All facts were checked on 8 November 2026. Fees often change each January, so confirm the current figure before you pay. No centre paid to appear here, and the detail section is in alphabetical order, not a ranking. Some centres also appear in our Sec 1 and 2 round-up and our Combined Science round-up. Here we look only at their lower secondary Science classes.
The 10 lower secondary science tuition centres compared
The per-hour figure is our own estimate. We divided the published fee by the published lesson hours. Where a centre does not publish its fee or lesson length, we could not work it out.
| Centre | Best for | Branches (area) | Levels | Class size | Fees as published | Our per-hour estimate | Trial | Google rating (checked 8 Nov 2026) |
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| Future Academy | Small groups in the centre | Bugis, Bukit Timah, Braddell (Central), online | Sec 1 and 2 only | Max ratio 1:6 | S$528 for 4 two-hour lessons (Sec 1 to 4 package) | S$66 | Not published | Not shown |
| Genie Education Hub | Lowest published fee | Bukit Batok (West), Yishun (North) | Sec 1 and 2, G3 and G2 | Max 10 | Sec 1 S$496, Sec 2 S$512 per 8-week term, all in | S$31 Sec 1, S$32 Sec 2 | One lesson at no charge | 5 stars from 170+ reviewers (Bukit Batok), 92+ (Yishun), as shown on the centre's page |
| Indigo Education Group | Concept-by-concept teaching, six branches | Newton, Bukit Timah, Novena (Central), Jurong (West), Marine Parade, Tampines (East) | Sec 1 and 2 | Not published | Not published, S$50 registration, S$100 deposit | Not possible | At no charge | Not shown |
| Science Studios | Hands-on experiments | Balmoral, Bukit Timah Plaza (Central), Katong (East) | Sec 1 and 2 | 4 to 16 | Regular fees not published | Not possible | Not published | Not shown |
| SG Physics, Chemistry & Math | Ex-MOE teachers at a published fee | Bishan, Bukit Timah (Central), Marine Parade (East), online | Sec 1 and 2 | Weekday about 5 to 6, weekend about 8 to 12 | S$75 plus GST a 1 h 45 min lesson | About S$43 before GST, S$47 with GST | 50% off the first lesson | Not shown |
| SmartLab | G2 and G3, north to east | Bishan (Central), Kovan (North-East), Marine Parade (East), Woodlands (North) | Sec 1 to 4, G2 and G3 | "Small" (no number) | Not published | Not possible | Offered, price not published | Not shown |
| Stalford Learning Centre | Most branches | 18 outlets list Sec 1 and 2 timetables, all regions | Sec 1 and 2, G3 and G2 | Not published | Not published | Not possible | Not published | Not shown |
| The Pique Lab | Exam technique, termly plan | Selegie, GR.iD (Central), Zoom | Sec 1 and 2, G2, G3, IP, IB, IGCSE | Not published | S$110 a 2-hour lesson, GST included, S$60 registration | S$55 | S$110, required for new students | Not shown |
| The Science Academy | Published weekly timetable, north and east | Tampines (East), Toa Payoh (Central), Woodlands (North), online | Sec 1 and 2 | Not published | S$300 a month, S$285 for a second subject | S$37.50, if 4 two-hour lessons a month | S$75 plus an admin fee | Not shown |
| Zenith Education Studio | Published fee, many branches | 14 branches listed, every region | Sec 1 and 2, G3 | Not published | S$340 a month for 4 two-hour lessons, before GST | S$42.50 before GST, about S$46 with GST | At no charge | Not shown |
Future Academy, Genie Education Hub and The Science Academy do not state GST on their science pages, so we did not add it. Genie describes its fee as all in. Prices for 2 or more subjects are lower at Genie, The Science Academy, SG Physics, Chemistry & Math, Future Academy and Zenith.
Google ratings appear only where we could read them on the centre's own page. A blank means we did not verify one, not that the centre has none.
The 10 centres in detail
Future Academy
What is distinctive. Future Academy teaches Science at Sec 1 and Sec 2 only, and refers students to separate Physics, Chemistry and Biology classes from Sec 3. Its lower secondary page focuses on fixing misconceptions early, inquiry skills such as variables, fair tests and controls, answering with accurate keywords, and lab readiness, including safety, recording observations and using apparatus. Groups run at a maximum ratio of one teacher to six students, and lessons are 2 hours.
Suits: a Sec 1 or Sec 2 student in the centre who wants a small group and practice at writing "explain" answers. May not suit: a family looking for the lowest fee, since its published package is the highest per hour here.
Fees as published: S$528 a month for a standard package of 4 two-hour lessons, or S$1,584 for a 13-lesson term package that charges for 12. This is the price for its Sec 1 to 4, O-Level and IP package, which covers the Sciences. Registration is S$20, and a S$150 security deposit is fully refundable. There are no material fees. The second subject is 5% off and the third 10% off, and siblings get 10% off. GST and trial terms are not published.
Branches: Burlington Square, 175A Bencoolen Street #06-05, a 1 to 2 minute walk from Rochor MRT. Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road #10-02, a 3-minute walk from Beauty World MRT. OnePeople.sg, 381 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #01-12, a 1 to 2 minute walk from Braddell MRT. Online lessons are offered.
Website: futureacademy.sg
Ask at the trial: How many students are in the Sec 1 Science class now? Does the package price change for lower secondary? Is a trial lesson charged?
Genie Education Hub
What is distinctive. Genie runs separate Sec 1 and Sec 2 Science classes, each 2 hours a week in 8-week terms, with G3 and G2 students in the same class and teaching adjusted to each student's level. Classes are capped at 10. The 2027 timetable is on the page: Sec 1 at Bukit Batok on Monday 7pm to 9pm and Saturday 10am to 12pm, and at Yishun on Wednesday 5pm to 7pm, Thursday and Friday 7pm to 9pm, and Sunday 12pm to 2pm. Sec 2 runs at Bukit Batok on Wednesday 5pm to 7pm, Friday 7pm to 9pm and Saturday 2.30pm to 4.30pm, and at Yishun on Thursday 5pm to 7pm, Saturday 4.30pm to 6.30pm and Sunday 12pm to 2pm.
Suits: a family in the west or north who wants a low, all-in fee and a fixed weekly slot. May not suit: a family who wants named teachers before signing up, since the science pages do not name the tutors.
Fees as published: Sec 1 Science is S$496 per 8-week term, which is S$62 a 2-hour lesson. Sec 2 Science is S$512 per term, which is S$64 a lesson. Materials are included, and the page lists no deposit or admin fee. Taking 2 or more subjects is 10% off, so Sec 1 Maths and Science together cost S$892.80 a term. Lessons missed for public holidays, school activities or illness with a medical certificate are credited to the next term. The first trial lesson is at no charge.
Branches: Blk 265 Bukit Batok East Avenue 4 #01-393. 417 Yishun Avenue 11 #01-339. The nearest MRT is not published on the science pages.
Website: genieeduhub.com
Ask at the trial: Who teaches the Sec 1 class, and what is their science background? How do you split work between G2 and G3 students in one class? How many students are in my child's slot?
Indigo Education Group
What is distinctive. Indigo's Lower Sec Science course is taught concept by concept rather than topic by topic, with practice questions sorted by concept after each one. It lists the topics it teaches for each year: Sec 1 runs from Scientific Endeavour and separation techniques to cells, digestion, the particle model and atoms, molecules and ions. Sec 2 covers forces, energy, heat, electricity, light, chemical bonding and equations, photosynthesis, ecology, acids and alkalis and the reproductive system. Lessons are 2 hours, with homework at the end of each topic, termly tests with progress reports, and Telegram help between lessons. The science department is led by Mr See Kah Siong, who has more than 10 years of teaching science.
Suits: a student who learns well from a clear concept-then-practice routine, near one of six branches across the centre, east and west. May not suit: a family that wants to compare fees before calling, since the course fee is on enquiry.
Fees as published: Not published. The terms list a one-time S$50 registration fee and a S$100 deposit, and both registration and course fees are non-refundable. Course fees are charged by the number of lessons in each term, are subject to GST and are due 2 weeks before the term starts. Materials are included. A missed lesson can be replaced in the same week, or watched as a recording for 7 days. The trial is at no charge.
Branches: Balmoral Plaza, 271 Bukit Timah Road #B1-09. Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road #01-01. Jurong Summit, 8 Jurong Town Hall Road #29-06. Parkway Parade Office Tower, 80 Marine Parade Road #06-03 to #06-09. Tampines Plaza 1, 3 Tampines Central 1 #03-02. United Square Office Tower, 101 Thomson Road #17-01/02. The nearest MRT is not published, and the page does not say which branches run lower secondary science.
Website: indigo.com.sg
Ask at the trial: Which branch runs a Sec 1 or Sec 2 Science class at my preferred time? How many students are in it? What does a term cost?
Science Studios
What is distinctive. Science Studios runs a lower secondary programme built on the four MOE themes, from physical properties of matter and separation techniques to light, cells, forces, chemical changes, electricity and the human transport and reproductive systems. Every lesson includes worksheets, guided activities, hands-on experiments done in groups of four, and a closing quiz. A co-tutor supports the main tutor when needed. Class size runs from 4 to 16, depending on the room and the class type. The curriculum is led by Mr Ephrem Chong.
Suits: a Sec 1 student who understands science best by doing experiments, near Bukit Timah, Newton or Katong. May not suit: a family that wants a published term fee, since regular fees are not on the page.
Fees as published: Regular term fees, lesson length, registration and trial terms are not published on the lower secondary page. Ask the centre for the 2027 fee.
Branches: Balmoral Plaza, 271 Bukit Timah Road #03-06 (closed Tuesdays). Bukit Timah Plaza, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit #02-24E. Eastgate, 46 East Coast Road #05-04 (closed Tuesdays). The nearest MRT is not published.
Website: sciencestudios.com.sg
Ask at the trial: What does a regular Sec 1 term cost in 2027? How many students are in the weekly class? How often are experiments part of the lesson?
SG Physics, Chemistry & Math
What is distinctive. Alongside its upper secondary Physics and Chemistry classes, SG Physics, Chemistry & Math runs a lower secondary science class taught by experienced teachers, several of them ex-MOE. They include Ms Sam Lee, an ex-MOE Subject Head for Chemistry with more than 17 years in Chemistry and Biology, Ms Lim Mui Kiam, ex-MOE and NIE-trained with more than 20 years, Mr Ivan Soh, ex-MOE with more than 26 years, and Ms Tina Toh, with more than 14 years. Lessons are 1 hour 45 minutes, can be joined on site or online, and come with recordings for catch-up.
Suits: a Sec 1 or Sec 2 student who wants experienced teachers and plans to stay at the same centre for Sec 3 Physics or Chemistry. May not suit: a student who needs a very small weekend group, since weekend groups are about 8 to 12.
Fees as published: S$75 plus GST a lesson. Registration is S$50 plus GST, one time and not refundable. Taking 2 subjects takes S$10 or more off each lesson, and 3 subjects S$15 or more. Siblings in regular weekly classes get another S$5 off each lesson. New students get 50% off their first trial lesson in each new subject. Weekday groups are about 5 to 6 students and weekend groups about 8 to 12.
Branches: Blk 513 Bishan Street 13 #01-500 and Blk 506 Bishan Street 11 #01-402 (Bishan MRT). Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road #03-29 (Beauty World MRT). Parkway Centre, 1 Marine Parade Central #08-07 (Marine Parade MRT). The Jurong East address is labelled as an office.
Website: sgpcm.edu.sg
Ask at the trial: Which teacher takes the Sec 1 class at my branch? Is the weekday or weekend group smaller this year? How often are fees billed?
SmartLab
What is distinctive. Established in 1999, SmartLab states that it offers G2 and G3 Science at all secondary levels, with a lower secondary class that leads into its upper secondary Pure and Combined Science classes. It runs small group classes, and its practical lab classes for upper secondary students were scheduled in March, June and October 2026. Its pages say eligible students can ask about lab practical preparation.
Suits: a G2 or G3 student in the north, north-east or east who wants one centre from Sec 1 through Sec 4. May not suit: a family that wants published fees or a stated class size for lower secondary.
Fees as published: Not published for lower secondary science. The page asks parents to contact the branches. Trial classes are offered, and the price is not published.
Branches: Blk 228 Bishan Street 23 #B1-71, opposite Catholic High (registration and classrooms), with classrooms at Blk 243 and Blk 250 Bishan Street 22. Blk 204 Hougang Street 21 #02-113, beside Kovan MRT. Parkway Centre, 1 Marine Parade Central #13-03 (Marine Parade MRT Exit 1). Blk 818 Woodlands Street 82 #01-419, opposite Woodlands North Plaza.
Website: smartlab.com.sg
Ask at the trial: What does a month of Sec 1 Science cost? How many students are in the class? Do lower secondary students get any lab sessions?
Stalford Learning Centre
What is distinctive. Stalford has the widest network here. Its schedule page lists Sec 1 and 2 timetables for both G3 and G2 at all 18 outlets with published timetables, and its lower secondary science page names six science teachers. They include Mr Soh, a former subject head with 26 years of experience who taught in MOE's Gifted Education Programme, Mr Tan, with more than 20 years and formerly at Woodlands Secondary School, and Ms Selena, with more than 20 years.
Suits: a family that needs a branch close to home, especially in the north, west or north-east. May not suit: a family that wants published lower secondary fees, lesson length or class size.
Fees as published: Not published for lower secondary science. Lesson length, class size and trial terms are not published either.
Branches: Outlets include Admiralty Place, AMK Hub, Bedok, Eastpoint Mall, Hillion Mall, Jurong Point, Jurong West Blk 749, Lot One, Northpoint City, Oasis Terraces, Plantation Plaza, Sengkang Grand Mall, Tampines Mall, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Waterway Point, White Sands and YewTee Point. The site says its centres are near MRT stations but does not say which outlets run Science.
Website: stalford.edu.sg
Ask at the trial: Which outlets run Sec 1 Science at G3 or G2? Which teacher takes the class? What does a month cost, including GST and any deposit?
The Pique Lab
What is distinctive. The Pique Lab's Grade Accelerator Programme for Sec 1 and Sec 2 Science focuses on question types and answering technique, with a month-by-month topic plan that lines up with school weighted assessments. The Sec 1 plan runs from Scientific Endeavour and measurement in January to cells and atoms by October, with WA revision blocks and a Sec 2 headstart in November. Lessons are 2 hours a week, on site at GR.iD or live on Zoom, from January to late November, including the March, June and September holidays. Four teachers are named, with NUS and NTU degrees in Chemistry, Bioengineering and Biological Sciences and 5 to 8 years of teaching.
Suits: a G3 student who knows the content but loses marks in how answers are written. May not suit: a student who would rather join without a paid trial, since the trial is required for new students and costs a full lesson.
Fees as published: S$110 a lesson, GST included, billed by term, which the centre puts at about S$1,320 a term. Registration is S$60, one time, with no deposit or material fee. The trial is S$110 and includes a check on the student's learning attitude. Five replacement lessons are allowed each term, in the same week. Missed lessons are not credited.
Branch: GR.iD, 1 Selegie Road #07-01. The nearest MRT is not published.
Website: thepiquelab.com
Ask at the trial: How many students are in my child's slot? Is the 2027 Sec 1 plan the same as this year's? Can my child switch between on site and Zoom?
The Science Academy
What is distinctive. The Science Academy publishes its full lower secondary timetable by branch and by teacher. At Tampines there are four Sec 1 slots and five Sec 2 slots, at Toa Payoh five of each, and at Woodlands three Sec 1 and three Sec 2. Slots run 2 hours on weekday afternoons and evenings and on weekends. The page says lessons either introduce topics before school does or reinforce them during the term, with extra video sessions to cover differences between schools' topic order, and access to an e-learning library.
Suits: a student in the east, north or centre who needs an evening or weekend slot with a named teacher. May not suit: a family that wants a stated class size.
Fees as published: S$300 a month for one subject and S$285 a month for a second subject. The trial is S$75 a session plus an admin fee, whose amount is not published. GST, registration, deposit and the number of lessons a month are not published.
Branches: Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk #B1-19. 192 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh #01-674. 11 Woodlands Square #B1-29, at Woodlands MRT. Online lessons are offered.
Website: thescienceacademy.sg
Ask at the trial: How many lessons does the monthly fee cover in a 5-week month? What is the admin fee? How many students are in the class?
Zenith Education Studio
What is distinctive. Zenith teaches Sec 1 and 2 G3 Science across 14 branches it lists, from Woodlands and Bukit Panjang to Tampines and Paya Lebar. Lessons are 2 hours, once a week, and the course follows the four MOE themes: diversity, models, interactions and systems. Sixteen secondary science teachers are named. Missed lessons can be made up in the same week, or the student gets a recording and a 1-to-1 consult at no charge.
Suits: a G3 student who wants a published monthly fee and a branch nearby. May not suit: a family that wants a stated class size, or no deposit.
Fees as published: S$340 a month for one subject, S$600 for two and S$840 for three, before GST, for 4 lessons a month (5-week months are pro-rated). That is S$85, S$75 or S$70 a lesson. There are no material or registration fees, and a one-time deposit of S$340 per subject is charged at registration. Fees are billed monthly and are payable during school holidays. The trial is at no charge.
Branches: Bishan, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Buona Vista, Jurong East, Jurong Point, King Albert Park, Kovan, Marymount/Upper Thomson, Paya Lebar, Potong Pasir, Serangoon, Tampines and Woodlands. Addresses are on each branch page, and the nearest MRT is not given on the science page.
Website: zenitheducationstudio.com
Ask at the trial: Which branches run my child's Sec 1 Science slot? How many students are in it? When is the deposit refunded?
