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Read the guide →Singapore home tuition, made simple
Singapore Home Tuition Reliable and Syllabus Aligned
1-to-1 home or online lessons with experienced, MOE / SEAB-aligned tutors. PSLE, O-Level, A-Level, IP, IB and IGCSE.
MOE-aligned tutor matching support
Re-match free if the fit isn't right
Get matched with an experienced tutor
Takes under a minute.
“Mr Dion was the best tutor I've ever had for science. He really helped me pull my grades up.”
Experienced, MOE / SEAB-aligned tutors · 3,000+ Singapore parents matched
24h
tutor match
1-to-1
home tuition
Free
re-match
3,000+
families matched
How it works
From first message to first lesson
Usually within a week.
- 1
Tell us your needs
Your child's level, subject, area, schedule and budget, a 2-minute WhatsApp message or form.
- 2
We match within 24 hours
We shortlist experienced, MOE-aligned tutors and send you 2-4 profiles with rates.
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Choose your tutor & start
Pick the tutor you like and begin lessons at home or online. Not the right fit? We re-match free.
SUCCESS STORIES
Satisfied Parents & Students
Siddarth
Yishun Town Sec
O Level Chem/PhyC6 to A1
"I think Mr Dion was the best tutor I've ever had for science. The teaching methods are very effective and he really helped me pull my grades up."
★★★★★
3 months
Transparent 2026 rates
See full rates →Primary / PSLE
from $30/hr
Secondary / O-Level
from $40/hr
JC / A-Level / IB
from $50/hr
Pay only for lessons conducted.
Why choose us
Why 3,000+ parents choose us
1-on-1 attention
Experienced tutors focused entirely on your child, not a class of forty
Targeted learning
Diagnose and close the specific gaps, not generic worksheets
Exam strategies
Time management, question technique and SEAB marking-scheme scoring
Measurable results
Weekly progress notes that track the grade arc, not vanity headlines
Free re-match
Not the right fit? We re-match free. Parents pay only for lessons conducted
Save time
Your tutor comes to you, zero commute, more rest and family time
OUR TUTORS
Meet Our Expert Educators
A preview of our tutors. We shortlist tutors specifically for you more based on your child's level, pace, and goals.
★5
Caroline Yuen
NUS Law | EJC GP 'A' | 2 years tutoring | General Paper & English Specialist
5 years·Upper Thomson
Lower Sec MathLower Sec Science+1
Book Session
★5
Dion Tan
MOE Registered | Founder & Head of Science Catalyst Academy | Masters (NUS) | 10 years tutoring | Chemistry & Biology
11 years·Bukit Batok
Upper Sec E MathUpper Sec A Math
Book SessionIn a sentence
The Singapore Syllabus matches Singapore parents with experienced, MOE-aligned 1-to-1 home tutors.
- Levels: PSLE, GCE O-Level, GCE A-Level, Integrated Programme, IB Diploma and IGCSE
- Matched within 24 hours, lessons at home island-wide or online
- Rates SGD 30-150 per hour
- Free re-match if the fit is wrong
New to private tutoring? See how home tuition in Singapore works, rates and matching.
Subjects & levels
Every syllabus we tutor
O-Level
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Read the guide →Home Tuition in Singapore: Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Singapore Syllabus?
A Singapore home-tuition matching service connecting parents with experienced, MOE-aligned 1-to-1 tutors for PSLE, O-Level, A-Level, IP, IB and IGCSE. Founded 2023, based in Paya Lebar.
How much does home tuition cost in Singapore?
Typically SGD 30-150 per hour, undergraduate tutors at the lower end, full-time and ex-MOE tutors at the upper, depending on level.
How quickly can you match a tutor?
Most families are matched within 24 hours and lessons begin within a few days. If the first tutor isn't the right fit, we re-match at no charge.
Which subjects and levels do you cover?
Math, Science, English, Chinese and more, from PSLE through A-Level (H1/H2), IP, IB and IGCSE. Lessons follow the official MOE / SEAB or Cambridge syllabus for each subject.
Are lessons online or in person?
Both, at the same hourly rate. In-home tuition is available island-wide; online runs via Zoom or Google Meet. Many families mix the two week to week.
Get your free tutor match
Tell us your child's level and subject, we'll send a shortlist within 24 hours. Free re-match if the fit is wrong.
Mon, Sun, 9am, 9pm SGT