All facts were checked on 8 November 2026. Fees often change in 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.
The 10 Bishan 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 | Bishan branch (cluster) | Levels | Class size | Fees as published | Our per-hour estimate | Trial | Google rating (checked 8 Nov 2026) |
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| Ancourage Academy | Small classes at every level | 152 Bishan St 11 (Bishan Central) | K1 to JC, IP, IB | 3 to 6, max 6 | Not published, quoted by package of 4, 12 or 24 lessons | Not possible, fee not published | Trial class, standard price S$18 | 5.0 on its Bishan page, two different counts shown |
| Brain Matter | Very small primary and secondary groups | 501 and 503 Bishan St 11 (Bishan Central) | Primary, secondary, IP and IB Language Arts | Not more than 5 | Not published | Not possible, fee not published | Not published | Not shown |
| Chemistry Guru | H2 Chemistry from one teacher | 112 Bishan St 12 (Bishan Central) | JC1, JC2 (H2 Chemistry only) | About 4 to 6 weekdays, 10 to 12 weekends | S$360 a 4-week month on site, S$280 online | S$45 on site, S$40 online | S$50 on site, S$35 online | Not shown |
| Geniebook CAMPUS | Classes inside Junction 8 | Junction 8, 9 Bishan Place #04-02A (Bishan Central) | P1 to P6, Sec 1 to 4 | "Small groups", number not published | Not published | Not possible, fee not published | A strength analysis at no charge | Not shown |
| Learners' Lodge | Every JC subject at one centre | 236 Bishan St 22 #B1-154 (Bishan North) | JC only | Small groups, number not published | Not published | Not possible, fee not published | A trial at no charge, subject to availability | Not shown |
| Mind Stretcher | Lowest published hourly fee | 510 Bishan St 13 #03-01 (Bishan Central) | P1 to Sec 4 | Not published | P1 to P3 S$250.70, P4 to P6 S$272.50, Sec S$294.30 a 4-week month (weekday, GST included) | About S$31 to S$40 | Paid trial, price not published on its fees page | Not shown |
| MuscleMath | Secondary maths a short walk from the MRT | 505D Bishan St 11 #01-410 (Bishan Central) | Sec 1 to 4 at Bishan | "Relatively small", number not published | S$85 a class (Sec 1, 2), S$95 (Sec 3, 4) monthly | S$40 to S$47.50 | A trial lesson at no charge | 5.0 for Bishan on its home page, count not shown |
| NickleBee Tutors | Primary maths stretch, Olympiad and DSA | 260 Bishan St 22 #B1-295 (Bishan North) | P3 to P6, Sec 1 to 4 (IP, IB, G3) | Max 4 | S$275 per 2-hour class, S$2,750 a term of 10 | S$137.50 | No trial lessons, stated in its FAQ | Not checked |
| SG Physics, Chemistry & Math | Sciences and maths, Sec 1 to JC | 513 Bishan St 13 #01-500 (Bishan Central) | Sec 1 to 4, IP, JC | About 5 to 6 weekdays, 8 to 12 weekends | Sec 3 S$85, Sec 4 S$90 per 2-hour lesson, plus GST | S$42.50 to S$45 before GST | First trial lesson per subject at half price | 5 shown on its home page, count not shown |
| The Write Connection | English and writing from K2 to Sec 4 | Bishan Community Club, 51 Bishan St 13 #03-02 (Bishan Central) | K2, P1 to P6, Sec 1 to 4 | Not published | S$80 to S$105 per 2-hour lesson by level (GST included) | S$40 to S$52.50 | Not published, open house consultations | Not shown |
Google ratings appear only where we could read them on the centre's own page. "Not shown" means we did not verify one, not that the centre has none.
The 10 centres in detail
Ancourage Academy
What is distinctive. Classes run from 3 to 6 students and are capped at 6. One centre covers kindergarten, primary, secondary (G1, G2 and G3), IP, JC, IB and art, so siblings can attend at the same address. Primary subjects include English, Maths, Science from P3, Chinese and Higher Chinese. Secondary covers E Maths, A Maths, English, Chinese, the three sciences and humanities.
Suits: a family that wants a very small group and one centre for children at different levels. May not suit: a parent who wants to compare fees online first, since fees are quoted on request.
Fees as published: not published. The pricing page says fees depend on level, subject and class type and are sold in packages of 4, 12 or 24 lessons. It states no registration, material or administrative fees. A 24-lesson package paid in blocks carries a deposit equal to 4 lessons. Lessons are 1 hour for kindergarten, 1.5 hours for primary and 2 hours for secondary and JC. The standard trial price is S$18 for a 60-minute class.
Branch: Block 152 Bishan Street 11, #01-215, about 10 minutes' walk from Bishan MRT (NS17/CC15), the centre says. Open weekdays from noon and weekends from 9am. A second branch is in Woodlands.
Website: ancourage.academy
Ask at the trial: What is the fee for my child's level and subject? How many students are in this exact slot? Who teaches the class for the whole year?
Brain Matter
What is distinctive. Brain Matter runs two branches a few doors apart on Bishan Street 11 and limits classes to not more than 5 students. Subjects listed are English, Maths, Science, Chinese and Higher Chinese, plus Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Social Studies, Geography, History and Literature at secondary level. It also offers Language Arts for IP and IB students and AEIS English preparation.
Suits: a primary or secondary student who needs close attention in a group of five or fewer. May not suit: a JC student, as no JC classes are listed, or a family that wants fees in writing before calling.
Fees as published: not published. Lesson length and trial terms are also not published.
Branches: BrainMatter@501, Blk 501 Bishan Street 11, #01-364. BrainMatter@503, Block 503 Bishan Street 11, #01-448. Both are in the Bishan Central cluster, a short walk from Bishan MRT by our map check. Phone +65 9791 1234.
Website: brainmatter.com.sg
Ask at the trial: What is the monthly fee and lesson length? Which branch holds my child's class? Who are the teachers for this subject and level?
Chemistry Guru
What is distinctive. The founder, Maverick Puah, teaches every class himself and does not use other tutors. The centre teaches A-Level H2 Chemistry only. Weekday classes average 4 to 6 students and weekend classes 10 to 12. 2027 JC1 classes at Bishan are on Saturday afternoon (starting 9 January 2027) and Thursday evening (starting 4 March 2027).
Suits: a JC student who wants the same chemistry teacher all year, in a small weekday group. May not suit: a secondary or IP student, or a student who wants other JC subjects at the same centre.
Fees as published: S$360 for a 4-week month and S$450 for a 5-week month on site, 2 hours a week. Online on Zoom it is S$280 and S$350, 1 hour 45 minutes a week. The centre states no administrative or material fees. Trial S$50 on site, S$35 online.
Branch: Blk 112 Bishan Street 12, #01-20, within walking distance of Bishan MRT, the centre says.
Website: chemistryguru.com.sg
Ask at the trial: How many students are in the weekday slot this year? How are questions handled between lessons? Is the trial fee credited if we enrol?
Geniebook CAMPUS (Junction 8)
What is distinctive. This is the only centre on our list inside Junction 8 itself, in the office tower above Bishan MRT. Primary classes cover English, Maths, Science and Chinese. Secondary classes cover English, E Maths, A Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The campus page offers a strength analysis at no charge.
Suits: a primary or secondary student who travels by MRT or bus and wants a class at the interchange. May not suit: a parent who wants a published fee, class size or trial terms, as the campus page shows none of these.
Fees as published: not published on the campus page. Class size is described only as small groups.
Branch: Junction 8 #04-02A, 9 Bishan Place, directly above Bishan MRT (North-South and Circle lines).
Website: geniebook.com
Ask at the trial: What is the monthly fee and lesson length? How many students are in the class? Is the teacher the same every week?
Learners' Lodge
What is distinctive. Learners' Lodge teaches JC students only. Its subjects are H2 and H1 Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics, plus GP, and it runs JC practical classes for Physics and Chemistry. The Bishan branch lists Mathematics, Physics, GP, Economics, Chemistry and Biology.
Suits: a JC student who wants several subjects at one address, or weekend classes. May not suit: a family that wants fees and class size in writing, as neither is published.
Fees as published: not published. Its terms say trial classes are at no charge, subject to availability, and seats are reserved only once payment is made.
Branch: Blk 236 Bishan Street 22, #B1-154, in Bishan North. The centre lists Marymount, Bishan and Ang Mo Kio MRT as within easy reach. Other branches are in Marymount, Kovan, Kembangan and Jurong East.
Website: learnerslodge.com.sg
Ask at the trial: What is the monthly fee for each subject? How many students are in the class? Which tutor teaches my child's subject at Bishan?
Mind Stretcher
What is distinctive. Mind Stretcher publishes its full 2027 fee table, which few centres do. Classes are 2 hours, once a week per subject, and fees include 9% GST. It has 30 locations, so a child can switch branch if the family moves.
Suits: a primary or secondary family that wants a predictable fee and a structured weekly class. May not suit: a parent who wants a stated class size, as it is not published.
Fees as published (AY2027, per subject, GST included): P1 to P3 S$250.70 weekday or S$272.50 weekend for a 4-week month. P4 to P6 S$272.50 or S$294.30. Secondary S$294.30 or S$316.10. Five-week months cost more (for example S$340.63 for P4 to P6 weekday). Registration S$76.30, plus a deposit of 5 academic weeks per subject. A paid trial is mentioned, price not published on the fees page.
Branch: 510 Bishan Street 13, #03-01, in the Bishan Central cluster near Bishan MRT. The nearest other branch is at Toa Payoh HDB Hub.
Website: mindstretcher.com
Ask at the trial: How many students are in this slot? What does the deposit cover and when is it refunded? Are lessons recorded if my child misses one?
MuscleMath
What is distinctive. A maths-only centre. The Bishan branch teaches secondary maths only, and the centre says it is 1 to 3 minutes' walk from Bishan MRT. Its Novena branch adds JC maths. The site states no GST, no deposit and no hidden fees.
Suits: a secondary student who wants maths tuition in Bishan close to the MRT. May not suit: a primary student, or a family that wants every cost listed, since the registration fee amount is not published.
Fees as published: Sec 1 and Sec 2 S$85 a class on monthly payment or S$80 on a termly plan. Sec 3 and Sec 4 A Math or E Math S$95 monthly or S$90 termly. Slots are 2 hours, with at least 4 classes a month. A one-time registration fee applies, amount not published. A trial lesson at no charge is offered.
Branch: 505D Bishan Street 11, #01-410.
Website: musclemathtuition.com
Ask at the trial: What is the registration fee? Which tutor takes my child's level at Bishan? Which days are the Bishan slots?
NickleBee Tutors
What is distinctive. Small-group maths capped at 4 students. Programmes include Elite Math (P3 and P4), School Math (P4 to P6), Olympiad Math (P5 and P6), DSA Math (P6) and IP, IB and G3 secondary maths. JC maths is referred to a partner centre. Several AY2027 primary cohorts are listed as full, with a waitlist.
Suits: a strong primary pupil aiming for AL1, Olympiad or DSA, whose family can commit to a term. May not suit: a child who needs to try a class first, as the FAQ states the centre does not offer trial lessons, or a family on a tight budget.
Fees as published: S$275 per 2-hour class, collected as S$2,750 for a term of 10 lessons. New students pay a S$100 one-time fee. The minimum commitment is one term, and fees are stated as non-refundable.
Branch: 260 Bishan Street 22, #B1-295, opposite Marymount CC, in Bishan North. Marymount MRT (CC16) and Bishan MRT are the nearest stations by our map check. Other branches are at Dunearn Village (Bukit Timah) and Compassvale Drive (Sengkang).
Website: nicklebeetutors.com
Ask before enrolling: Is there a place in my child's level, or only a waitlist? Which programme fits my child's last school result? What happens if we need to stop mid-term?
SG Physics, Chemistry & Math
What is distinctive. Physics, Chemistry and Maths from Sec 1 to JC2, including Pure and Combined Science, E Maths, A Maths, and H2 Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Weekday groups are about 5 to 6 and weekend groups about 8 to 12. Weekly lesson recordings come with enrolment, and there are discounts for taking two or three subjects.
Suits: a Sec 3 or Sec 4 student who wants chemistry, physics and maths tuition in Bishan at one centre. May not suit: a primary pupil, as it teaches secondary and JC only.
Fees as published: Sec 3 S$85 and Sec 4 S$90 per 2-hour lesson, plus GST, on its O-Level and IP Chemistry page. Registration S$50 plus GST. Fees are collected every two months. The site states no deposit or material fee. Taking two subjects takes S$10 or more off each lesson. The first trial lesson in each new subject is half price.
Branch: Block 513 Bishan Street 13, #01-500, near Bishan MRT. The site also lists Block 506 Bishan Street 11, #01-402. Other branches are in Bukit Timah, Jurong East and Marine Parade.
Website: sgpcm.edu.sg
Ask at the trial: What is the 2027 fee for my child's level, including GST? Is this slot weekday or weekend sized? Which teacher takes the class all year?
The Write Connection
What is distinctive. An English and writing centre founded in 2012, using a method the centre says was developed in Sydney in 2002. Programmes are Writing Enrichment and English Tuition for P1 to P6, Critical Reading and Writing for Sec 1 to 4, a K2 preparatory class and primary debate classes.
Suits: a child whose compositions or comprehension answers need structure, from K2 to Sec 4. May not suit: a parent who wants a stated class size, as it is not published.
Fees as published (per lesson, GST included): K2 S$65 weekday or S$70 weekend for 1.5 hours. P1 and P2 S$80 or S$85. P3 and P4 S$87 or S$92. P5 and P6 S$90 or S$95. Sec 1 to 4 S$100 or S$105. Primary and secondary lessons are 2 hours. Registration S$85, a S$100 refundable deposit and S$12.50 a term for materials. Fees are collected by term.
Branch: Bishan Community Club, 51 Bishan Street 13, #03-02, in the Bishan Central cluster near Junction 8. Phone +65 6025 0972. Nearby branches are at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 and SAFRA Toa Payoh.
Website: thewriteconnection.com.sg
Ask at the trial or open house: How many children are in the class? How is each composition marked and returned? What notice is needed to get the deposit back?
