Best Sec 1 and Sec 2 Tuition Centres in Singapore (2027): 10 Compared

The best Sec 1 tuition centre depends on the subject and its G level. For classes split by G1, G2 and G3 in groups of 3 to 6, look at Ancourage Academy (Bishan, Woodlands). For G3 or IP Maths in a class of at most 7, look at Math Academy (Bukit Gombak). For a struggling child in Science, Miracle Learning Centre caps Sec 1 to 2 Science at 5 and has the lowest published fee, S$280 for four 2-hour lessons. For Chinese and Higher Chinese, EduGrove is a Chinese specialist with seven branches, and Mind Stretcher teaches both with 29 centres. For all four subjects close to home, Mind Stretcher and Aspire Hub have the widest networks. In the east, Indigo (Parkway Parade, Tampines) and EduGrove (Pasir Ris, Tampines, Parkway Parade) are closest. For a premium programme, The Learning Lab has 10 branches.

Sec 1 and Sec 2 have no national exam, so lower secondary tuition is about two things: settling at the right G level for each subject, and arriving at the end of Sec 2 with results that open the Sec 3 subjects your child wants. This guide lists each centre's fees exactly as published, then works out a comparable cost per hour, because centres quote per lesson, per month, per 4 lessons or per 12-lesson package. If a fact is not on the centre's own site, we say "not published" rather than guess.

How we chose these centres

We searched Google for "sec 1 tuition centre", "sec 2 tuition centre", "lower secondary tuition singapore", "sec 1 math tuition" and "sec 1 science tuition". We noted the centres that rank and the ones that the top lists name, including MindFlex's "top 10" pages for Sec 1, Sec 2, Sec 1 Maths and Sec 2 Science. MindFlex's site would not load for us on 7 November 2026, so we used the centre names shown in search results. We then kept centres that pass all four tests below.

All facts were checked on 7 November 2026. Fees often change each January, so confirm the current figure before you pay. No centre paid to appear here. The detail section is in alphabetical order, not a ranking. Our other lists cover Sec 3 and Sec 4 centres, and the maths, science, English and Chinese specialists at every level. Seven of the ten centres below appear on none of those pages.

The 10 Sec 1 and Sec 2 tuition centres compared

The per-hour figure is our own estimate: the published fee divided by the published lesson hours. It excludes registration fees and deposits, and GST unless the centre includes it. Where a centre does not publish its fee or lesson length, we could not work it out.

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

Ancourage Academy

What is distinctive. The only centre here that lists every Sec 1 and Sec 2 subject by level: English, Maths, Science and Chinese at G3, G2 and G1, plus Higher Chinese at G3. Geography, History and Literature are offered on request. Classes are capped at 6, lessons are 2 hours a week, and worksheets and notes are included. Its method combines spaced retrieval practice, Socratic questioning and scaffolding. It is an MOE-registered centre that opened in 2024.

Suits: a student whose subjects sit at different G levels, such as G3 Maths with G2 Science, or a G1 or G2 student who wants a class pitched at that level. May not suit: a family that wants to compare fees online first, since fees are given only on request.

Fees as published: Not published. The pricing page says fees depend on level, subject and class type, with no registration, material or administrative fees. A deposit applies to 24-lesson packages. The 60-minute trial lesson is at no charge for a limited time, and is usually S$18.

Branches: Bishan, 152 Bishan Street 11 #01-215, about 10 minutes' walk from Bishan MRT. Woodlands, Vista Point, 548 Woodlands Drive 44 #02-16, about 5 minutes from Woodlands South MRT. Online classes run on Microsoft Teams.

Website: ancourage.academy

Ask at the trial: What is the monthly fee for our subjects and levels? Is this class only for G2 students, or mixed? Who teaches it for the whole year?

Aspire Hub

What is distinctive. Lower secondary English, Maths, Science and Chinese across 16 listed branches, most inside or beside an MRT mall. Its Lower Sec Maths page runs two tracks: G3, which works on algebra and exam technique from Sec 1, and G2, which builds algebra foundations and runs catch-up programmes for students who have fallen behind. Two class formats are published for 2027, Academic Coaching in groups of 4 to 8 and a Tutorial Series of up to 12.

Suits: a family that wants several subjects at a branch near home, in any region. May not suit: a family that wants a fixed monthly fee, since fees are sold as 12-lesson packages.

Fees as published (2027, Sec 1 to 2): Academic Coaching, 12 two-hour lessons for one subject, S$1,368, or S$4,104 for three subjects. Tutorial Series, 12 lessons of 1.5 hours, S$1,032 for one subject, or S$3,096 for three. Registration is S$80, and course fees exclude it. GST is not stated. A complimentary trial class is offered.

Branches: Central: Bukit Timah (Beauty World MRT), Rochester Mall (Buona Vista MRT), United Square (Novena MRT), Upper Thomson (Upper Thomson MRT), Alexandra Village (Queenstown MRT). East: Paya Lebar Quarter, Bedok Mall, Parkway Parade. West: Jurong Point (Boon Lay MRT), West Mall (Bukit Batok MRT), Hillion Mall (Bukit Panjang MRT). North-East: Seletar Mall (Fernvale LRT), NEX (Serangoon MRT), Woodleigh Mall, Kovan. North: Lentor Modern (Lentor MRT).

Website: aspirehub.com

Ask at the trial: Is this slot Academic Coaching or Tutorial Series, and how many are in it? Does this class teach G3 or G2? Is GST added to the package price?

EduGrove

What is distinctive. A Mandarin specialist whose secondary programme covers Chinese and Higher Chinese for students aged 13 to 16, in 2-hour lessons with at most 12 students. Lessons use drama, word games and role-play alongside written exam practice, and teachers act as form teachers who update parents after class. Teachers can speak with English-speaking parents. The curriculum was designed with a former MOE PSLE marker. The centre states that 99% of its students improve by at least one grade.

Suits: a student who finds Chinese dry or is losing confidence in speaking it, from a home that mainly speaks English. May not suit: a family that wants a published fee, or a class labelled by G level, since the site gives neither.

Fees as published: Not published. A trial class can be booked online, and its cost is not stated.

Branches: White Sands, Pasir Ris. Parkway Parade, Marine Parade. Our Tampines Hub. AMK Hub, Ang Mo Kio. The Woodleigh Mall, Bidadari. SAFRA Choa Chu Kang. Anchorvale Village, Sengkang. Nearest MRT is not stated on its site.

Website: edugrove.com.sg

Ask at the trial: Is there a Sec 1 class, or are Sec 1 to 4 grouped? Is the class pitched at G3, G2 or Higher Chinese? What does a term cost with materials?

Future Academy

What is distinctive. Small groups capped at 6, led by a former Raffles Girls' School teacher, Ms Chen, and a former Hwa Chong Institution Head of Department for Maths, Mr Jason Lau. Maths and English run from Sec 1 to Sec 4, and Lower Sec Science runs for Sec 1 and Sec 2. It also has school-specific classes for Integrated Programme students, and its own maths assessment book.

Suits: a central-area student, including an IP student, who wants a small class with experienced teachers. May not suit: a family on a tight budget, since it is one of the higher per-hour figures here, or a student who needs Chinese, which it lists only for primary.

Fees as published: S$528 a month for 4 lessons of 2 hours, or S$1,584 for a 13-lesson package (pay for 12). One-time S$20 registration and a fully refundable S$150 deposit. No material fees. The page says the exact fee differs by level, subject and schedule. Trial terms are not published.

Branches: Bugis, 175A Bencoolen Street #06-05, Burlington Square (Rochor MRT, 1 to 2 minutes). Bukit Timah, 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road #10-02 (Beauty World MRT, 3 minutes). Braddell, 381 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #01-12, OnePeople.sg (Braddell MRT, 1 to 2 minutes). Online on ClassIn.

Website: futureacademy.sg

Ask at the trial: Is a trial lesson offered? Which teacher takes the Sec 1 class? Is the class for G3 students only?

Indigo

What is distinctive. Lower Sec English, Maths and Science, taught at G3. Its Science page names its Dean of Science, Mr See Kah Siong, and teaches concept by concept with exam-style questions and a "think like the examiner" method for structuring answers. Missed lessons can be watched as recordings for 7 days on request, and students get Telegram support and termly tests with parent feedback. The centre states that more than 90% of students improve by 3 grades within 2 terms.

Suits: a G3 student who loses marks on how science answers are written, and families in the central, west or east areas. May not suit: a G2 or G1 student, since the programmes are labelled G3, or a family that wants a published fee.

Fees as published: Not published. The Science page states a one-time S$50 registration fee and a S$100 deposit, with fees charged by the number of lessons in the term and pro-rated for mid-term joiners. Materials are included. Registration and course fees are non-refundable and subject to GST. A trial lesson is offered at no charge.

Branches: Balmoral Plaza, 271 Bukit Timah Road (Newton). Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road. United Square Office Tower, 101 Thomson Road (Novena). Jurong Summit, 8 Jurong Town Hall Road. Parkway Parade Office Tower, 80 Marine Parade Road. Tampines Plaza 1, 3 Tampines Central 1. Nearest MRT is not stated on its site.

Website: indigo.com.sg

Ask at the trial: What is the fee for a full term? How many students are in this slot? Who teaches Science at this branch?

Math Academy

What is distinctive. A maths-only centre where Sec 1 and Sec 2 classes are capped at 7 and serve both G3 and IP students. Lessons follow the same three parts each week: teaching a concept, practice, and feedback on homework, which tutors mark by hand. Named lower secondary tutors are Ms Jolyn Ang and Ms Raine Ang. Students also get the centre's own AI study tool with a bank of exam questions and worked solutions. A recorded Sec 1 lesson can be watched before enrolling.

Suits: a west-side student in G3 or IP Maths who wants a small class and marked homework. May not suit: a G2 or G1 student, since the class is pitched at G3 and IP, or a student who needs Science or English too.

Fees as published: S$320 per 4 lessons for Sec 1 and Sec 2, each lesson 1.5 hours, once a week. No material or registration fees. Trial terms are not published.

Branch: Blk 372 Bukit Batok Street 31 #02-372, opposite Bukit Gombak MRT.

Website: mathacademy.sg

Ask at the trial: Is a trial lesson offered, and is it charged? Which tutor takes the Sec 1 slot? How are IP and G3 students taught in the same class?

Mind Stretcher

What is distinctive. The largest network here, with 29 centres plus online lessons, and one of two centres here that list both Chinese and Higher Chinese for Sec 1. Sec 1 subjects are English and Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Chinese and Higher Chinese, each 2 hours a week. Students use the centre's own books and get lesson recordings, homework boosters after each class, and progress reports. The centre states its curriculum was refined over two decades with more than 400 educators.

Suits: a student who needs two to four subjects, including Chinese, at a centre close to home. May not suit: a student who wants a published class size, since none is given.

Fees as published (Academic Year 2027, Sec 1 and 2): S$294.30 per subject for 4 weekday lessons, or S$316.10 at weekends, rising to S$367.88 and S$395.13 in a 5-week month. GST is included. Registration is S$76.30, and the deposit is 5 weeks' fees per subject. A subject bundle discount of up to 20% applies. A 1-week unlimited trial is S$107.91 for a limited time.

Branches: West: Bukit Batok Central, Bukit Batok West, Bukit Batok Connection, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Jurong West, Westgate, Yew Tee. Central: Bishan, Novena, Toa Payoh (two). North: Sembawang, Woodlands (two), Yishun. North-East: Hougang, Punggol (four centres), Rivervale, Seletar, Sengkang (two), Woodleigh. East: Marine Parade, Simei, Tampines. The site lists the 29 by name, and the region grouping is ours.

Website: mindstretcher.com

Ask at the trial: How many students are in this slot? Is the class pitched at G3, or mixed levels? How much is the bundle discount for our subjects?

Miracle Learning Centre

What is distinctive. The lowest published fee in this list, and the smallest published Science class: Sec 1 and Sec 2 Science is limited to 5 students, and other classes to 8. It teaches lower secondary Maths and Science, with an IP Maths track, and names its teachers by subject on its site. The centre states that most of its tutors are MOE-registered.

Suits: a student who is struggling in Science or Maths and needs a very small group at a low fee. May not suit: a student who wants online lessons, since the centre states it does not offer them, or one who needs English or Chinese.

Fees as published: S$280 per subject for 4 lessons for Sec 1 and Sec 2, each lesson 120 minutes. The IP track is S$320. Registration and trial terms are not published. A consultation is offered at no charge.

Branch: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road #03-01, Beauty World Centre, beside Beauty World MRT.

Website: miraclelearningcentre.com

Ask at the trial: Is a trial lesson offered, and what does it cost? Is there a registration fee? Is this class G3, G2 or mixed?

The Learning Lab

What is distinctive. A structured programme for Sec 1 English, Mathematics and Science, with 13 students per class and 2-hour lessons. Sec 1 English covers new text types such as summary writing and unseen poetry and prose. Maths uses investigations set in real contexts, such as household finances. Science includes lab and experiment skills across Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics. It has 10 branches and an online option.

Suits: a family that wants a long-running, structured programme and can budget for it. May not suit: a family that wants the lowest fee or a small group, since it has the highest per-hour figure and the largest published class here.

Fees as published (2026 to 2027 fee page): S$166.77 to S$179.85 per lesson for Sec 1 to 4, which is S$667.08 for 4 weekday lessons or S$719.40 at weekends. Online lessons are S$141.70 to S$152.60 each. GST is included. A one-time S$98.10 registration fee and a S$150 deposit per subject, refundable subject to terms. Fees are billed by term, and a term has 12 to 14 lessons. Trial terms are not published.

Branches: Central: United Square, Serene Centre. East: Marine Parade Central, Tampines Mall, Century Square. North-East: Seletar Mall, Woodleigh Mall. West: Rochester Mall, Choa Chu Kang Centre, Jem. Nearest MRT is not stated on its programme page.

Website: thelearninglab.com.sg

Ask at the trial: Is a trial lesson offered? What does a full term cost for our subject? Is the class pitched at G3, or mixed levels?

Zenith Education Studio

What is distinctive. Lower Sec Maths, Lower Sec Science and Secondary English across 14 branches, with a clear multi-subject discount. Lessons follow a Learn, Understand, Apply approach with discussion, curated notes and cheat sheets, and online help between lessons. Some weeks are scheduled online.

Suits: a student who needs two or three of Maths, Science and English near home. May not suit: a student who needs Chinese, which it does not list for secondary, or a family that wants a published class size.

Fees as published (Sec 1 and 2): S$340 a month for one subject, S$600 for two and S$840 for three, each for 4 lessons of 2 hours, before GST. A one-time deposit of S$340 per subject is refunded in the final month if proper notice is given. No material or registration fees. A trial class is offered 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. The page does not say which branches run each lower secondary class.

Website: zenitheducationstudio.com

Ask at the trial: Which branch runs Sec 1 Maths on our day? How many students are in this class? What notice keeps the deposit refundable?

What changes in Sec 1 and Sec 2

The 2027 Sec 1 class is the fourth cohort under Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB). There are no more Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical) streams. Instead, each subject is taken at a level: G1, G2 or G3. Our guide to Full SBB and G1, G2 and G3 explains the system in full.

Subject levels at the start of Sec 1

MOE uses the PSLE Score to place a student in a Posting Group, which sets the usual starting level for most subjects.

English, Mother Tongue, Maths and Science can start one level higher, subject by subject. A Posting Group 2 student with AL5 or better in a Standard subject at PSLE may take it at G3. A Posting Group 1 student with AL5 or better may take it at G2 or G3, and with AL6 at Standard or AL A at Foundation, at G2. MOE's own example is a PSLE Score of 23 with AL5 in Maths: Posting Group 2, most subjects at G2, Maths at G3. From the 2026 Sec 1 cohort, Higher Mother Tongue depends only on the Mother Tongue result: AL1 or AL2, or a Distinction or Merit in the Higher paper. Our Sec 1 guide covers the first year in detail, and choosing G1, G2 and G3 levels helps you decide whether to take a higher level.

This is why the level of a tuition class matters more than it did. A G3 Sec 1 Maths class covers factorising by common factors, linear graphs and fractional equations. A G2 class meets some of these only in Sec 2, and G1 Maths has no equations at all in Sec 1. A class pitched at the wrong level either loses your child or repeats what they know.

School assessments, not national exams

Mid-year exams were removed for all secondary levels by 2023. Schools instead set weighted assessments (WAs) each term and an end-of-year exam. MOE's lower secondary Science syllabus says the end-of-year exam should cover a representative sample of the syllabus across the two years. Each school sets its own topic order and dates, so ask for the assessment plan in Term 1. Our guide to WA1, WA2 and end-of-year assessments explains how they are weighted.

Our pages on Sec 1 Maths tuition, lower secondary Maths and lower secondary Science list the topics in more detail.

Choosing Sec 3 subjects at the end of Sec 2

From Sec 2, a student can take Geography, History or Literature at a more demanding level, based on aptitude and interest shown in Sec 1. Schools can also move a subject up or down after Sec 1, based on results and a holistic assessment, and the school has the final say. Near the end of Sec 2, schools allocate upper secondary subjects. English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics, Science and Humanities stay compulsory, and electives such as Additional Mathematics are taken at a level suited to the student, within each school's resourcing limits. Our Sec 2 guide and our guide to Sec 1 subject combinations explain how Sec 2 results shape Pure or Combined Science and A Maths.

For a Sec 2 student in 2027, the same steps come one year earlier, with the SEC in 2029. The national exam for both is the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate, explained in our guide to how the SEC replaces the O-Level.

Centre, home tutor or online?

The lowest-cost hour is usually a centre group class, and the most tailored hour is one-to-one. Here is how the published centre fees compare with the Sec 1 and Sec 2 rates on our rate card.

A worked example for a Sec 1 student who needs Maths and Science. At Zenith, two subjects cost S$600 a month before GST, about S$654 with 9% GST, for 16 hours of class. At Mind Stretcher, two weekday subjects cost S$588.60 with GST before any bundle discount, also for 16 hours. One-to-one with a full-time tutor at S$45 to S$60 an hour, 1.5 hours a week for each subject, is 12 hours and S$540 to S$720 for four weeks. With a part-time or undergraduate tutor at S$30 to S$45, it is S$360 to S$540.

Sec 1 and Sec 2 tuition centres by area

Use this to shortlist by region, then check the branch list in each entry above.

How to choose a Sec 1 tuition centre

Trial-lesson checklist

• Which G level does this class teach, and are students of other levels mixed in?
• How many students are in this exact slot?
• Who teaches it for the whole of 2027, and who covers if they are away?
• Does the class follow the school's topic order, or the centre's own?
• How are questions handled between lessons, and how fast?
• What does a missed lesson cost, and is there a recording?
• What notice is needed to stop, and is any deposit refunded?
• How will you prepare my child for the end-of-year exam that decides Sec 3 subjects?

A one-to-one option: The Singapore Syllabus

This box is about our own service. It is not one of the centres compared above, and we did not rank ourselves.

Details are on our secondary tuition page, our Sec 1 Maths tuition page and our pricing page. If one-to-one fits, tell us each subject and its G level.