Secondary & O-Level Tuition in Singapore
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Secondary home tuition in Singapore costs S$30 to S$85 an hour for Sec 1 and 2 and S$35 to S$95 for Sec 3 and 4, from a part-time tutor to an ex-MOE teacher. Tell us the level and subjects, and we send 3 to 12 tutor profiles with their rates within 16 hours. Secondary school is where subject combinations and the O-Level or SEC grades are set. A-Math in Sec 3 and the Sciences are the most common pressure points, and the gap between a B3 and an A1 is usually a handful of recurring mark losses rather than raw ability. Pick a subject below.
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Secondary tuition rates for 2027
Hourly rates by level. Each bar runs from a part-time tutor to an ex-MOE teacher.
Rates by type of tutor, as a table
| Level | Part-time / undergrad | Full-time | Ex-MOE teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Secondary (Sec 1-2) | S$30-45/hr | S$45-60/hr | S$60-85/hr |
| Upper Secondary / O-Level (Sec 3-4) | S$35-45/hr | S$45-65/hr | S$65-95/hr |
The final rate is set when you choose a tutor. See all tuition rates for 2027.
Secondary tuition by subject
Lower secondary Science and the SEC
O-Level guides and tools
- SEC 2027: exam dates, grades and results
- SEC 2027 timetable and the 2026 O-Level and N-Level dates
- SEC syllabus codes for 2027
- O-Level E-Math (4052) syllabus
- O-Level A-Math (4049) syllabus
- Maths assessment books, Sec 1 to Sec 4
- O-Level Chemistry syllabus
- O-Level Physics syllabus
- L1R5 and L1R4 calculator
- Home tuition vs tuition centre, compared
Sec 1 and Sec 2: the jump from PSLE, and G1, G2 or G3
Lower secondary Maths moves into algebra, and Science becomes more abstract, with the particle model, cells and early physics. Under Full Subject-Based Banding, each subject is taken at G1, G2 or G3, and the content and pace differ by level. A tutor in these years secures the algebra and the Science definitions early, and follows the level your child actually takes.
End of Sec 2: subject combinations
Sec 2 results feed the Sec 3 subject allocation, including whether a student takes Additional Mathematics and Pure or Combined Science. That choice shapes the upper secondary workload and later JC and polytechnic options, so many families start tuition in Sec 2 to keep the options open.
Sec 3 and Sec 4: the O-Level and SEC years
Sec 3 introduces the larger half of the upper secondary syllabus, such as calculus in A-Math and the mole concept in Chemistry, and it is examined in full at the end of Sec 4. Sec 4 is a revision year built around timed papers and the marking scheme. From 2027, students sit the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) instead of the O-Level, with the same G3 content and grade bands.
How matching works
Tell us your child's level, subjects and G1, G2 or G3 level, your area and the times that suit you. We send 3 to 12 tutor profiles with their rates within 16 hours, you choose who to meet, and the first lesson is a trial. If the fit is wrong, we re-match you free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
How much does secondary / O-Level tuition cost in Singapore?
Secondary home tuition runs about S$30 to S$95 an hour, and the same rates apply at G1, G2 and G3. Lower secondary (Sec 1 and 2) costs S$30 to S$45 with an undergraduate tutor, S$45 to S$60 with a full-time tutor and S$60 to S$85 with an ex-MOE teacher. Upper secondary (Sec 3 and 4) costs S$35 to S$45, S$45 to S$65 and S$65 to S$95 for the same tiers.
Do you cover both E-Math and A-Math?
Yes. E-Math and A-Math are coached as separate subjects, and many Sec 3 and 4 students take both. From 2027 they are SEC G3 Mathematics (K310) and Additional Mathematics (K341), with the same content.
Pure or Combined Science, which should my child take?
It depends on the JC or polytechnic course your child is aiming for and on current grades. A tutor can give an honest view of whether Pure Sciences suit your child, then coach whichever route the school allocates.
Does the tutor follow my child's G1, G2 or G3 level?
Yes. Under Full Subject-Based Banding the content and pace differ by level, so the tutor follows the level your child takes in each subject and the school's scheme of work.
When should my child start O-Level or SEC tuition?
Many families start in Sec 2 or at the start of Sec 3, when the upper secondary syllabus begins. Starting in Sec 3 leaves time to secure the hardest topics before the Sec 4 exam year, rather than repairing gaps during it.
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