Home Tuition Rates Singapore 2027: private tutor rates by level and tutor type
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How much is tuition in Singapore in 2027? 1-to-1 tuition costs about S$25 to S$80 an hour for primary school, S$30 to S$95 for secondary, S$45 to S$130 for JC and S$45 to S$130 for IB and IGCSE, depending on whether the tutor is a part-time undergraduate, a full-time tutor or an ex-MOE teacher.
Primary school tuition rates
S$25 to S$80
per hour. P1 to P4 S$25 to S$70, P5 and P6 S$30 to S$80
Secondary school tuition fees and rates
S$30 to S$95
per hour. SEC G1 to G3 from 2027
JC and A-Level tuition rates
S$45 to S$130
per hour. 1.5 to 2.5 hrs a week
IB and IGCSE tuition rates
S$45 to S$130
per hour. 1.5 to 2.5 hrs a week
2027 tuition rates by level and tutor type
Hourly rates for 1-to-1 lessons at home or online in 2027, in Singapore dollars.
| Level | Part-time / undergrad | Full-time | Ex-MOE teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 to P4Primary tuitionPrimary Math tuition | S$25-35/hr | S$35-45/hr | S$50-70/hr |
| P5 and P6 (PSLE)PSLE tuition | S$30-40/hr | S$40-55/hr | S$60-80/hr |
| Sec 1 and 2Secondary tuitionSec 1 Maths tuition | S$30-45/hr | S$45-60/hr | S$60-85/hr |
| Sec 3 and 4 (SEC G1 to G3)E-Math tuitionA-Math tuition | S$35-45/hr | S$45-65/hr | S$65-95/hr |
| JC1 and JC2 (A-Level)JC tuitionH2 Math tuition | S$45-60/hr | S$65-90/hr | S$90-130/hr |
| IB Diploma (DP1 and DP2)IB tuition | S$45-60/hr | S$65-90/hr | S$90-130/hr |
| IGCSEIGCSE tuition | S$45-60/hr | S$65-90/hr | S$90-130/hr |
Integrated Programme (IP): IP Year 1 to 4 use the secondary rows and IP Year 5 to 6 the JC row.
Sec 5: use the Sec 3 to 4 row, at the same rates. IGCSE: our rate card prices it in one band with the IB Diploma, so both rows show the same rates.
How much a month? Work it out
S$240 to S$330 a month
S$40 to S$55 an hour × 1.5 hours a week × 4 weeks. Families at this level usually book 1.5 to 2.0 hours a week. The final rate is the one on the tutor's profile.
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Get my tutor shortlistHow these 2027 rates were set
Each range is the median of the published hourly rate cards of 12 Singapore home-tuition agencies, rounded to the nearest S$5. We read those rate cards on 19 October 2026. They are asking rates for 1-to-1 lessons, by level and tutor type, and the final rate is the one on the tutor's profile.
We review the ranges every January.
For context, a February 2025 parliamentary question to MOE cited the Government's household expenditure survey: families in Singapore spent S$1.8 billion on private tuition in 2023. Source: MOE, Private tuition, 5 February 2025.
What changes the rate
Level
Rates rise from S$25 to S$70 an hour at P1 to P4 to S$45 to S$130 at JC.
Tutor type
Part-time S$25 to S$60, full-time S$35 to S$90, ex-MOE teacher S$50 to S$130 an hour.
Subject
H2 sciences, H2 Math, A-Math and IB HL usually sit in the upper half of their row.
For a full-time tutor that is about S$78 to S$90 an hour for H2 Math or an H2 science, and about S$55 to S$65 for A-Math.
These are the top half of the level's range, not a separate subject price.
Exam year
Exam years (P6, Sec 4, JC2) often call for longer lessons, typically 1.5 to 2 hours a week at P5 and P6, and suit a full-time or ex-MOE tutor.
Home or online
The same hourly rate. A tuition centre instead charges each child for a group class, usually by the month or term, at the centre's own fees. Home, centre and online compared.
1-to-1 tutor or tuition centre: comparing the cost
| 1-to-1 tutor | Tuition centre | |
|---|---|---|
| How it is priced | An hourly rate for each lesson | A fee per child, usually by the month or term |
| What the fee buys | The tutor's full attention for the hour | A place in a group class |
| Missed lessons | Reschedule with 24 hours' notice | The centre's own make-up rules |
| Compare by | The hourly rate | The monthly fee divided by the class hours that month |
Ways to spend less without losing quality
- Match the tutor to the goal. A part-time tutor at S$25 to S$60 an hour suits foundation work and non-exam years. Keep a full-time tutor or an ex-MOE teacher for the exam year.
- Start with the weakest subject. Spend first where the marks are lowest. Add a second subject once the first is on track.
- Pick the lesson length with care. At S$50 an hour, 1.5 hours a week instead of 2 saves S$100 in a 4-lesson month.
- Use the trial to judge fit. The first lesson is paid, but there is no contract and no minimum, so you can stop or ask for a re-match after it.
New for 2027
- SEC replaces the O-Level. From 2027 Sec 4 students sit the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC), with each subject at G1, G2 or G3. The Sec 3 to 4 rates apply at every G-level. Source: SEAB, SEC. Our SEC 2027 guide explains the change.
- Revised H2 sciences. The 2027 A-Level list has H2 Chemistry 9476, H2 Physics 9478 and H2 Biology 9477. Source: SEAB, A-Level syllabuses examined in 2027. See H2 Chemistry tuition and the A-Level 2027 dates and syllabuses.
- The 2027 school year runs from 4 January to 19 November in four 10-week terms. Source: MOE, school terms for 2027. A full-time P6 tutor at S$50 an hour, 1.5 hours a week for the 40 school weeks, comes to about S$3,000 for the year. See the PSLE 2027 dates.
What a month costs, by situation
Find the row closest to your child. Each figure is the hourly range times the weekly hours, for a 4-lesson month.
| Your child | Typical set-up | A 4-lesson month |
|---|---|---|
| P3, building steady habits | Part-time tutor, 1 hour a week | S$100 to S$140 |
| Sec 2, Math and Science | Part-time tutor, 1.5 hours a week for each subject | S$360 to S$540 |
| P6, the PSLE year | Full-time tutor, 1.5 hours a week | S$240 to S$330 |
| Sec 4, A-Math for the SEC | Full-time tutor, 1.5 hours a week | S$270 to S$390 |
| JC2, H2 Math | Ex-MOE teacher, 2 hours a week | S$720 to S$1,040 |
A second subject adds its own hours, as in the Sec 2 row. Online lessons cost the same. More on this in how much home tuition costs per month.
Check yourself: three quick questions
A tutor quotes S$70 an hour for P5 Math and says she is a full-time tutor. Is that a fair rate?
Show the answer
It is above the full-time P5 and P6 range of S$40 to S$55. S$70 sits in the ex-MOE range of S$60 to S$80, so ask what the higher rate pays for.
A tutor charges S$60 an hour for 1.5-hour lessons. What does a month with five lesson weeks cost?
Show the answer
S$60 × 1.5 = S$90 a lesson, and 5 lessons come to S$450.
For Sec 3 Chemistry, one tutor charges S$45 an hour for 2-hour lessons and another S$60 an hour for 1.5-hour lessons. Which costs less in a 4-lesson month?
Show the answer
Neither. Both come to S$360 a month. Compare tutors by the monthly cost and the lesson length, not the hourly rate alone.
What you pay
The tutor's hourly rate, per lesson taught
The rate is on each tutor's profile in your shortlist.
First lesson is a paid trial
Same rate as later lessons. You decide after it whether to continue.
Online costs the same
Zoom or Google Meet, at the same hourly rate as home lessons.
Free re-match
If the fit is wrong, we find another tutor at no charge.
No contract, no minimum
There is no contract and no minimum number of lessons.
24 hours' notice to cancel
Cancel or reschedule a lesson at least 24 hours ahead, or that lesson is charged.
Examples: a full-time P5 tutor at S$50 an hour, 1.5 hours a week, is S$75 a lesson, S$300 for a 4-lesson month. A full-time JC tutor at S$80 an hour, 1.5 hours a week, is S$120 a lesson, S$480 for a 4-lesson month. A month with five lesson weeks costs one lesson more.
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Tutor A Part-time tutor
NUS undergraduate, 3 years teaching P5 and P6 Math
S$35/hr
Tutor B Full-time tutor
7 years of PSLE Math, heuristics and model drawing
S$50/hr
Tutor C Ex-MOE teacher
Taught upper primary Math in an MOE school
S$70/hr
Part-time, full-time or ex-MOE tutor: what you pay for
Part-time
S$25 to S$60 an hour
University or polytechnic students strong in the subject
Best for: Foundation work and non-exam years
Full-time
S$35 to S$90 an hour
Career tutors who teach the syllabus every week
Best for: Exam years: P6, Sec 4, JC2
Ex-MOE teacher
S$50 to S$130 an hour
Teachers who have taught in MOE schools
Best for: H2 Math, H2 Chemistry, IB HL
Not sure which to pick? Read undergraduate, full-time or ex-MOE tutor: what differs.
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Pricing FAQ
What is the market rate for home tuition in Singapore in 2027?
In 2027, 1-to-1 tuition in Singapore costs about S$25 to S$80 an hour for primary school, S$30 to S$95 for secondary school, S$45 to S$130 for JC and S$45 to S$130 for IB and IGCSE. Part-time undergraduate tutors sit at the lower end of each range and ex-MOE teachers at the upper end.
How much does a private tutor charge per hour in Singapore?
A private tutor charges by the hour. Across all levels in 2027, part-time undergraduate tutors charge about S$25 to S$60 an hour, full-time tutors S$35 to S$90 and ex-MOE teachers S$50 to S$130. One 1.5-hour lesson a week is 6 hours in a 4-lesson month, so multiply the hourly rate by 6 for a monthly estimate. A month with five lesson weeks costs one lesson more.
What is the typical rate for Secondary 4 tuition in 2027?
For Sec 3 and Sec 4 in 2027, a part-time tutor charges about S$35 to S$45 an hour, a full-time tutor S$45 to S$65 and an ex-MOE teacher S$65 to S$95. The same rates apply at G1, G2 and G3 of the SEC, which replaces the O-Level from 2027.
How were these rates set?
Each range is the median of the published hourly rate cards of 12 Singapore home-tuition agencies, rounded to the nearest S$5. They are asking rates for 1-to-1 lessons by level and tutor type. We review them every January.
How much do parents spend on tuition in Singapore?
A February 2025 parliamentary question to MOE cited the Government's household expenditure survey, which found that families in Singapore spent S$1.8 billion on private tuition in 2023. What one family spends depends on the level, the type of tutor and how many lessons a week.
Is a tuition centre cheaper than a home tutor?
Per hour of class it can be, because the teacher's time is shared by the whole group. To compare fairly, divide the centre's monthly fee by its class hours in that month, then set that beside the tutor's hourly rate. The tutor's hour is 1-to-1 and planned around your child, and the centre's is shared.
Is the first lesson free?
No. The first lesson is a paid trial at the tutor's hourly rate, the same rate as later lessons. You decide after it whether to continue with that tutor.
How soon can lessons start?
You get 3 to 12 tutor profiles on WhatsApp within 16 hours. The first lesson is usually within 5 to 10 days, depending on your child's and the tutor's schedules.
Why is there a range, not a fixed price?
Rates depend on the level, the tutor's tier (part-time undergraduate, full-time or ex-MOE teacher) and how often lessons run. Tutors set their own rates within market norms, and the final rate is the one on the tutor's profile in your shortlist.
Do these rates apply to online lessons?
Yes. Online lessons on Zoom or Google Meet cost the same as lessons at home.
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