Become a home tutor with The Singapore Syllabus
Create a free profile, get home and online tuition assignments that match your subjects and area, and choose the students you teach. We handle the parent side, from the first message to the trial lesson.
How to sign up
Step 1
Get your details ready
A clear, square profile photo, your qualifications, a bio of at least 150 words, and a few specialties and achievements.
Step 2
Fill in the sign-up form
Enter your name, phone number, nearest MRT station or Online, the subjects and levels you teach, your tutor type, and your preferred hourly rate for primary, secondary and JC students.
Step 3
Submit your profile
Your tutor profile is created straight away and our team is notified to review it. Signing up is free.
What you control
- Which assignments you take. Every assignment is offered to you first; nothing is assigned without your yes.
- Where you teach. Pick your nearest MRT station for home tuition, or teach online.
- Your preferred rate. Set a preferred hourly rate for primary, secondary and JC students on your profile.
- How parents see you. Your headline, qualifications, experience and bio make up the profile parents shortlist from. See how profiles look on our tutors page.
Already signed up?
Log in to the TSS Mission Force bot on Telegram with the phone number on your profile to see open assignments.
Open the Mission Force botQuestions tutors ask
Is it free to become a tutor with The Singapore Syllabus?
Yes. Creating a tutor profile is free. You only take on the assignments you choose, and the terms for each are set out in your tutor agreement before your first lesson.
Who can sign up as a tutor?
Undergraduates, graduates and current or former MOE teachers can create a profile. Profiles are listed by tutor type (Undergraduate Tutor, Graduate Tutor, MOE Tutor) so parents can see your background at a glance.
Which subjects and levels are in demand?
Requests come in for every level from Primary 1 to JC, IB and IGCSE, and primary school students are the largest group. List every subject and level you can teach so more assignments match your profile.
Can I teach online, or only at students' homes?
Both. Choose your nearest MRT station for home tuition, or choose Online on your profile if you prefer online lessons.
How do I hear about new tuition assignments?
Through the TSS Mission Force bot on Telegram, which you log in to with your phone number, and by WhatsApp when a parent shortlists your profile.
Do I set my own rates?
You enter a preferred hourly rate for primary, secondary and JC students on your profile. The rate for each assignment is confirmed with you before you accept it.
Ready to take on students?
Your profile takes one sitting to fill in. Have your qualifications, subjects and a short bio ready.