Part-time tutor jobs for university students and graduates
Tutoring fits around lectures, exams and a day job. You choose the subjects, the area and the hours. Many families book tutors for the new school year in November and December, so the holidays are a good time to start.
Free to sign up. No NRIC or bank details on the form.
What families ask for
- A tutor who did well in the subject recently and knows how the exam is marked.
- The same lesson slot every week, through the school year and not only before exams.
- JC and IB subjects, Chinese, Malay and Tamil, and secondary sciences, which we often need more tutors for.
Fitting tutoring around your studies
- Most lessons are 1.5 to 2 hours, once or twice a week, at the student's home or online. Plan for travel time too.
- Before you say yes to an assignment, check the slot still works when your timetable changes next semester.
- When a family picks you, you are asked how long you can teach their child. The minimum is 3 months.
- For exam weeks, tell the family early and offer a make-up lesson. The tutor agreement asks for 24 hours' notice to move a lesson.
What families pay per hour
Market rates from our published rate card, by level and type of tutor. Undergraduate tutors sit in the Part-time / undergrad column.
| 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 |
| Junior College / A-Level (JC1-JC2) | S$45-60/hr | S$65-90/hr | S$90-130/hr |
| IB Diploma (DP1-DP2) / IGCSE | S$45-60/hr | S$65-90/hr | S$90-130/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
- Pick Undergraduate Tutor as your tutor type and name your university and course in your qualifications.
- List your own A-Level, IB or O-Level grades in the subjects you teach.
- Tick the weekday times you are free on the form, even if it is only one or two afternoons.
- Choose the MRT station nearest your home or hall, or Online.
Questions tutors ask
Can I tutor while I study full-time?
Yes. Take only the assignments with slots that fit your timetable, and say no to the rest. Nothing is assigned without your yes.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. Tutoring friends, relatives, juniors or volunteer work counts as experience on the form. Your own results and a clear bio matter most.
What if I need to stop tutoring?
Tell the family and TSS early. To stop teaching a student, the tutor agreement asks for at least 2 weeks' notice, so the family has time to find another tutor.
I am not a Singapore Citizen or PR. Can I sign up?
Check with the Ministry of Manpower first whether your pass allows you to give private tuition.
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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