The short answer. There is no official ranking of tuition agencies in Singapore, so pick by need:
Fastest stated shortlist: MindFlex states tutor profiles within 6 hours, and Premium Tutors aims to respond within 12.
Browse tutors yourself: Tutor City and SmileTutor both have tutor search pages.
Lowest published floor: Elite Tutor lists student tutors from S$20 an hour at P4 to P6.
Most detailed written terms: Premium Tutors publishes full terms and conditions, including a cap on its share for short assignments.
Change tutor early with no penalty: Start Tuition states no minimum period.
Online IGCSE or IB: Tutopiya is built around online tutoring.
Disclosure: The Singapore Syllabus (TSS) is a home tuition agency and publishes this guide. We are not one of the ten ranked agencies. Our own service is described in a separate, labelled box after the table. No agency paid to be listed here.
How we compared
The ten are the agencies that appear most often for Singapore home tuition agency searches, plus agencies whose rate cards feed into our own pricing review. Each is judged only on its own rate page, parent FAQ and, where it has one, its terms and conditions.
What we checked
How we read it
Published rates
The lowest and highest hourly figure in the agency's own table for P5 to P6 and for JC. Where an agency groups levels differently, we say so.
Who carries the agency's charge
Only what the agency's own FAQ or terms say, including what the parent pays to the agency and when.
Matching time
The time the agency itself states for tutor profiles or a first call.
Replacement
What the agency says happens if the tutor is not suitable.
Contract
Whether the agency states a contract, a minimum period or a binding first lesson.
Google rating
Only where the agency's own site displays its Google rating.
The ten are listed alphabetically, not by rank. "Not published" means it is not on the agency's own pages. It does not mean the agency does not offer it.
One exception: MindFlex's live site refused connections, so its rates and FAQ come from archived copies of its own pages dated 21 October 2026 (rates and homepage 26 October 2026) and 20 May 2026 (FAQ). Check its live site before you rely on them.
The 10 agencies compared
Agency
Published rate, P5 to P6 (per hour)
Published rate, JC (per hour)
Who carries the agency's charge, per its own terms
Matching time as stated
Replacement policy
Contract
Google rating shown on its site
Elite Tutor
S$20 to S$80 (P4 to P6)
S$35 to S$120 (A-Level, IP, IB)
Tutor. Half of the first month's fees go to the agency, paid by the parent after week 2
Call within 24 hours, shortlist within 48 hours or less
Free, pay for lessons given
Not published
Not shown
FamilyTutor
S$30 to S$90 (P4 to P6)
S$50 to S$130
Tutor. Parent pays usually 50% of the first 4 weeks to the agency
12 to 48 hours (homepage), within 24 hours (FAQ)
Without additional charge
First lesson binding once a tutor is confirmed
States 4.95 stars, reviewer count not shown
Genius Mind
S$30 to S$70 (P4 to P6)
S$40 to S$120
Tutor. Parent pays 50% of the first 4 weeks to the agency
Within 24 hours
Change or stop with no additional charges
Non-contractual, as stated
4.9 from 531 reviewers
MindFlex
S$30 to S$80
S$40 to S$130
Tutor. First 2 weeks of fees go to the agency, plus 9% GST on that share paid by the parent
Within 6 hours
Change at no additional cost, pay for lessons given
Not published in its FAQ
Widget shows 2,546 reviewers, no score shown
Premium Tutors
S$30 to S$75 (P4 to P6)
S$40 to S$120
Tutor. Usually two weeks of lessons, paid by the parent to the agency. Capped at 25% for assignments of 11 weeks or less
Aims to respond within 12 hours
May assist, subject to availability
No minimum after the first lesson
Not shown
SmileTutor
S$30 to S$85 (upper primary)
S$50 to S$130
Tutor. About half of the first month (two weeks of lessons), paid by the parent to the agency, plus GST on that share
Call within 1 to 12 hours, recommendations within 24 hours
Can ask for a different tutor after the first lesson
No contract until you confirm. First lesson binding
Not shown
Start Tuition
S$30 to S$80
S$40 to S$150 (JC, MI)
Parent pays the agency 50% of the first month, the tutor the rest. States no extra charges
Not published
No penalty, no minimum period
No minimum lessons
Not shown
Tutor City
S$30 to S$90 (all primary)
S$50 to S$150 (JC and IB)
Tutor. One-time share of 50% of the first month, collected from the parent
Within 24 hours
Not published. Stop any time, pay for lessons taught
None, as stated
4.9 from 600+ reviewers
TutorBee
S$30 to S$85 (P4 to P6)
S$50 to S$130
States nothing is charged. Parent pays the tutor directly
Within 24 hours
New tutor on request, suggests 2 to 3 lessons first
None, as stated
Not shown
Tutopiya
From S$10, no table by level
From S$10, no table by level
Not published
AI match stated as "in 2 minutes"
Not published
"No lock-in", as stated
Not shown
How to read the money columns: every agency here except Tutopiya publishes a table by level and tutor type (student or part-time tutor, full-time tutor, current or former school teacher). The range is the bottom of the cheapest column to the top of the dearest, so a full-time tutor sits in the middle. The tutor sets the final rate, and it is agreed before the first lesson.
Our own service: The Singapore Syllabus
Our 2027 rate card, per hour, by level and tutor type. The bands sit at the median of 12 Singapore agencies' published rate cards.
Level
Part-time
Full-time
Ex-MOE or MOE
Lower primary (P1 to P4)
S$25 to S$35
S$35 to S$45
S$50 to S$70
Upper primary and PSLE (P5 to P6)
S$30 to S$40
S$40 to S$55
S$60 to S$80
Lower secondary (Sec 1 to 2)
S$30 to S$45
S$45 to S$60
S$60 to S$85
Upper secondary and O-Level (Sec 3 to 4)
S$35 to S$45
S$45 to S$65
S$65 to S$95
JC and A-Level
S$45 to S$60
S$65 to S$90
S$90 to S$130
IB Diploma and IGCSE
S$45 to S$60
S$65 to S$90
S$90 to S$130
We cover every subject and level, at home or online. The full table is on our rates page, and how it works explains the steps.
The 10 agencies in detail
Elite Tutor
The lowest published floor in this list, with student tutors from S$20 an hour at P4 to P6.
P4 to P6, per hour
S$20 to S$80
A-Level, IP and IB, per hour
S$35 to S$120
Shortlist, call within 24
Up to 48 hours
Contract terms
Not published
What it publishes: founded in 2011. Its rate table has five tutor types, from diploma or A-Level student tutors up to current or former MOE teachers, including a separate row for NIE trainees. Its homepage says every shortlisted tutor is interviewed by an assignment coordinator, and that a coordinator follows up after the first lesson.
Rates: P4 to P6 from S$20 to S$30 (student tutors) up to S$60 to S$80 (MOE teachers). A-Level, IP and IB from S$35 to S$55 (undergraduates) up to S$80 to S$120.
How it is paid: its FAQ says parents pay no matching charge. The tutor gives up half of the first month's fees. On a S$200 first month, you pay S$100 to Elite Tutor after week 2 and S$100 to the tutor at the end of the month. For assignments shorter than about a month, the tutor may ask the parent to absorb that share.
Matching and replacement: a coordinator contacts you within 24 hours or less, and the shortlist usually follows within 48 hours or less. Replacement is free, and you pay for lessons already given.
Address: 2 Venture Drive, Singapore 608526.
Suits: families on a tight budget who are happy with a student tutor.
Less suited to: families who need a shortlist the same day.
Is the tutor in the profile a student tutor, an undergraduate or a teacher?
If the assignment runs under a month, who covers the agency's share?
FamilyTutor
Several sets of tutor profiles on WhatsApp, with IB rows split by grade band.
P4 to P6, per hour
S$30 to S$90
JC, per hour
S$50 to S$130
Homepage (24 hours in the FAQ)
12 to 48 hours
Once a tutor is confirmed
First lesson binding
What it publishes: its rate table splits primary into P1 to P3 and P4 to P6, and has separate IB rows for grades 1 to 6, 7 to 10 and the Diploma. It states that it interviews tutors itself.
Rates: P4 to P6 S$30 to S$40 (part-time), S$40 to S$55 (full-time), S$75 to S$90 (NIE-trained or school teacher). JC S$50 to S$60, S$60 to S$80, S$95 to S$130.
How it is paid: its FAQ says the charge is borne by the tutor, and that you pay the first few lessons (usually 50% of the first 4 weeks) to FamilyTutor, then pay the tutor directly.
Replacement: it states it will replace a tutor without additional charge.
Contract terms: once you confirm a tutor, you must complete the first lesson. Ending before then costs at least one lesson's fee. After that you can stop with 24 hours' notice, and later notice costs 50% of that lesson.
Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am to 10pm. Its site states 4.95 stars, reviewer count not shown.
Suits: parents who want several profiles to compare.
Less suited to: parents who want to back out freely before the first lesson.
How are tutors checked before their profile reaches me?
Is the S$50 to S$70 teacher band for current or former MOE teachers?
MindFlex
The fastest stated shortlist here, with profiles within 6 hours, from pre-school to adult learners.
P5 to P6, per hour
S$30 to S$80
JC, per hour
S$40 to S$130
Tutor profiles
Within 6 hours
Contract, in its FAQ
Not published
What it publishes: coordinators work 7 days a week, 9am to 6.30pm.
Rates: P5 to P6 S$30 to S$40 (part-time), S$40 to S$55 (full-time), S$60 to S$80 (ex or current MOE teacher). JC S$40 to S$55, S$65 to S$90, S$90 to S$130.
How it is paid: its FAQ says matching costs clients nothing, that the first 2 weeks of lesson fees usually go to MindFlex and are deducted from the tutor's pay, and that 9% GST applies to that share as a one-off. You pay those 2 weeks to MindFlex, then the tutor directly from week 3.
Trial and replacement: trial lessons are charged per lesson. If you stop after the trial, you pay only the first lesson. If the tutor is not suitable, it arranges a change at no additional cost, and lessons with the first tutor are still paid.
Rescheduling: the first lesson needs at least 4 hours' notice, or 50% of that lesson's fee is due. Its homepage widget shows 2,546 reviewers, no score shown.
Suits: urgent requests.
Less suited to: parents who want written client terms on the FAQ page itself, since those are in a separate document.
How much is the GST on the agency's share for my weekly lesson fee?
Where are the written client terms, if not on the FAQ page?
Premium Tutors
Full written terms and conditions, including a 25% cap on its share for short assignments.
P4 to P6, per hour
S$30 to S$75
JC, per hour
S$40 to S$120
Aims to respond
Within 12 hours
After the first lesson
No minimum
What it publishes: terms that set out the fee split, early endings and short assignments in detail. It covers preschool to tertiary, plus music and enrichment, at home or online.
Rates: P4 to P6 S$30 to S$35 (part-time), S$40 to S$50 (full-time), S$60 to S$75 (ex or current MOE teacher). JC S$40 to S$55, S$65 to S$80, S$90 to S$120.
How it is paid: matching is free to clients and the tutor bears the charge, usually twice the weekly lesson count (two weeks of lessons), paid to Premium Tutors after the lessons happen. If you end within the first 4 weeks, fees for lessons taught are split 50/50 between agency and tutor, and your total bill does not rise. Assignments planned for 11 weeks or less are capped at 25% of fees.
Replacement and contract: you can end or ask for a replacement after the first lesson. A replacement is subject to availability and gets its own confirmation. Cancelling the first lesson with less than 12 hours' notice can cost 50% of that lesson.
Address: 10 Woodlands Square.
Suits: parents who want every rule in writing before they start.
Less suited to: anyone who wants a guaranteed replacement, which its terms do not promise.
Does the 25% cap apply if our assignment is only for the exam term?
How long does a replacement usually take if one is available?
SmileTutor
A "View Tutors" page to browse yourself, and a Quality Score that grades each tutor.
Upper primary, per hour
S$30 to S$85
JC, per hour
S$50 to S$130
Call, recommendations within 24
1 to 12 hours
Once you confirm
First lesson binding
What it publishes: the Quality Score grades tutors on profile completeness, recent activity and parent reviews.
Rates: upper primary S$30 to S$40 (part-time), S$45 to S$55 (full-time), S$60 to S$85 (school teacher). JC S$50 to S$65, S$70 to S$90, S$100 to S$130.
How it is paid: free for parents apart from GST. Usually half of the first month (two weeks of lessons) goes to SmileTutor, deducted from the tutor's fees. You transfer that share plus GST to SmileTutor, then pay the tutor directly. Its worked example puts the GST at S$9 on a S$50 weekly lesson.
Replacement and contract: no contract until you agree to engage a tutor. Once you confirm, the first lesson is binding. After that you can change tutor or stop with 24 hours' notice. Later notice costs 50% of that lesson.
Checks: you can ask the tutor to bring certificates to the first lesson, and current school teachers are reminded to bring their teacher's pass.
Hours and address: Monday to Sunday 9am to 8pm. WCEGA Tower, 21 Bukit Batok Crescent.
Suits: parents who like to browse profiles themselves.
Less suited to: parents who want to cancel before the first lesson at no cost.
What exactly do I transfer to SmileTutor in the first month, GST included?
Start Tuition
No minimum period before you change tutor, and recent matched assignments shown with their rates.
P5 to P6, per hour
S$30 to S$80
JC and MI, per hour
S$40 to S$150
Matching time
Not published
As stated
No minimum lessons
What it publishes: founded in 2013. It offers 1-to-1 or small-group home tuition and online tuition. Its homepage states credentials are verified, and its list of recent assignments is a useful reality check on prices.
Rates: P5 to P6 S$30 to S$40 (part-time), S$40 to S$50 (full-time), S$65 to S$80 (current or ex MOE teacher). JC and MI S$40 to S$55, S$65 to S$85, S$100 to S$150. It says the table reflects assignments closed in the past 2 months.
How it is paid: at the end of 4 weeks, 50% of the first month to Start Tuition and 50% to the tutor, then the tutor in full. If the assignment ends before 4 weeks, you pay Start Tuition the full amount for lessons given and it pays the tutor. It states no extra charges.
Replacement: no penalty, and no minimum period before you ask for a change. It says a trial can be arranged.
Suits: parents who want to change tutor quickly if the fit is wrong.
Less suited to: parents who need a stated matching time.
How soon can you send profiles for my child's level?
Is the trial charged at the tutor's normal rate?
Tutor City
A "Search Tutors" page to build your own shortlist, with certificates checked against each profile.
All primary, per hour
S$30 to S$90
JC and IB Diploma, per hour
S$50 to S$150
Tutor profiles
Within 24 hours
Contract, as stated
None
What it publishes: founded in 2010. It covers MOE and IB syllabuses, island-wide and online.
Rates: all primary S$30 to S$40 (part-time), S$45 to S$60 (full-time), S$60 to S$90 (school teacher). JC and IB Diploma S$50 to S$60, S$70 to S$90, S$90 to S$150. It says its rates are averages of the asking rates of tutors applying for its assignments.
How it is paid: parents pay no charge, and the tutor gives up a one-time 50% of the first month. You pay that half to Tutor City, invoiced after 2 weeks, and the other half to the tutor.
Contract and checks: no contractual obligations. You can stop any time and pay only for lessons taught. Tutors upload certificates or bring them to the first lesson.
Google rating: its site shows 4.9 from 600+ reviewers.
Address: 50 Gambas Crescent.
Suits: parents who want to shortlist online.
Less suited to: parents who want the replacement rule in writing, as its FAQ does not state one.
If the tutor is not suitable, will you send new profiles, and how fast?
Is the rate shown the tutor's own asking rate or the average?
TutorBee
States parents pay only the tutor, from the first lesson, with no registration cost.
P4 to P6, per hour
S$30 to S$85
JC, per hour
S$50 to S$130
Tutor profiles
Within 24 hours
Contract, as stated
None
What it publishes: rates last reviewed in October 2026. Lessons happen at home, online on Zoom or Google Meet, or in public spaces.
Rates: P4 to P6 S$30 to S$40 (part-time), S$45 to S$55 (full-time), S$60 to S$85 (MOE or ex-MOE teacher). JC S$50 to S$65, S$70 to S$90, S$100 to S$130.
How it is paid: no charges for parents, nothing hidden, and you pay the tutor directly. It does not say how the agency itself is paid.
Replacement and contract: you can ask for a new tutor, and it suggests giving 2 to 3 lessons first. Lessons can be rescheduled with 24 hours' notice without penalty. It offers a trial lesson, cost not stated.
Checks: tutors submit certificates when they register, which the team reviews, and bring originals to the first lesson.
Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am to 8pm.
Suits: parents who want to pay only the tutor from the first lesson.
Less suited to: parents who want to switch after one lesson.
Can we switch after one lesson if the fit is clearly wrong?
Tutopiya
An online-first platform strongest in IGCSE, IB and Cambridge A-Level, with a trial at no charge.
Online, per hour, no table by level
From S$10
Home tutoring price
On request
AI match, as stated
"In 2 minutes"
As stated
"No lock-in"
What it publishes: study resources and a Singapore page that also lists PSLE, O-Level and A-Level, with home tutoring on request and a callback the same working day.
Trial and terms: a 60-minute 1-to-1 trial lesson at no charge before you choose a plan. Replacement terms and who carries any charge are not published.
Address: Paya Lebar Square.
Suits: international-school students who want online lessons.
Less suited to: parents who want a published price for a home tutor.
What does an hour cost at my child's level, not the starting price?
Who teaches if we want lessons at home?
By need: which agency to look at first
Start from what you need, using each agency's own pages
You need a shortlist todayMindFlex (within 6 hours) or Premium Tutors (aims to respond within 12 hours)
You want to browse tutors yourselfTutor City or SmileTutor, both with tutor search and shortlist pages
You want the lowest published hourly floorElite Tutor, student tutors from S$20 at P4 to P6
You want a low teacher rate at P5 to P6Genius Mind, MOE teachers S$50 to S$70
You want every rule in writingPremium Tutors: full terms, a 50/50 split on early endings, a 25% cap on short assignments
You want freedom to change tutor earlyStart Tuition (no penalty or minimum period), Elite Tutor (free replacement) or MindFlex (change at no extra cost)
You want to pay only the tutor from day oneTutorBee, which states parents pay the tutor directly
You need evening phone helpGenius Mind or FamilyTutor, 9am to 10pm daily
You want online IGCSE or IBTutopiya, online-first with a trial lesson at no charge
You want a top JC school teacherTutor City or Start Tuition, teacher bands up to S$150
What a home tutor really costs in 2027
The hourly rate is only part of the sum. Families usually book 1.5 to 2 hours a week per subject at upper primary and 1.5 to 2.5 hours at JC. Here is a worked month on our rate card.
Months with 5 lesson weeks cost a quarter more. Ask whether a tutor charges for the fifth week or the March and June holidays.
1Week 1 to 4 at a S$50 weekly lessonAt agencies that take half of the first month, your first four lessons cost S$200 in total.
2Who you payS$100 goes to the agency and S$100 to the tutor. Your total does not change, only who you pay.
3From lesson 5You pay the tutor S$50 a lesson.
4The exceptionsSmileTutor and MindFlex add GST on the agency's share. TutorBee states you pay the tutor directly throughout.
Published hourly range for P5 to P6, from part-time floor to teacher ceiling
Elite TutorS$20 to S$80 per hourP4 to P6
FamilyTutorS$30 to S$90 per hourP4 to P6
Genius MindS$30 to S$70 per hourP4 to P6
MindFlexS$30 to S$80 per hourP5 to P6
Premium TutorsS$30 to S$75 per hourP4 to P6
SmileTutorS$30 to S$85 per hourUpper primary
Start TuitionS$30 to S$80 per hourP5 to P6
Tutor CityS$30 to S$90 per hourAll primary
TutorBeeS$30 to S$85 per hourP4 to P6
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Red flags to watch for
No rate before you commit. Every agency above publishes a rate table. If a tutor's hourly rate is missing from the profile, ask before you confirm.
Pressure to confirm before you have seen a profile. Several agencies make the first lesson binding once you confirm, so read the profile first.
Terms only by phone. Ask for the confirmation note or invoice in writing, with the rate, lesson length, frequency, start date and what you pay the agency.
Unclear first-month payments. You should know exactly how much goes to the agency, when, and whether GST applies.
A tutor who does not match the profile. Check photo ID and certificates at the first lesson. Several agencies ask tutors to bring originals.
No reply when there is a problem. Note the agency's stated hours and who you contact to stop or change tutor.
Are tuition agencies regulated in Singapore?
No. MOE registers tuition centres that teach 10 or more students, but its rules do not cover freelance tutors teaching outside centres, or agencies that match tutors to students (MOE parliamentary reply, 6 July 2021).
The government said in February 2024 that it is reviewing how screening for people who work with children can be strengthened, and that this would include private and in-home tutors. It has not yet announced the outcome. Until it does, there is no licence or public register for home tutors or agencies, so your own checks at the first lesson matter.
Agency, direct hire or tuition centre?
Point
Agency
Direct hire or centre
Who finds the tutor
The agency shortlists and you choose
You search yourself, or the centre assigns a teacher
Cost per hour
Tutor's own rate. The agency's share comes out of the first weeks
Direct: tutor's rate, no agency share. Centre: a class fee shared across students
Replacement
Most agencies arrange a new tutor
Direct: you start the search again. Centre: switch class or centre
Checks
Agency collects profiles. You still check ID and certificates
All on you. Centres with 10 or more students register with MOE
Tell us your child's level and subject and we will WhatsApp you 3 to 12 tutor profiles with rates within 16 hours. Get my tutor shortlist, or compare tuition rates first. There is no contract or minimum. The first lesson is a paid trial at the tutor's rate, and the re-match is free if the fit is wrong. More on how our tuition agency works.
Common questions
What is the best home tuition agency in Singapore?
There is no official ranking, so the best agency is the one whose terms fit your needs. Compare the published rate for your child's level, the stated matching time, the replacement rule and what you pay the agency in the first month.
Do parents pay agency charges in Singapore?
Most agencies above state that parents pay nothing on top of lesson fees. The agency's share comes out of the tutor's first weeks, usually half of the first month, and you pay that part to the agency instead of the tutor.
How much does a home tutor cost in Singapore in 2027?
On the published cards, P5 and P6 run from about S$30 an hour for a part-time tutor to S$85 for a school teacher, and JC from about S$40 to S$150. Our own card is S$30 to S$80 for P5 and P6 and S$45 to S$130 for JC.
How fast should an agency send tutor profiles?
The agencies here state times from within 6 hours to within 48 hours, and 24 hours is most common. The Singapore Syllabus sends 3 to 12 profiles within 16 hours.
Is the trial lesson free?
Usually not. MindFlex charges the trial as a normal lesson, and FamilyTutor and SmileTutor make the first lesson binding once you confirm. Tutopiya offers a trial at no charge for online lessons. At The Singapore Syllabus the first lesson is a paid trial at the tutor's rate.
Can I change the tutor if it is not working?
Yes, at every agency here that publishes a policy. Elite Tutor, FamilyTutor, Genius Mind and MindFlex state no extra cost, and Start Tuition states no minimum period. You still pay for lessons already given.
Do I have to sign a contract with a tuition agency?
Most state no long-term contract. Some make the first lesson binding once you confirm a tutor, and most ask for 24 hours' notice to stop or postpone, so read the confirmation note.
Are home tuition agencies regulated in Singapore?
No. MOE registration covers tuition centres with 10 or more students, not home tutors or matching agencies. A government review of screening for people who work with children includes in-home tutors.
Is online tuition cheaper than home tuition?
Not always. Most agencies here quote one rate whether lessons are at home or online. Tutopiya, which is online-first, starts from S$10 an hour.
How do I check a home tutor's qualifications?
Ask the agency for the profile in writing, then ask the tutor to show photo ID and original certificates at the first lesson. Tutor City, TutorBee, SmileTutor and Premium Tutors all describe this step.
If an agency's details have changed, tell us and we will correct this page. Confirmed corrections are logged at /corrections within three working days.
Written by Theon Teo, Founder and Mathematics Tutor, The Singapore Syllabus. DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore, Game Development & Computer Science · 3 years' Mathematics teaching (Primary & Secondary). More about Theon
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