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Best IB Maths Tuition in Singapore (2027): 10 AA and AI Options Compared

Written and reviewed by Theon Teo, Founder · editorial policy

Ten IB Maths tuition options in Singapore side by side: which teach Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation at SL and HL, published fees turned into a cost per hour, class sizes, branches with the nearest MRT, trials, and what the IB Maths papers and exploration are worth.

The best IB Maths tuition depends on the course and the gap. For AA HL with an ex-MOE teacher and the lowest published hourly fee, look at Tim Gan Math in Bukit Timah (about S$55 an hour for Year 5). For all four courses taught by one tutor, Eipi Math at Beauty World prices SL and HL classes separately. For AI with a named AI tutor and groups of no more than 4, Photon Academy near Fort Canning also teaches MYP Years 4 and 5. In the north and central areas, Ancourage Academy runs AA and AI in groups of 3 to 6 at Woodlands and Bishan. In the east, Glenn Lee Learning Centre at Katong lists AA SL and HL. For one-to-one only, Prep Zone Academy in Orchard teaches AA and AI.

IB Maths providers quote fees per lesson, per month or per 13-lesson term, and lessons run 1.5 or 2 hours. This guide lists each fee exactly as published, then works out a comparable cost per hour. Every fact was read on the provider's own website on 8 November 2026. Where something is not published, we say so rather than guess.

How we chose these providers

We searched Google for "ib maths tuition singapore", "ib math aa tuition", "ib math ai tuition" and "ib maths hl tutor", plus area searches for the east, west and north, and noted the providers that rank and the ones other listicles name. We kept those that pass all four tests below.

  1. Teaches IB Diploma Maths by nameThe provider runs a class or one-to-one lessons for IB Maths AA or AI, at SL or HL, not only A-Level or IGCSE.
  2. Publishes its programmeIts website shows at least one of the fee, timetable, class size, course coverage or teacher for IB Maths.
  3. Runs active lessonsIt lists a current address, a 2027 timetable, current enrolment or a live online class.
  4. Spread of area, price and styleTogether, the 10 cover several regions, group and one-to-one, and both AA and AI.

All facts were checked on 8 November 2026. Fees often change in January, so confirm the current figure before you pay. Nobody paid to appear here. The detail section is in alphabetical order, not a ranking. We kept overlap low with our best IB tuition guide, which covers other IB subjects and more centres, and our best maths tuition guide.

The 10 IB Maths tuition options compared

The per-hour figure is our own estimate. We divided the published fee by the published lesson hours. Where a provider does not publish its fee or lesson length, we could not work it out.

ProviderBest forBranches (area)IB Maths coursesClass sizeFees as publishedOur per-hour estimateTrialGoogle rating (checked 8 Nov 2026)
AcesMathIA and EE consultations in Bukit TimahBukit Timah (Central)IB HL and SL Maths, AA or AI not statedUp to 12Not publishedNot possible, fee not publishedNot publishedNot shown
Ancourage AcademySmall AA and AI groups, north and centralBishan (Central), Woodlands (North), onlineAA and AI, SL and HL, DP1 and DP23 to 6Not published, quoted on requestNot possible, fee not published60-minute trial, standard price S$185.0 from 66 reviewers, on its IB page
Dr Loo (Math Tutor Singapore)One tutor, group venues across the island, MYP tooJurong East, Bishan, Kovan, Woodlands and others, onlineAA and AI, SL and HL, plus MYP4 to 7 per groupOnline one-to-one S$75 to S$85 an hour, group fee not on the IB pageS$75 to S$85 (online one-to-one)Not publishedNot shown
Eipi MathAll four courses with one tutorBeauty World (Central), onlineAA and AI, SL and HLTypically 3 to 12HL group S$1,560, SL group S$1,300 per 13-lesson termAbout S$60 (HL), about S$66.70 (SL)Not publishedWidget shows 5 stars from 45 reviewers
Glenn Lee Learning CentreAn east-side optionKatong (East), onlineAA SL and HL listed on its trial formNot publishedNot publishedNot possible, fee not publishedTrial class at S$55 an hourNot shown
Math NoteAA in a Bishan neighbourhood centreBishan (Central)AA SL and HLSmall, number not publishedNot publishedNot possible, fee not publishedBookable, terms not publishedNot shown
Photon AcademyAI tutor, groups of 4, MYP Years 4 and 5Tank Road near Fort Canning (Central), onlineAA and AI, SL and HL, plus MYPUp to 4S$480 for 4 group lessons, S$600 for 4 one-to-one lessonsAbout S$80 (group), about S$100 (one-to-one)Offered, fee not stated5.0 from 71 reviewers, on its IB Maths page
Prep Zone AcademyOne-to-one in OrchardScotts Road, Orchard (Central)AA and AI, SL and HLOne-to-oneNot publishedNot possible, fee not publishedPaid 1-hour trial, price not statedNot shown
The Thinkers CapYear 5 and Year 6 slots at Beauty WorldBeauty World (Central)IB SL and HL, AA or AI not statedUp to 8Not published, discussed on enquiryNot possible, fee not published1 paid trial lesson, proratedNot shown
Tim Gan MathAA HL with an ex-MOE teacher, lowest hourly feeBukit Timah (Central), livestreamAA HL onlyNot publishedYear 5 S$110, Year 6 S$120 per 2-hour lesson, paid by termS$55 (Year 5), S$60 (Year 6)Paid, fee not statedNot shown

Google ratings appear only where we could read them on the provider's own page. A blank means we did not verify one, not that the provider has none.

The 10 providers in detail

AcesMath

What is distinctive. AcesMath is a maths centre at Coronation Plaza that teaches IB HL and SL Maths alongside A-Level, O-Level, IGCSE and AP. It states the centre is led by three NIE-trained maths teachers and that its team holds IB Category 2 and 3 certification for internal assessment and curriculum. It also offers IA and extended essay consultations in person or by email, and the centre states 100% "A" grades in Maths extended essays.

Suits: an HL or SL student who wants help shaping a maths exploration or a maths extended essay as well as weekly lessons. May not suit: a family that wants a small group, since classes go up to 12, or one that wants to see the fee first.

Fees as published: Not published. No registration or trial terms are listed.

Branches: 587 Bukit Timah Road, Coronation Plaza #03-14 (Tan Kah Kee MRT is the closest station).

Website: aces-aspire.com

Ask at the trial: Is the class AA or AI, and SL or HL only? How many students are in this slot? How much feedback on an exploration draft is allowed under IB rules?

Ancourage Academy

What is distinctive. Ancourage publishes separate IB Diploma classes for Maths AA and Maths AI, each at SL and HL, for DP1 (Year 11) and DP2 (Year 12). Groups are 3 to 6. Live online classes on Microsoft Teams use the same teachers and group sizes. The founder and academic director, Min Hui, is an NTU graduate with more than 11 years of teaching. The centre states that every student who completes at least one term improves, based on its own records since 2024.

Suits: an AA or AI student in the north or central area who wants a small group matched to their year. May not suit: a family that wants to compare a listed fee before calling, since IB fees are given only as a quote.

Fees as published: Not published. The IB page says fees vary by subject and level. The trial is a live 60-minute lesson with a standard price of S$18 and no obligation to enrol.

Branches: Bishan, 152 Bishan St 11, #01-215 (near Bishan MRT). Woodlands, Vista Point, 548 Woodlands Drive 44, #02-16 (near Woodlands South MRT).

Website: ancourage.academy

Ask at the trial: What does a term of AA HL or AI SL cost? Is my child's slot for one course and level only? How long is each regular lesson?

Dr Loo (Math Tutor Singapore)

What is distinctive. This is one private tutor rather than a centre. Dr Loo states he is the only person who teaches his IB classes, covering AA HL, AA SL, AI HL and AI SL, and he has a separate MYP maths page. Group classes of 4 to 7 meet for 2 hours once a week at venues including Jurong East, Jurong West, Queenstown, Bugis, Bishan, Kovan, Bras Basah and Woodlands. His listed qualifications include a PhD in Management and a Master of Applied Statistics.

Suits: an AI student who wants a tutor with a statistics background, or a family outside Bukit Timah who wants a group close to home. May not suit: a student who wants a team of teachers or a published group fee.

Fees as published: Online one-to-one lessons are S$75 to S$85 an hour. Group and home tuition fees are not on the IB page, which points to separate fee schedules or asks you to call.

Branches: Group venues as listed above, most within walking distance of an MRT station, says the site. The MYP group meets at Jurong East. Online lessons run on Zoom.

Website: math-tutor-singapore.com

Ask at the trial: Which venue and day suits my child's course? Is the group all the same course and level? What is the group fee per month?

Eipi Math

What is distinctive. Eipi Math teaches all four IB Maths courses: AA HL, AA SL, AI HL and AI SL. Every class is taught by Mr Luo Xingqun, a First Class Honours graduate in Economics and Actuarial Science from SMU who has taught IB maths since 2014. HL lessons are 2 hours and SL lessons 1.5 hours, in 13-lesson terms. The centre states 100% of its IB students achieved a 6 or 7.

Suits: a student who wants one teacher who knows every course, and clear termly prices for SL and HL. May not suit: a student who wants a guaranteed small group, since groups are typically 3 to 12.

Fees as published: HL group S$1,560 per 13-lesson term (26 hours). SL group S$1,300 per term (19.5 hours). One-to-one is S$5,200 per term for HL and S$3,900 for SL, about S$200 an hour. Registration and trial terms are not published.

Branches: Beauty World Centre, #03-27A (Beauty World MRT Exit A). Lessons are also on Zoom. Eipi does not offer home tuition.

Website: eipimath.com

Ask at the trial: How many are in the AA HL or AI SL group? Can my child join mid-term at a prorated fee? Are there extra sessions before the May exams?

Glenn Lee Learning Centre

What is distinctive. Glenn Lee Learning Centre is a Katong maths and science centre whose trial booking form lists SL and HL Maths AA as options. Lessons run at the centre or on Zoom, one-to-one or in groups.

Suits: an AA student in the east who wants a centre close to home. May not suit: an AI student, since only AA is listed, or a family that wants a published fee and a named IB teacher.

Fees as published: Only the trial rate is published, at S$55 an hour. Regular fees and lesson length are not published.

Branches: 865 Mountbatten Road, #02-53 Katong Shopping Centre. The nearest MRT is not published.

Website: gllc.com.sg

Ask at the trial: Who teaches IB AA, and have they taught the current syllabus? Is the class one-to-one or a group? What is the regular fee after the trial?

Math Note

What is distinctive. Math Note is a Bishan maths centre that runs a Junior College and IB maths class. Its JC and IB page lists IB AA at SL and HL. The site says the founder is a former MOE teacher and that tutors are trained by an ex-MOE teacher. It promises small classes but does not give a number.

Suits: an AA student near Bishan who wants a neighbourhood centre with a schedule page and a bookable trial. May not suit: an AI student, or a family that wants published fees and teacher profiles.

Fees as published: Not published. A trial lesson can be booked, but its cost and length are not stated.

Branches: 505C Bishan St 11, #01-416 (Bishan MRT is the closest station, our note).

Website: mathnote.sg

Ask at the trial: Is the IB class separate from the H2 Maths class? How many students are in it? What does a month cost?

Photon Academy

What is distinctive. Photon Academy is an IB and pre-IB centre that teaches AA and AI at SL and HL, with a named AI specialist, Mr Muhd Aliman, beside the founder, Mr Ejaz Ahmad (NUS B.Eng, IBO certified, more than 15 years teaching). Group classes have at most 4 students and lessons are 1.5 hours. IA support from topic choice to final write-up is part of the programme, and absent students get a recording. It also runs MYP Years 4 and 5 maths and sciences. The centre states more than 95% of its students score a 6 or 7.

Suits: an AI student who wants a teacher who specialises in AI, or an MYP Year 4 or 5 student preparing for the Diploma. May not suit: a family looking for the lowest hourly fee.

Fees as published: S$480 for 4 group lessons and S$600 for 4 one-to-one lessons a month, prorated to lessons held. Online lessons cost the same. The site says there are no registration fees. A trial needs no commitment, but its fee is not stated.

Branches: 5 Tank Road, #04-03 Nagarathar Building (near Fort Canning MRT). Online on Zoom.

Website: ibtuition.sg

Ask at the trial: Who would teach my child's course and level? Is the trial charged? How are IA drafts handled within IB rules?

Prep Zone Academy

What is distinctive. Prep Zone is an MOE-registered private school in Orchard whose IB arm teaches Mathematics at SL and HL, Year 1 and Year 2, with Maths AA and Maths AI as separate options. IB tuition is one-to-one. The site says its trainers are graduates of top universities with years of IB teaching.

Suits: a student who wants one-to-one lessons at a centre in town rather than at home. May not suit: a family that wants a group class or a published fee.

Fees as published: Not published. The trial is a paid 1-hour lesson, price not stated.

Branches: 15 Scotts Road, #07-05 (Orchard MRT is the closest station, our note). Open 10am to 6pm daily.

Website: ib.edu.sg

Ask at the trial: What is the hourly rate after the trial? Will the same tutor teach all year? Has the tutor taught AA or AI at my child's level?

The Thinkers Cap

What is distinctive. The Thinkers Cap is a Beauty World maths centre that teaches IB at Standard and Higher Level in classes of at most 8. Its 2026 timetable puts IB Year 6 maths on Saturdays 9 to 11am and Wednesdays 5 to 7pm, and IB Year 5 on Sundays 4 to 6pm, all taught by Tham TM, with Year 5 and Year 6 sharing slots with JC and IP students. The centre states it has helped hundreds of students rise 2 to 4 grades within 6 months.

Suits: a student who wants a fixed weekly 2-hour slot with a capped class. May not suit: a student who wants an IB-only class or a published fee, or one who needs to know whether the class is AA or AI before calling.

Fees as published: Not published, discussed on enquiry. One paid trial lesson is available and is prorated if you join.

Branches: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #03-K10 Beauty World Centre (near Beauty World MRT).

Website: thethinkerscap.com.sg

Ask at the trial: Is the class taught at AA or AI, SL or HL? How many IB students are in the slot with JC and IP students? What is the 2027 timetable?

Tim Gan Math

What is distinctive. Tim Gan Math teaches IB Maths AA HL only, for Year 5 and Year 6, at its Bukit Timah branch. Mr Gan teaches the class himself. He is an ex-MOE teacher of 18 years with a PGDE (Mathematics) from NIE and an MSc in Mathematics for Educators from NTU. Fees include lesson notes, a question bank, access to its Study Hub and WhatsApp help, and students can join by livestream.

Suits: an AA HL student who wants a published fee, a fixed teacher and the lowest hourly group rate in this guide. May not suit: an AA SL or AI student, since only AA HL is taught.

Fees as published: Year 5 is S$110 per 2-hour lesson (S$1,100 for Term 1 of 2027, 10 lessons). Year 6 is S$120 per 2-hour lesson (S$1,440 for Term 1 of 2027, 12 lessons). Fees are paid by term. Trial lessons are paid, but the fee is not stated.

Branches: King's Arcade, 559 Bukit Timah Road, #03-01B (about 5 minutes from Tan Kah Kee MRT). Its Jurong East and Tampines branches do not list IB classes.

Website: timganmath.edu.sg

Ask at the trial: What does the trial cost? How many are in the class? Does the class cover Paper 3 practice in Year 6?

What does the IB Maths exam actually test?

Every IB Diploma student takes one maths course. There are two courses, each at Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours) or Higher Level (HL, 240 hours), and each is graded 1 to 7.

PointAnalysis and Approaches (AA)Applications and Interpretation (AI)
FocusAlgebra, functions, calculus and mathematical argument and proofModelling, statistics and applying maths to real situations with technology
CalculatorPaper 1 without a calculator, Paper 2 with a graphic display calculatorA graphic display calculator in every paper
HL addsFurther calculus, complex numbers, proof by induction, vectors and Paper 3More statistics, graph theory, further applied calculus and Paper 3
Often suitsStudents who enjoy pure maths and abstract reasoningStudents who prefer data, models and real-world problems

Some university courses ask for a particular course and level, often AA HL for maths-heavy degrees. Check the admission page of each course your child is aiming for before choosing.

Course and levelPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3Exploration (IA)
AA SL1.5 hours, no calculator, 40%1.5 hours, calculator, 40%None20%
AA HL2 hours, no calculator, 30%2 hours, calculator, 30%1 hour 15 minutes, 20%20%
AI SL1.5 hours, calculator, 40%1.5 hours, calculator, 40%None20%
AI HL2 hours, calculator, 30%2 hours, calculator, 30%1 hour, 20%20%

The exploration. The internal assessment is a written mathematical exploration of a topic the student chooses. The IB's subject briefs set about 30 hours of class time for it, and it carries 20% of the grade at both SL and HL. It is marked by the school and moderated by the IB. A tutor can teach the maths and the marking criteria, but the exploration must be the student's own work.

  1. 23 Apr 2027May 2027 exams start (provisional)The IB's published window, subject to confirmation
  2. 19 May 2027May 2027 exams end (provisional)No exams on 1 May
  3. 5 to 6 Jul 2027Results (expected)The IB releases May results to schools on 5 July and to students on 6 July, as it did in 2026
  4. Aug 2027New AA and AI courses beginFirst teaching of the renewed maths courses
  5. Nov 2028Last exams on the current coursesFinal assessment of the courses first examined in 2021
  6. May 2029First exams on the new coursesStudents starting the Diploma in August 2027 sit these

What changes in the new courses. For AA, the IB says SL Papers 1 and 2 will total 75 marks (down from 80), HL Papers 1 and 2 will total 100 marks (down from 110), and HL Paper 3 drops to 50 marks and one hour. SL and HL will share the same exploration criteria. Students now in Year 5 or Year 6 sit the current courses. For a deeper look at the HL syllabus, see our IB Maths AA HL topic page.

Centre, home tutor or online?

The cheapest hour is usually a group class. The most tailored hour is one-to-one. Here is how the published centre fees above compare with the IB rates on our rate card.

PointCentre group classOne-to-one home tutor
Cost per hourAbout S$55 to S$80 for the providers that publish a group feeS$45 to S$60 part-time, S$65 to S$90 full-time, S$90 to S$130 ex-MOE or MOE (our IB rate card)
Class sizeUp to 4, 6, 8 or 12, by providerOne student
Course matchSome classes mix courses or levels, so askLessons follow your child's exact course, level and school order
Exploration helpSome centres include IA guidanceTime can be set aside for exploration skills when your child needs it
Best forA student who keeps up and wants weekly structureA student who is behind, switching course, or aiming for a 7 from a 5

A worked example: an AA HL student at Eipi Math pays S$1,560 for 13 two-hour lessons, or S$120 a week. One 2-hour lesson a week with a full-time tutor at S$65 to S$90 an hour costs S$130 to S$180 a week. Many families keep a group class and add a few one-to-one lessons before mocks or the May papers. Families comparing online options can read our best online tuition guide.

Which IB Maths options are near me?

Most of the IB Maths centres we found are in Bukit Timah and town. Use this to shortlist, then check the branch list in each entry above.

RegionProviders with IB Maths
NorthAncourage Academy (Woodlands), Dr Loo (Woodlands venue)
North-EastDr Loo (Kovan venue)
EastGlenn Lee Learning Centre (Katong)
WestDr Loo (Jurong East and Jurong West venues)
CentralTim Gan Math and AcesMath (near Tan Kah Kee), Eipi Math and The Thinkers Cap (Beauty World), Photon Academy (Fort Canning), Prep Zone Academy (Orchard), Ancourage Academy and Math Note (Bishan)
OnlineEipi Math, Photon Academy, Ancourage Academy, Dr Loo, Glenn Lee Learning Centre, Tim Gan Math (livestream)

How to choose IB Maths tuition

  1. Confirm the course and levelCheck whether your child takes AA or AI, at SL or HL. A provider that teaches only AA HL will not suit an AI SL student.
  2. Find the gapLook at the last test or mock. Losing marks on Paper 1 without a calculator, on long Paper 2 questions, on Paper 3 or on the exploration needs different help.
  3. Ask who is in the classAsk whether the group is one course and level, and how many students are in the actual slot.
  4. Compare cost per hourTurn every quote into a cost per hour and add any registration, materials or trial fee. Our table does this for the published fees.
  5. Book one trialSome trials are charged and some are prorated into the first month. Ask before you go.
  6. Review after one monthCompare the next school test with the last. If nothing has moved after about 6 to 8 lessons, ask for a plan or switch.

Trial-lesson checklist

  • Is the teacher experienced with your child's course (AA or AI) and level (SL or HL)?
  • How many students are in this slot, and are they all on the same course?
  • Does the class practise Paper 1 without a calculator (AA) and graphic display calculator skills (both)?
  • For HL, when does Paper 3 practice start?
  • How does the teacher help with the exploration while keeping it your child's own work?
  • Are past-paper style questions marked with full working?
  • How are questions handled between lessons?
  • What does a missed lesson cost, and is there a recording?

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Common questions

How much does IB Maths tuition cost in Singapore?

Among the providers we checked on 8 November 2026, published group fees work out to about S$55 to S$80 an hour. Tim Gan Math charges S$110 per 2-hour Year 5 AA HL lesson, and Photon Academy charges S$480 for four 1.5-hour group lessons.

Which providers teach IB Maths AI?

Eipi Math, Ancourage Academy, Photon Academy, Prep Zone Academy and Dr Loo all publish AI classes or lessons. Photon Academy names a tutor who specialises in AI. Tim Gan Math, Math Note and Glenn Lee Learning Centre list AA only.

Which is harder, IB Maths AA or AI?

Neither is simply harder. AA leans on algebra, calculus and proof, with one paper taken without a calculator, while AI leans on modelling and statistics with a calculator in every paper. HL in either course adds a third paper and more content.

What is the difference between SL and HL?

SL has 150 teaching hours and two papers worth 40% each. HL has 240 hours and three papers worth 30%, 30% and 20%. The exploration is 20% at both levels.

How much is the IB Maths IA worth?

The exploration is worth 20% of the final grade in AA and AI, at SL and HL. The IB sets about 30 hours of class time for it, and the student must write it themselves.

When are the May 2027 IB exams?

The IB has published a provisional window of Friday 23 April to Wednesday 19 May 2027, with no exams on 1 May. The detailed timetable by subject comes later, so check with your school.

Which IB Maths classes are the smallest?

Photon Academy caps groups at 4, Ancourage Academy runs 3 to 6, Dr Loo takes 4 to 7 and The Thinkers Cap caps at 8. Prep Zone Academy teaches one-to-one only.

Do IB Maths tuition centres offer trial lessons?

Most do. Ancourage Academy's 60-minute trial has a standard price of S$18, Glenn Lee Learning Centre charges S$55 an hour, and The Thinkers Cap prorates its paid trial into the fees. Tim Gan Math and Prep Zone Academy charge for trials without stating the price.

Is there tuition for IB MYP maths?

Yes. Photon Academy runs MYP Years 4 and 5 maths and sciences, and Dr Loo has an MYP maths group at Jurong East as well as online and home lessons.

Are these providers paid to be listed?

No. We chose them by the criteria above and took every fact from each provider's own website on 8 November 2026.

Official sources

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