Tutoring in Toa Payoh New Town
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Typical price: SGD 23–SGD 2,200
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Tutoring prices in Toa Payoh New Town
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single session One 60-minute one-on-one lesson | SGD 23 | SGD 45 | SGD 110 |
| Monthly (1 hour/week) Four weekly sessions per month | SGD 90 | SGD 180 | SGD 440 |
| Term support (weekly, ~10 weeks) One hour a week across a school term | SGD 230 | SGD 460 | SGD 1,100 |
| Exam-prep package (20 hours) Intensive PSLE/O-Level/A-Level block | SGD 460 | SGD 920 | SGD 2,200 |
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
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What are red flags when hiring a tutor?
No references, refusal of a trial lesson, guaranteed grade promises, demanding a full term's payment up front, doing the student's homework for them, and vagueness about their own results or qualifications. Any two of these together — keep looking.
How do I check a tutor is safe to work with my child?
Ask for the background check standard in your country, take references from at least one current family, sit in on the first lesson, and hold sessions in a common area of your home rather than a closed room. Reputable tutors expect all of this.
What is a fair cancellation policy for tutoring?
24 hours' notice with one free reschedule per month is standard. Be wary of tutors or agencies that charge full price for illness with notice, or demand a full term's fees up front with no refund clause.
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.
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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