Math Tuition Singapore, Matched to Your Child
From PSLE to A-Level H2, 1-to-1 at Home or Online
Math tuition in Singapore costs S$25 to S$130 an hour, from a part-time tutor for lower primary to an ex-MOE teacher for JC. Lessons are 1-to-1 at home or online, matched to your child's level and syllabus. You get a shortlist of 3 to 12 tutor profiles on WhatsApp within 16 hours.
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Some of the tutors on our team
Theon Teo
Founder and Mathematics Tutor
- DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore, Game Development & Computer Science
- 3 years' Mathematics teaching (Primary & Secondary)
Tan Hong Ting
Mathematics & Science Tutor
- Bachelor's in Psychology, National University of Singapore
- 4 years' tutoring experience in Mathematics and Science
Denzel Tan
Mathematics & Science Tutor
- Biology undergraduate
- 2 years' tutoring experience in Mathematics and Science (Primary 4 to Secondary 4)
Dion Tan
Chemistry & Science Tutor
- MSc (NUS), BSc Chemistry & Biological Chemistry (NTU)
- 10 years' teaching experience
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The terms for every family, in plain words.
- No contractNo contract and no minimum number of lessons.
- You choose the tutorWe send 3 to 12 tutor profiles within 16 hours. You pick who teaches.
- The first lesson is a trialIt is a paid lesson at the tutor's rate, so you see the fit before you go on.
- Wrong fit? Free re‑matchIf the fit is wrong, we find another tutor at no charge.
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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 Primary (P1-P4) | S$25-35/hr | S$35-45/hr | S$50-70/hr |
| Upper Primary / PSLE (P5-P6) | S$30-40/hr | S$40-55/hr | S$60-80/hr |
| 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 |
| Junior College / A-Level (JC1-JC2) | S$45-60/hr | S$65-90/hr | S$90-130/hr |
| IB Diploma (DP1-DP2) / IGCSE | S$45-60/hr | S$65-90/hr | S$90-130/hr |
Rates as of October 2026. The final rate is set when you choose a tutor. See all tuition rates for 2027.
Math Tuition Across Every Level
We match tutors for the full Singapore math pathway:
Primary & PSLE Math (P1-P6)
Number sense, the MOE heuristics by name, and AL-band exam technique for the PSLE.
Topics covered
- Model drawing, branching, units-and-parts and other heuristics
- The high-loss PSLE question types
- Timed-paper practice and careless-mark control
- Foundation repair for P3 to P5
- AL-band scoring and where marks are actually won
Secondary E-Math & A-Math (Sec 1-4)
The jump into algebra, then the O-Level E-Math (4052) and A-Math (4049) papers.
Topics covered
- Algebra, functions, trigonometry and calculus foundations
- A-Math for the JC Science or Polytechnic Engineering track
- Marking-scheme method marks and presentation
- Past-paper drilling to the SEAB standard
- Securing Sec 3 content before the Sec 4 exam year
JC H1 & H2 Math (JC1-2)
H2 Math (9758) and H1 Math (8865) for the A-Level, which step up sharply from O-Level Math.
Topics covered
- Calculus, vectors, complex numbers, statistics and probability
- The unseen application questions that decide the grade
- H1 Math (8865) for students taking a lighter maths load
- Timed A-Level paper technique
- Distinction-level problem selection and pacing
IP, IB & IGCSE Math
Integrated Programme math, IB Math AA / AI, and Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics.
Topics covered
- IP Math at Integrated Programme schools, matched to each school's own scheme of work
- IB Math AA HL / SL and AI, plus the Exploration IA
- IGCSE Mathematics (0580) and Additional Maths
- School-specific curriculum alignment
- Bridging between IP and mainstream syllabi
Why parents pick us
Matched to the Level
A PSLE heuristics coach and an H2 Math specialist are different tutors. We match on level, syllabus and teaching style, not just availability.
A Range of Tutors
From undergraduate tutors to full-time and ex-MOE teachers, so we fit the right profile to your child's level, goals and budget.
Some of our math tutors
BeverlyLicensed Pharmacist
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Experience: 5 years tutoring experience
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IsaacNTU Engineering Undergraduate
Qualifications: NTU Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Nanyang Polytechnic Background
Experience: 4 Years
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AnanthithaA-Level Graduate
Qualifications: A Levels
Experience: 4 Years
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Math exams by level, at a glance
The papers your child will sit, from the PSLE to the A-Level, as set out in the SEAB syllabuses.
| Exam | Who sits it | Papers | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSLE Mathematics | P6, from 2026 | Paper 1: 1 h 10 min, 50 marks (18 multiple-choice and 12 short-answer questions). Paper 2: 1 h 20 min, 50 marks (5 short-answer and 10 structured or long-answer questions). Both on the same day, with a break between them | Not allowed in Paper 1. Allowed in Paper 2 |
| SEC G3 Mathematics (K310) | Sec 4, from 2027 | Two papers, each 2 h 15 min and 90 marks | Allowed in both papers |
| SEC G3 Additional Mathematics (K341) | Sec 4, from 2027 | Two papers, each 2 h 15 min and 90 marks | Allowed in both papers |
| A-Level H2 Mathematics (9758) | JC2 | Two papers, each 3 h and 100 marks | A graphing calculator is expected |
Source: SEAB, PSLE Mathematics syllabus 0008, for examination from 2026. The PSLE format above is the one in that syllabus, 45 questions and 100 marks over 2 h 30 min. Open the PDF.
Source: SEAB, SEC G3 Mathematics syllabus K310 (2027). Open the PDF.
Source: SEAB, SEC G3 Additional Mathematics syllabus K341 (2027). Open the PDF.
Source: SEAB, H2 Mathematics syllabus 9758 (2027). Open the PDF.
Students in Sec 4 in 2026 sit the final O-Level E-Math (4052) and A-Math (4049) papers instead of the SEC.
Worked example: a PSLE problem sum, step by step
A typical Paper 2 question that uses units and parts. Ali had 3/5 as many stickers as Ben. After Ben gave Ali 24 stickers, they had the same number. How many stickers did Ben have at first?
- Turn the fraction into unitsAli had 3 units and Ben had 5 units, so the difference at first was 2 units.
- Find what the difference really isBen gives away 24 and Ali gains 24, so the gap closes by 48. The two end up equal, so the 2-unit difference was 48 stickers.
- Find one unit2 units = 48, so 1 unit = 24.
- Answer and checkBen had 5 × 24 = 120 stickers at first. Check: Ali had 72. After the gift, Ali has 96 and Ben has 96.
Mistake 1: taking the difference as 24, which gives 1 unit = 12 and a wrong answer of 60. The check at the end catches it.
Mistake 2: answering with Ali's count or the total when the question asks for Ben at first.
Mistake 3: skipping the working. Structured questions in Paper 2 ask for the working steps to be shown clearly. On a one-part short-answer question, SEAB gives 1 mark for a correct method even when the answer is wrong. See the PSLE syllabus.
Worked example: a Sec 3 A-Math question, step by step
A typical question on the discriminant. Find the range of values of k for which the line y = kx − 1 does not meet the curve y = x² + 3.
- Put the two equations togetherWhere they meet, x² + 3 = kx − 1. Bring every term to one side: x² − kx + 4 = 0.
- Pick the right conditionThe line does not meet the curve, so this equation has no real roots. That means b² − 4ac < 0, with a = 1, b = −k and c = 4.
- Form the inequality(−k)² − 4 × 1 × 4 < 0, so k² − 16 < 0.
- Solve it(k − 4)(k + 4) < 0, so −4 < k < 4.
- Check one valueTake k = 0. The line is y = −1, and the lowest point of the curve is y = 3, so they never meet. Take k = 5: x² − 5x + 4 = (x − 1)(x − 4) = 0, so they do meet, and 5 is outside the range.
Mistake 1: writing k < ±4. The answer is one range between two values, −4 < k < 4.
Mistake 2: using ≤. At k = 4 or k = −4 the line is a tangent, so it touches the curve and does meet it.
Mistake 3: finding b² − 4ac before every term is on one side, which gives the wrong value of c.
Source: SEAB, SEC G3 Additional Mathematics syllabus K341 (2027), topic A2, conditions for a line to intersect, be a tangent to, or not intersect a given curve. Open the K341 PDF.
Worked example: a JC H2 Maths question, step by step
A typical Paper 1 part on integration by parts. Find the exact value of the integral of x eˣ, from x = 0 to x = 1.
- Choose u and dvLet u = x, because it becomes 1 when differentiated. Let dv/dx = eˣ, so v = eˣ.
- Apply the formulaThe integral of u dv = uv minus the integral of v du. So the answer is [x eˣ] from 0 to 1, minus the integral of eˣ from 0 to 1.
- Evaluate each part[x eˣ] from 0 to 1 is e − 0 = e. The integral of eˣ from 0 to 1 is e − 1.
- Combine and checke − (e − 1) = 1. A graphing calculator also gives 1 for the integral, so the exact answer checks out.
Mistake 1: choosing u = eˣ and dv/dx = x. The new integral, of x²eˣ/2, is harder than the one you started with.
Mistake 2: forgetting to put the limits into the uv part.
Mistake 3: dropping the minus sign in front of the second integral, which gives 2e − 1.
Source: SEAB, H2 Mathematics syllabus 9758 (2027), topics 5.3 and 5.4. Open the 9758 PDF.
A full hypothesis test and five more JC questions are on our H2 Maths tuition page.
Self-check: one quick question for each stage
Pick the line for your child's level and give them two minutes. Cover the answer first. The last column is the wrong answer children give most often.
| Question | Answer | Common trap |
|---|---|---|
| P5: A bag costs $40 after a 20% discount. What was the price before the discount? | $40 is 80% of the price, so the price was 40 ÷ 0.8 = $50. | Adding 20% of $40 to get $48. |
| P6: A car travels 150 km in 2 h 30 min. Find its average speed. | 2 h 30 min is 2.5 h, so 150 ÷ 2.5 = 60 km/h. | Dividing by 2.3, as if 30 minutes were 0.3 h. |
| Sec 1 or 2: Solve 3(x − 2) = 2x + 5. | 3x − 6 = 2x + 5, so x = 11. | Expanding to 3x − 2 and getting x = 7. |
| Sec 3 or 4 A-Math: Find the remainder when x³ − 2x + 5 is divided by x − 2. | Put x = 2: 8 − 4 + 5 = 9. | Putting x = −2, which gives 1. |
| JC H2: Find the sum to infinity of 8 + 4 + 2 + 1 + ... | a = 8 and r = 1/2, so the sum is 8 ÷ (1 − 1/2) = 16. | Writing 15, the sum of the four terms shown. |
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A right answer with no working still loses marks in a real paper, so ask your child to show each step.
Topics: the remainder theorem is in SEAB K341 (2027) topic A4, and geometric series are in SEAB 9758 (2027) topic 2.1. Open the K341 PDF.
Mention any question your child missed when you request a tutor shortlist.
Which kind of maths help fits your child?
Find the line that sounds like your child. The rate is the full-time tutor band for that level, per hour.
| If your child | Start with | Full-time tutor |
|---|---|---|
| Is in P5 and loses marks on long problem sums | Weekly lessons on heuristics such as model drawing and units and parts, then timed Paper 2 questions | S$40 to S$55 |
| Is in P6, knows the methods, but drops marks to slips | Timed Paper 1 sets with a checking routine, and a review of every lost mark | S$40 to S$55 |
| Is in Sec 2 and may take A-Math in Sec 3 | A check of algebra first: expanding, factorising, indices and solving equations | S$45 to S$60 |
| Is in Sec 3 or 4 and freezes on longer questions | Past-paper questions under time, with method marks written out in full | S$45 to S$65 |
| Is in JC and got a weak common test or promo result | An H2 or H1 Maths tutor who teaches 9758 or 8865, statistics included | S$65 to S$90 |
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Undergraduate tutors cost less and ex-MOE teachers cost more. The range for every level is in the FAQ below.
Tell us which line fits when you request a tutor shortlist.
What happens after you send the form
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. We read it | We review your request within a few hours, Monday to Sunday, 9am to 9pm. |
| 2. You get profiles | You get 3 to 12 tutor profiles on WhatsApp within 16 hours, each with the tutor's qualifications and experience. |
| 3. You choose | You pick the tutor and agree a start date. The first lesson is usually within 5 to 10 days. |
| 4. The first lesson | It is a paid trial at the tutor's hourly rate. If the fit is wrong, we re-match you free. |
What a month costs: four 1.5-hour lessons with a full-time tutor come to S$240 to S$330 for P5 or P6 and S$270 to S$390 for Sec 3 or 4. Four 2-hour JC lessons come to S$520 to S$720. A month with five lesson weeks costs a quarter more.
There is no contract and no minimum number of lessons. Cancel or move a lesson at least 24 hours ahead, or it is charged.
Where marks are lost at each level
One short example per level of a common mark loss and the fix a tutor drills.
| Level | Question | Common slip | The fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec E-Math | Solve 2x² − 5x − 3 = 0. | Factorising to (2x + 1)(x − 3) = 0, then giving only x = 3. | Set each factor to zero: x = −1/2 or x = 3. Count the roots before moving on. |
| Sec A-Math | Differentiate y = x² ln x. | Differentiating each factor alone and writing 2x × 1/x = 2. | Use the product rule: dy/dx = 2x ln x + x² × 1/x = 2x ln x + x. |
| JC H2 Maths | Conclude a hypothesis test at the 5% level. | Writing "reject H0" with no level and no context. | State the level and the context in words. Our H2 Maths page works a full test. |
The full H2 hypothesis test, step by step, is on our H2 Maths tuition page.
Free PSLE maths formulas to revise before a first lesson are on our PSLE maths formulas page.
For secondary students, the free E-Math formula sheet.
For JC students, the free MF27 formula list guide.
Free school test papers for practice are on our test papers page.
Math Tuition: a guide for parents
Math tuition in Singapore, level by level
Math tuition in Singapore spans a huge range, from lower-primary number sense to A-Level H2 calculus, and the right tutor for a Primary 3 student is rarely the right tutor for a JC candidate. We match Singapore families with math tutors across every level: PSLE Math, Secondary E-Math and A-Math, JC H1 and H2 Math, plus IP, IB and IGCSE mathematics. Lessons run 1-to-1 at home or online at the same rate, so the coaching fits your child rather than a fixed class pace.
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What Singapore math tuition covers
Singapore math tuition teaches the Ministry of Education (MOE) mathematics syllabus, the one every local school follows. In primary school the method moves from concrete objects to pictures such as bar models, then to symbols. A tutor follows the same steps, so the working your child learns at home is the working the school marks.
From Sec 1 the syllabus moves into algebra, geometry and statistics, then calculus in A-Math and H2 Math. A tutor works from school worksheets and test papers, so lessons track what is being taught that term.
Primary and PSLE math: what changes in P5
P5 is where the PSLE content arrives in volume: fractions and division, percentage, rate, and the area of triangles and volume. Problem sums also get longer, so a P5 student needs a clear method (model drawing, units and parts, working backwards) rather than guesswork. A tutor builds calculation speed for the no-calculator Paper 1 and the written method that earns marks in Paper 2.
Sec 1 to 4: E-Math, A-Math and the SEC from 2027
The last GCE O-Level is sat in October and November 2026. From 2027, Sec 4 students sit the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC), where G3 keeps the O-Level standard. A-Math assumes the G3 Mathematics content, so a gap in algebra from Sec 1 or Sec 2 tends to show up again in Sec 3 A-Math. A tutor checks those foundations before the Sec 3 calculus and trigonometry topics begin.
JC H1 and H2 Math (9758)
In H2 Math (9758), Paper 1 is Pure Mathematics, and Paper 2 has a Pure Mathematics section (40 marks) and a Probability and Statistics section (60 marks). Each paper has one question that applies maths to a real-world context, worth at least 12 marks. Students who can do the routine questions often lose marks on these application questions, so tutors practise them under timed conditions.
Where marks are lost, and how a tutor finds them
Math tuition works when it targets the exact place marks are lost, not when it adds more worksheets.
A Primary student dropping AL points on heuristics needs a different plan from a Secondary student who loses method marks under time pressure. A JC student who can do the routine questions but freezes on the unseen application question needs a third plan.
Tutors find the gap first, then drill it with school and past papers. Our pool ranges from undergraduate tutors to full-time and ex-MOE teachers, so we fit the profile to your child's level and budget. Outcomes vary by start grade and study time. Parents can ask the tutor for updates at any time.
Home tutor, centre or online: how to choose
For a specific gap, exam nerves, or a child who goes quiet in a group, 1-to-1 tuition at home or online usually helps most, because every lesson is planned around your child. A centre class can suit a student who is coping and wants a fixed weekly routine with classmates.
Official syllabus: MOE Singapore · SEAB Singapore
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Maths assessment books, Primary 3 to Secondary 4
Written by The Singapore Syllabus, one book for each level. PDF you print at home.
- Notes with worked examples
- Practice questions for every chapter
- Answers with the working shown
- A full practice exam
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Math Tuition: frequently asked questions
How much does math tuition cost in Singapore?
Math tuition typically runs S$25 to S$70 an hour for lower primary, S$30 to S$80 for PSLE, S$30 to S$85 for lower secondary, S$35 to S$95 for upper secondary E-Math and A-Math, and S$45 to S$130 for JC H1 and H2 Math. Ex-MOE teachers and specialist combinations sit at the upper end.
How much should I pay for a maths tutor?
Pay for the type of tutor your child needs. Part-time undergraduate tutors charge about S$25 to S$60 an hour, full-time tutors S$35 to S$90 and ex-MOE teachers S$50 to S$130, rising with the level. For a Sec 3 or Sec 4 student, a full-time tutor charges S$45 to S$65 an hour. A part-time tutor often suits weekly practice, and an exam year with weak topics often suits a full-time or ex-MOE tutor.
Which is better, Singapore Math or Kumon?
They do different jobs, so neither is better for every child. Singapore Math is the approach MOE schools teach: concrete objects, then pictures such as bar models, then symbols. Kumon is a worksheet programme in which a child works through small steps at their own pace, building speed and accuracy. School exams and the PSLE test the MOE syllabus, so a child preparing for them needs its problem-sum methods. Some families add Kumon for calculation practice.
What is the best math tuition in Singapore?
There is no official ranking. The best tuition is the one that teaches your child's exact syllabus, such as PSLE Mathematics 0008, SEC G3 Mathematics K310 or H2 Mathematics 9758, and works on where your child loses marks. Ask how lessons are planned, check the tutor's experience at that level, and judge after the first lesson, which is a paid trial.
Is home math tuition better than a tuition centre?
For a specific gap, exam nerves, or a child who disengages in a group, 1-to-1 home or online math tuition is usually more effective because the tutor works only on your child's weak points at your child's pace. A centre can suit a broadly-coping student who benefits from structure and peers. Neither is universally better.
Which math levels and syllabuses do you cover?
We cover PSLE Math, O-Level E-Math (4052) and A-Math (4049) for the final 2026 cohort, and SEC G3 Mathematics (K310) and Additional Mathematics (K341) from 2027. We also cover JC H1 Math (8865) and H2 Math (9758), Integrated Programme math, IB Math AA and AI (HL and SL), and Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580). We match a tutor to the exact syllabus your child sits.
Are lessons at home or online?
Both, at the same hourly rate. In-home math tuition is available island-wide. Online runs via Zoom or Google Meet with a shared whiteboard for working. Many families mix the two week to week.
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