How much does tutoring cost in Singapore?
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Key takeaways
- Most tutoring jobs in Singapore land between SGD 25–SGD 2,400 — known locally as home tutor / private tuition.
- Private one-on-one tutors are unregulated in Singapore; only tuition centres must register with MOE. Serving MOE teachers may give at most 6 hours a week of private tuition with approval, so verify any 'current MOE teacher' claim.
- Prices below are researched national ranges, updated July 2026 — not quotes.
Tutoring prices by job size in Singapore
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single session One 60-minute one-on-one lesson | SGD 25 | SGD 50 | SGD 120 |
| Monthly (1 hour/week) Four weekly sessions per month | SGD 100 | SGD 200 | SGD 480 |
| Term support (weekly, ~10 weeks) One hour a week across a school term | SGD 250 | SGD 500 | SGD 1,200 |
| Exam-prep package (20 hours) Intensive PSLE/O-Level/A-Level block | SGD 500 | SGD 1,000 | SGD 2,400 |
Per-unit rates
| Unit | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| per hour (primary/secondary) | SGD 25 | SGD 45 | SGD 80 |
| per hour (JC/A-Level/IB) | SGD 60 | SGD 90 | SGD 130 |
What affects the price
- Job size and scope — bigger or more complex jobs move you up the ranges above.
- Access and condition — hard-to-reach areas, older properties or neglected maintenance add labour time.
- Materials and quality level — where materials are involved, the grade you choose often matters more than labour.
- Urgency — same-day or out-of-hours work usually carries a premium.
- Where you live — large metros in Singapore typically run above the national range; smaller towns below it.
How to save
- Get at least three quotes and compare like-for-like scopes, not just totals.
- Be flexible on timing — off-peak slots are often cheaper.
- Bundle related tasks into one visit to spread call-out costs.
- Agree the scope in writing up front to avoid change-order surprises.
How to hire a tutoring pro in Singapore
- Decide the tutor tier first — undergrad, full-time tutor, or current/ex-MOE teacher — rates roughly double at each step
- Match the tutor to the MOE syllabus and exam: PSLE, O-Level, N-Level, A-Level, or IB/IP for those schools
- If using a tuition agency, understand the commission model (typically 50% of the first 2-4 weeks' fees, paid by the tutor)
- Take references and run a paid trial lesson
- Confirm scheduling around school terms and the September-November exam season
- Agree cancellation terms and whether materials/mock papers are included
Red flags
- Claims to be an 'MOE teacher' but can't substantiate it — serving teachers are capped at 6 hours/week of private tuition and need approval
- Guarantees AL scores or distinctions
- Full term prepaid directly to an unknown independent
- Doesn't know the current syllabus revisions for the level
- No references
How Handld researches prices
These are researched estimates, not quotes and not our transaction data. We compile ranges from published sources — national statistics, trade bodies and incumbent cost guides — normalise them to SGD, and adjust city pages by a population-based cost tier. Last updated July 2026. Basis: PrivateTutor SG tuition rates page; TuitionDomain Singapore 2025 rate card by level; Adventures Tutor 2025 Singapore tuition cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
How often should tutoring sessions happen?
One to two hours a week sustained over a term beats cramming before exams. Twice-weekly is worth the extra spend in the final run-up to major exams or when a student is significantly behind grade level.
Should I use a tutoring agency or find an independent tutor?
Agencies vet tutors, handle replacements and mediate disputes, but add commission — often built into a higher hourly rate. Independents are cheaper and more flexible; you do the vetting. Many families start via an agency, then stay long-term with a tutor they trust.
Is group tutoring worth it compared to one-on-one?
Small-group sessions (2-4 students) cost each family roughly 40-60% of the private rate and work well for exam-technique classes. One-on-one wins when the student has specific gaps, learning differences, or is far behind — the whole point is tailoring pace.
When should exam-prep tutoring start?
Three to six months before the exam for consolidation, or a full year for a student targeting a big grade jump. Starting six weeks out limits the tutor to triage — past-paper drilling on the highest-weight topics.
Do private tutors need to be qualified teachers?
No country in our coverage requires it — tutoring is unregulated almost everywhere. That cuts both ways: excellent tutors exist without teaching credentials, but the burden of vetting subject knowledge, safeguarding checks and references sits entirely on you.
What does private tuition cost in Singapore by level?
Roughly: primary SGD 25-50/hr, secondary SGD 30-70/hr, JC/A-Level SGD 60-120/hr — within each level undergrads sit at the bottom and ex-MOE teachers at the top. IB and IP students pay JC-level rates.
How do tuition agencies charge in Singapore?
Agencies are free for parents — they take commission from the tutor, typically 50% of the first two to four weeks of fees. That means tutors may push to go direct after matching; there's no rule against it, but you lose the agency's replacement guarantee.
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