Singapore Home Tuition Rates 2026
A straightforward guide to what one-to-one home tuition costs in Singapore in 2026 — by school level and by tutor tier. The bands below are the per-hour ranges we match families within; parents pay no agency fee, so this is the full cost to plan around.
2026 home tuition rates by level
| School level | Rate per hour (2026) |
|---|---|
| Lower Primary (P1–P4) | S$30 – S$45 |
| Upper Primary / PSLE (P5–P6) | S$40 – S$60 |
| Lower Secondary (Sec 1–2) | S$40 – S$55 |
| Upper Secondary / O-Level (Sec 3–4) | S$50 – S$70 |
| Junior College / A-Level (H1–H2) | S$60 – S$85 |
| IB & IGCSE | S$60 – S$90 |
Specialist JC and IB subjects taken with an ex-MOE teacher can sit above these bands — the most specialised matches reach roughly S$130–150/hour.
What decides the rate within a band
The single biggest factor is the tutor’s tier. The same level can sit anywhere in its band depending on who teaches it:
Undergraduate & part-time tutors
Current NUS, NTU and SMU undergraduates and recent strong A-Level or IB scorers. They sit at the lower end of each band and suit primary and lower-secondary levels well.
Full-time & experienced tutors
Tutors who teach as their profession, with several years of track record across a syllabus. They sit in the middle-to-upper part of each band.
Ex-MOE & NIE-trained teachers
Current or former MOE school teachers. They command the top of each band, and for specialist H2 or IB Higher Level subjects can sit above the general range.
After the tutor tier, rates move with the subject (upper-level Mathematics and the Sciences sit higher), how close to an exam the request is, lesson frequency, and travel distance to your home.
Frequently asked questions
How much does home tuition cost in Singapore in 2026?
Home tuition in Singapore in 2026 broadly runs from about S$30/hour for lower primary to S$90/hour for IB and JC subjects. Lower primary is roughly S$30–45, upper primary and PSLE S$40–60, lower secondary S$40–55, upper secondary and O-Level S$50–70, JC and A-Level S$60–85, and IB or IGCSE S$60–90. Specialist subjects with an ex-MOE teacher can run higher.
Why is there a range for each level rather than one fixed price?
The rate within each band depends mainly on the tutor's tier — undergraduate, full-time or ex-MOE teacher — and then on the subject (upper-level Maths and Sciences sit higher), the urgency of the request during exam season, lesson frequency, and how far the tutor travels to reach you.
Does a tuition agency charge parents an extra fee?
At The Singapore Syllabus, parents pay no agency or commission fee — the hourly rate you see is the rate that goes to the tutor. The first lesson is a free trial, with no charge if you choose not to continue, so the rates above are the full cost you plan around.
Is an ex-MOE teacher worth the higher rate?
It depends on the gap. If a student needs exam technique, marking insight and pacing for a national exam, an ex-MOE teacher's classroom experience is worth the premium. If the gap is foundational understanding or motivation, a strong undergraduate or full-time tutor at a lower rate is often the better-value match.
How do home tuition rates compare with a tuition centre?
Home tuition is one-to-one, so the hourly rate is higher than a group class at a centre — but the lesson is fully tailored and there is no commuting time. A centre spreads its cost across a group, which lowers the per-hour fee but also the individual attention. Our guide on home tuition versus a tuition centre weighs the trade-off in full.
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