Best English Tuition Singapore - Top 30 Review

This article is a comprehensive guide to the best English tuition providers in Singapore. We have compiled a list of reputable English tutors, along with a description of their service, specialities and students’ reviews.

Why would you need English Tuition?

Throw a stone and you’ll probably find someone who is taking tuition classes or has taken tuition when they were still schooling. It is not new nor surprising to many that Singapore is often dubbed as the “tuition nation” - The nation that goes crazy for tuition.

Known for our world class education system, English tuition is one of the high in demand subjects that students seek out with great emphasis placed on essay writing. This comes as no surprise since English is the main conversational language in Singapore - we really can’t escape using English.

It is commonplace to find English tuition services in Singapore that provide guidance and help on the key skillsets tested as one progresses from Primary all the way up to Junior College GP. For example, at the Primary school level, some of the key skills are that of the oral examination, creative writing, comprehension, composition and also situational writing skills. While many tuition centers offer such classes, how do you know which classes are the most suited for your child? Before we delve into the key considerations, let us first see what are the types of English tuition available and some of the benefits.

Types of English Tuition Available

Group tuition: Small group tuition with more focused attention from the teacher
1-1 private tuition: Private tuition at convenient location of choice
Online tuition: Tutoring done via online channels

Benefits

Creating a stable foundation for future topics. It is undeniable that new concepts we learn might build upon previous concepts taught to us. If one does not thoroughly understand the topics taught previously, one might struggle to understand the new topics taught and this gap is further amplified when the student is expected to apply the concept learnt. This is when tuition classes can come in to supplement the content that is taught in the classroom. If a student is still unsure about some topics despite clarifying with the school teacher, one could take comfort in the fact that there is a tuition teacher to turn to for help.
Learn at your own pace – We got to admit it – that there is no one size fits all learning pace and approach. We are all different, some of us might be better at numbers while some of us may be better at expressing ourselves through writing. Oftentimes in the classroom, we see students having different paces of learning. For those students that need more time to learn, tuition comes in handy to supplement that learning as there is an additional avenue outside of school for the student to revisit that topic. On the flip-side, if one is a fast learner, they can also pre-learn the future topics.
More personalised learning opportunities given the smaller class sizes. In tuition classes, we often see small group sizes which allows students to get more attention from the teacher and perhaps even clarify their questions on the spot. In the classroom, one might hold back from asking their questions in front of the class, or asking too many questions in fear of taking up class time. This is where tuition classes come in and create that safe avenue for students to freely ask their questions.

After deciding on which type of tuition best suits your child, now comes the hard part of choosing amongst the myraid of tuition centers out there.

Considerations in getting an English tuition centre

Focus on your child’s needs and how the tuition centre can come in to address those needs. Children have four main learning styles: auditory, visual, reading and writing and kinesthetic. Before you sign up your child for a tuition class, it is essential to understand your child's learning style and the tutor’s teaching style. This will help you to make sure that you select the tuition centre that best fits your child’s learning needs.

Qualifications - Is The Tuition Centre MOE-Registered? Background of teachers? We all want teachers with the know-how that we can entrust our child's learning to. MOE registered centres are important to look out for as they will follow the MOE syllabus and Ex-MOE teachers bring with them the familarity of the syllabus.
Reviews - Relatively important when choosing a tuition centre. What are other students/parents saying? It sure is heartening to hear reviews of teachers going the extra mile and focussing on strategies to tackle the examinations. Stellar results previous students have achieved also serve as a good gauge.
Supplementary materials - What are the resources the tuition centre provides? Some tuition centres offer educational videos, educational books/magazine as extra resources to enrich the learning experience of their students.
Class size - If your child needs more attention and help from the teacher, class sizes of <10 students are desirable.
Rates - Ultimately, tuition is not cheap - Find one which bests suits your child's needs and your budget.

Here are our picks for the top 30 English Tuition in Singapore!

1. Joyous Learning

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Joyous Learning is made up of a group of like-minded and capable educators who care about the overall well-being and development of their young talents. If the students are happy and motivated, they learn better, which eventually translates into better results. Furthermore, they espouse the belief that a curriculum is not a commodity - instead of rote learning and endless drills, they believe in nurturing students to be independent thinkers. On top of this, the curated content, delivered by the best Primary Level English Specialist teachers, combines the instruction of grammar and semantics with the introduction of culture, current affairs and the humanities, providing each student with the quality education they deserve.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.joyouslearning.com.sg/
Level	Primary English Upper Primary GEP English Secondary English
Highlights	Number of students is limited to 9 per class to ensure that each child receives the attention he or she needs from teachers Mini-library where borrowing works on a trust system Pantry stocked with refreshments Teachers with in-depth domain knowledge and teaching experience - MOE English language graduate teachers
Reviews	Review By Lizhe, Parent We picked Joyous mainly because we heard that Joyous Team was previously from a renowned tuition brand where GEP and PSLE results were record high. We heard good reviews about the teachers as well. They are indeed nurturing and above all, put in great effort in their teaching. Review By Mok SL, Parent My son, Reagan is with Joyous Learning for Thinking Writer and Science. Having been with a few enrichment centres, he simply loves Joyous Learning. Most importantly is that he has been enjoying the lessons very much from the start in Jan this year. The teachers are awesome and engaging and that contributed to Reagan's enthusiasm in attending the classes. Review By Jayden, Student The teachers here are all very kind. I don't feel like I'm going for extra lessons or another school when I come to Joyous Learning. It's my second favourite place after home.
Locations	Toa Payoh: Blk 177 Toa Payoh Central #01-138 Singapore 310177
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 1.00pm – 9.30pm (except Tue & Thu 7.30 pm) Sat – Sun: 9.00am – 6.30pm
Contact information	+65 6264 9193 AskJoy@joyouslearning.com.sg

2. Indigo

Indigo's motto is to ensure that every student is equipped with the right tools to tackle the broad spectrum of challenges faced in secondary school. Helmed by a team of highly sought-after ex-MOE trained tutors, Indigo has helped thousands of students across Secondary Express, IP and JC to achieve their academic breakthroughs! They are offering a $200 discount on your term fees if you make the switch from another tuition centre today. All you have to do is show proof of your registration (receipt/ payment advice) to their enrolment officers.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://indigo.com.sg/
Level	Secondary English IP English JC General Paper
Highlights	Curriculum designed by experienced ex-MOE specialist in all components of the syllabus Detailed notes with model essays, examples and explanations Comprehension, vocabulary, editing and summary cheat sheets Composition genres aligned with school syllabus and specific level Out-of-Classroom Support: Telegram channel for current affairs and trending topics for students
Reviews	Review By Thong Hui Min Anne, Student at Eunoia Junior College The materials are concise and detailed. The teachers deliver the content clearly, streamlining the process of my learning. Indigo has improved my ability to tackle challenging GP questions. Review By Christine Sim, Student at Raffles Institution The arguments in the model essays have great substantiation and elaboration. It is very helpful for students like me who require streamlined notes, fast-paced and focused lessons. I learnt a lot in just one hour at Indigo! Review By Lim Jun Yan Charmaine, Student at Yishun-Innova Junior College After coming to Indigo, I have become more adventurous and am more willing to attempt questions that I would not have in the past. I do feel more confident in my GP skills and my results can speak for itself. Thank you Mr Lim for always doing your best to help me!
Locations	Tampines: 3 Tampines Central 1, #03-02, Singapore 529540 Newton: 271 Bukit Timah Road, #B1-09 Singapore 259708 Bugis: 116 Middle Road, #07-02/03/04 Singapore 188972 Bukit Timah: 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #01-01 Singapore 588179 Novena: 103 Irrawaddy Road, #02-01/04 S(329566) Beauty World: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Beauty World Centre, #03-40/41 S(588177)
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 10.00am – 7.00pm Sat – Sun: 8.30am – 7.00pm Royal Square outlet closed on Mon - Wed Bugis Outlet closed Mon - Thu
Contact information	+65 6634 2208 contact@indigogroup.com.sg

3. EduEdge

EduEdge adopts a Formula-Style’ Learning Approach - the Total English Mastery System (TEMS) – A system that breaks down the English Language into easy-to-apply and easy-to-remember formulas, just like studying Maths and Science! Over the past 8 years, TEMS has helped more than 3,500 students from over 150 schools improve by 2 grades or more to score high Bs and As in their English and General Paper (GP) national exams. Also, 80% of the Primary school cohort have achieved A/A* for their PSLE. What's interesting is that they offer a diagnostic session to find out which are the areas that your child needs to focus on and subsequently provide advice.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://eduedge.com.sg/DCA/
Level	Secondary English IP English JC General Paper
Highlights	Book a fully sponsored Diagnostic Consult Assessment for your child! (Usually Worth $158) 1-1 Comprehensive Analysis Of Your Child’s Latest English / GP School Tests or Exam Papers English Mastery workshops
Reviews	Review By Athens Sage Tan, Anchor Green Primary School I benefitted from the '4S Answering Strategy which helped me to unpack and analyse whatever the question is asking. The teachers would reiterate the formulas during the lessons. As a result, jumped 1 grade from B to A for PSLE English. Review By Wong Jun Xiang, Seng Kang Secondary School Using the skill based framework, I learnt to craft cogent arguments. The advanced elaboration techniques like compare and contrast and very powerful. This resulted in an improvement of 4 Grades from C5 to A1. Review By Reena Chandini, National Junior College Teachers come up with formula based methods to help break down the passage and the questions, better identify the keywords and answer straight to the point. This resulted in an improvement 2 Grades from C to A.
Locations	Serangoon: 301 Serangoon Avenue 2, Singapore S550301 King Albert Park: 896 Dunearn Road #04-02A, Singapore S589472
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 12.30pm – 9.30pm Sat – Sun: 10.00am – 8.30pm
Contact information	+65 9797 6581 contact@eduedge-tuition.com
Cost	Varies per lesson. Find out more here

4. The Academic Workshop

The Academic Workshop boasts of their rigorous curriculum that is taught with real-world applications in mind. In addition to their core classes, they occasionally invite experienced professionals to give talks about their occupations in order to give students an idea of potential career paths. The Academic Workshop aims to show students how knowledge comes alive when it is applied outside the classroom.

Their English programme is meticulously designed to meet the demands of both school and national assessments on top of a comprehensive curriculum that targets the skills needed in the written papers as well as oral communication. Structured revision incorporating mock tests are also done termly.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.theacademicworkshop.com/
Level	Primary English (P3,P4,P5,P6) Secondary English IP English Junior College English IB English
Highlights	AWS allows students to do 1 trial class: Primary school - Paid trial, Secondary school and JC: 1 free trial AWS provides financial aid to less priviledged families households or students who have been awarded an Edusave Bursary for the current year
Reviews	Review By Michael Wong (ACSI) The programmes at AWS really helped me to understand the subject more deeply and develop a love for English. This knowledge specially helped me to strive to do well and top my cohort. Review By Matthew Tan - current cohort Sec 5IB (ACSI) Mr Au Yong is a dedicated teacher who gives his all in teaching. He creates a very lively atmosphere in class such that literature has become one of my favourite subjects. This clearly is a place that students who are weak in English can come to. Review By Alison Wong - HCI cohort 2018 Ms See is a teacher who not only made GP much less daunting, but also made learning about current affairs and the world around us interesting and exciting. She is a very caring teacher as well. She was always willing to take time out to go through any content that we were unclear about and to help us to improve on our different skills.
Locations	10 Winstedt Rd, #01-01, Singapore 227977
Opening Hours	Mon – Wed: 9.00am – 7.00pm Thu: 1.00pm – 7.00pm Fri: 9.00am – 3.00pm Sat: 9.00am – 4.30pm Sun: Closed
Contact information	+65 6733 5447 admin@acadws.com.sg

5. Write Edge

At Write Edge, 75% of the students scored an AL1-4 for their PSLE English paper over the past 5 years and this is testament to the way they provide high quality, prompt and personalised feedback to coach their students. Write Edge offers clear, methodological systems that help nurture their student's capacity to connect the dots. All lesson plans follow a similar “PPP model”:

Presentation e.g. Teacher presents and demonstrates how to write a model composition
Practice e.g. Students practise with teachers’ close guidance
Production e.g. Students independently attempt writing exercise

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.write-edge.com/
Level	Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	Small class of only 8 students 14 years of creative writing curriculum experience (following the latest MOE syllabus)
Reviews	Review By Sarah Teo, Sec 3 Student The teachers at Write Edge have taught me techniques to improve my writing style and I love discussing articles with the teacher. Review By Mrs Tan, Parent of Tan Jan En P6 The class helped my daughter gain confidence in writing. The class size is also small, so I think the students benefit from the higher level of attention. Review By Ada Woon I have been with Write Edge since Primary 4. I have learnt a lot of writing techniques and skills from their lesson. In addition, I also find their lessons fun and interesting. Thank you Write Edge for helping me to become a better writer, and thank you to my beloved teacher, Teacher Natasha!
Locations	Westgate: 3 Gateway Dr #04-15 Westgate Singapore 608532 Anchorvale Crescent: Blk 338 Anchorvale Crescent #01-05 Singapore 540338 Beauty World Centre: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road #03-11 Singapore 588177 Brighton Crescent: 71 Brighton Crescent Level 1, Singapore 559214 Blk 134 Lorong Ah Soo: Blk 134 Lorong Ah Soo, #01-466 Singapore 530134 Tampines Plaza 1: 3 Tampines Central 1, #08-05 Singapore 529540 Potong Pasir: 51 Upper Serangoon Rd, #03-02/03 The Poiz Centre, Singapore 347697
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 1.00pm – 9.30pm Sat – Sun: 8.30am – 6.30pm
Contact Information	+65 8868 9711 enquiries@write-edge.com
Cost	Varies per level, find out more here

6. The Learning Lab

The Learning Lab offers primary school all the way to Junior College English. With class discussions, peer evaluation and ample opportunities to ask questions in a nurturing environment, your child will learn new ideas and perspectives in every lesson. Frequent practices, skill-based modules and content based on real-world issues would help your child learn what's needed for school and enjoy the learning process. Such materials cover topics, methods, techniques and processes so their students can handle the increasingly complex nature of content and tasks.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.thelearninglab.com.sg/
Level	Primary English Secondary English Junior College English
Highlights	Coverage of interesting topics such as driverless cars and the Super Blue Blood Moon Hands-on activities or project-based learning Multiple feedback channels to continuously update curriculum and maintain the highest standard of excellence
Reviews	Review By Ms Chitra, Parent of P5 student, Enrolled in English It has been a great 3 years of rich language experience and exposure for Dharani at The Learning Lab. The English program here has a holistic approach which develops high reading capabilities, good presentation skills, essential communication skills, immense knowledge on world affairs and creative writing. Dharani has also been selected by her School to participate in English Debates, Spelling Bee Competition, Scrabble Competition and “Babble & Speak” Competition. I am very delighted and proud as a parent to see my daughter shine in these competitions. All these would not have been possible without The Learning Lab. Review By Mr Alvin, Parent of P2 and S2 students, Enrolled in English Both my children look forward to their Learning Lab lessons every week. They enjoy the open communication their teachers instill within the classroom by encouraging students to participate actively on topic discussions. Often, they are excited to share the things they have learned from their lessons! The Learning Lab experience provides a cutting edge to my sons’ learning journeys by developing their ability to think critically and deeply about issues around them. Review By Mr SW Tan, Parent of N1 and N2 students, Enrolled in English At The Learning Lab, my 2 little ones are constantly being engaged using a variety of learning methodologies – whether in terms of audio-visual stimulation, hands-on activities or through the integration of technological learning applications. The classroom experience has thus become a thrilling and enjoyable event they look forward to every week, whereby they would then enthusiastically recount to us what the teacher had taught in class that day.
Locations	United Square: United Square 101 Thomson Road, #03-03 Singapore 307591 Marine Parade Central: 87 Marine Parade Central, #02-00 Singapore 440087 Tampines Mall: Tampines Mall 4 Tampines Central 5, #05-07 Singapore 529510 Century Square: 2 Tampines Central 5 Century Square #04-13 Singapore 529509 Seletar Mall: Seletar Mall 33 Sengkang West Ave #02-18 to 21 Singapore 797653 Rochester Mall: Rochester Mall 35 Rochester Drive, #02-26 to 35 Singapore 138639 Jem: Jem 50 Jurong Gateway Rd, #04-45 to 51 Singapore 608549 Choa Chu Kang Centre: Choa Chu Kang Centre 309 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, #05-03 Singapore 680309
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 1.00pm to 9.00pm Sat – Sun: 9.00am – 6.00pm
Contact Information	+65 6733 8711 enquiry@thelearninglab.com.sg
Cost	Varies per level, find out more here

7. Ace English Tutor

For those living in the Bukit Batok area and value convenience, do check out ACE English Tutor which offers Primary all the way up to Secondary and IP English enrichment classes. ACE English Tutor has maintained a track record of students making at least a 1 grade improvement within a year. Last year, 20% of their O Level students saw a 3 grade improvement from when they started learning with them in Secondary 3. For those that value having very experienced teachers, the teaching team at ACE English Tutor are ex-MOE school teachers who have at least 15 years of teaching and tutoring experience each, with teaching styles catered to students of different learning needs.

Type of Information	Details
Website	http://www.aceenglishtutor.sg/
Level	Primary English Secondary English IP English
Highlights	Class size 3 to 6
Reviews	Review By Year 3 Students River Valley High School Mdm Teoh provides plenty of feedback and suggestions on how to improve and pinpoints the common errors that we’ve made, which help us to learn better. She also provides us with sufficient notes and tips and gives us many opportunities to practice. Review By Kent Ong Bukit Panjang Government High School Mdm Teoh has tutored me since I was in Secondary 2. She provides a conducive place for learning. During each lesson, we learn a variety of skills, touching almost every component of the English examination. She also provides many different materials and gives clear feedback. I improved from a C6 to A2. Review By Chow Kit Yan Bukit Batok Secondary School My tutor helped me improve my English grade from a C5 to B3. I am not a good reader, but she provided a Reading Program to help improve my comprehension skills, as well as compositions.
Locations	Bukit Batok: 118 Bukit Batok Central, Singapore 650118
Opening Hours	Wed – Fri: 3.00pm – 9.00pm Sat: 10.00am – 5.00pm Sat: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Mon&Tue: Closed
Contact Information	+65 97578406 info@aceenglishtutor.sg
Cost	Fees for each child ranges from $38/hr depending on the level and group size.

8. Thinking Factory

At Thinking Factory, they take an approach of helping their students succeed by finding a balance between a love of writing & learning the English Language. We all know that the passion for learning or in this case, English often dwindles when the content becomes examinable. To ensure that their students are always kept updated with the examination formats, they curate the oral and composition themes based on current school trends and syllabus. Additionally, they started the Holiday Workshops for students who were not in their regular classes to get an opportunity to experience their unique programming.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://thinking-factory.com/
Level	Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	Small class size of up to 8 students Option of having online lessons on Zoom English Holiday Workshops Two half-day intensive programmes to practice Writing & Oral exams on Zoom or at the Centre
Reviews	Review By Ms Pauline – Mother of Claire – P6 English tuition student from SNGS Claire got A star for English. The oral workshops and encouragement brought out the best in her during the PSLE oral session. She told me she shared with the examiner what she shared with you on the Matilda drama where you gave her the boost of confidence. Thanks again! Review By Ms Gina – Mother of Kendrick P6 Thank you for stretching the kids behind the potential. When we first started Thinking Factory, we were contented to just do the minimum. Your constant encouragement and enthusiasm for the language pushed the kids to challenge themselves. Review By Huien Teacher Pauline is patient and experienced in coaching the students. My son seems to be responding excellently to her teaching methods. We have seen improvements from his recent SA1. My son was a quiet boy, but with the guidance from his teacher, he has developed confidence in himself and his ability.
Locations	Bukit Timah: 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road #01-36 Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Singapore 588179 Hougang: 183 Jalan Pelikat #01-28, The Promenade @ Pelikat, Singapore 537643
Opening Hours	Mon – Thu: 3.00pm – 7.00pm Sat: 9.00am – 8.00pm Sun: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Contact Information	+65 8879 7370 thinkingf09@gmail.com
Cost	Varies per level, find out more here

9. Brain Matter

At Brain Matter, they offer a wide range of English classes ranging from Primary English all the way to Junior College English. Furthermore, they do offer the IP/IB English option. Their English classes are taught with a strong focus on Grammar and Vocabulary and with this forming the foundation, they focus on teaching students how to apply the knowledge and skills on excelling in the different components of the English Paper. Brain Matter's vision is to build a positive and fun culture that engages and nurtures their students, promoting meaningful learning and character excellence. Their dream is that Brain Matter can be an oasis for students to seek help and receive encouragement.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://brainmatter.com.sg/
Level	Primary English Secondary English Junior College English IP/IB English
Highlights	Class size of not more than 5 students Range of material from self-created notes, assessment books and examination questions from MOE schools Only outlet is in Bishan
Reviews	Review By Mrs Santhi, Mother of Vishwah, Pri 6, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian High Vishwah finds the teacher’s teaching fun and interesting. He finds confidence within himself through the teacher’s encouragement. He is happy the improvement of his PSLE results and wish to continue to be taught by Mr Calvin. I’m happy with the small class size when the tutor has a personal understanding of the student’s character and learning ability. Review By Patricia, Mother of Regine Wong, Sec 1, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian High We are very pleased with Brain Matter tutors who are dedicated, knowledgeable and committed. The communication between tutors and parents is excellent. Review By Grace, Mother of Mavis Ng, Sec 4, Ang Mo Kio Sec Sch I commend the care and support the teacher has given to my daughter in this one year, especially the last leg before her O levels. Her words of encouragement has boosted her morale. What she has done for my daughter is very much appreciated. I will not hesitate to recommend the centre to my friends.
Locations	Bishan Block 501 Bishan Street 11 #01-364 S570501 (Next to Bishan UOB) Block 503 Bishan Street 11 #01-448 S570503 (Next to S11 Coffeeshop)
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 2.00pm – 9.00pm Sat – Sun: 10.00am – 7.00pm
Contact Information	+65 9791 1234 info@brainmatter.com.sg

10. The Learning Board

A new generation of students require a new approach - The Learning Board bases their teaching on a blend of creative materials and engaging techniques to create a learning process where students can learn and improve at their own pace. Each individual is different - The Learning Board wants to provide support for every student. This is empowered by their teaching team which is driven by academic excellence coupled with the familiarity of the MOE syllabus. This has helped generations of students since 2016 by focussing on deep understanding rather than rote learning where young leaners acquire logical thinking and problem solving skills.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.thelearningboard.com.sg/
Level	Upper Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	Classes have an average size of 6 and maximum size of 10 students Concept maps, open discussions and hands-on experiences SMART Sheets to help students quickly and accurately form mental models of new and complex concepts Free resources here
Reviews	Review By Amy Ong's Parent, Secondary 4 (O-Level), CHIJ Katong Convent The Learning Board has been a wonderful and beneficial English tuition centre to our daughter during her last lag of secondary school. She improved her grades tremendously and even got motivated in all other subjects. Review By Joseph Tan, Student, Secondary 3, Dunman High School Knowledgeable and entertaining! When Clarence teaches, he makes sure there is never a dull moment for English. Best part, he showed many valuable skills not only in the theory aspect but also in the extrinsic aspect of life skills. His classes are animated and suited for a speedy and interesting learning journey. Review By Megan Mok, Student, Primary 6 (PSLE), St Margaret's Primary School My teacher at The Learning Board English tuition centre was a very funny coach and made lessons fun and interesting for all. She believed that every student would excel in their studies if they put in effort and were consistent in what they did. I followed her way of teaching and it helped me a lot in my studies from C to A within 2 months.
Locations	Kembangan: Kembangan Court 5 Jalan Masjid #01-14 Singapore 418924 Hougang: The Midtown 1187 Upper Serangoon Rd #01-67 Singapore 533971
Opening Hours	Mon – Sun: 10.00am – 10.00pm
Contact Information	+65 9271 0648 info@thelearningboard.com.sg
Cost	Varies per level, find out more here

11. Augustine English Class

Situated in Marine Parade central, Augustine English Classes caters to students from Primary school all the way to Junior College. They believe that learning English should always be a meaningful and enjoyable process, and never by rote learning. As such, they boast of a unique teaching formula based on a decade of qualitative research in teaching methodologies and active learning strategies. This teaching pedagogy is practiced during both their Primary and Secondary English tuition classes, motivating students to participate actively.

They also have an Advanced Writing Programme for English tuition designed for both primary and secondary students who need some extra practice in writing. The exercises in the writing class are designed to help students discover their strengths and weaknesses in writing and enable them to translate their thoughts into a coherent piece of writing.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://augustineenglishclasses.com/
Level	Primary English Secondary English Junior College English IP English
Highlights	Free trial lesson Problem solving using real data: students use a variety of data to explore real-world problems Just in Time Teaching: students prepare for class by completing assignments, then participate in collaborative exercises the following class period Game-Based Learning: learning activities that are intrinsically game-like, such as by pitting students against each other in a “competition”
Reviews	Review By Caroline Poh Mother of Keith, Pri 3, Saint Stephen’s School Augustine makes learning English interesting for the children. He often organises fun activities/games which motivate the kids to attend and learn at the same time. My son likes his class! Review By Mrs Lim, Mother of Matthew, Pri 6, Tao Nan School My son had been getting Cs and Ds since P5. Finally, I decided to enrol him in Augustine’s primary school English tuition class 6 months before his PSLE. I was hoping for a pass but when the results came out, it was nothing short of a miracle! My son had gotten himself an A! Thank you so much, August! Review By James Tan Wei Liang, Sec 3, Anglican High Teacher Augustine’s meticulous explanation and teaching of the various comprehension question types really helped me tremendously. I managed to get the highest in class for a Paper 2 test within a few months!
Locations	Parkway Parade: 86 Marine Parade Central, #04-302 Singapore 440086
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 3.00pm – 9.30pm Sat – Sun: Closed
Contact Information	+65 6816 7868 info@augustineenglishclasses.com

12. Cognitus Academy

Cognitus Academy prides themselves on an approach focused on cultivating Critical Thinking, utilising strategies taught to students in the Gifted Education Programme (GEP). Their Primary English programme is built upon years of experienced teaching, designing curriculum, marking exams and designing assessment modes in schools.

After more than ten years of refinement, their Critical Reading & Writing (CRW) Strategy has helped hundreds of students improve their English results by at least one grade, with several achieving Distinction (A and A*) for PSLE, O Levels and A Levels. They have infused the essence of the Critical Thinking approach and created the CRW Strategy that would directly impact Comprehension Open-ended, Comprehension Cloze Passage, Comprehension Short Answer Questions (SAQ) and Summary.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://cognitus.edu.sg/
Level	Primary English Secondary English Junior College English
Highlights	New students are offered a 90-minute immersion session to get a taste of the quality teaching and engagement Maximum capacity for a class is 8 students for both physical and online lessons Cognitus Online - Very own student portal provides supplementary materials and past exam papers for students to practice Blog pages feature study tips, exam techniques and model compositions to support students and parents Center Library - Teachers have hand-picked more than 200 titles which exposes students to a range of genres and literature Students have access to The Straits Times online and quality periodicals such as Time, National Geographic kids, BBC Earth
Reviews	Review By Parent of Jun Yang, Primary 6, Pei Chun Public School The teacher has in-depth understanding of the usual problems faced by students when handling sections like Synthesis, Oral, Situational Writing and Comprehension. He is able to devise alternative ways to ensure students’ understanding. Review By Parent of Robyn, Sec 3, Beatty Secondary School, and Marcus, Sec 2, School of Science and Technology (1) Discussion of current affairs which are important in helping the students form opinions when they write their compositions and for their oral exams (2) Tips on how to improve for the various components of the English exam papers (3) Structured approach to guide the students on how they should answer the questions Review By Parent of Cheryl Ang, Secondary 1, Swiss Cottage Secondary School Cheryl has been weak in English and improvement was shown since joining the centre for about 2 years. The approachable teachers and engaging lessons cultivated Cheryl to write and express better in English.
Locations	Goldhill Plaza: 1 Goldhill Plaza #02-39, #03-05 Podium Block Singapore 308899 Parkway Centre: 1 Marine Parade Central #02-01 Singapore 449408
Opening Hours	Tue – Fri: 1.00pm – 9.00pm Sat – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm Closed on Mondays
Contact Information	+65 8866 2801 admin@cognitus.edu.sg

13. Think Teach Academy

Think Teach Academy offers English enrichment classes to Primary school students at the Primary 3 to Primary 6 level, offering two types of English classes - Full English Programme (FEP) and the Composition Writing Programme (CWP). FEP covers every single component of the English subject (Papers 1,2 and 4) except for listening comprehension. They show students how to break down questions into different question types and teach them easy-to-remember tips and techniques to approach different questions. On the other hand, CWP draws inspiration from their famed One Storyline Approach. It is a composition-centric programme that is focused on elevating your child’s writing ability.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.thinkteachacademy.com/
Level	Primary English (P3-P6)
Highlights	Online Zoom option Average distinction rate of 85%
Reviews	Review By Esther Koh Bernadette only joined Think Teach in P6 but she has learnt many grammar rules and composition writing techniques within this short span of time. Algene has also personally helped her and we are very grateful to him. She attained A* for her English. Review By Michelle Quek Although my son only was enrolled in Think Teach Academy for a few months, he had a great learning experience. He met very committed and passionate teachers who went all out to help him as he prepared for his PSLE. Special shout out to Teacher Jeremy for his encouragement, determination and belief in the children. Review By CW Yong My daughter spent 2 months at Think Teach before she took her SPERS. Her Math and English tutors had been helpful in guiding and preparing her for the exam. We are grateful for all the help and support received.
Locations	Upper Thomson: 246C Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Garden Estate, Singapore 574370 King Albert Park: 9 King Albert Park, KAP Mall, #02-04/07/25/26, Singapore 598332 Siglap: 55 Siglap Road, Siglap Centre, #01-12 and #02-30, Singapore 455871 Kovan: 988 Upper Serangoon Road, Stars of Kovan, #01-42, Singapore 534733
Opening Hours	Check out individual outlet opening hours here
Contact Information	+65 9769 2396 ivan@thinkteachacademy.com

14. Agrader Learning Center

Agrader Learning Center has it roots back in 2013 where there is a strong focus on curriculum writing. The AGrader Curriculum Methodology is the result of years of research, tweaking and pivoting by a team of education experts. Their curriculum structures have proven to help thousands of students achieve academic success, clarity and confidence in a “step-by-step” manner in the shortest period of time. One thing we find interesting is the way they motivate their students - AGrader gives out "bonus bucks" to their students to reward them for participating in class, doing their homework etc and these bonus bucks can then be used to exchange for stationery/snacks.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.agrader.sg/
Level	Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	EverLoop Improvement System developed in 2020 through a beta-test of 60 students in Tampines (ALL of which improved after going through the system) Free resources like teaching videos, worked solutions, cheat-sheets, step-by-step guides and infographics that will help your child learn better in school
Reviews	Review By Lee, parent My child has attended 4 (K2 English & Math) lessons with Teacher Priscilla so far and I find that she is very patient and understanding towards my child who is extremely shy and is someone who needs constant assurance. I'm very relieved that my child does not resist attending her lessons and am looking forward to further improvement as my child continues the lessons with her. Thank you very much to Teacher Priscilla for her efforts! Review By Christopher Jeyaraj, Parent I highly recommend AGrader Learing Centre because we joined AGrader last after many sessions over , we left only with 8 sessions but still my son got the correct coaching and able to score AL17 and got into express. Material, Environment, Teachers and Teaching all are good. Review By Chelsea Blues, Parent Wonderful place for the kids to learn. the teachers are professional and you can tell they have a wealth of experience. They are able to gauge the help your child needs and deliver precisely.
Locations	Multiple locations islandwide
Opening Hours	Check out individual outlet opening hours
Contact Information	+65 9665 1713 enquiry@agrader.sg
Cost	Varies per level, find out more here

15. edukate

Located in Punggol and Yishun, eduKate Tuition Centre is dedicated to providing top tutors (Uni teachers/Uni-Grad/Industry Professionals) to teach children of all skill and background levels. The students education is always at the middle of what they do and hence, their tutors comes from outstanding institutions to provide the best customised classes for our students. In addition to the tutors, they also have student counsels that monitors students doing their work, help them in technique improvement, as well as advising students on studying efficiently for their exams.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://edukatesg.com/
Level	Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	Primary 1- 6 MOE Curriculum Primary English Tuition English Creative Writing Tuition Secondary School GCE O’Levels, IGCSE, Integrated Programme (IP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme) English Language Secondary Tuition Express/N(A)
Reviews	Review By Lina Ho Tutors are passionate. Knows their material and teaches clearly. Students love going for their lessons and learns, during tuition, their school work properly. Review By Tricia Wong Goal oriented tuition classes. They take the sports trainer approach by coaching to score. Not typical tutors of just do and do a lot of sums and still no results. They don’t waste time or efforts that kill my daughter’s enthusiasm. I find that my daughter need to know what she can do to improve, not just do so much sums and then nothing happens. Review By Annie Tan Best tutors I had. Go for their English and Math tuition. Solid teachers that kept me improving and be at a good place in school. Classes are always enjoyable, always doing difficult questions that I have to learn, and pushing me to be better. I owe them this review. Thank you so much!
Locations	Punggol: 83, Punggol Central, Singapore 828761 Yishun: 664 Yishun Avenue 4 #01-275 Singapore 760664 Orchard: 10 Paterson Road, Singapore 238508
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 3.00pm – 9.00pm Sat – Sun: 9.00am – 6.00pm
Contact Information	+65 8823 1234 admin@edukatesg.com

16. Happy Tutors

Happy Tutors is known for their proven track record - With English tutors who are ex-MOE teachers and subject specialists, they bring their outstanding academic backgrounds in English and English-related fields, motivating students to find their inner drive and desire to acquire a better grasp of the language, expressing themselves fluently. They focus on these 4 key competencies - Critical thinking, Creative content, Fluent and sharp writing and the Strong personal voice. Additionally they work with various family service centres to identify families who are in need of enrichment classes and provide educational support. They have worked with Fei Yue Family Service Centre to deliver complimentary enrichment classes for at-risks youths.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://happytutors.edu.sg/english-tuition/
Level	Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	Small group classes with focused individual attention Pace ahead of syllabus for students to gain an advantage in school Rigorous practice using our vast library of quality resources and practice papers
Reviews	Review By Kahveari Suppaiah I started tuition with Kornelius to prepare for my O-levels this year. It was a good experience. He is friendly and understanding. In his classes, I learnt about communications and how to answer questions. The techniques he taught for Paper 1 are useful plus he taught us how to plan properly and expand on our ideas. Review By Lucius Lim I've been Kornelius' student for slightly over a year. Kornelius is a passionate tutor and will try his very best to help his students take a grasp of the key concepts. He is more carefree and will at times go out of syllables to make the lessons more fun. He focuses a lot on Compo writing. Review By Sherwin Leow My overall experience with Kornelius has been enjoyable. I feel happy and appreciative as his student. He is an engaging and responsible tutor. He makes sure each and every student is on the same page in terms of teaching and makes sure no one is left stranded with questions.
Locations	Jurong West: 519 Jurong West St 52 #01-169 S(640519) Bukit Batok: 132 Bukit Batok West Avenue 6 #01-318 S(650132) Tampines: 872c Tampines St 86 #01-03 S(523872) Bukit Gombak: 523 Bukit Batok St 52 #01-723 S(650523) Bedok Reservoir: 609 Bedok Reservoir Road #01-646 S(470609)
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 12.30pm – 9.30pm Sat – Sun: 10.00am – 8.30pm
Contact Information	+65 6802 7696 join@happytutors.edu.sg

17. The Writer Place

“Show them what they can become then teach them what to do!” The Writer Place wants to inspire students to see beyond grades in school and realise value in the ability to express themselves in the written form. The Writer Place mainly services the Woodlands and Choa Chu Kang crowd, focussing on English at the Primary School level. Adhering to the latest MOE syllabus, they ensure that each student will be immersed in their Effective Step-by-Step English creative writing tuition classes. Students who are struggling with English composition writing will be empowered with the much-needed in-depth creative writing skills that will help to improve their composition grades.

Type of Information	Details
Website	http://www.thewritersplace.com.sg/
Level	Primary English
Highlights	Fun word games as part of the curriculum Regular feedback from teacher to monitor progress Systematic lessons to grasp vocabulary & writing techniques effectively and quickly
Reviews	Review By Parent of Shane Hew The lessons are very interactive. The students are able to learn through fun and yet be able to remember. Shane loves to write. After he joined the class, his love for writing deepened. I can see the standard of his writing further improve. Now, he uses a wider variety of words in his essays, making them more interesting. Review By Parent of Lee Kelli-Ann The worksheets are structured and relevant. With a wide range of vocabulary taught, my girl is now able to use them in her Paper 2: Vocabulary close and editing as well. Her grammar and editing/punctuation have also improved. Overall, I feel this helps her in both English paper 1 and 2. Review By Parent of Jasmine Koh Jasmine has improved and did well for her SA1 composition. I thank the teacher for guiding Jasmine well. My daughter likes to attend her lessons. The teacher explains very well and her lessons are lively. The teacher also gives quizzes periodically to help students recall past information.
Locations	Woodlands: Woodlands Galaxy Community Club 31 Woodlands Avenue 6, #02-01 Singapore 738991 Choa Chu Kang: Keat Hong Community Club, 2 Choa Chu Kang Loop, #02-01 Singapore 689687
Opening Hours	Woodlands 3.00pm – 8.45pm (Wed – Fri) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Sat) Closed on Sun, Mon, Tues & PH CCK 3.00pm – 8.45pm (Tues – Fri) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Sat) Closed on Sun, Mon & PH
Contact Information	+65 9183 2129 ask@thewritersplace.com.sg

18. The Rationale Thinking

Helping students achieve their academic goals through adaptive learning methodology, The Rationale Thinking firmly believes in providing quality education to inspire and make that change in each individual. They integrate Language Arts and Critical Analysis of the latest current affairs from an array of highly regarded international newspapers and journals to train students in developing their critical thinking skills. After years of research with their in-house research team and refinement to their IP English tuition curriculum, they firmly believe that the linchpin of an A grade for IP English is the mastery of Linguistic Skills. Thus, once the students are able to better understand and appreciate the English language, they would be able to confidently answer and ace their IP English examination.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://therationalethinking.com/
Level	IP English Junior College English
Highlights	Short five minutes walk from Bishan MRT station Museum-like design of the tuition centre Offers all prospective students of The Rationale Thinking one trial lesson*. More details about the trial lesson can be found here
Reviews	Review By Lukas Lim (Raffles Institution, RI) The teaching materials provided by Mr Wong are teemed with a bevy of contemporary examples which have both international and local roots, as well as useful insights – which can prove to be extremely useful when evaluating such examples in essays and AQs; be it as a direct port or a learning tool to engineer the same on our own. Mr Wong is also an entertaining teacher who never fails to reel in his students’ attention throughout the entire lesson period – further augmenting his already excellent teaching ability. Review By Fang Zi Xi (CHIJ St Nicholas) I first joined Mr Wong’s IP English tuition at the start of IP year 3. I was struggling with my composition and had only attained 18/30 for my secondary 2 EOY examination, which is a mere 60% (B). Through Mr Wong’s tutelage, I have not only gained a deeper understanding of global issues but was also able to expound on my arguments in my essay systematically and thoroughly. Review By Dr Francesca Poh, Parent of Cheranne Lim An English tutor who can inspire, empower and instil the love of learning is like a rare gem. I am glad that my daughter has had the good fortune to find an English tutor who can help her. Mr Edwin Wong is very passionate about what he does. I do hope that he will continue to help more students to excel not just in their academics, but as well as in their love for the language.
Locations	Bishan: Blk 121 Bishan Street 12, #01-89, (S) 570121
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 12.30pm – 9.30pm Sat – Sun: 10.00am – 8.30pm
Contact Information	+65 6980 3149 edwinwong@therationalethinking.com

19. illum.education

illum.e offers a range of enrichment classes, from English and IP Language Arts Tuition, Humanities Tuition for Primary and Secondary School to GP Tuition for Junior College. In 2022, 98% of their students had B3 and above in English for O levels and this serves as a testament to their tuition program which is designed with the goal of being enjoyable, impactful, clear and structured. They also tailor their strategies to help individual students regardless of their foundation to ensure that all students find a way of learning that suits them. Furthermore, their In-house materials and practices are carefully crafted by their teachers who are assessment book writers.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://illum.education/
Level	Primary English Secondary English Junior College English IP English
Highlights	Online and/ or physical lesson modes available Targeted step-by-step scaffolded strategies Coverage across all EL paper types Key drills and examination styled oral practices, oral examination questions
Reviews	Review By Yi Xun, Rulang Primary I like Mr Chia and I enjoyed his lessons. My teacher is very funny, cool and friendly. He knows how I need to improve, and he gives me a good plan which helped me to get top 3 for English. The materials and worksheets provided are also good, and the notes that we write during class also helps me to prepare for PSLE. He understands all sorts of problems and is very experienced. Review By Mervin, Bukit Batok Secondary School I feel that the lessons at illum.e are very engaging and clear. Of all tuition centres that I have went to for English, I have never understood the lesson content more, than at illum.e. The teachers there really take their time out of the day to guide students and to ensure that they understand every single thing taught in a lesson. Most importantly, they make each and every student feel at home during a tuition session. Review By Lok Qing, National Junior College Personally, I like that at illume, we aren't force-fed with model essays, rather, we're guided to come up with points which reflect our own opinions on real world issues which we were previously unable to succinctly put into words! This is due to the exceptional thinking framework curated by the teachers, which allows every student, no matter what their standard of language is like, to be able to write clear and thoughtful essays!
Locations	Jurong: 134 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-311, Singapore 600134 Novena: 10 Sinaran Drive, Novena Square 2, #04-52/54, Singapore 307506 Bukit Timah: 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #B2-09, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre Singapore 588179
Opening Hours	Tue – Fri: 10.00am – 9.30pm Sat – Sun: 10.00am – 6.00pm Mon: Closed
Contact Information	+65 8889 8705 queries@illum.education

20. Phi Learning

Founded in 2015, Phi Learning specialises in Primary and Secondary School English tuition. With a strong track record, they give the students and parents a peace of mind when choosing an enrichment centre. 1/2 of their PSLE grads qualify for IP Schools and 79% of students saw an improvement in their English by 2 bands. The centre’s unique requirement mandates all teachers to take the O and A level English exams every year as private candidates to keep up to date with exam trends. All teachers at Phi Learning are required to score a perfect streak of A1s, year after year.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://philearning.sg/
Level	Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	Personalised notes after every lesson Gamification of study materials
Reviews	Review By Adrian Lu, Dunman High School Under the tutelage of Mr Neo at Phi Learning, my English has never fallen below A. My lessons at Phi Learning are the most fun and enjoyable. Review By Adam He, Hwa Chong Integrated Program My lessons at Phi Learning are full of silly fun. I don’t see it as the usual tuition I'm forced to go to. Review By Chen Yu Zhe, Temasek Integrated Program I like debating Mr Neo, he never puts down my ideas and acknowledges the merits of my points.
Locations	Marine parade: 80 Marine Parade Rd, #09-03, Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 3.00pm – 9.00pm Sat – Sun: 9.00am – 7.00pm
Contact Information	+65 9436 2207 hello@philearning.sg

21. Do Applied Learning

Ever heard of a Pay-Only-If-Your-Child-Improves Basis? This means that you can walk away at anytime with no penalty whatsoever should your child not benefit from the lessons here as there is no such thing like admin fees or deposit payments to hold you back should you ever want/need to stop lessons. Conveniently situated at Marine Parade Central, their teaching methodology combines powerful English study strategies with our Pentagon Values System, to arm your child with the tools and thinking processes to achieve perpetual success in all areas.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://doappliedlearning.com.sg/
Level	Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	Free diagnostic session worth $150 Students aged between P4 – Sec 4
Reviews	Review By Kian Ann Sim, Parent After attending a trial class, I decided to sign my daughter up for his upper secondary classes. Over the past two years, Teacher Daniel has indeed done a good job with my girl. No doubt, he was an extremely strict teacher in class and he made sure to enforce discipline, where necessary. Yet, it was this dogged commitment to discipline and the removal of bad habits which allowed my daughter to recognise what needed to change in order for her to improve her learning outcomes. Review By Claudia, Parent Teacher Daniel worked with my two boys on their English over their P5/6 years. The boys bonded really well with Teacher Daniel and looked up very much to him. I would say he was more than an English tutor, but more like a very jovial coach who taught them about life, and the importance of bringing a good attitude to whatever they were doing. Both boys achieved an AL2 for English at the PSLE, and we are grateful to him for journeying with us through this milestone exam. Review By Jake Chan, student My results in S3 were not ideal. Yet, Teacher Daniel did not give up hope when he saw my grades. Instead, he focused my attention on what I could control. He often reminded me ‘what can you say or do to help yourself?’ and followed that up by inviting me to ask questions to clarify my doubts. This gave me the courage to speak up and to take action to help myself by asking what I needed to in order to have a better understanding of what I was supposed to do.
Locations	Marine Parade: 86 Marine Parade Central #04-302 Singapore 440086
Opening Hours	Mon – Sun: 12.00pm – 10.00pm
Contact Information	+65 9105 0593 daniel@doappliedlearning.com

22. Learning Journey

Many know Learning Journey for their Super Writers English Tuition classes. They boast of a stellar track record with 75% of their PSLE Cohort scoring AL1-AL4 for the last 8 years, 95% of their IP4 students graduating with a distinction for English and 70% of GP students achieving an A for their A levels. In line with their teaching philosophy, classes are kept small so their teachers can customise their approach and lesson plans to give each child space to grow. At the same time, they encourage open communication between teachers and parents to support their students’ learning at home.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.learningjourney.edu.sg/
Level	Pre-school English Primary English Secondary English Junior College English
Highlights	Small class setting (4-6 students) Super LearnersTM A.I Revision Platform On-demand learning with instant marking & feedback, over 10,000 questions for revision Complimentary Phonics/ Primary & Secondary English Baseline Analysis Session
Reviews	Review By Sophie Hou, Parent My daughter has been taking English tuition with Teacher Sarah @ Learning Journey Education Centre for the past 3 months. The tuition has been incredibly beneficial for my daughter, as I have seen significant improvement in her writing and speaking skills. Teacher Sarah uses a variety of teaching methods, including interactive exercises and group discussions. I found these methods to be very effective in helping my daughter to understand and apply the material. Review By Fafa Delaila Learning Journey has helped my son with his reading a lot. When he first started at 5yrs old he could not read but now he is able to read, spell and comprehend independently. He is able to adjust to Primary 1 smoothly. My son loves Ms Susan’s class. He is always looking forward to class. Ms Susan is a very good teacher as I have seen it for myself during online lessons. Review By Sebastian Lai I've sent my kid to the centre at punggol since P4. I must say that his English has improved by leaps and bounds especially his composition. The teachers taught the techniques which pinpoint to your kids weak areas.
Locations	Serangoon North Centre: Block 540 Serangoon North Ave 4 #B1-109 S550540 Punggol East Centre: Blk 658 Punggol East #01-09 Singapore 820658
Opening Hours	Mon: 1.00pm – 9.00pm Tue – Thu: 12.00pm – 9.00pm Fri: 12.00pm – 8.30pm Sat – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Contact Information	+65 9720 8802 admin@learningjourney.edu.sg
Cost	Varies per level, find out more here

23. Writers Studio

At Writers Studio, they have been developing short courses with strategic exam techniques that are easily retained by students. Their history with the PSLE and O-levels dates back 20 years ago - Taught by experienced Primary and Secondary school MOE teachers, their strong lesson content with in-depth teaching gives your child the customised classroom experience. Writers Studio’s teaching team undergo an apprenticeship programme and all teachers have to be qualified with a degree in English Language and/ or Literature. They need to yield strong records in achieving results and/ or significant progress with their students to ensure that quality education is delivered to the students.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.writerstudio.com.sg/
Level	Pre School English Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	3 learning pathways for children of differing abilities STARDREAM Integrated Creative Writing (ICW) encompasses the English curriculum for secondary students on track for O-level, IP, and IB streams Flexible lesson package - Just for upper Secondary STARDREAM students, there is the option of a flexible credit system, where your child can work the lesson frequency around his or her schedule
Reviews	Review By Anson Lee, P4 student, Peihwa Presbyterian Pri Sch I love the English quizzes you give every 2 weeks. Thank you for helping me pass the GEP Screening Test! I have gained so much confidence and interest in English. My writing is now getting longer and more meaningful. It is helping me to gain interest in reading more widely too. Review By Kaitlin Tan Henry Park Primary I was weak in my writing skills and the teacher went the extra mile to give me extra lessons that were really productive and helpful. She taught me many useful tips and techniques that I could use in my compo exam. I am really grateful to her as I know that her schedule is packed but she still took time out to help me. I managed to achieve an AL 1, with my compo score for prelims being 38/40. Review By Mrs Kim, Parent of Yoosu and Joonsu twins, Singapore-Korean International School Kids had their AEIS test on Tuesday well. Everything went well. Kids said the test level was similar to the customised AEIS practice papers that they had with you and there were no surprises. For the writing part, creative writing was given and they also were comfortable with it. Thank you so much for all the hard work Mrs Goh made for this preparation beyond classroom hours.
Locations	Beauty World Centre: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road Beauty World Centre #03-06 (Headquarters) Singapore 588177
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 10.30am – 9.00pm Sat – Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Contact Information	+65 6469 3997 ask@writerstudio.com.sg

24. The Thought Tailor

At TTT, they cater to a wide spectrum of students - Students who are weaker are given more help to strengthen their foundations, and the more advanced students are exposed to more complex concepts, helping them develop greater critical thinking and more sophisticated writing skills. Catering to the primary, secondary and junior college students, TTT classes offers a fun-filled, hands-on experience that helps students to develop the necessary skills for each of their respective levels. They also take pride in their constant research and refinement of approach to provide highly-efficient differentiated classroom instructions. Since 2019, TTT has helped over 1850 students to achieve an A/B grade (or at least a 3 grade improvement) in their exams.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.thethoughttailor.com/
Level	Primary English Secondary English Junior College English
Highlights	Primary English classes offers a fun-filled, hands-on experience that helps students to develop the necessary skills for grammar, oral, comprehension and creative writing Secondary English program covers all the key skills required for Paper 1, 2, 3, 4 with regular drills and efficient step-by-step instructions, to ensure concrete progress Teaching and research faculty are also graduates from prestigious universities, with the required training (minimum Masters/phD) in EL/GP-related fields of english literature, politics, global studies and sociology
Reviews	Review By Tiat Kai, Raffles Institution The distinction between TTT notes and my previous tuition was the significant depth of content, rather than simply breadth like the notes provided by the other centre. Through the use of various philosophical theories, TTT content notes helped me to explore various perspectives on the same topic, such as Foucault’s idea of the everyday panopticon to symbolise modern day surveillance. Review By Rangi, Victoria Junior College In the ramp up for A levels, TTT provided us with multiple comprehension drills and practises, which focused on the plethora of questions types. TTT provided an easy to digest structure for us to score well for each question type. This certainly boosted my confidence when taking the paper as many of the question types Mr Russell had gone through before, such as Author’s Purpose questions, were encountered. Review By Tyra, Hwa Chong Institution What I appreciate most about TTT is the deep dedication that the teachers have. I can confidently say that TTT provides lots of support for all its students: offering consultations, exam paper reviews, and one-to-one feedback during class practices. My class even had multiple teachers such as Mr Russell, Ms Amy and Dr Chua to ensure that every student had adequate attention and help! The enthusiasm and sincerity that the teachers displayed were extremely heart-warming.
Locations	Jurong East: #02-07 Vision Exchange S608526 Novena: 187A Goldhill Centre S307630 Bukit Timah: #03-01 Coronation Plaza S269707 Bugis: #05-09 North Bridge Centre S188727
Opening Hours	Mon – Tue: 10.00am – 9.30pm Sat: 9.00am – 7.00pm Sun: 9.00am – 10.00pm Wed – Fri: Closed
Contact Information	+65 8755 5837 tttlearningcentre@gmail.com
Cost	Varies per level, find out more here

25. McKaylan

McKaylan is a learning centre specialising in the mastery of the English Language. At McKaylan, most of the lessons are taught by Mrs Janice Chung, who is an ex-MOE senior teacher for English. At McKaylan, they believe that every learner has the potential for success, thus they display a never-ending willingness to ensure that all their learners reach their maximum potential. For those living in the Bishan area and are looking for Primary and Secondary school English, look no further.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://mckaylan.com/
Level	Primary English (Primary 3 and beyond) Secondary English
Highlights	The class size is kept small (not more than 10) Multi-media elements such as Powerpoint slides and IT games to explain concepts and impart skills to the students in an interactive manner
Reviews	Review By Yong Kai Feng, Student I scored 33% for my CA1 but after attending lessons, I scored 73% in CA3. Review By Koh Jie Yi, Sec3, Cedar Girls English has become more interesting ever since I joined Mckaylan as Mrs Chung uses innovative and fun methods to teach us. Review By Kenneth Tang, Student Ms Janice’s lessons are engaging. She uses games to make learning English enjoyable and interesting. She also motivates us to never give up and consistently encourages us to write more compos. She will also often assign us about 4 compos every week which is very intensive. It has helped me to improve my writing skills tremendously. In retrospect, through weekly vocabulary exercises, my vocabulary has expanded immensely.
Locations	Bishan: Block 279 Bishan Street 24 Unit 01-34 Singapore 570279
Opening Hours	Mon – Thu: 4.00pm – 9.00pm Sat: 11.00am – 5.00pm Tue & Sun: Closed
Contact Information	+65 6452 9554 janice@mckaylan.com

26. JustEdu

JustEdu started back in 1999 from a single centre in Jurong East back when they were known as Just Education and has since expanded island-wide with 11 learning centres in the heartlands of Singapore, staffed by a group of passionate teachers who believe in providing the best education for your child. Their curriculum follows a 4-week cycle, with a different focus each week. Students are introduced to a rotation of grammar focus, vocabulary focus, comprehension focus, oral focus, and writing fundamentals for composition. With continuous exposure, they hope for the students to form a strong foundation in these areas and develop correct strategies and techniques.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.justedu.com.sg/
Level	Pre School English Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	English curriculum comprises of an extensive and up-to-date selection of current affairs and general knowledge to build a strong understanding of the world around our students $30 off each new subject for your first month
Reviews	Review By Fion Yong Yam Foon My child has been with JustEdu student care since P1. The centre and teachers are friendly and caring. Kids will have the assessment books and school homework done everyday. Most importantly the students' headcount is within manageable range. Highly recommended to parents who is looking for options for after school care needs. Review By Nat Ng, Student I have been attending English lessons for almost two years now, and I have improved significantly. With the guidance of Ms Tan, I can improve from a C5 to an A2 in my examinations. Ms Tan is an engaging teacher who would make us feel comfortable and share more about current affairs with her students. Review By Sheza Rafiq, Student JustEdu is a very conducive learning environment. I personally have enjoyed my learning experience here. Every teacher teaches to the best of their abilities and leave no student behind. The staff at the helpdesk are also warm and extremely informative. If there's anything you need assistance with, they will willingly offer you guidance.
Locations	Bukit Gombak: 373 Bukit Batok Street 31, #02-246, Singapore 650373 Sembawang (Sun Plaza): 30 Sembawang Drive, #04-04, Singapore 757713 Punggol (Punggol Plaza): 168 Punggol Field, #04-10, Singapore 820168 Sengkang: 308 Anchorvale Rd, #01-09, Singapore 540308 Pasir Ris (Elias Mall): 625 Elias Road, Elias Mall, #02-310, Singapore 510625
Opening Hours	Varies per outlet - Find out more here
Contact Information	+65 6567 0600 socialmedia@justedu.com.sg

27. Mavis Tutorial

Mavis Tutorial was established in Singapore in 1986, providing enrichment classes for students from the preschool level all the way to the Junior College level. With 15 outlets island-wide, one is bound to find a centre that is convenient for them. The classes at Mavis Tutorial Centre also balance effective learning and academic performance, including hands-on activities or project-based learning to help students understand concepts, especially for topics such as the Life Cycle of Plants. Mavis employs only the best full-time tutors, and most of them are former school teachers. Their full-time tutors constantly plan and improvise to ensure that lessons are conducted in the most interesting and engaging way.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.mavistutorial.com/
Level	Primary English Secondary English Junior College English
Highlights	Lessons are planned according to the PSLE, GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ level curriculum to help your child grasp concepts and critical learning and application skills Hands-on activities or project-based learning to help students understand concepts, especially for topics such as the Life Cycle of Plants
Reviews	Review By Phoebe Susanto I am able to understand the lessons at school better as the Mavis teachers taught and prepared me beforehand. The notes and worksheets they provide are really helpful, and their teachings make the lessons easier to understand. Review By BH Chng My son has been with Mavis since Sec 1. Over the years, his grades have improved. I'm very happy that he has done considerably well in his O level, thanks to all the teachers' guidance and feedback. Review By Tay Shu Wei I was at Mavis since i was p3. Mavis helped my academics profusely. The teachers that i all had were all so interactive, interesting and kind.I also talked the the receptionist. They are all so kind and helpful.
Locations	Multiple locations islandwide here
Opening Hours	Varies per outlet - Find out more here
Contact Information	+65 6786 8718 Contact form

28. The Write Connection

Since 2012, TWC has employed a methodology in teaching English that has earned great respect from both educators and customers. Continual research and development are invested to ensure that their teaching practice supports the growth of their students. Their team of teachers are minimally degree-qualified from reputable universities and/or NIE-trained, with an excellent academic track record in the English Language. Through robust training programmes and Weekly Professional Development Meetings (PDM), their teachers are encouraged to sharpen their problem-solving skills, strategise effective solutions for students, and innovate teaching methods to enhance the classroom experience.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.thewriteconnection.com.sg/
Level	Kindergarden English Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	Free Trial Option of online lessons - TWC@Home International Nurturing Educators Trained in TWC's World-Class Pedagogy Annual publication for aspiring young writers a platform to showcase their writing pieces
Reviews	Review By Justin Tang, Primary 3, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) In my TWC lesson, I learn more new words, which helps me to describe nouns and make use of precise verbs. I improved in my comprehension open-ended questions from 6/10 to 10/10, and scored over 91 marks overall! Review By Leong Zhong Hui Nicholas, Secondary 3, Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) I like the different themes in our lessons, and also enjoy the videos shown as they are interesting. With the techniques learnt, I now know how to answer different questions effectively. Review By Poh Jin, Mother of Caleb Ching, Kindergarten 2 My son's TWC teacher has been very sweet and kind to Caleb. He enjoys her lessons very much. She provided me with timely feedback on Caleb's behaviour and progress in class. Caleb leaves class smiling after each lesson and is happy in class. Thanks!
Locations	Ang Mo Kio: Blk 728 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, #01-4222, S560728 Bedok: Blk 202 Bedok North St 1, #01-487/489, S460202 Bukit Timah: 733 Bukit Timah Rd, 2nd Avenue Junction, #02-05, S269748 City Square Mall: 180 Kitchener Road, City Square Mall #06-06, S208539 Jurong Gateway: Blk 134 Jurong Gateway Rd, #02-307E, S600134 Parkway Parade: 80 Marine Parade Rd #09-05/06, Parkway Parade, S449269 Punggol Plaza: Punggol Plaza, 168 Punggol Field, #04-08, S820168 Tampines: 1 Tampines Central 5, Tampines CPF Building #03-16, S529508 Toa Payoh: 293 Toa Payoh Lorong 6, SAFRA Toa Payoh, #02-03, S319387 Woodlands: 8 Woodlands Square, Solo 2 Building, #02-11, S737713
Opening Hours	Varies per outlet - Find out more here
Contact Information	+65 6816 0803 enquiry@TheWriteConnection.com.sg
Cost	Varies per level, find out more here

29. Future Academy

Students in Singapore speak English every day, but still find it hard to score well at English in secondary school. Often, it’s not due to a poor command of the language, but a lack of good exam answering skills! The tutors at Future Academy provide skills-based learning, practice, and feedback to help students meet the requirements of national English exams in Singapore. Their tutors have been teaching the English syllabus in MOE schools for years, so they know best what the markers are looking for. Additionally, through Future Academy’s effective small group tuition approach, the centre found itself welcoming more and more students in Singapore.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.fa.edu.sg/
Level	Primary English Secondary English IP English Junior College English
Highlights	Maximum students teacher ratio of 6:1 Customised notes - Tutors design and compile differentiated learning materials for different learning needs Highly qualified teachers - Former IP schools/MOE teachers
Reviews	Review By Zixian Chen The teachers are very encouraging and give a lot of guidance and opportunities for practice during each session. Moreover, the notes are pretty detailed and explain each concept well enough for students to form a big picture understanding of the overall topic. Review By Jitesh Future academy is a very good and helpful place for your grades to improve. Teachers there are very helpful and will help you in any time you need. They are very good in picking out on your weaknesses and helping you to strengthen them. Really recommend as it helped me to improve. Review By Ethan Excellent and all-rounded tuition centre. Provides tuition of a variety of subjects with highly dedicated and amazing teachers! They are extremely helpful and do their best to help you whatever problem you have. The teachers’ teaching style is unique and they can adjust the lessons to the topics that you are facing difficulty in.
Locations	Bugis / Rochor:175A Bencoolen Street #06-05, Burlington Square, Singapore 189650 Bukit Timah / Beauty World: 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road #15-04, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Singapore 588179 Toa Payoh / Braddell: 381 Lor 1 Toa Payoh #01-12, OnePeople.sg, Singapore 319758
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 9.00am – 9.00pm Sat – Sun: 9.00am – 6.00pm
Contact Information	+65 6884 6566 info@fa.edu.sg
Cost	Tuition fees: $480 per 4 lessons (sec sch) Tuition fees (per 4 lessons): $300 (P1-P3) / $400 (P4-P6)

30. Writers' Guild

At Writers' Guild Learning Centre, they specialise in English and Creative writing programmes for Primary and Secondary students. Their curriculum is designed by their team of education specialists led by their head coach who is a national award winning teacher-writer. The lesson plans and resources are developed based on years of teaching experience and research in literacy acquisition and child psychology so both the student and parents can have a peace of mind that the curriculum is one of quality, in line with MOE's newest strategy for learning.

Type of Information	Details
Website	https://www.writersguildsg.com/
Level	Primary English Secondary English
Highlights	Low student-teacher ratio - detailed, individualised feedback 2023 Parent Workshop - Primary 5 and 6 Complimentary Parent Open House (Physical)
Reviews	Review By Mother of Debra, 2017 PSLE English A* We would strongly recommend you to any parent who is looking forward to a caring, supportive and effective English tuition teacher, especially if the child has the interest or aspiration to embark on creative writing or the literary arts. Review By Shermaine, Yew Tee Primary School, PSLE English A* I never really enjoyed writing previously as I always flunked it. Teacher Trinity sparked my interest and her pointers helped me improved remarkably. I was never good in oral. However, the tips and strategies I have learnt helped me score full marks for oral! Review By Jiehui, CHIJ PSLE English A* Before joining, I used to think writing essays were a task, but now, I enjoy the power of the pen and how it can take others on a journey. I have also been exposed to a huge variety of topics and techniques which helped me prepare for PSLE.
Locations	Yishun Mall: 418 Yishun Avenue 11 #01-401, Singapore 760418 Northpoint City: 930 Yishun Ave 2 #03-32/33, Singapore 769098 Punggol Cove: 198 Punggol Field #02-04, Singapore 820198
Opening Hours	Varies per outlet - Find out more here
Contact Information	+65 6219 3717 enquiry@writersguildsg.com

Conclusion

With a myriad of tuition options out there, there is no shortage of choices. At the end of the day, it is of paramount importance to keep in mind that every child's learning needs are different and what works for one is unlikely to work in the same way for others.

Many tuition centres and home tutors do offer trial lessons (some are free) and these trial classes are helpful in helping you make a decision if you're undecided.

Tour the tuition facilities, speak to the teachers, take a look at some of the sample notes that they hand out to the students. This would definitely give you a peace of mind and better help in making a decision. Or you can hire a private tutor from us so you can have lessons at the comfort of your home.

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