Chinese, Malay and Tamil tuition jobs
Families look for Mother Tongue tutors from preschool to O-Level, and we often look for more tutors in these languages. If you teach Chinese, Higher Chinese, Malay or Tamil, your profile is needed.
Free to sign up. No NRIC or bank details on the form.
What families ask for
- Chinese and Higher Chinese from Primary 1 to Secondary 4, including PSLE and O-Level oral and composition.
- Malay and Tamil at primary and secondary level.
- Preschool children in K1 and K2 who are starting to read and speak the language.
What families pay per hour
Market rates from our published rate card, by level and type of tutor. Mother Tongue lessons follow the same rates as other subjects at each level.
| Level | Part-time / undergrad | Full-time | Ex-MOE or NIE-trained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Primary (P1-P4) | S$25-35/hr | S$35-45/hr | S$50-70/hr |
| Upper Primary / PSLE (P5-P6) | S$30-40/hr | S$40-55/hr | S$60-80/hr |
| Lower Secondary (Sec 1-2) | S$30-45/hr | S$45-60/hr | S$60-85/hr |
| Upper Secondary / O-Level (Sec 3-4) | S$35-45/hr | S$45-65/hr | S$65-95/hr |
The rate for each assignment is confirmed with you before you accept it. See every level on the pricing page.
What to put on your profile
- Tick each Mother Tongue subject you teach, such as Primary Chinese, Chinese, Higher Chinese, K1 Chinese, Malay or Tamil, and every level you teach.
- Higher Chinese has its own box on the form. Tick it as well as Chinese if you teach both.
- Say in your bio how you teach oral, listening and composition.
- Add your own results in the language to your achievements, such as your PSLE, O-Level or A-Level grade.
Questions tutors ask
Do I need a degree in the language?
No. List your own exam results in the language and any teaching you have done, so families can judge your fit.
Can I teach Mother Tongue online?
Yes. Choose Online as your location if you prefer online lessons, or your nearest MRT station for home lessons.
Can I teach preschool children only?
Yes. Tick K1 and K2 and the K1 or K2 subjects you teach. You are offered assignments that match what you tick.
Ready to take on students?
Your profile takes one sitting to fill in. Have your qualifications, subjects and a short bio ready.
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