Secondary & O-Level Tuition in Singapore
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, or tell us what you need and we send 2 to 4 tutor profiles with rates within 16 hours.
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Secondary tuition by subject
Lower secondary Science and the SEC
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 SEC instead of the O-Level, with the same G3 content and grade bands.
What secondary tuition costs per month
Rates are per hour and depend on the level and the tutor tier. For lower secondary, one 1.5-hour lesson a week with a full-time tutor at S$50 to S$65 an hour comes to about S$320 to S$420 a month. In Sec 4, two hours a week with an ex-MOE teacher at S$70 to S$95 an hour comes to about S$600 to S$815 a month. Undergraduate tutors cost less, from S$35 an hour for lower secondary.
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 2 to 4 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.
Secondary tuition rates
Current Singapore market ranges by level and tutor tier. We re-match free if the fit is wrong.
| Level | Part-time / undergrad | Full-time | Ex-MOE or NIE-trained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Final rate is set on tutor match and depends on tutor tier, level and lesson frequency. See full pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does secondary / O-Level tuition cost in Singapore?
Secondary home tuition runs about S$35 to S$95 an hour. Lower secondary (Sec 1 and 2) costs S$35 to S$50 with an undergraduate tutor, S$50 to S$65 with a full-time tutor and S$60 to S$80 with an ex-MOE teacher. Upper secondary (Sec 3 and 4) costs S$45 to S$60, S$55 to S$75 and S$70 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.