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- Compare primary math tuition centres, home tutors and online 1-to-1 options in Singapore — costs, fit and when each works best for P1–P6.
Centres vs home vs online
| Format | Best for | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition centre | Peer motivation, structured term | SGD 25–45/hr equivalent |
| Home 1-to-1 | PSLE heuristics, weak foundations | SGD 30–60/hr |
| Online 1-to-1 | Busy schedules, specialist tutors | Same as home |
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