Twelve centres that teach Sec 1 and Sec 2 Maths at G3, G2 or G1, set side by side: each published fee turned into a cost per hour, class sizes, branches with the nearest MRT, trial terms and questions to ask, plus what the MOE lower secondary syllabus covers and how the Sec 3 A-Math choice is made.
For Sec 1 or Sec 2 maths, pick the centre by what your child needs most.
Price: MaxEdge in Tampines prints S$220 a month for Sec 1 and S$230 for Sec 2, and Matrix Math charges S$690 for ten 2-hour lessons at 12 branches.
The smallest group: The Math Lab teaches 3 to 4 students around one table, and Habitat Learning Centre in Novena caps its class at 6.
A G2 student: Math Lobby (Potong Pasir) and Sirius Mathematics (Kovan and Tampines) both timetable G2 classes of their own.
A teacher with school leadership experience: Sirius was founded by a former Raffles Institution maths head of department, and The Bright Room is run by a former A-Math level coordinator.
Learning from home: Tim Gan Math streams every class live at S$75 a lesson.
Fees come in five different units across these sites, from per lesson to per 10-lesson pack, so the table below turns each one into a cost per hour you can compare.
The 12 Sec 1 and Sec 2 maths tuition centres compared
Our per-hour figure divides the printed fee by the printed lesson hours. Where a centre gives a monthly fee, we assumed four lessons a month, which is how most of them bill.
Centre
Best for
Branches (area)
Levels
Class size
Fees as published
Our per-hour estimate
Trial
Google rating
AGrader Learning Centre
Most outlets, lessons taught ahead of school
20 outlets, all regions
Sec 1 to 4, G3 syllabus
Not published
Regular fee not published
Not possible
4 paid lessons for S$149 plus GST, no deposit
Not shown as a number
Habitat Learning Centre
Capped class near Novena MRT
Novena (Central)
Sec 1 and 2, G3 and G2
Cap of 6
Not published, paid 4 lessons ahead
Not possible
Paid, price not published
5.0 from 55 reviewers, on its site
Math Lobby
Split G2 and G3 classes, Sec 1 head start
Potong Pasir (Central), Zoom
Sec 1 to 4, G3 and G2
2 to 12
Not published
Not possible
Offered, price not published
Not shown as a number
Matrix Math
Low fee with many branches
12 centres, all regions
Sec 1 and 2, G3 (G2 and IP welcome)
Up to 8
S$690 per 10 lessons of 2 hours
S$34.50
S$75, counts as lesson one if you join within a week
Not shown
MaxEdge Learning Centre
Lowest printed monthly fee
Tampines (East)
Sec 1 and 2
Not published
S$220 a month (Sec 1), S$230 (Sec 2), 2 hours a week
About S$27.50 to S$28.75
Not published
Not shown
Miracle Math
Evening and weekend slots in the east
Bedok and Tampines (East)
Sec 1 and 2
8 to 9
Not published
Not possible
Not offered through the year
5 stars from 6 reviewers, on its site
Sirius Mathematics
Founder was an RI maths head of department
Kovan (North-East), Tampines (East)
Sec 1 and 2, G3 and G2
8 to 10
S$80 per 2-hour lesson, billed by term
S$40
A trial at no charge
Not shown as a number
The Bright Room
Ex-MOE teacher, small groups
Bukit Merah (Central)
Sec 1 to 4, G3, G2 and IP
Small group, number not published
S$280 a month (four 1.5-hour lessons), S$360 (four 2-hour)
About S$45 to S$46.70
Not published
Not shown
The Math Lab
Smallest group, first month refundable
Bukit Timah, Tiong Bahru (Central), Kovan (North-East), Bedok (East)
Sec 1 to 4
3 to 4 on average in small groups
S$420 a month, 2-hour lessons, plus S$40 registration and S$60 materials
S$52.50
Whole first month is a trial, unused fees refunded
Not shown
The Science Academy
Maths and science under one roof
Toa Payoh (Central), Tampines (East), Woodlands (North)
Sec 1 and 2
Not published
S$300 a month, second subject S$285, 2-hour lessons
About S$37.50
S$80 plus an admin fee
Not shown
Tim Gan Math
Livestream from home, fixed term fees
Jurong East (West), Bukit Timah (Central), Tampines (East)
Sec 1 and 2
Not published
S$75 per 2-hour lesson, billed by term
S$37.50
Paid, S$75
Not shown
Zenith Education Studio
Many locations, one monthly fee
14 named locations, all regions
Sec 1 and 2, G3
Not published
S$340 a month before GST, S$340 deposit
About S$42.50 (S$46.33 with GST)
A trial at no charge
Not shown
Our per-hour estimate at the eight centres that print a regular Sec 1 or Sec 2 fee (S$)
MaxEdge Learning CentreS$27.5 to S$28.75about S$27.50 to S$28.75
Matrix MathS$34.5S$34.50
The Science AcademyS$37.5about S$37.50
Tim Gan MathS$37.5S$37.50, livestream too
Sirius MathematicsS$40S$40
Zenith Education StudioS$42.5 to S$46.33about S$42.50, S$46.33 with GST
The Bright RoomS$45 to S$46.7about S$45 to S$46.70
1Teaches Sec 1 and Sec 2 Maths by nameA timetabled Sec 1 or Sec 2 class, or a lower secondary maths page, on the centre's own site.
2Shows its programmeAt least one of fee, lesson length, class size or teacher is printed on its site.
3Has a current branchA listed address and a 2026 or 2027 schedule or fee table.
4Spreads the choiceTogether they cover every region, fees from about S$27.50 to S$52.50 an hour, groups from 3 to 12, and in-centre and live online lessons.
Two names on other Sec 1 and Sec 2 maths lists did not make it. Apex Math Tuition has no website of its own that we could find, only directory pages. The Paradigm Math site shows no Singapore Sec 1 or Sec 2 class.
No centre paid to be listed here, and the details below run in alphabetical order, not as a ranking. For a wider Sec 1 and Sec 2 list across all subjects, see our Sec 1 and Sec 2 tuition centres guide.
The 12 centres in detail
AGrader Learning Centre
AGrader teaches its secondary maths classes on the MOE G3 syllabus from its own worksheets, and it says each topic is covered 3 to 4 weeks before the school reaches it.
Every student gets its EverLoop revision app, with past-paper practice packs, term revision packs and recordings of lessons. Students can also revisit materials from up to 3 levels below, which helps a Sec 1 student whose P5 or P6 fractions and ratio are shaky. Parents receive a progress report at the end of each term.
Our per-hour estimate
Not published
Class size
Not published
G3 syllabus
Sec 1 to 4
Suits: a family that wants a branch near home, since its 20 outlets run from Woodlands and Yishun to Jurong Point, Tampines and Tiong Bahru.
May not suit: a parent who wants to compare a regular monthly fee before visiting, because only the trial price is printed.
Fees as published: the regular Sec 1 and Sec 2 fee is not published. New students start with a 4-lesson paid trial at S$149 plus GST for Sec 1 to 4, with no deposit or registration fee during the trial.
Branches: 20 outlets. Examples, with the closest MRT on our map check, are Westgate (Jurong East), Jurong Point (Boon Lay), Northpoint City (Yishun), Sengkang Grand Mall (Sengkang) and Central Plaza on Tiong Bahru Road (Tiong Bahru).
What is the monthly fee after the four trial lessons, and how long is each lesson?
How many students sit in this Sec 1 class?
Which school topics will the class have covered by the first weighted assessment?
Habitat Learning Centre
A small Novena centre whose lower secondary maths page is written for Sec 1 and Sec 2 alone.
Classes are capped at 6, and every new student first sits a short aptitude test on number, basic algebra and early geometry, so the teacher knows the gaps before lesson one. Lessons follow its K-D-C model (Knowledge, Drill, Checks), and the centre says it lines up each lesson with the student's own school topic order. It also helps Sec 2 families think through the Sec 3 A-Math decision.
Our per-hour estimate
Not published
Class cap
6
Sec 1 and 2 levels
G3 and G2
Nearest MRT
Novena
Suits: a child from a school near Novena who needs a teacher to notice small slips in algebra.
May not suit: a student who wants a printed fee to plan against, or who lives in the west or north.
Fees as published: not published. Fees are paid 4 lessons in advance, with no administration fee and no full-term payment upfront. The trial is paid, price not published.
Branches: 1 Goldhill Plaza, #02-27, a 3-minute walk from Novena MRT Exit B. The centre says it has two outlets in Novena.
Which teacher takes this class, and do they stay all year?
What did the aptitude test show about my child?
Math Lobby
A secondary maths specialist at Potong Pasir run by its founder Nigel Yap and co-founder Vivienne Kai, who speak to parents directly.
It runs Sec 1 to 4 G3 and G2 classes as separate groups, and splits students into basic, intermediate and advanced classes. A Sec 1 head start course runs before the school year. Students get its own notes, a video lesson library and 1-to-1 WhatsApp help between lessons.
Our per-hour estimate
Not published
Class size
2 to 12
Sec 1 to 4 levels
G3 and G2
Nearest MRT
Potong Pasir
Suits: a G2 student who needs a class pitched at G2, or a family near Potong Pasir, Bidadari or Toa Payoh.
May not suit: a parent who wants a fee before calling, or a child who would rather learn in a fixed small group, since class sizes run from 2 to 12.
Fees as published: the site gives no monthly or per-lesson figure. Parents can book a trial lesson, but its price is not shown either.
Branches: 39 Pheng Geck Avenue, #01-30, Sennett Residence, beside Potong Pasir MRT Exit B. Live classes on Zoom too.
Which class level, basic, intermediate or advanced, would my child join, and how many are in it?
Is the Sec 1 class taught by Mr Nigel or Miss Vivienne?
What does a month cost?
Matrix Math
Matrix Math teaches every lesson to its own Matrix Method: the concept first, then guided practice, then exam-style questions.
Notes and homework come with video explanations and its app. Classes follow the G3 syllabus from Sec 1 to Sec 4, and G2 and IP students may join them. Sec 1 and Sec 2 share one fee with no registration or material charges.
Our per-hour estimate
S$34.50
Class size
Up to 8
Sec 1 and 2, G2 and IP welcome
G3
Suits: a family that wants a printed, low fee and a branch in its own estate.
May not suit: a G2 student who needs the pace set for G2, as the classes are pitched at G3.
Fees as published: S$690 nett per 10 lessons of 2 hours for Sec 1 or Sec 2. The trial is a normal 2-hour class at S$75 nett, which counts as the first lesson if you join within a week.
Branches: 12 centres: Marine Parade (head office), Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Clementi, Hougang, Jurong East, Queenstown, Toa Payoh and Yishun. Each branch page gives its address.
How does the class handle a G2 student among G3 classmates?
How many are in this Sec 1 slot now?
Will the same teacher take the class after the June holidays?
MaxEdge Learning Centre
A maths-only centre in Tampines set up in 2010, where Mr Gary teaches every topic from scratch, usually ahead of school, in one 2-hour lesson a week.
Students work from in-house, exam-style worksheets. Between lessons there is a student lounge for homework and self-study.
Our per-hour estimate
About S$27.50 to S$28.75
Class size
Not published
Levels
Sec 1 and 2
Suits: an east-side family that wants the lowest printed monthly fee and one familiar teacher.
May not suit: a parent who wants a stated class size, a trial or a G2 class, none of which is published.
Fees as published: Sec 1 S$220 a month, Sec 2 S$230 a month. Registration, deposit and trial terms are not published. The page carries a 2027 timetable but an older copyright line, so confirm the fee when you call.
Branches: 828 Tampines Street 81, #01-240. The centre says it is near Pasir Ris and Simei. It does not name the nearest MRT.
Is S$220 still the 2027 Sec 1 fee, and does it cover four lessons in every month?
How many students are in the class?
Can my child sit in once before we commit?
Miracle Math
A secondary maths centre in the east with a 2027 Sec 1 and Sec 2 timetable printed in full.
Each 2-hour lesson has three parts: the concept, guided practice and application, then homework that is reviewed next week. Each class usually keeps one tutor.
Our per-hour estimate
Not published
Class size
8 to 9
Levels
Sec 1 and 2
Suits: a Bedok or Tampines student who needs a weekday evening slot, since Sec 1 runs at 7.30pm on three evenings at Bedok.
May not suit: a parent who wants to try a lesson first, as trials are no longer offered through the year, or one who wants a fee in writing.
Fees as published: not published. Contact the centre for the price.
Branches: Heartbeat@Bedok, 11 Bedok North Street 1, #01-06 (Bedok MRT is the closest station on our map check). Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, #B1-47 (Tampines MRT, our map check).
Since trials are not offered, can my child join for one paid lesson?
What is the monthly fee for Sec 2?
How many students are in the Saturday class?
Sirius Mathematics
Sirius was founded by Ms Chang Chiou Yen, a former Head of Department at Raffles Institution and former teacher at Raffles Girls' School, who trains all its teachers in her method.
Its timetable lists separate Sec 1 G3, Sec 1 G2, Sec 2 G3 and Sec 2 G2 classes. Worksheets, revision drills, summary notes and mock assessments are all included, so there are no assessment books to buy.
Our per-hour estimate
S$40
Class size
8 to 10
Sec 1 and 2 levels
G3 and G2
Suits: a G2 student who needs a class of their own level, or a family in Hougang, Kovan or Tampines.
May not suit: a child who needs very close attention, since classes are capped at 8 to 10.
Fees as published: S$80 per 2-hour lesson for Sec 1 to 4, four lessons a month, collected by term of 10 to 12 lessons. Its home page offers a trial at no charge.
Branches: Heartland Mall Kovan, 205 Hougang Street 21, #04-01 (Kovan MRT). Tampines Plaza 1, 3 Tampines Central 1, #07-04/05 (Tampines MRT).
Is the class taught by Ms Chang or by a teacher she trained?
How many students are in the G2 class?
How many lessons does Term 1 of 2027 bill for?
The Bright Room
A small Bukit Merah centre where Mr Tan Jin Sha teaches secondary maths.
He lists a mathematics degree, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, a past role as A-Math level coordinator at Chung Cheng High School (Main) and more than 15 years of teaching. Its timetable shows Sec 1 G3 and Sec 2 G3 groups alongside 1-to-1 slots, and it takes IP, G3 and G2 students. Group lessons are 1.5 hours by default, with a 2-hour option.
Our per-hour estimate
About S$45 to S$46.70
Class size, number not published
Small group
Sec 1 to 4 levels
G3, G2 and IP
Suits: a family near Tiong Bahru or Bukit Merah who wants an experienced former school teacher in a small group, or the option to switch to 1-to-1 at the same centre.
May not suit: a student who needs many slots to choose from, since the Sec 1 groups run at two times only.
Fees as published: group S$280 a month for four 1.5-hour lessons, or S$360 a month for four 2-hour lessons. Individual lessons are S$90 an hour. Registration and trial terms are not published.
Branches: Block 116 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-1629. The centre describes it as a corner of Tiong Bahru, and Tiong Bahru MRT is the closest station on our map check.
The timetable showed one Sec 1 G3 group with a single seat left. Is it still open?
Does Mr Tan teach the group himself?
Is the schedule updated since 28 May 2026?
The Math Lab
The Math Lab offers two class types at the same fee.
In its small group, the teacher sits with 3 to 4 students and teaches each in turn, a few minutes each, then sets them questions.
Its lecture group seats 8 to 15 and runs 2 to 3 weeks ahead of the MOE curriculum.
Each student meets a teacher one-to-one for about 20 minutes once a month.
The site gives the small-group maximum as 5 on one page and 6 on another.
Our per-hour estimate
S$52.50
Average in small groups
3 to 4
Levels
Sec 1 to 4
Suits: a weaker or quiet student who needs individual turns with the teacher, or a family that wants the first month as a trial.
May not suit: a family that wants the lowest fee, since S$52.50 an hour is the highest printed rate here.
Fees as published: S$420 a month for Sec 1 to 4, collected as S$840 every 8-lesson cycle. New students pay S$40 registration and S$60 materials. The whole first month counts as a trial: you can stop at any time and get unused fees, registration and materials back. The site labels these terms as updated for 2026.
Branches: four, each beside an MRT station by the centre's own description: Farrer Road for the Bukit Timah branch, plus Kovan, Tiong Bahru and Bedok.
Is my child in the small group or the lecture group, and how many are in it?
What is the 2027 fee?
When is the first monthly one-to-one meeting?
The Science Academy
Better known for science, The Science Academy runs Lower Secondary Mathematics for Sec 1 and Sec 2 with named tutors and a published timetable, with 2-hour classes on weekdays and weekends.
The page lists each tutor's background, from an NTU Mathematical Sciences undergraduate to a teacher with a decade in government and independent schools. A second subject costs less, which helps a family that also wants Lower Secondary Science.
Our per-hour estimate
About S$37.50
Class size
Not published
Levels
Sec 1 and 2
Suits: a student who wants maths and science at one centre near Toa Payoh, Tampines or Woodlands MRT.
May not suit: a parent who wants a stated class size or a trial at no charge.
Fees as published: S$300 a month for one subject, S$285 a month for a second. Trial class S$80 plus an admin fee (amount not published).
Branches: 192 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, #01-674 (Braddell MRT is the closest station on our map check). Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, #B1-19 (Tampines MRT, our map check). 11 Woodlands Square, #B1-29, inside Woodlands MRT station.
Tim Gan Math prints its whole 2027 Sec 1 and Sec 2 year: 34 regular 2-hour lessons over four terms, with term totals of S$750, S$750, S$600 and S$450, and 4 optional June holiday lessons for S$300.
Every class can be joined in the centre or by livestream. Worksheets carry QR codes that link to video explanations, and its Study Hub adds recordings and an AI tutor between lessons.
Our per-hour estimate
S$37.50
Class size
Not published
Levels
Sec 1 and 2
Suits: a child who cannot travel after CCA, or a family that wants the full year's cost before signing up.
May not suit: a parent who wants a stated class size, which is not published.
Fees as published: S$75 per 2-hour lesson for Sec 1 and Sec 2, billed by term. The paid trial is also S$75. Joining mid-term is prorated.
Branches: Jurong East, Blk 133 Jurong Gateway Road (Jurong East MRT, our map check). Bukit Timah, King's Arcade, 559 Bukit Timah Road (nearest MRT not published). Tampines, Blk 201A Tampines Street 21 (Tampines MRT, our map check).
How many students join this Sec 1 class in the centre and how many online?
Who teaches it?
Can my child follow the school's own topic order if it differs from the centre's?
Zenith Education Studio
Zenith runs Sec 1 and Sec 2 G3 Maths as a weekly 2-hour class at many locations, with curated notes and online help between lessons.
Its fee falls per subject when a child takes two or three subjects, and the fee at registration is kept while the student stays enrolled.
Our per-hour estimate, S$46.33 with GST
About S$42.50
Class size
Not published
Sec 1 and 2 levels
G3
Suits: a family that wants a fixed monthly fee and a location close by, or a child taking maths with science or English.
May not suit: a G2 student, as the lower secondary maths page is written for G3, or a family that wants a stated class size.
Fees as published: S$340 a month for one lower secondary subject, S$600 for two and S$840 for three, all before GST. A one-time deposit of S$340 per subject applies. The site lists these as 2026 fees. A trial at no charge is offered.
Branches: 14 named locations, including Bishan, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Buona Vista, Jurong East, Jurong Point, Kovan, Paya Lebar, Potong Pasir, Serangoon, Tampines and Woodlands.
What will the 2027 fee be, and is GST added to the S$340?
How many students are in this class?
Are some weeks taught online?
What Sec 1 and Sec 2 Maths covers
Sec 1 and Sec 2 Maths follow MOE's 2020 secondary mathematics syllabuses, which start with the 2020 Secondary One cohort. There are three levels in lower secondary, G3, G2 and G1, and two more for upper secondary electives, G3 and G2 Additional Mathematics. Our lower secondary maths subject page goes topic by topic.
Which level your child starts at
Under Full Subject-Based Banding, the PSLE score sets the usual level for most subjects at the start of Sec 1. Maths can then be taken one level higher on the strength of the PSLE Maths grade alone.
PSLE score
Usual level for most subjects in Sec 1
Maths at a more demanding level
4 to 20
G3
Already G3
21 to 22
G2 or G3
AL5 or better in Standard Maths for G3, if placed at G2
23 to 24
G2
AL5 or better in Standard Maths for G3
25
G1 or G2
As for the level placed
26 to 30 (AL7 or better in EL and Maths)
G1
AL5 or better for G2 or G3, AL6 Standard or AL A Foundation for G2
A child with Foundation Maths at PSLE who is otherwise placed at G3 may take Maths at G2 instead, after talking with the school. After Sec 1, a student can move up a level on school performance, or down to ease the load, and move back up later. The school makes that call. Our Sec 1 posting guide explains how posting groups work.
The algebra jump in Sec 1
PSLE Maths is mostly arithmetic and model drawing. Sec 1 G3 Maths turns quickly to letters. In the first year the syllabus covers primes and prime factorisation, HCF and LCM, negative numbers, ratio, percentage including reverse percentage, rate and speed, algebraic expressions and the nth term of a pattern, linear graphs and gradient, linear equations, angles and polygons, area and volume of prisms and cylinders, and reading statistical charts.
The step most children trip on is the fractional equation, which MOE lists by name for Sec 1:
1The questionSolve x/3 + (x − 2)/4 = 3.
2Clear the fractionsMultiply every term by 12, the LCM of 3 and 4: 4x + 3(x − 2) = 36.
3Expand the bracket4x + 3x − 6 = 36, so 7x − 6 = 36.
4Solve7x = 42, so x = 6.
5Check6/3 + 4/4 = 2 + 1 = 3, which matches the right-hand side.
A child who multiplies only the first fraction by 12, or forgets to multiply the minus 2 by 3, loses the mark. Those two slips are worth raising at any trial lesson.
Sec 2 builds on Sec 1
Sec 2 G3 Maths assumes the Sec 1 algebra is secure. It adds:
map scales and direct and inverse proportion
expansion and factorisation of quadratic expressions such as x² + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
algebraic fractions, changing the subject of a formula, quadratic graphs and simple inequalities
simultaneous linear equations
congruence and similarity, Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometric ratios
Integer coefficients only, common factors in Sec 2
Simultaneous linear equations
Sec 2
Sec 2
Quadratic factorisation and graphs
Sec 2
Sec 3 or 4
Trigonometric ratios
Sec 2
Sec 3 or 4, Pythagoras in Sec 2
National exam from 2027
SEC G3 Mathematics, K310
SEC G2 Mathematics, K210
G1 Maths moves more slowly again. It has no equations in Sec 1 and leaves rate and speed, equations, graphs and Pythagoras' theorem to Sec 2. A centre that says it "follows MOE" should say which of these three it follows for your child.
School assessments in Sec 1 and Sec 2
There is no national exam in lower secondary. MOE removed mid-year exams at every primary and secondary level by 2023. Schools now set weighted assessments during the year, which may be termly, and an end-of-year exam. Each school sets its own dates and weightings, so ask for the assessment plan in the first week of Term 1.
MOE's assessment objectives for G3 and G2 Maths name three skills: using standard techniques, solving problems in a range of contexts, and reasoning and communicating mathematically. Many children lose marks on the third, where working and explanation are marked as well as the answer.
The Sec 2 to Sec 3 choice: E-Math and A-Math
Mathematics stays compulsory in Sec 3 and 4, and Additional Mathematics is an elective:
K310G3 MathematicsCompulsory in Sec 3 and 4, examined for the SEC.
K210G2 MathematicsCompulsory in Sec 3 and 4, examined for the SEC.
K341G3 A-MathAn elective.
K232G2 A-MathAn elective.
MOE says schools weigh each student's learning progress and needs when guiding subject choices, so the entry bar for A-Math is set by the school, usually after the Sec 2 end-of-year exam. A student who wants A-Math needs the Sec 2 quadratics, algebraic fractions and graphs to be firm, because A-Math starts from there.
4 Jan 2027Term 1 startsSec 1 begins with numbers, then algebra. Ask the school for its weighted assessment dates.
22 Mar 2027Term 2 startsTopic order differs by school, so compare the school scheme of work with the centre's.
29 May to 27 Jun 2027June holidaysA good window to rebuild weak Sec 1 topics before Term 3.
13 Sep 2027Term 4 startsEnd-of-year exams usually fall around now, on dates each school sets. In Sec 2 the results shape the Sec 3 subject advice.
2030 (derived)SEC exams for the 2027 Sec 1 cohortFour years after Sec 1, at the subject levels then taken.
The 2027 term dates are MOE's published calendar. The SEC year is our count from a four-year course, not an MOE date.
Centre, home tutor or online?
Point
Question
Group centre
Cost per hour, Sec 1 and 2
About S$27.50 to S$52.50 at the eight centres that print a fee
S$30 to S$85 on our rate card, by tutor type
Pace
Set for the class, often ahead of school
Set for one child and the school's own topic order
Travel
To the branch, or livestream at Tim Gan Math or Zoom at Math Lobby
None, the tutor comes home
G2 or a level change
Separate G2 classes at Math Lobby and Sirius, G3 elsewhere
Taught at whichever level the child takes, including bridging to G3
Who it suits
A child who keeps up and likes classmates
A child with gaps from PSLE, or who is anxious about asking in class
A child who is coping and wants steady weekly practice usually does well in a group. A child whose PSLE Maths was AL5 or below, or who is in G2 and aiming for G3, often gains more from an hour that follows only their mistakes.
Centres by area
Region
Centres with a Sec 1 or Sec 2 maths class
North
AGrader (Woodlands, Yishun, Sembawang), Matrix Math (Yishun), The Science Academy (Woodlands MRT), Zenith (Woodlands)
North-East
AGrader (Sengkang, Hougang, Serangoon), Matrix Math (Ang Mo Kio, Hougang), Sirius Mathematics (Kovan), The Math Lab (Kovan), Zenith (Kovan, Serangoon)
East
AGrader (Tampines, Pasir Ris, Marine Parade), Matrix Math (Marine Parade, Bedok), MaxEdge (Tampines), Miracle Math (Bedok, Tampines), Sirius Mathematics (Tampines), The Math Lab (Bedok), The Science Academy (Tampines), Tim Gan Math (Tampines), Zenith (Tampines, Paya Lebar)
West
AGrader (Jurong Point, Westgate, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi), Matrix Math (Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Jurong East), Tim Gan Math (Jurong East), Zenith (Jurong East, Jurong Point, Bukit Panjang, Buona Vista)
Central
AGrader (Tiong Bahru), Habitat (Novena), Math Lobby (Potong Pasir), Matrix Math (Bukit Timah, Queenstown, Toa Payoh), The Bright Room (Bukit Merah), The Math Lab (Bukit Timah, Tiong Bahru), The Science Academy (Toa Payoh), Tim Gan Math (Bukit Timah), Zenith (Bishan, Bukit Timah, Potong Pasir)
How to choose
1Find the level firstCheck whether your child takes Maths at G3, G2 or G1 in 2027. Only Math Lobby and Sirius timetable separate G2 classes among these 12.
2Set a budget per hourTurn any monthly fee into an hourly cost by dividing by 8 for four 2-hour lessons. Add registration, materials and deposit.
3Ask for the class list sizeA number on the day matters more than "small class" on a website.
4Bring the school's topic orderSchools sequence Sec 1 topics differently. A good centre will say how it handles a mismatch.
5Watch the trial for workingDid the teacher check your child's written steps, not only the final answer? Method marks decide many Sec 1 tests.
6Review after the first weighted assessmentIf the mark has not moved by Term 2, ask why before paying for Term 3.
Common questions
Which Sec 1 maths tuition centre has the lowest published fee?
MaxEdge in Tampines prints S$220 a month for Sec 1, about S$27.50 an hour if there are four 2-hour lessons. Matrix Math is next at S$34.50 an hour, from S$690 for ten 2-hour lessons.
How much does Sec 1 maths tuition cost in Singapore?
At the eight centres here that print a fee, Sec 1 and Sec 2 maths costs about S$27.50 to S$52.50 an hour in a group. One-to-one tutors on our rate card cost S$30 to S$85 an hour, depending on whether the tutor is part-time, full-time or ex-MOE.
Is there maths tuition for G2 students in Sec 1?
Yes. Math Lobby and Sirius Mathematics run separate G2 classes, and Habitat Learning Centre and The Bright Room take G2 students. Matrix Math accepts G2 students in classes taught to the G3 syllabus.
Should my child start maths tuition in Sec 1 or wait for Sec 2?
Sec 1 algebra and fractional equations are the base for every Sec 2 topic, so gaps caught in Term 1 or 2 of Sec 1 are cheaper to fix. A child who is coping well can wait and review after the first weighted assessment.
Is there a mid-year exam in Sec 1?
No. Since 2023 no Singapore secondary school sets a mid-year exam, so a Sec 1 maths grade is built from the school's own weighted assessments plus the end-of-year paper, on a calendar each school decides.
What PSLE Maths grade do you need to take G3 Maths in Sec 1?
If most of a student's subjects start at G2, AL5 or better in Standard Maths allows Maths at G3. A student placed at G1 needs AL5 or better for G2 or G3, or AL6 Standard or AL A Foundation for G2.
When is the decision on A-Math made?
Usually near the end of Sec 2, after the end-of-year exam. MOE leaves the criteria to schools, which consider each student's progress, so ask your child's school what result it looks for.
Which centres let my child try a lesson first?
Sirius Mathematics and Zenith offer a trial at no charge. Matrix Math charges S$75 (counted as lesson one if you join within a week), Tim Gan Math S$75, The Science Academy S$80 plus an admin fee, and The Math Lab treats the whole first month as a refundable trial. Miracle Math no longer runs trials through the year.
Can my child do Sec 1 maths tuition online?
Yes. Every Tim Gan Math class can be joined by livestream at the same S$75 a lesson, and Math Lobby runs live classes on Zoom.
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