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The 10 centres in detail
AceYourEcons
What is distinctive. An H2 Economics centre for JC1, JC2 and private candidates, led by its founder and head coach, Mr Jeffrey Teo. By the centre's account he has lectured A-Level Economics for over 10 years, written two Economics guidebooks and worked earlier as a senior corporate banker. Its 2027 timetable lists five weekly 2-hour groups: Wednesday 7.30pm, Thursday 5.15pm, Friday 7.30pm (aligned to the VJC timetable), Saturday 3.45pm and Sunday 1.30pm. Each group can be taken at Marine Parade or online.
Who it suits. A JC student who needs H2 Economics essays and case studies taught by a specialist, a short walk from home in the east. Who it may not suit. A student who wants several JC subjects in one place, since Economics is the only one taught.
Fees as published (AY2027). S$480 for a 4-lesson cycle (S$120 a lesson), or S$1,440 for a term of about 12 lessons, so our estimate is S$60 an hour. Registration is S$50, course material S$100 a year, and monthly and term packages carry a deposit of two lessons (S$240). The page does not mention GST. The home page offers one trial lesson at no charge for group students, subject to availability, while the fee page gives a usual trial price of S$120, so confirm which applies. Class size is given as up to 12 on the home page and up to 15 in person on the fee page.
Branch. Parkway Centre, 1 Marine Parade Central, #02-04. The centre describes it as a short sheltered walk from the train station without naming it. By our map check, Marine Parade MRT (TE26) is about 140 m away. Phone +65 8891 0336.
Website. aceyourecons.sg.
Questions to ask. How many students are in the group we would join? Is the trial lesson charged? Which slot suits a student from my child's JC?
Achevas
What is distinctive. A Maths centre that records its classes: students can watch a full-length playback of any class they attended, and catch up from the recording if they miss one. It teaches Sec 3, Sec 4, IP3 and IP4 Additional Maths and IP Maths, and JC1 and JC2 H2 Maths, on site or by Zoom livestream.
Who it suits. An upper secondary or JC student who likes to rewatch explanations, or who needs to mix on-site and online weeks. Who it may not suit. A child who needs a very small class, since on-site classes typically take about 10 to 12.
Fees as published. Per 4 weekly classes: A Math and IP Math S$300 on site or S$240 online. H2 Maths S$400 on site or S$300 online, with lower online rates for groups of new students signing up together. H2 classes are about 2 hours, so our estimate is S$50 an hour on site and S$37.50 online. The A Math page does not state the regular lesson length, so we have not estimated it. A 2-hour trial costs S$75 on site or S$60 online for A Math, and S$100 on site or S$75 online for H2 Maths. A registration fee is not mentioned.
Branch. 50 East Coast Road, Roxy Square #02-125, Singapore 428769, about a 3-minute walk from Marine Parade MRT, as the centre states. Phone +65 8648 6582. Other branches are in Jurong and Hougang.
Website. achevas.com.
Questions to ask. How long is each A Math class? Which 2027 slots run at Roxy Square? How many students are in my child's class?
Glenn Lee Learning Centre
What is distinctive. A small Katong centre, founded in 2012 by Glenn Lee by its own account, for N-Level, O-Level and IP Maths and Sciences: E Math, A Math, Chemistry, Physics and Combined Science. It is one of the few centres in the area that also lists IB Maths (SL and HL Analysis and Approaches) and H1 Maths. It runs short exam bootcamps called Algebra 101 and Trigonometry 101, and lessons can also be taken on Zoom.
Who it suits. A secondary or IB student who wants Maths or Science in Katong, close to Tanjong Katong and Marine Parade. Who it may not suit. A parent who wants to compare fees and class sizes online, since neither is published.
Fees as published. Not published, apart from the first trial class at S$55 an hour. The site also offers a consultation at no charge. Registration and materials fees are not published.
Branch. Katong Shopping Centre, 865 Mountbatten Road, #02-53, Singapore 437844. The centre does not state the MRT. By our map check, Marine Parade MRT (TE26) is about 420 m away. Phone +65 9001 2298. Office hours are Monday to Friday 3pm to 8pm and weekends 10.30am to 6.30pm.
Website. gllc.com.sg.
Questions to ask. What is the monthly fee for my child's level? How many students are in a group? Who teaches the IB Maths classes?
Huá Language Centre
What is distinctive. A Chinese-only centre in Parkway Parade, teaching from playgroup (18 months to 3 years) through preschool and primary to Sec 4, plus an Elite Chinese Programme for primary pupils and Chinese for non-native speakers. Secondary classes cover Higher Chinese and regular Chinese, with O-Level preparation, for 2 hours a week. Classes usually take 6 to 8 students, and lessons use role-play, discussion, storytelling and presentations.
Who it suits. A family that wants Chinese built steadily from the early years, inside the mall most Marine Parade families already use. Who it may not suit. A family that needs JC Chinese, which is not listed, or a Monday slot, since the branch is closed on Mondays.
Fees as published. Not published. The centre offers an assessment of your child's current language level at no charge. Trial terms are not stated.
Branch. 80 Marine Parade Road, Parkway Parade #15-02, Singapore 449269. The centre lists buses rather than an MRT. By our map check, Marine Parade MRT (TE26) is about 180 m away. Phone +65 6282 7200. Hours are Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 7pm, Saturday 8.30am to 7pm and Sunday 8.30am to 1pm. Other branches are at Causeway Point, Greenwich V and United Square.
Website. hua.com.sg.
Questions to ask. What is the term fee for my child's level? Is there a trial class, and what does it cost? Does the Sec class split Higher Chinese and Chinese students?
MACRO Academy
What is distinctive. A secondary and JC centre with a branch in Siglap. Across its four centres it teaches Lower Sec English, IP English, Science and Maths, Upper Sec English, A Math, E Math, Chemistry, Physics and Biology, and JC Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths and General Paper. Its H2 Biology classes are capped at 10, and it offers a 2-hour H2 Biology trial at no charge.
Who it suits. A Sec or JC student in Siglap or Opera Estate who wants a science or Maths class without travelling to Marine Parade Central. Who it may not suit. A primary pupil, since its programmes start at Lower Sec, or a parent who wants to compare fees online, since the site asks you to contact it for current rates.
Fees as published. Not published. Registration is not published. The site does not say which subjects and levels run at the Siglap branch, so ask.
Branch. 55 Siglap Road, Siglap Centre #02-30, Singapore 455871. The centre says it is a 2-minute walk from Siglap station. By our map check of the postal code, Siglap MRT (TE28) is about 800 m away in a straight line, so allow a little longer. Phone and WhatsApp +65 8979 2396. Other centres are in Upper Thomson, Bukit Timah Plaza and Kovan.
Website. macroacademy.org.
Questions to ask. Which JC and Sec subjects run at Siglap in 2027? What is the monthly fee? Is the trial at no charge for subjects other than H2 Biology?
Matrix Math
What is distinctive. A Maths-only centre whose Marine Parade branch is also its head office. It teaches K1 to Sec 4, with preschool groups of up to 4, primary classes of mostly 6 and secondary classes of up to 8 (G3). It has already published its 2027 term fees, nett, effective 23 November 2026.
Who it suits. A family that wants a small primary Maths class at the lowest published starting fee per hour on this list, in Parkway Centre. Who it may not suit. A JC student, since its levels stop at Sec 4.
Fees as published (2027). Per term of 10 weekly lessons: preschool from S$550 for 1.5-hour lessons, primary from S$560 and secondary from S$690 a subject for 2-hour lessons. Our estimate is from about S$36.67 an hour for preschool, S$28 for primary and S$34.50 for Sec. These are starting prices that vary by level and centre. Registration fees are not mentioned. A trial lesson can be booked at your chosen centre, with the cost not stated.
Branch. 1 Marine Parade Central, Parkway Centre #11-04, Singapore 449408. The centre does not state the MRT. By our map check, Marine Parade MRT (TE26) is about 140 m away. Phone +65 6345 6439, WhatsApp +65 9722 7759. Hours are Tuesday to Friday 2.30pm to 9.30pm and weekends 9.30am to 4.30pm. It has 11 other branches, including Bedok North.
Website. matrixmath.sg.
Questions to ask. What is the exact 2027 fee for my child's level at Marine Parade? Is the trial lesson charged? How many children are in that class now?
Science Studios
What is distinctive. A primary Science centre with a branch in Eastgate, on East Coast Road. Its 2027 schedule covers ACE JR for P1 and P2, P3 to P6 Science and Lower Sec Science. The lesson design is credited to Mr Chong, who by the centre's account taught in MOE schools and the Gifted Education Programme. At Eastgate, 2027 P6 classes run on Wednesday 5pm and Sunday 4pm (mainstream), and on Monday 3pm, Thursday 5pm and Saturday 12.30pm (GE/HA), from 4 January to 3 October 2027.
Who it suits. A primary pupil heading for PSLE Science who wants a set weekly slot in Katong. Who it may not suit. A family that needs a Tuesday slot, since Eastgate is closed on Tuesdays, or one that wants to compare fees online.
Fees as published. Not published for regular classes. Optional P6 bridging lessons of about an hour cost S$40 each. Trial terms, registration and class size are not stated. Visits to the centre are by appointment.
Branch. 46 East Coast Road, Eastgate #05-04, Singapore 428766. The centre does not state the MRT. By our map check, Marine Parade MRT (TE26) is about 270 m away. Phone 6970 4936. Hours are Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 7pm, Saturday 8.30am to 6.30pm and Sunday 12 noon to 6pm. Other branches are at Bukit Timah Plaza and Balmoral Plaza.
Website. sciencestudios.com.sg.
Questions to ask. What is the term fee for my child's level? How many pupils are in each class? Which 2027 slots still have places at Eastgate?
SmartLab
What is distinctive. A multi-subject centre whose customised tuition classes take a maximum of six students. Its subject list covers English from primary to JC General Paper, Maths from primary to JC, primary and lower secondary Science, upper secondary Pure and Combined Biology, Chemistry and Physics, JC Chemistry and Physics, and upper secondary History and Social Studies. It also runs science lab practical sessions in March, June and October for SEC and A-Level students.
Who it suits. A Sec student who needs several subjects in very small groups, or one who wants hands-on practical preparation before the science practical exam. Who it may not suit. A parent who wants to see fees and trial terms online, since neither is published.
Fees as published. Not published. Registration and trial terms are not stated. The site asks parents to check with the branch, and does not say which subjects run at each branch.
Branch. 1 Marine Parade Central, Parkway Centre #13-03, Singapore 449408, at Marine Parade MRT Exit 1, as the centre states. Phone +65 6440 3593. Other branches are in Bishan, Kovan and Woodlands.
Website. smartlab.com.sg.
Questions to ask. Which subjects and levels run at Parkway Centre? What is the monthly fee and how many students are in my child's class? Can my child join a lab practical session without regular classes?
The Learning Lab
What is distinctive. A large chain with a branch next to Marine Parade MRT that teaches English, Maths and Science from Nursery 2 to Sec 4, and General Paper, H2 Maths and JC1 Chemistry at JC. It publishes a full 2026 to 2027 fee table, with weekend classes priced above weekday ones, and fees include GST.
Who it suits. A family with children at different levels who want English, Maths and Science in one place, from preschool to JC. Who it may not suit. A family on a tight budget, since its monthly fees are the highest published on this list, or one that wants a stated class size.
Fees as published (2026 to 2027, GST included). Per month of 4 lessons, weekday and weekend: N2 to K2 S$523.20 and S$562.44, P1 to P4 S$575.52 and S$625.68, P5 to P6 S$634.40 and S$684.52, Sec 1 to 4 S$667.08 and S$719.40, JC S$701.96 and S$754.28. Lesson length is not published, so we cannot give a per-hour estimate. Registration is S$98.10 once per student, and the deposit is S$150 a subject, refundable under its terms. No current trial offer is published.
Branch. 87 Marine Parade Central, #02-00, Singapore 440087, next to Marine Parade MRT, as the centre states. Phone +65 6733 8711. Hours are Monday to Friday 1pm to 9pm and weekends 9am to 6pm.
Website. thelearninglab.com.sg.
Questions to ask. How long is each lesson for my child's level? How many students are in the class? Is there a trial lesson in 2027, and what does it cost?
The Write Connection
What is distinctive. An English and writing centre that publishes its fees in one table, per lesson, with GST included. Lessons run 2 hours from P1 to Sec 4 and 1.5 hours at K2, under its 2027 registration page. It has 12 physical branches plus an online branch.
Who it suits. A child who needs composition, comprehension and English built up from K2 to Sec 4, in Parkway Parade. Who it may not suit. A family that needs a Sunday class, since the Parkway Parade branch is closed on Sundays.
Fees as published (GST included). Per lesson, weekday and weekend: K2 S$65 and S$70, P1 to P2 S$80 and S$85, P3 to P4 S$87 and S$92, P5 to P6 S$90 and S$95, Sec 1 to 4 S$100 and S$105. Our estimate is S$40 to S$50 an hour on weekdays and S$42.50 to S$52.50 at weekends from P1. Registration is S$85, the deposit S$100 (refundable with written notice at least one month before the last lesson of the term) and materials S$12.50 a term. The page does not name the fee year, so confirm it applies to 2027. Class size and trial terms are not stated.
Branch. 80 Marine Parade Road, Parkway Parade #09-05/06, Singapore 449269. The centre does not state the MRT. By our map check, Marine Parade MRT (TE26) is about 180 m away. Phone +65 6440 4540. Hours are Monday to Friday 2.30pm to 9.30pm and Saturday 8.30am to 6.30pm.
Website. thewriteconnection.com.sg.
Questions to ask. Do these fees apply to 2027? How many children are in my child's class? Is there a trial lesson, and what does it cost?
