Social Studies as a key Humanities subject
Social Studies is a mandatory subject in secondary levels. It is an important subject as it promotes civic competence. It includes the learning of the past and current events which allow us to establish better global understanding and be mindful of the world around us.
Social Studies allows students to have a strong understanding of social issues both in Singapore and on a global scale. Students are able to understand our culture and their rights as a citizen at a young age. It also imparts knowledge and instills interest to the students for them to do more to contribute back to the society.
Common Challenges Faced By Students Of Social Studies In Singapore
Each subject has its challenges. Tutor City has been providing tutors for a long time now, and we understand the challenges that come with Social Studies. That is why we hope to help students overcome these challenges so they can excel in no time.
Our expert tutors will devise their curriculum in such a way that it will aid students in overcoming all their challenges regarding Social Studies. With consistent hard work, they will get the best grades in no time. Here are the most common challenges faced by Social Studies students that we hope to overcome:
All these challenges are prevalent among all Social Studies students out there. Our tutors will focus on helping them overcome these challenges so they can excel in no time. By the end, they will be well-equipped to understand societal issues, create logical arguments, and apply concepts in the relevant questions.
How much do Social Studies tutors charge?
The average hourly fees for Social Studies tuition ranges from $25 per hour to $90 per hour, depending on the tutor's credentials, experience and the level to teach.
Tuition Rates |
Part-Time |
Full-Time |
Ex/Current |
Pre-School |
$20 - $25 |
$30 - $40 |
$40 - $50 |
Primary / PYP |
$25 - $30 |
$35 - $50 |
$55 - $70 |
Secondary / MYP |
$30 - $40 |
$45 - $60 |
$70 - $90 |
JC / IB DP |
$40 - $60 |
$60 - $80 |
$90 - $130 |
Degree & Diploma |
$50 - $60 |
$60 - $80 |
$90 - $120 |
Music / Piano 2 |
$30 - $40 |
$50 - $60 |
$60 - $70 |
Adult Language 3 |
$40 - $50 |
$50 - $60 |
$70 - $80 |
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Many of us have the wrong perception that Social Studies is less important than History or Geography. In fact, Social Studies carries the same weightage as the other humanities subjects. For O-level students, it is compulsory to take up other humanities subject such as Geography or History when taking O-levels examinations. Hence, it is essential to take all humanities subjects into consideration as this will affect the overall total score. As many of us disregard the importance of Social Studies, hence, it is crucial that students should pay equal attention to Social Studies.
Levels Of Social Studies Tuition
Tutor City believes in providing a holistic solution to all students out there. That is why we aim to serve all levels of social studies. Our high-quality tutors provide Social Studies tuition services in the following categories:
If you study at any of these levels, you are in the right place. We have hundreds of tutors for each level so that you can choose the right one. After all, an excellent tutor is a necessity if you want to excel in any subject.
Starting from the 2024 Secondary 1 cohort, there will be some changes to the Secondary syllabus. At the lower secondary level, the G1 Humanities subject will comprise Social Studies and Humanities Exposure Modules (Geography, History and Literature in English). At the upper secondary level, students taking G1 Humanities will take Social Studies, and choose one of three exposure modules (i.e. Geography, History and Literature in English).
This is part of the changes towards Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) to provide students with greater flexibility to customise their secondary education. The changes under Full SBB will also allow students to have a more enriching secondary school experience by creating more chances for them to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds. Read the full details at MOE's press release here.
Private Social Studies tuition can give your child a big boost!
1. Specialist Social Studies Tutors: Our Social Studies tuition teachers are extremely familiar with the syllabus for O level and N level, they have been tutoring other students in humanities subjects.
2. Making your child less shy: In a 1-to-1 setting, students are not afraid to ask questions which they usually dare not ask in a classroom where they fear being ridiculed by their friends.
3. Learning materials: Our Social Studies tuition teachers share tips on how to remember key events and contemporary issues in the easiest way and provide lesson notes from their own arsenal of materials.
4. Arranging tuition days: You can set the days and time according to your child's own timetable and tutors can add extra lessons when needed.
5. Customised learning style: A good Social Studies tutor Singapore can identify weak topics in Social Studies and provide a customised lesson plan to tackle pain-points to clear these obstacles for your child.
6. Making lessons fun: Social Studies home tutors can build interest by using practical methods and story-telling to help your child relate to key cultural events and milestones, making the subject a more interesting one.
Why choose Tutor City for Social Studies Home Tuition
In order to obtain high score in Social Studies, students have to understand and be able to relate complicated concepts into day to day life’s examples. Tutor City has well qualified Social Studies private tutors who can impart knowledge and empower the students to become independent learners.
As compared to traditional classroom setting, our Social Studies private tutor will cover all key areas of social study, while bringing out key points, elaborate the details for student to understand better. The Social Studies private tutor will coach students with techniques to structure answers for long essay questions. This 1-to-1 teaching environment allows tutor to focus on students and be able to update students on important issues that are not found in textbooks. These supplementary lessons are highly relevant to the curriculum in school. All these advantages of having Social Studies private tuition broaden the students’ knowledge and will effectively improve their grades.
Read also: 5 tips on how to score A1 for O-level Social Studies
At Tutor City, our Social Studies tutor are able to accommodate to students’ preferred venue, date and time for the lessons. We are confident that students are more receptive and learn better in a stress-free and comfortable environment.
All in all, our Social Studies private tutor will instill good values in the students in order for them to gain more knowledge on leadership and cultural diversities.
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Topics Covered By Tutor City’s Social Studies Tuition
Here are some of the Secondary School O Level Social Studies topics we cover:
Here are some of the Secondary School N Level Social Studies topics we cover:
Students are expected to develop their source-based skils, structured-response skills and evaluation skills. These key areas and how your child fare in them will determine how well the score you achieve in the O level exams.
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What To Expect From Tutor City’s Social Studies Tuition
Before you opt for a tutor, you need to check if they will meet your expectations. That is because each subject requires something unique to excel, which the tutor should provide. We leave nothing out when it comes to making sure you make the right choice.
That is why here are all the expectations our tutoring service hopes to meet:
Tutor City hopes to meet all these expectations and much more. We want to provide you a fantastic Social Studies tuition that will help the student improve the grades. By the end of our sessions, the student will be equipped to answer any question regarding Social Studies.
We will tailor everything according to the children's needs to learn in the best way possible. We leave nothing out when it comes to ensuring our students receive the best grades all over Singapore.
Skills Taught By Social Studies Tutors At Tutor City
We aim to brush up on all kinds of skills of students. That is why we ensure that our students have the right skills to master any examination. Here are some of the most crucial skills our tutors focus on so students can excel:
All these skills are essential to excel in Social Studies. That is why our tutors will focus on all of them during their Social Studies tuition to excel the student in no time.
Qualities To Look For In A Social Studies Tutor
Here are some of the essential qualities you should look for in a Social Studies tutor:
1. Experience
Experienced teachers are incredibly beneficial to students. That is because their experience gives them the skills to handle any student with ease. You need to look for NIE and MOE-trained teachers if you want the best for your child.
Such trained teachers have sufficient experience and training to handle any Social Studies student. At Tutor City, we always highlight the experience and qualifications of our tutors. It will aid you in making the right decision.
2. Positive Feedback
Some tutors may look great on paper, but are they just as great at teaching? You can only know this by reviewing the feedback from previous clients. It will give you a small glimpse into the tutor and how they teach.
At Tutor City, we always provide testimonials from previous parents and students. You can read them to understand what the tutor is like and if they will suit your needs. Such feedback will help you make a well-informed decision in no time.
3. Syllabus Familiarity
Syllabus familiarity is essential because it keeps on changing. Tutors need to be updated with the recent syllabus to provide quality tuitions to students. It helps ensure time is not wasted while teaching.
At Tutor City, we highlight all necessary information to help you make the right decision. All our tutors are familiar with the syllabus to guide students and help them excel by improving their grades in no time.
Tutor City: #1 Social Studies Tuition Agency
Social Studies is an important subject because it allows the students to implement a wide range of skills during their examination. Such skills can be applied to many other subjects and improve the overall grades of the students. That is why having suitable Social Studies tuition is crucial.
Besides that, the subject provides students with different perspectives and angles to analyze Singaporean society. Understanding these from the beginning helps children become more aware of how their society operates. That is why it is essential to understand this subject deeply.
The youth is the future, and they need to understand all societal issues and aspects to excel in the future. That is why Social Studies tuition is essential to their development. For more information on our tutoring service, please feel free to get in touch with us now.