SEC Tuition Singapore: G3 and G2 Subjects from 2027
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SEC and O-Level Tuition rates in Singapore
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| Level | Undergrad | Full-time | Ex-MOE / NIE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
What Changes When the SEC Replaces the O-Level
A G3 SEC subject is equivalent to the O-Level standard. What changes is the certificate, the subject levels, the exam calendar and the admission rules:
The final GCE O-Level is sat in October and November 2026. From 2027, Secondary 4 students sit the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) instead.
Under Full Subject-Based Banding, each subject is taken at G1, G2 or G3, so one student can sit different subjects at different levels.
Each G3 subject has a new syllabus code, such as K310 Mathematics and K324 Chemistry. The full list is at the end of this page.
English and Mother Tongue written papers are in September. The other subjects are examined from October to November, and results come out in January.
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From the 2028 JAE, JC admission uses L1R4: 16 points or below, with every counted subject at G3.
Polytechnic admission uses ELR2B2, where one subject may be at G2, and the net cut-off moves from 26 to 22 points.
Tuition has to plan for these changes from Sec 3, not discover them in the exam year.
The grade, explained
How O-Level and SEC grades turn into points
JC admission adds English and the best relevant subjects. Fewer points is better. From the 2028 JAE, JC needs an L1R4 of 16 or below, every subject at G3.
- A11 point
- A22 points
- B33 points
- B44 points
- C55 points
- C66 points
- D77 points
- E88 points
- F99 points
Source: MOE Joint Admissions Exercise criteria.
How Tuition Should Change for the First SEC Cohort
Students in Sec 3 in 2026 sit the SEC in 2027. Their tuition plan shifts in four ways:
Teach to the K Code Your Child Sits
Lessons follow the SEC syllabus for each subject code. Older O-Level papers stay useful where the topics match, since a G3 subject is set at the O-Level standard.
Topics covered
- K310 Mathematics and K341 Additional Mathematics
- K323 Physics, K324 Chemistry and K325 Biology
- K326 to K328 Combined Science
- K300 English, K320 Chinese and K355 Higher Chinese
- The school's scheme of work and weighted assessments
Work Back From September for Languages
English and Mother Tongue written papers are in September, ahead of the other subjects from October to November, so language revision needs its own earlier timeline.
Topics covered
- English written papers in September
- Mother Tongue written papers in September
- Other subjects paced to October and November
- Results in January
Aim Each Subject at the Level That Counts
The route your child is aiming for decides which subjects need the most work, and at which level.
Topics covered
- JC: an L1R4 of 16 points or below
- JC: every counted subject at G3
- Polytechnic: ELR2B2, with one G2 subject allowed
- Polytechnic: net cut-off from 26 to 22 points
Coach G3 and G2 Subjects Side by Side
Under Full Subject-Based Banding a student can take some subjects at G3 and others at G2. Lessons are pitched at the level each subject is taken.
Topics covered
- Each subject taught at its own level
- One tutor across several subjects where the fit works
- Lower secondary foundations for Sec 1 and Sec 2 students
- The same hourly rate for home and online lessons
Why Parents Choose Us for SEC Tuition
Tutors for Every SEC Subject
Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, the sciences, English and Chinese from one request. Each profile on your shortlist states the tutor's background and the subjects they teach.
Pitched at G3 or G2
Lessons follow the level your child takes in each subject, and the syllabus code that goes with it.
Planned Around the New Calendar
Revision is paced to the September language papers and the October to November papers for the other subjects.
SEC and O-Level Tuition: a guide for parents
SEC tuition is for students who will sit the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate. The final GCE O-Level is sat in October and November 2026. From 2027, Secondary 4 students sit the SEC instead, so students in Sec 3 in 2026 are the first SEC cohort and every younger cohort follows. Under Full Subject-Based Banding each subject is taken at G1, G2 or G3, and a G3 subject is equivalent to the O-Level standard. The tuition decision is the one families have always made, which subjects need help and how early to start, with new codes, levels and dates to plan around.
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The G3 syllabus codes are K300 English, K310 Mathematics, K341 Additional Mathematics, K323 Physics, K324 Chemistry, K325 Biology, K326 to K328 Combined Science, K320 Chinese and K355 Higher Chinese. The calendar changes too: English and Mother Tongue written papers are in September, the other subjects are examined from October to November, and results come out in January. Our tutors teach to the syllabus code your child actually sits, and older O-Level papers remain useful practice where the topics match.
Admission rules change with the first SEC results. From the 2028 JAE, JC admission uses an L1R4 of 16 points or below, with every counted subject at G3. Polytechnic admission uses ELR2B2 with one G2 subject allowed, and the net cut-off moves from 26 to 22 points. The level a subject is taken at is now part of the plan, alongside the grade.
Rates for SEC tuition follow our secondary rate card. Sec 3 and Sec 4 home tuition runs S$45 to S$95 an hour by tutor tier: undergraduate tutors S$45 to S$60, full-time tutors S$55 to S$75 and ex-MOE teachers S$70 to S$95. Online lessons cost the same. You pay only the hourly rate shown on your tutor shortlist.
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SEC and O-Level Tuition: frequently asked questions
Who is the first SEC cohort?
Students in Sec 3 in 2026. The final GCE O-Level is sat in October and November 2026, and from 2027 Secondary 4 students sit the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) instead. Every later cohort sits the SEC too.
Is SEC G3 the same as the O-Level?
A G3 SEC subject is equivalent to the O-Level standard. What changes is the certificate, which lists each subject at G1, G2 or G3, the syllabus codes, the exam calendar and the admission rules.
What are the SEC G3 syllabus codes?
K300 English, K310 Mathematics, K341 Additional Mathematics, K323 Physics, K324 Chemistry, K325 Biology, K326 to K328 Combined Science, K320 Chinese and K355 Higher Chinese.
When are the SEC exams and results?
English and Mother Tongue written papers are in September. The other subjects are examined from October to November, and results come out in January.
How does the SEC change JC and polytechnic admission?
From the 2028 JAE, JC admission uses L1R4, 16 points or below, with every counted subject at G3. Polytechnic admission uses ELR2B2 with one G2 subject allowed, and the net cut-off moves from 26 to 22 points.
Should my child take a subject at G2 or G3?
It depends on the route your child is aiming for. The JC route needs every subject counted in L1R4 at G3, while the polytechnic route through ELR2B2 allows one G2 subject. Talk to the school about the options it offers; tutors then teach each subject at the level it is taken.
How much does SEC tuition cost?
Sec 3 and Sec 4 home tuition runs S$45 to S$95 an hour, depending on the tutor: undergraduate tutors at the lower end, ex-MOE teachers at the upper end. Online lessons cost the same. You pay only the hourly rate shown on your tutor shortlist.
Sources & official syllabus
Coaching on this programme follows the syllabus published by the relevant Singapore exam authority. Original sources:
Plan SEC Tuition From Sec 3, Not the Exam Year
The first SEC cohort sits its papers in 2027, with English and Mother Tongue written papers in September and the other subjects from October to November. Starting in Sec 3 leaves time to work on gaps subject by subject.
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SEC G3 Syllabus Codes, Subject by Subject
Each subject below is sat as an O-Level for the last time in October and November 2026. From 2027 it is taken at G3 under a K code. A G3 subject is equivalent to the O-Level standard, so each study guide and tuition page covers both.
| Subject | Final O-Level code | SEC G3 code | Study guide | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 1184 | K300 | English study guide | English tuition |
| Mathematics (E-Math) | 4052 | K310 | E-Math study guide | E-Math tuition |
| Additional Mathematics | 4049 | K341 | A-Math study guide | A-Math tuition |
| Physics | 6091 | K323 | Physics study guide | Physics tuition |
| Chemistry | 6092 | K324 | Chemistry study guide | Chemistry tuition |
| Biology | 6093 | K325 | Biology study guide | Biology tuition |
| Combined Science | 5086 to 5088 | K326 to K328 | On the tuition page | Combined Science tuition |
| Chinese | 1160 | K320 | Chinese study guide | Request a Chinese tutor |
| Higher Chinese | 1116 | K355 | Chinese study guide | Higher Chinese tuition |
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