Secondary 4 O-Level Science Tuition — Tutors, Rates & Free Trial
O-Level exam-year intensive coaching
Sec 4 is the O-Level Science exam year. Grade-specific 1-to-1 home tuition with weekly timed-paper and practical drilling.
Secondary 4 Science Tuition Singapore for Singapore families: typically SGD 40–100/hour, matched in about 48 hours, no agency fee, free re-match if the fit is wrong. Fill the short form below or WhatsApp +65 8971 7546.
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Secondary 4 Science Tuition Singapore rates in Singapore
Real 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Secondary 4 is the O-Level Science examination year. The O-Level Science grade feeds the L1R5 score and, for students aiming at the JC Science track, the Sciences are the subjects JC admissions scrutinise most. Sec 4 is a revision-and-drilling year: the syllabus completes early, and marks are won through past-paper exposure, structured-answer technique, and — for Pure Sciences — the practical paper, which most students underprepare.
Our Sec 4 Science home tutors structure the year around the September prelim run-up, with weekly timed papers and detailed correction. The largest mark-losers at the C5–B3 boundary are the structured free-response questions: the SEAB mark scheme rewards specific command-word responses (state, explain, describe, compare, predict), and students who answer the wrong command word lose earned marks. We coach command-word discipline explicitly and drill against real school prelim papers whose difficulty exceeds the actual SEAB paper. For Pure Science candidates we run dedicated practical-technique lessons covering measurement, observation recording and the planning question. Outcomes vary by start grade and study time; tutors send weekly progress notes.
Meet One of Our Expert Tutors
Theon Teo - Founder, Lead Math & Science Tutor
Credentials: BEng Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore. Coaches PSLE / O-Level / A-Level Math and Science to the latest MOE / SEAB syllabi.
Specialises In: PSLE Math (Foundation & Standard), O-Level Additional Mathematics 4049, O-Level Elementary Mathematics 4052, JC H2 Mathematics 9758, Combined Science 5086, Pure Chemistry, Pure Physics
Track Record: Coaches against syllabus codes (4052/4049/5086/5087/9758/9729/9749). Each tutor match is paired with a written exam-target plan and weekly progress notes; parents see the grade arc month-on-month rather than a vanity headline number.
A Note from Theon: "I founded The Singapore Syllabus to make 1-to-1 home tuition that is rigorous, MOE-aligned and accountable. Every tutor we match is interviewed personally. We coach to the latest SEAB syllabus PDFs and re-match free if the fit is wrong."
What Our Students & Parents Say
"Mr Denzel is a very good tutor who cares for his students result. He teaches the subject well and interest us in the subject."
- Joey Sao
Tanglin Sec · D7 to B3
"Chemistry was one of my weakest subjects. However, the tuition helped me understand chemistry concepts to a greater extent. Tuition classes were engaging and interesting. I always looked forward to having tuition classes with Mr Dion."
- Tan Ren Hoe
Jurong JC · U to C
"Patient and understanding. Able to guide Ashraf understands his subject better. We can see the difference after engaging Dion as his tutor."
- Ana
Parent of Ashraf and Ary
Sources & official syllabus
Coaching on this programme follows the syllabus published by the relevant Singapore exam authority. Original sources:
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Tell us your child's school, level and target exam timeline. We send a shortlist of vetted, MOE-aligned tutors within 48 hours.
Free trial lesson before any commitment. Re-match free if the fit is wrong.