Secondary & O-Level Tuition in Singapore
Secondary school is where subject combinations and the O-Level grade arc are set. A-Math at Sec 3 and the Sciences are the most common make-or-break points — and the gap between a B3 and an A1 is usually a handful of recurring mark-loss patterns, not raw ability. Our tutors coach to the exact SEAB syllabus codes and the marking-scheme expectations for each paper.
In a sentence
We match Singapore parents with experienced, MOE-aligned 1-to-1 home tutors for Secondary 1 to Secondary 4 — E-Math, A-Math, Pure and Combined Sciences, English and the languages — toward the GCE O-Level. Rates run SGD 35–95 per hour with no agency fee and a free re-match if the fit is wrong.
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Secondary / O-Level subjects & programmes we cover
Subject combinations and where students lose marks
By Sec 3, the choice between Pure and Combined Sciences and whether to take A-Math shapes both the O-Level workload and JC/poly options. A-Math is the highest-leverage subject for a JC-bound student and the most common reason families seek tuition. Across the Sciences, marks are usually lost on application and structured-answer questions rather than recall — which is exactly what 1-to-1 coaching can fix.
The exam-year (Sec 4) plan
In the O-Level year, the work is past-paper discipline against the SEAB marking scheme: time management, working presentation, and the recurring question archetypes per subject. Booking ahead of the March–August exam-prep window matters — the strongest tutors fill up first.
Secondary 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 secondary / O-Level tuition cost in Singapore?
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Secondary home tuition typically runs SGD 35–95 per hour — lower secondary at the lower end, upper-secondary and exam-year (Sec 4) toward the upper — depending on subject and tutor. Parents pay no agency fee.
Do you cover both E-Math and A-Math?
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Yes. E-Math (4048) and A-Math (4049) are coached as separate subjects, and many Sec 3–4 students take both. A-Math is the most-requested secondary subject because it gates JC science and engineering tracks.
Pure or Combined Science — which should my child take?
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It depends on the JC/poly track they're aiming for and current grades. We match a tutor who can advise on the combination and coach the chosen route; the subject pages above break down each syllabus.