and preparations for the Higher Chinese O-level Examination. Personally, my favourite part of her lessons was our discussions about current affairs in Chinese. This not only improved my oral skills but also helped to raise my awareness about social issues. As a result, I achieved an overall A1 grade for the GCE O level HCL examination as well as a distinction grade for the O level HCL oral examination. Learning under Ms Wang was certainly enjoyable and I would highly recommend!”
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Top Malay Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Primary to Junior College Level)

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Dr Elmi Zulkarnain Osman

Specialty Dr Elmi Zulkarnain Osman is the only award-winning Malay language specialist tutor in Singapore. He runs https://malaysupertutor.wordpress.com where he offers one-to-one Malay home tuition and online Malay tuition (Skype or Zoom) for PSLE and O Level students (Primary 5 to Secondary 4).
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://malaysupertutor.wordpress.com/author/elmizulkarnain/
Address 120B Edgedale Plains, Singapore 822120
Telephone 65 9475 0059
Operating Hours Call to enquire

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Home Tuition Agency

Specialty Home Tuition Agency provides tailored, private Malay tuition for students from lower primary to junior college level.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.hometuitionagency.com.sg/
Address Home-based tuition
Telephone 65 8138 5331

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Success Tuition

Specialty Success Tuition is a tuition hub that provides dedicated one-to-one guidance for the Malay language. They have one of the largest pool of qualified, specialised Malay home tutors available in Singapore. These tutors have experience in Singapore’s examination standards for Malay and Higher Malay
Pricing Call to enquire
Website http://successtuition.com.sg/
Address Home-based tuition
Telephone 65 6503 5333
Operating Hours 9 am – 11 pm daily

 


Top Tamil Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Primary to Junior College Level)

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Jai Learning Hub

Specialty Jai Learning Hub offers quality Tamil tuition with a focus in making Tamil learning an easy and enjoyable experience. The centre provides small group tuition and one-to-one tuition upon request. They use strategic exam techniques and skills as well as fun holiday workshops to encourage students to develop an intrinsic interest in Tamil culture.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website http://www.jailearninghub.com
Address
  • Jurong West Street 52, Blk 517 #01-101, Singapore 640517
  • Teck Whye Ave, Blk 145 #01-163, Singapore 680145
  • Yishun Street 22, Blk 291 #01-363, Singapore 760291
  • Blk 201A Tampines Street 21, #01-1061, Singapore 521201
Contact Telephone: 65 9825 4743 Email: [email protected]
Operating Hours Call to enquire
Review  “Jai learning hub is doing a wonderful job as a Tamil teaching centre in Singapore. Our son Bharathi Priyan has attended K1 and K2 classess, but unfortunately we had to withdraw him for personal reasons, our kid really misses the Tamil classes. Efforts taken by certer management and teachers to simulate Tamil culture in the form of class room activities are greatly appreciated. In this centre, Tamil is taught by creating objects for children to capture the language well which is a good attempt and well appreciated. The center attempts to teach Tamil in a fun playful ways which is very much liked by children. I doubt if there is any other center in Ang mo Kio, it would be more convenient for tamil children in this neighborhood.”

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Wordsmith Learning Hub

Specialty A renowned publisher specialised in producing Tamil assessment books, Wordsmith Beyond Learning offers Tamil tuition for primary school to secondary students to help them ace Tamil exams. At the same time, their programmes incorporate a unique methodology of teaching to allow for a holistic improvement in all language components.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website http://www.sigaramtamiltuition.com/
Address
  • 19 Mackenzie Road, #02-02, Singapore 228678
  • Hougang Central, BLK 810 #03-214, Singapore 530810
Telephone 65 98554941
Operating Hours Call to enquire

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SmileTutor

Specialty SmileTutor is a Singapore-based tuition agency that helps students find the right tutor to teach them Malay at the comfort of their own home. Lessons are tailored to meet students’ learning needs and help them develop a love for the language.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://smiletutor.sg
Address Bukit Batok Crescent #22-76/77, Wcega Tower 21, Singapore 658065
Telephone 65 6266 4475
Operating Hours 9am – 8pm daily
Review “Joseph is my boys’ first tutor. He has a very pleasant and quiet demeanour; coupled with patience and being effectively bilingual and effectively firm, helped ease my boys into learning a subject they are not comfortable with. Joseph is a very respectful young man and uses his discretion in communication with both me and my boys”
 
 

Top History Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Secondary to Junior College Level)

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Humanities

Specialty Humanities is the first social sciences tuition centre in Singapore that caters to lower secondary GCE O/N level students. Their tutors are well-trained and equipped with up to date information to help prepare students for history examinations from various examination boards.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website http://www.humanities.com.sg/
Address 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre #03-29/72, Singapore 588179
Telephone 65 8811 9911 
Operating Hours Call to enquire
Review “Initially, my social studies grade was a bare pass at C6 when I was in Sec 3. But Mr Joshua really helped pull up my grade by getting my foundational skills right, such as improving my explanation skills for SRQ questions, as well as obtaining the right inferences for SBQ questions. He explained concepts in a formulaic manner, to help science students like me better get a grasp on the humanities. Eventually, my grade improved to an A1 for combined humanities. Thank you so much Mr Joshua for all your passion and dedication!!”

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Bright Tutor

Specialty Bright Tutor provides history tuition for students in secondary schools to Junior College to help them achieve a high level of mastery in history, and equip them with research & gathering skills. They also learn how to construct historical interpretation and evaluating sources to develop arguments.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://brighttutor.sg/
Address Home Tutor
Telephone 65 9058 3085
Operating Hours 9am to 8pm
Review “Very recommended! The coordinator manage to get me a very suitable tutor for my girl, based on my expectation. Let them know what type of tutor you are looking for, and they definitely get you the best and right one.”

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Scholars Academy

Specialty Scholars Academy provides home tutors for primary, secondary, and junior college levels. They focus on an inquiry-based approach such that students develop critical thinking and can reason and infer from historical sources during their exams.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.scholarsacademy.sg/
Address 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre #03-29/72, Singapore 588179
Telephone Click here to enquire
Operating Hours Click here to enquire

 


Top Literature Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Secondary to Junior College Level)

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Literature Tuition

Specialty https://literaturetuition.sg/With over 15 years of experience tutoring literature and language arts, Mdm Yu is one of the preferred literary teachers in Singapore. She has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in her field, having taught over 350 students to date. With a patient and nurturing nature, she is committed to helping students do their personal best in literature.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://literaturetuition.sg/
Address Tampines
Telephone 65 9876 1777
Operating Hours Call to enquire

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SmileTutor

Specialty SmileTutor is a Singapore-based tuition agency that provides students with 1-1 literature tuition. They cover IP, IB, O-Level, and A-Level literature. So, whether students have just started learning the ropes of this fun subject or is looking to dive deep into this art, SmileTutor has got them covered with creative and personalised methods of teaching this subject.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://smiletutor.sg
Address Bukit Batok Crescent #22-76/77, Wcega Tower 21, Singapore 658065
Telephone 65 6266 4475
Operating Hours 9am – 8pm daily

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Nanyang Learning

Specialty Nanyang Learning provides personalised tuition in the comfort of your own home. They have a dedicated pool of experienced teachers, be they undergraduates, graduates, full-time tutors, and even MOE English literature teachers. Their teachers are well-equipped with knowledge of the latest trends and topics in literature.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.nanyanglearning.com/
Address 5008 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, Techplace II#04-09, Singapore 569874
Telephone 65 8298 7978
Operating Hours  11am – 9pm daily

 


Top Geography Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Primary to Junior College Level)

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Tuition Domain

Specialty Tuition Domain is a home tuition agency that offers reliable private tuition for students studying geography from the secondary level to the JC H1/H2 level. They equip students with critical knowledge of geographical concepts as well as the capability to interpret complex sources of data.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.tuitiondomain.com/
Address Blk 134 Jurong Gateway Road, #04 – 307G, Singapore 600134
Telephone 65 9824 8019
Operating Hours 8am – 11pm daily

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Coco Tutors

Specialty Coco Tutors is a tuition agency that provides geography tutors for parents seeking geography tuition for their children. They offer a comprehensive list of tutors who provide geography home tuition around Singapore.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.cocotutors.com/
Address 88 Dawson Rd, #43-43, Singapore 142088
Telephone 65 9177 9055
Operating Hours Open 24 hours daily
Review “It went well. My daughter seems to be quite engaged and am hopeful it will be helpful for her. So far Samantha has been very professional and has shared with me her suggested approach to tackle my daughter’s specific issues.”

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Tuition Referee

Specialty Tuition Referee offers secondary school geography tuition by MOE trained teachers with over 10 years of experience teaching the subject.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website http://www.tuitionreferee.com/
Address 813 Ang Mo Kio Ave 2, Singapore 567818
Telephone 65 8188 1015 
Operating Hours Open 24 hours daily

 


Top Physics Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Secondary to Junior College level)

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Kungfu Physics

Specialty Run by Mr Gabriel Tan, Kungfu Physics teaches secondary to JC level physics. With over ten years’ experience teaching physics at junior colleges, O-Level, and Integrated Programmes, he focuses on identifying each student’s strengths and weaknesses before adapting to their learning style. Aside from teaching them the academic skills needed to excel in this subject at school, he strives to show how the value of physics extends outside the four walls of a classroom.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://kungfuphysics.com/
Address
  • 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre #B1-25, Singapore 588179
  • 503 Bishan St 11 #01-456, Singapore 570503
Telephone 65 9653 3573
Operating Hours Call to enquire
Review “Mr Tan’s lessons has been a great help in making me understand and enjoy physics more. He will make sure his lessons are interesting and it never fails to have my full attention in his classes.”

 

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Bright Tutor

Specialty Bright Tutor is one of Singapore’s most reputable physics tuition specialists with an award-winning tutor, Tony Chee. A publisher of multiple GCE ‘A’ and ‘O’ Level physics books, he is also the founder of this tuition centre. He is an ex-MOE school teacher with probably the most established credentials in the area of physics. The tuition centre offers programmes from secondary to tertiary level.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://bestphysicstuition.com/
Address
  • Blk 261, Waterloo Street, Waterloo Centre #02-20, Singapore 180261
  • 170 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, B1-32, Singapore 588179
  • Blk 503, Bishan Street 11, #01-450 Singapore03 5705
Telephone  65 8700 9189
Operating Hours 9am – 6pm daily

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Calvin Kong Physics

Specialty Calvin Kong Physics is Singapore’s first and only physics tuition specialist centre with a physics lab. They specialise in helping your child prepare well for the Practical Examination Paper and helping your child relate theory with the real world. Their programmes are tailored to fit students for O-Level, A-Level, IP, and IB examinations.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.calvinkongphysics.com/
Address Clementi Avenue 3, The Clementi Mall #01-261, Singapore 120449
Telephone 65 8246 5685
Operating Hours 9am – 10pm daily
Review “Mr Kong breaks down harder concepts into smaller parts that are easier to understand. This helped me to improve my physics from a C6 in SA1 to an A1 in my prelims.”

 


Top Chemistry Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Secondary to Junior College Level)

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Chemistry Academy

Specialty Founded by award-winning Singapore chemistry tutor Dr. Aw Junxin, Chemistry Academy focuses on chemistry tuition for JC A-Level, O-Level, IB, and IP students. They offer personalised learning, free consultations, exam predictions, performance tracking, and teach in an inverted classroom setting.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.chemistryacademy.com.sg
Address
  • 151 Bukit Batok St 11, #03-252, Singapore 650151
  • 111 Jalan Kembangan, Singapore 419149
Telephone 65 6897 4059
Operating Hours Click here to enquire

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Julian Chemistry

Specialty Julian Chemistry is a specialised chemistry tuition centre that provides best-quality chemistry tuition to O-Level and A-Level students. They believe in reaching out to students to master chemistry in innovative ways and provide them with insight on how to connect the dots.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://julianchemistry.com/
Address
  • Block 304, Serangoon Avenue 2, #01-02, Singapore 550304
  • Block 505 Bishan Street 11 #01-432, Singapore 570505
Telephone 65 9022 9581
Operating Hours 4.30pm – 10pm
Review “I first attended Ms Lim’s class with various weak topics and misconceptions, but under Ms Lim’s guidance, I managed to improve by leaps and bounds, receiving an ‘A’ grade in the A’Level examinations despite having failed in school examinations. Ms Lim provides many resources such as handwritten notes and practice worksheets which I have found extremely useful. During lessons, Ms Lim is detailed, patient and thorough with her teaching. She breaks down complex concepts and challenging questions into simple digest-able information to help me learn better.”

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Making Sense

Specialty Making Sense is a leading A-Level and O-Level chemistry tuition centre, offering H2/H1 chemistry tuition for JC and O-Level students. They have a strong focus on brainstorming, intense discussions, and reviewing examination scripts to scout for the latest trends to popular questions.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.makingsense-sg.com/
Address
  • 116 Middle Road, ICB Enterprise House #09-02, Singapore 188972
  • Block 505 Bishan Street 11 #01-432, Singapore 570505
  • 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Beauty World Centre #03-12, Singapore 588177
  • 191 Sin Meng Avenue, Bishan North Community Club #01-01, Singapore 575738
Telephone 65 8907 9059
Operating Hours Click here to enquire
Review “Joining Making Sense is easily one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I was blown away in that one lesson by the ease in which you helped us to realise concepts, link topics together and remember things. I think it’s safe to say that if you lectured in a school, no one would be skipping lectures ever again.”

 


Top Biology Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Secondary to Junior College Level)

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Tuition Centre

SmileTutor

Specialty SmileTutor is an industry-leading tuition agency with a dedicated pool of industry experts that provide biology tuition for IP, IB, IGCSE, O-Level Pure and Combined Biology, or A-Level H1/H2 students. Their tutors provide home tuition with customised learning so that your child can foster a deeper level of understanding and love for the subject.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://smiletutor.sg
Address Bukit Batok Crescent #22-76/77, Wcega Tower 21, Singapore 658065
Telephone 65 6266 4475
Operating Hours 9am – 8pm daily
Review “Joseph is my boys’ first tutor. He has a very pleasant and quiet demeanour; coupled with patience and being effectively bilingual and effectively firm, helped ease my boys into learning a subject they are not comfortable with. Joseph is a very respectful young man and uses his discretion in communication with both me and my boys”
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Tuition Centre

Science Masterclass

Specialty Science Master Class is a renowned tuition centre that specialises in biology for primary school, GCE O-Level and A-Level, IB, and IP. They are the first centre to offer full laboratory sessions to allow your child to have a chance at hands-on practical sessions to understand how biology applies to the real world.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://sciencemasterclass.com.sg/
Address Blk 709 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #01-2593 (2nd floor), Singapore 560709
Telephone 65 9017 5449
Operating Hours 9am – 9pm daily

Tuition Centre

Karman Chua

Specialty Karman Chua is H2 biology tutor who specialises in A-Level biology. A BSc(Hons) graduate in Biology from NUS, he has worked in numerous junior colleges and has also published a guidebook of his own. Karman strives to tailor all classroom conversations to the syllabus and make biology easier for students to understand and apply in the real world.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://mrkarmanchua.com/
Address 121 Bishan Street 12, #01-91, Singapore 570121
Telephone Click here to enquire
Operating Hours By Appointment Only
Review “Mr Chua was one of the most dedicated teachers I have come across, and he’s very good at explaining difficult concepts in the most easy to understand way. Needless to say, Mr Chua showed passion for teaching as well as for his students, and you will be in great hands with him!”

 


Top Economics Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Junior College Level)

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Tuition Centre

Economics Cafe

Specialty Founded by highly sought after economics tutor, Mr. Edmund Quek, Economics Cafe is an MOE-registered leading and premier economics tuition centre in Singapore. It focuses on GCE A-Level economics tuition at both the H1 and H2 levels. Mr Edmund Quek is an economics specialist, having produced several economics publications that are now recommended readings in many colleges around the world, including those in Singapore, neighbouring countries, such as Malaysia, and countries far away, such as Mauritius.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.economicscafe.com.sg
Address
  • Block 505B Bishan Street 11 #01-422, Singapore 572505
  • 170 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 588179
Telephone 65 8268 8918
Operating Hours By Appointment Only
Review “Although I had attended only a few lessons of economics tuition with Mr. Edmund Quek before the preliminary economics examination, my percentile improved from 30 to 96. Frankly, it took me some time to believe the dramatic improvement in my grade for the subject which could be attributed to Mr. Edmund Quek’s ingenuity in imparting the knowledge of economics and the analytical skills to us. Mr. Edmund Quek is truly a godsend and I am grateful that I found such a great economics tutor who was able to thoroughly address every single doubt that I had and help me structure my thoughts in a way that would not have been possible without. I will always remember the short but fulfilling time that I had with Mr. Edmund Quek. I have come to love economics so much and have become very interested in the subject recently. I am very grateful to Mr. Edmund Quek. I hope that he will continue to inspire future batches of students the way he awed me and the other students in my batch.”

Tuition Centre

That Econs Tutor

Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://thateconstutor.com/
Address 587 Bukit Timah Rd, #03-14, Coronation Plaza, Singapore 269707
Telephone 65 Mon-Fri: 4pm – 10pm Sat-Sun: 9am – 9pm
Operating Hours Mon-Fri: 4pm – 10pm Sat-Sun: 9am – 9pm
Review “Panicked after getting a D in Economics for prelims, I joined Mr Koh for lessons. His lessons were insightful and engaging, allowing me to rediscover my interest in the subject. The frameworks which he taught really helped me to improve my essay writing skills immensely. I looked forward to weekly lessons with Mr Koh, as he teaches very concisely and I always come out learning something new, be it Econs-related or in non-academic areas. However, what impressed me the most is how much he cares for his students. Not only about our grades, but our wellbeing in general. Despite only being his student for a short while, I not only see him as a tutor, but a mentor as well. Thank you for your guidance, Mr Koh!”

Tuition Centre

Economics Focus

Specialty Economics Focus is an economics tuition centre that teaches H1/H2 economics. They strive for academic excellence by using writing techniques and examples to cover the spectrum of examination. They provide students with free GP Study Magazine and GP tuition online learning system to broaden their students’ scope of learning and enrich the degree of content knowledge.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.economicsfocus.com.sg/
Address Blk 283, Bishan Street 22, #01-185, Singapore 570283
Telephone 65 9689 0510
Operating Hours Call to enquire
Review “Economics Focus’ clear teaching methodology has changed the way I am learning Economics as the tuition focuses on the latest exam techniques. Compared to what I learn in school, this tuition is truly effective in productive learning and revision! Besides, the location at Bishan is also very convenient!!”

 


Top Accounting Tutors and Tuition Centres Singapore (Secondary to Junior College Level)

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Tuition Centre

Nanyang Learning

Specialty Nanyang Learning is a trusted education agency that provides home-based accounting tuition to students up to the JC level.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.nanyanglearning.com/
Address 5008 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, Techplace II#04-09, Singapore 569874
Telephone 65 8298 7978
Operating Hours  11am – 9pm daily

Tuition Centre

Tutor City

Specialty Tutor City provides specialist POA tutors for all levels up to JC (A-Level). They also provide diploma and degree level accounting-related modules. With certified tutors, they provide 1-1 tuition that may accommodate your child’s schedule. They are dedicated to building interest in accounting by using practical methods and sharing life stories about accounting careers.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.tutorcity.sg
Address 50 Gambas Crescent, #10-54, Singapore 757022
Telephone 65 90672547
Operating Hours Open 24 hours daily
Review “Excellent on all aspects – Knowledge, Communication, Service Delivery & Punctuality of tutor Russell Yoong”

 

Tuition Centre

Stanford Tuition

Specialty Standford Tuition provides specialised accounting tuition in Singapore and is the preferred agency for poly to university-level subjects. Areas of accounting they specialise in include financial and managerial accounting as well as corporate finance and auditing. They provide tutors that give 1-1 tuition in the comfort of your own home.
Pricing Call to enquire
Website https://www.stanfordtuition.com/
Address 111 North Bridge Road, Peninsula Plaza #21-01, Singapore 179098
Telephone 65 6962 1165
Operating Hours Open 24 hours daily

 


Why are Tuition Centres so Popular in Singapore?

Indeed, tuition centres are a boon for students seeking to boost, not only their academic mastery but also their performance in exams. To achieve this, these establishments resort to different tactics, including the provision of comprehensive teaching notes, innovative coaching techniques, and professional learning materials and tools. Tuition centres focus on developing student knowledge to enable them to grasp subject matter and context in-depth. Also, these institutions emphasise on improving a learner’s skill to help them handle exam problems and questions quickly. Given that tuition centres provide tailored modules and lessons, they double up as institutions where you can acquire exceptional results without bearing the brunt of services offered in typical learning centres. Simply, these centres are a quick remedy to a students’ failing grades, and they illustrate the reasons why private tutoring is money and time well spent for your children. Many good tutors earn hundreds of thousands of dollars per year putting them on par with senior bankers. And yes there are million-dollar-a-year celebrity tutors. See this video: https://youtu.be/qmMfMTlfR08

Its the pressure cooker of the education system in Singapore

With the ever-increasing pressure for Singaporean students to perform excellently in academics, it becomes crucial for a majority to enroll in tuition centres across the country.  This is one generic aspect that has given rise to the popularity of these tuition establishments. Other than helping learners to face new academic challenges confidently, other reasons make tuition centres a favourite for students. These include:

Professional tutors for every need

Different students come with varying capacities of learning. Some have learning difficulties in science-based subjects while others face problems learning languages or the arts. Fortunately, tuition centres are equipped with professionally trained, certified, and accredited tutors in every discipline. Regardless of the tutor preference you have, these centres readily provide experts who can handle your learning difficulties adeptly.

Services according to your budget

Registering your child in a tuition centre doesn’t have to burn a hole through your wallet. In Singapore, these institutions offer services according to different students’ financial capacities. Their popularity further grows, given that they offer quality coaching despite your budget. Notably, administrators in these institutions take time to advise students and their parents/guardians on their different offerings before the lessons start.

Flexible teaching procedures and conditions

Enrolling in a private tuition centre in Singapore comes with advantages, including flexibility in operation.  If you find that a specific tutor doesn’t address your pressing needs, you have the liberty to request another tutor. Remember, you don’t have to wait for days for your preferred teacher to show up; it happens straight away.

Improvement in exam scores and grades

Students in different Singaporean education institutes are always competing. Given that tuition centres in the country are known to help learners ace their tests and exams, they have become favourites with learners who want to work smart and succeed in their exams. Largely, tuition centres arm learners with every possible skill and tact, which gives students the confidence that they will perform better in every upcoming test.

Student-focused approach

Many private tuition centres in Singapore operate on a one-on-one approach when handling students. This allows a struggling student to get adequate attention from a specialised subject tutor. Compared to the mass student tutoring approach, a scholar will enjoy quality coaching that enables them to solve academic problems confidently.

 


Types of tuition

The kind of tuition programme you choose for yourself or your kids depends on what you want to achieve from it. There are different types of tuition programmes offered in Singapore. Primarily, they’re provided by private tutors in private tuition centres and home settings.  The services offered cater to different needs depending on you or your children’s abilities, budget, time, and the intensity of training. With the right tutor, you’ll master critical tips to enable you to handle tough exam questions. In Singapore, private tuition is ideal for students sitting different exams including:

  • PSLE – which consists of mathematics, English, mother tongue, and science
  • O-Level – which includes subjects such as mathematics, English, science, local language, and combined humanities
  • A-Level – consisting of languages, history, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, art, and POA

Group Tuition

This is one of the most preferred options by parents. Private group tuition services are offered in tuition centres, unlike the conventional classes offered in schools. The groups may be formed based on the subject, student level, and ability. These groups may be small groups of 5-7 students, and some accommodate up to 15 students. Success depends on the ability to engage highly qualified tutors who know how to motivate and push individual students according to their capabilities. Even though this is an affordable option for the average Singaporean parent, you need to avoid cheap offers if you expect success. The format is ideal for students taking PSLE, O level, and A level, among others.

Private Tuition

Private tuition is the ideal option for parents or learners who want a more intimate interaction with their tutor. Socially challenged students will find this beneficial since they have the tutor(s) all to themselves. If your child isn’t able to concentrate and perform well in class, this format provides a dedicated one-to-one approach. With private, in-home tutoring, a tutor is able to pay attention to a student’s weakness by providing customised lessons, flexible schedules, and motivation. This helps learners acquire smart tricks to tackle tests and exam questions while identifying possible exam topics to focus on. The one-to-one sessions are perfect for students taking PSLE, O and A level and so on.

Online Tuition

As the name suggests, online tuition services are offered virtually. A student or tutor doesn’t need to travel. Subjects are taught, assessed, and reviewed online. The virtual nature of online tutoring makes tuition affordable as long as the required infrastructure is available. With a reliable internet connection, students can interact with tutors remotely, and sessions can be arranged flexibly. In an online tuition session, students can interact with tutors via chat boxes or video. Tutors can prepare, record, and upload notes, and students can download them on their end. This option is plausible for primary, secondary, technical, or junior college-level students.

 


The Singapore context

There’s no denying that Singapore has one of the most profound education systems globally. Traditionally, Singaporeans display a unique commitment to academic excellence. There is a discernible focus on educational excellence across the country. The fact is that over 97% of Singaporeans students have enrolled in private tuition or enrichment classes. A further 80% believe that coaching is necessary, especially for below-par students. Further, this is enforced by the “Kiasu” culture that translates into the fear of being left out if students fail to get impressive grades compared to their peers. A majority of Singaporeans parents will not think twice when it comes to spending their monthly salaries on tuition. On average, an ordinary Singaporean household will spend between $155 and $255 on private tutoring. Even though these figures vary from one household to the other, spending $500 for most families isn’t a strange occurrence. Remember, Singapore, unlike many other countries, is known to spend double the global average on education. Given the competitive academic environment, it seems inevitable for Singaporean students to proceed with enroling for tuition at some point.  This ambitious plan is driven by parents who want their children to secure slots at prestigious schools or universities. While many want their children to pass, a more significant number seems fixated on strategies that can help these students to score A grades. This is one reason why many parents prefer tuition classes that provide performance and exam-oriented lessons. 

Is private tuition effective in Singapore?

Results from industry surveys in the recent past indicate that 4 out of 10 respondents believed private tuition is the only remedy to a student’s poor grades. In other Asian countries, a majority of respondents in similar surveys agreed private tuition helped students to amp up their grades, in-class skills, learning capacity, and overall confidence. Notably, the efficacy of private tutoring in Singapore depends on various factors. These include tutor qualifications and competency, student motivation and receptiveness, the curriculum, and time management in the process.

How much do Singaporeans spend on tuition?

Private tuition isn’t a basic need. In Singapore, it’s a peculiar want driven by parent and student desires. It’s common for group tuition sessions to cost anywhere between $200 and $300 and 1 to 1 tuition sessions may go up to $100/hour. These costs tend to be justified, given the activities behind the scenes. These may include assessing and marking tests, compiling feedback, and designing lessons, especially if the tuition is on a 1 to 1 basis. Eventually, this leads many households to spend up to 25% of their monthly income, depending on their earning capacity.

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Questions you should ask a prospective tutor/tuition centre:

The majority of students looking for physics, chemistry, social sciences, or math tuition do so intending to perform better in these subjects. Arguably, tutors in these centres are dedicated to the provision of quality academic assistance. How do you go about choosing a reputable tuition centre in Singapore? Here are some questions to ask prospective tutors/tuition centres before you make a decision:

Are your teachers qualified and certified? 

A discerning tuition centre worth its reputation will hire highly qualified tutors/teachers. You need to query their professional aptitude and attitude. There is no point in entrusting your child to a tutor who is condescending, indifferent, and has zero connection with the student(s). Importantly, you need to verify whether the teacher engages students in a way that they are motivated to learn. If a student is comfortable while interacting with a tutor, it becomes easy for learning to take place. An excellent tutor-student relation is a perfect recipe for honing learning skills and succeeding in tests/exams. While a tutor’s qualifications matter, it’s essential to check their level of experience. For instance, an ex-teacher is likely to have in-depth expertise compared to newbie tutors. Seasoned tutors impart knowledge more efficiently and effectively. The experience that an ex-teacher has enables them to prepare students for exams. Not to mention he/she can assist learners with proven exam strategies.

Are they specialised?

An excellent tutor need not possess skills in all subjects. It’s essential to avoid the teacher who is a jack of all trades. For instance, you need to go for a math specialist if you or your child has difficulties in math topics. The said tutor needs to be highly qualified with encouraging testimonials. At the same time, you need to note that a tutor who is proficient in a given subject at a lower learning level may not be well-equipped to teach the same subject at an advanced level.

Do you have professional teaching materials?

The best tuition centres should have adequate teaching material and tools. However, quality trumps quantity in this context. Learning materials and tools should conform to the recommended syllabus standards. You need to verify that the materials being used are in line with the curriculum. You should opt for a centre that offer notes that are personally prepared and overseen by the tutor. Tuition centres shouldn’t rely on personalised materials that might jeopardise the overall performance of their students. It’s essential to ensure that the tuition centre is registered, accredited, and licensed to provide extra support.

What’s the class size?

In a tuition centre, class size is important. A small, manageable class fulfils student needs better than an overcrowded one. The learner is guaranteed well thought out answers to questions and the teacher can comfortably dedicate their time to individual students. A large class is challenging to manage and a teacher might not be in a position to identify and handle individual weaknesses. What’s the cost? In Singapore, education is a treasured investment. When choosing a tuition centre, the issue of price is paramount. This doesn’t mean that you should pick the cheapest option. In this industry, cost and quality go hand in hand. A pricey but experienced centre can provide better outcomes compared to a cheap offer from a new centre.

Payment policies

It’s important to query the payment policies that a given tuition centre in Singapore provides. According to your budget, you need to know whether they charge upfront, per session, or via installments. At the same time, ask the administrators to lay down their terms and conditions, including contract and cancellation terms. Some centres will charge for minor changes such as class timing.

Do you have testimonials?

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Nothing speaks better about a tuition centre than its testimonials. Some establishments have perfect propositions on paper, but they fail when it comes to service delivery. Ask to see their testimonials to gauge their effectiveness, proficiency, and professionalism. Alternatively, you can assess what parents or former students have to say about their competence. Since some centres present skewed testimonials, it’s important to interrogate the qualities that make parents and students content with the services offered. You need to ask whether the centre allows parents to get a feel of their classes in session.

 


Trends for the Tuition Industry

In Singapore, technology and the Internet have revolutionised the way things are done in the education sector. Increasingly, tuition enrolment online and offline seems to be taking shape. Not to mention, the numbers are going up as parents seek to get the best education for their children. Here are some trends forming the future of the Singaporean private tuition sector. 

Increasing enrolment in tuition

As a renowned tuition nation, Singapore records upwards of up to $1.1 billion spent on tuition. The tuition bug hasn’t caught up with the high-end cluster, but it also ropes in the average household. This seems to be the reason why enrolment in tuition centres is on an all-time high. International students, including those from ex-pat families in the country, form a considerable percentage of learners looking to qualify for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education or International Baccalaureate exams. Notably, the number of students in this category has risen from less than 100 in 2015 to more than 1000 in 2018-2019. This number reflects students who opt for the one-to-one arrangement, which means the numbers aren’t decreasing anytime soon.

Stress-free life for parents

The average Singaporean parent is ever busy, and most of them lack time to sit their children through homework and school-based assignments. Many of them lack the necessary academic skills needed to teach their children systematically. The entry of tuition has given parents peace of mind, knowing that their children are in the right tuition and enrichment classes. Moving forward, parents are likely to enjoy stress-free living, knowing that qualified teachers will drive their children towards the coveted academic excellence in Singapore. Given that private tuition provides teachers with additional income, it seems to be a win-win situation for parents, teachers, and students.

Online tuition is becoming viable

Private tutoring in Singapore is going online. It already is. This promises to add to the convenience of students studying online from any location. Fortunately, tutors can offer group tutoring and 1-on-1 sessions without traveling. This is promising from a financial perspective. Other than enjoying the cost benefits and the versatility of online tutoring, students and tutors can avoid the rigours associated with co-coordinating conventional tuition programs. Virtual tutoring is pushing tuition vendors in Singapore to go the extra mile. With eliminated overhead costs for facilities and teaching materials, these players can now provide efficiency and flexibility in the course of offering tuition. In the future, the popularity of online private tutoring classes will drive growth in the private tuition industry by more than 10%

Expected year-on-year growth

Rife competition in the Singaporean private tuition industry is another aspect that is expected to drive enrolments. The entire Asia-Pacific region, Singapore included, continues to emphasise academic excellence. As such, the amount spent on private tuition is expected to increase. Research indicates that the amount paid by Singaporean parents on tuition is almost double the amount spent by western countries on video games.  Also, developed and developing Asia Pacific economies stand to experience immense growth in the private tutoring market as households continue to increase their spending on education.

 


Why tuition is important/useful

In Singapore, private tuition centres have become popular. This can be attributed to their capacity to help students improve their subject grasp and academic grades. Students aiming to improve their aptitude and understanding of a given subject benefit enormously after enrolling in the tuition centres of their choice.

Customised lesson plans

Tuition centres guarantee students numerous perks, including customised lesson plans and teaching modules. In fact, you have a tutor all to yourself. A student who finds it challenging to keep up with the pace of the rest of the class enjoys relief once they hire a private tutor. In this setting, you’re likely to pay attention to difficult topic areas that are hard to grasp in the typical class setting.

The adjusted pace of learning

In a tuition centre, the teacher can change the pace of learning and widen the subject focus. Not to mention, they deliver lesson objectives on a personalised level. Once the tutor identifies a student’s weakness, it’s easy to zero in on them. In the end, a student can polish their abilities and preparedness for learning and exams. Remember, in a tuition centre, the student has the chance to ask all their nagging questions and the teacher can answer them according to the student’s learning capacity.

Tutoring offers a sneak preview

Private tutoring allows a student the chance to preview a given topic before it is taught in class. Tutors enable the student to pre-learn different concepts so they can stay ahead of the rest in class. Arguably, this is a confidence booster that motivates a learner to go for more. If a student is confident about an upcoming subject topic, they are likely to perform better in class and exams. For nervous and introverted students, private tutoring enables them to express themselves better in a one-to-one setting.

Improved exam marks and grades

In a tuition centre, the emphasis is laid on helping students to perform better in exams. Tutors dedicate more time to assisting the students to improve their grasp of challenging subjects. The teachers provide support and tactics that help learners to concentrate on weak subject areas. As a result, students acquire invaluable test and exam tips that help them to achieve their grade objectives. Remember, tutors in these centres are qualified to identify a student’s weak points in given subjects. Additionally, it’s easy for students to take advantage of special enrichment/backup classes and remedial lessons that boost their overall performance.

 


The average financial cost of tuition

The average cost of tuition in Singapore depends on numerous factors. Key among these include the tutor’s level of experience and skills. Teachers with years of experience will charge more compared to newbies in the industry. Mostly, in-demand tutors will affix additional fees, with seasoned teachers charging 30-50% more.

Tutor qualifications

The majority of tutors in Singapore come with a National Institute of Education (NIE) certification, and they tend to charge up to 50 % more compared to the average market price. Graduate tutors and those already teaching will charge more compared to their part-time counterparts. Also, tutors who offer enrichment services on top of basic tutoring are likely to charge more.

Private or agency-based tutors

In cases where a tutor isn’t registered with an agency, they will have the prerogative to fix their fees. Agency-affiliated tutors tend to charge less but you need to check whether potential tutors charge on a per-hour basis or charge a predetermined amount.

Student level

A student’s level determines the amount a private tutor is likely to charge. If you’re a student taking A-level, you can expect to pay higher than a student in lower ranks. For instance, if you’re hiring a tutor for mandarin classes, the charges might vary between $30 and $35 for the primary level. If you’re at the secondary school level, you can expect the fee to go up to $45. If you’re learning at the junior college level, the charges can go up to $60 and $120. Remember, these charges rely on the grade and the qualifications of a tutor.

 


Essential considerations before enrolling in a private tuition centre in Singapore

Amidst the craze to perform well academically, you need to consider some crucial aspects that guarantee your success in the end. Not all tuition centres are made the same. Always prioritise a centre that maximises the potential of every student under their care. Always choose a centre that guarantees small group sessions where the student number doesn’t exceed the 4-8 bracket. Before spending your money on private tuition, check whether a given centre provides qualified, certified, and experienced teachers. If you’re under the care of seasoned, NIE-trained/graduate tutors; the chances are that you’ll achieve your objectives. If you prefer one-to-one tutoring, ensure that you pick competent teachers with a passion for motivating and inspiring. You must engage a specialist with a deep-seated understanding of the curriculum. For instance, NIE accredited teachers will have a superb grasp of the syllabus as directed by the MOE.

Customised coaching materials

The essence of enroling you or your children in a tuition centre is to ace examinations. As such, consider picking a centre that provides training that is tailored to fit your core needs. Every student has unique capabilities in the class setting. You must avoid tutors or institutions that offer a blanket tutoring approach. A centre that provides personalised attention, notes, and assessment will quickly identify student weaknesses and work towards improving them.

Getting progress feedback

Enrolling in a private tuition centre comes with an objective. Without a preview of your performance, it can be fruitless. Always consider a tuition centre or a tutor that gives feedback on your progress or that of your child. Given the ease of communication in the internet era, a quick SMS is enough. Tuition centres that make it easy for parents or individuals to evaluate their progress contribute to the process positively.  


Final thoughts

Globally, the private tutoring industry continues to experience expansive growth. The industry across all levels of education is already a trillion-dollar industry. More and more, students are inclined to ace and excel in competitive exams making private tuition a must-have. On different continents, achieving academic success is an elusive feat for students at different levels. High-performing learners and those struggling to succeed in various subject areas are likely to opt for supplementary assistance to improve their performance. The proliferation of private tuition centres largely stems from inadequate education systems and their failure to address unique student needs. Also, a dwindling supply of qualified teachers and declining school infrastructure has led to the popularity of private tuition as the better alternative. Today, the availability of tuition services makes it possible for students struggling to keep up with their classmates to inch up comprehension skills. Additionally, tuition services prepare students to face academic challenges with the confidence that they will emerge victoriously. At MediaOne, we are the top digital marketing consultant for the tuition industry. Contact us today.

Which Tuition Centre Is The Best In Singapore

• Edukate Yishun English Math and Science Tutor Tuition Centre • Miss Loi's Temple/Joss Sticks Tuition Centre • TRUELearning Centre • SmileTutor • Augustine's English Classes • Smart Lab • Edufirst • The Learning Lab • Indigo • Nanyang Learning • Hua Language Centre • Dr Elmi Zulkarnain Osman • Standford Tuition

How Many Tuition Centres Are There In Singapore

There are estimates of up to 45,000 tutors, both registered and unregistered including students who do this for pocket money.

What Types Of Tuition Are There

There are group tuition from 2-15 students. Private tuition for individuals or up to 4 students. Online tuition which is now very popular due to social distancing measures which can accommodate up to 40 students.

How Do I Choose A Good Tuition Centre

Make sure that they:
• have experienced teachers who with deep understanding of the curriculum
• have NIE accredited teachers
• have good testimonials
• are able to connect with their students
• have small class sizes to provide better interaction
• have customised coaching materials
• provide progress feedback

About the Author

Tom Koh

Tom is the CEO and Principal Consultant of MediaOne, a leading digital marketing agency. He has consulted for MNCs like Canon, Maybank, Capitaland, SingTel, ST Engineering, WWF, Cambridge University, as well as Government organisations like Enterprise Singapore, Ministry of Law, National Galleries, NTUC, e2i, SingHealth. His articles are published and referenced in CNA, Straits Times, MoneyFM, Financial Times, Yahoo! Finance, Hubspot, Zendesk, CIO Advisor.

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