SEC Tuition for G3 and G2 Subjects
Tutors for each SEC subject, at the level your child takes it, from the first cohort in 2027
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- S$45 to S$95/hr
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SEC and O-Level Tuition rates in Singapore
Hourly rates for Secondary 3 to 4, by type of tutor.
The same rates as a table
| Level | Part-time / undergrad | Full-time | Ex-MOE or NIE-trained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Secondary / O-Level (Sec 3-4) | S$45-60/hr | S$55-75/hr | S$70-95/hr |
The final rate is set when you choose a tutor. See all rates on the pricing page.
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Tell us your child's subjects and latest results. We will suggest which subjects to focus on and send 2 to 4 tutor profiles within 16 hours.
What Changes When the SEC Replaces the O-Level
A G3 SEC subject is equivalent to the O-Level standard. Under Full Subject-Based Banding each subject is taken at G1, G2 or G3, so one student can sit different subjects at different levels. What changes is the certificate, the syllabus codes, the exam calendar and the admission rules.
- October to November 2026The final GCE O-LevelSat by students in Sec 4 in 2026.
- September 2027First SEC papers: English and Mother TongueThe written language papers come first.
- October to November 2027The other SEC subjectsEach at the level your child takes it: G1, G2 or G3.
- January 2028SEC results
- 2028 PSENew admission rulesJC: an L1R4 of 16 points or below, every counted subject at G3. Polytechnic: ELR2B2 with one G2 subject allowed, and the net cut-off moves from 26 to 22 points.
SEC G3 syllabus codes, subject by subject
Each subject is sat as an O-Level for the last time in 2026, then at G3 under a K code. Older O-Level papers stay useful practice where the topics match.
| 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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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 PSE, 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 Post-Secondary Admissions Exercise (PSE), JC and MI criteria.
How Tuition Should Change for the First SEC Cohort
For students sitting the SEC, from the first cohort in 2027 onward, the 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
The language papers come first in the SEC calendar, so language revision runs on 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, JC or polytechnic, 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 pick us
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.
Meet one of our tutors
Dion Tan, Founder
Credentials: Masters’s Degree of Science (NUS) | Bachelor's Degree of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry (NTU)
Specialises in: Visual Learning, Verbal Learning, Audio Learning, Fundamentals Coaching, Rigorous Practice
Track record: 11 Years
A note from Dion: "Chemistry and Science Tutor, Founder of Catalyst Maths and Science I am the founder and head of Catalyst Maths and Science, and I have taught Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics to Singapore students for about 10 years, from lower secondary through to the A-Levels."
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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.
How does the SEC change JC and polytechnic admission?
From the 2028 PSE, 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 only the second B subject to be at G2. 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.
Official syllabus: MOE Singapore · SEAB Singapore
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Plan SEC Tuition From Sec 3, Not the Exam Year
Starting in Sec 3 leaves time to work on gaps subject by subject, before the exam year.