Primary & PSLE Tuition in Singapore
Primary school is where exam habits and the four PSLE subjects are built. A strong P1–P4 foundation makes the P5–P6 PSLE run far less stressful — gaps that compound quietly in lower primary are the ones that cost AL points later. Our home tutors coach the MOE heuristics by name (model drawing, branching, units-and-parts) and align every lesson to the current MOE / SEAB syllabus.
In a sentence
We match Singapore parents with experienced, MOE-aligned 1-to-1 home tutors for Primary 1 to Primary 6 — Math, English, Science and Chinese — building the foundation for the PSLE. Rates run SGD 30–60 per hour with no agency fee and a free re-match if the fit is wrong.
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Primary subjects & programmes we cover
When to start primary tuition
Most families start at the first sign of a persistent gap rather than waiting for P6. Lower primary (P1–P3) is about number sense, reading fluency and confidence; upper primary (P4–P6) shifts to PSLE technique — heuristics, comprehension inference, and Science open-ended answering. Starting in P5 (January) rather than mid-P6 is the single biggest lever on a calmer PSLE year.
How PSLE scoring shapes the plan
Each PSLE subject is graded AL1 (90+ marks) to AL8, and the four ALs sum to the PSLE Score used for secondary posting. Because the bands are wide at the top, the highest-value coaching targets the specific question types where a child is dropping 2–5 marks — not generic worksheet volume. Your tutor diagnoses those areas first and drills them against past papers.
Primary tuition rates
2026 Singapore market ranges by level and tutor tier. No agency fee; we re-match free if the fit is wrong.
| Level | Undergrad | Full-time | Ex-MOE / NIE |
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| Lower Primary (P1–P4) | S$30–40/hr | S$40–55/hr | S$50–65/hr |
| Upper Primary / PSLE (P5–P6) | S$35–50/hr | S$45–60/hr | S$55–75/hr |
| Lower Secondary (Sec 1–2) | S$35–50/hr | S$50–65/hr | S$60–80/hr |
| Upper Secondary / O-Level (Sec 3–4) | S$45–60/hr | S$55–75/hr | S$70–95/hr |
| Junior College / A-Level (JC1–JC2) | S$55–75/hr | S$70–95/hr | S$85–130/hr |
| IB Diploma (DP1–DP2) / IGCSE | S$60–80/hr | S$75–110/hr | S$95–150/hr |
Rates are 2026 Singapore market norms. Final rate is set on tutor match and depends on tutor tier, travel, and lesson frequency. See full pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does primary tuition cost in Singapore?
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Primary home tuition typically runs SGD 30–60 per hour — lower primary at the lower end, PSLE-year (P6) coaching toward the upper end — depending on subject and tutor track record. Parents pay no agency fee.
When should my child start PSLE preparation?
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Most families begin focused PSLE preparation in P5 and intensify in P6. Starting in P5 builds the foundation calmly; leaving it to mid-P6 compresses everything into the exam-period crunch.
Which primary subjects do you cover?
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Math, English, Science and the Mother Tongue languages (Chinese, Malay, Tamil), plus PSLE composition coaching. Lessons follow the current MOE / SEAB primary syllabus.