1-to-1 Home Tuition in Singapore: What It Costs and How It Works
One tutor and one child, at your home or online, from Primary 1 to JC and IB.
Get matched with a tutor
- Typical rate
- S$30 to S$150/hr
- Your shortlist
- 2 to 4 tutors in 16h
- Wrong fit?
- Free re-match
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Home Tuition rates in Singapore
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 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 |
The final rate is set when you choose a tutor. See all rates on the pricing page.
How we match a home tutor
- Tell us the level and areaSubjects, the times that suit you and your budget.
- Choose from tutor profilesQualifications, experience and the hourly rate on each one.
- First lesson at homeA paid trial at the tutor's rate, usually within 5 to 10 days.
- Weekly lessonsPlanned around the school syllabus and exam dates. Not the right fit? We match another tutor.
Is 1-to-1 home tuition worth it? Home tuition vs a tuition centre
Home tuition is usually worth it when there is a specific gap to close, exam nerves, or a child who goes quiet in a group. A centre class can suit a child who is coping and wants a fixed weekly routine with classmates.
| Point | 1-to-1 home tuition | Tuition centre class |
|---|---|---|
| Who is in the lesson | One tutor and your child | A group of students |
| Pace | Set by your child, lesson by lesson | Set by the class and the timetable |
| What lessons work on | Your child's own gaps and school papers | The centre's plan for the whole class |
| Travel | None: the tutor comes to you | To and from the centre |
| Schedule | Agreed with the tutor around your family | Fixed class slots |
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Online 1-to-1 lessons run over Zoom or Google Meet at the same hourly rate as home tuition.
For a fuller comparison, see home tuition vs tuition centre vs online.
Home Tuition: a guide for parents
Home tuition in Singapore is one-to-one learning at home: the tutor adapts to your child's learning style, pace and school syllabus, with no travel to a centre. We match home tutors to families across Singapore for every level from Primary 1 to JC 2, including the PSLE, O-Level and the SEC from 2027, A-Level, IB and IP programmes, and for subjects from Math, English, Science and Chinese to H2 Physics or IB Chemistry. Our tutors range from undergraduates to full-time and ex-MOE tutors, so we can fit the right profile to your child's level and budget. Outcomes vary by start grade and study time, and parents can ask the tutor for updates at any time.
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Official syllabus: MOE Singapore · SEAB Singapore
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Home Tuition: frequently asked questions
How much does 1-to-1 home tuition cost in Singapore?
Home tuition rates run from S$30 an hour for a part-time tutor at lower primary to S$150 for an ex-MOE teacher at IB level. Where a rate falls depends on the level, the type of tutor and how often lessons run.
Which levels and subjects do you cover?
Every level from Primary 1 to JC 2, plus IP, IB and IGCSE, across Math, English, the Sciences, Chinese, Malay, Tamil and H1 and H2 subjects.
How fast can home tuition start?
Most families get a shortlist of 2 to 4 tutor profiles within 16 hours and the first lesson within 5 to 10 days. Rare specialist combinations can take a little longer.
Online or in-home, which is better?
Both work and are priced the same. In-home suits younger students and past-paper drilling. Online suits disciplined upper-Secondary and JC students and removes travel constraints. Many families run a hybrid.
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