English is the No. 1 language used in the world and it is the primary language used in business and education settings in Singapore. Therefore, learning this skill is not only an academic requirement but would also be beneficial when your child goes out into the world.
If you have a child struggling in English or who wants to score better in English at school, enrolling him in an English tuition centre can be a great help.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A TUITION CENTRE
When choosing a tuition centre, it is essential to consider the following factors:
- Track record: This can be checked online as most tuition centres post their achievements on their websites.
- Class size: Smaller studying groups promote better student-teacher engagement.
- Teacher experience: Expertise comes with experience.
TYPES OF ENGLISH TUITION IN SINGAPORE
English tuition centres in Singapore may offer one or all of these three types of English tuition:
- Group tuition: Small group in a classroom setting.
- 1-to-1 private tuition: Personal tutoring is conducted at the student’s home or any convenient location.
- Online tuition: Home-based or off-site learning taught online.
There are many English tuition centres in Singapore to choose from, and it is vital that you pick the right one. To help parents like you, we prepared this shortlist of the 7 best English tuition centres in Singapore [updated 2024], based on track record, teaching experience, and student feedback.
illum.e is a MOE-registered tuition centre in Singapore that offers English and IP Language Arts Tuition and Humanities Tuition for Primary and Secondary levels as well as GP Tuition for Junior College.
The centre was founded by Timothy Joshua Chia-Lee, an award-winning educator who once served as the Subject Head of English at the Singapore Ministry of Education. He is a published author of various literature and assessment books and a panelist at the Singapore Writers’ Festival.
The curriculum at illum.e tuition centre is thoughtfully crafted to align with the latest English language standards and examination requirements. As a result, illum.e constantly achieves a high percentage of grade improvement among their students.
Highlights:
- Unique curriculum design: Lessons are crafted with clear scaffolded strategies and applications for instant impact and close teacher feedback. Free consultations in different learning modes are provided and part of the curriculum, with personalised learning to diagnose students’ individual work. Overall, Illume is known for how it creates a safe space that enables students to score well by leveraging on their personal preferences and strengths.
- Integrated tech-assisted learning: The centre uses cutting-edge technology, with an in-house learning portal for self-directed learning and applications of artificial intelligence assisted workflow for students to improve their language skills and thinking capabilities.
- Exceptional team of tutors: illum.e’s tutors are handpicked, ensuring that they are either former MOE teachers or tutors with extensive experience who possess the passion, energy, and strong drive to serve as inspirational mentors for their students.
- Constant high-rating examination results: illum.e boasts of their constantly high annual national examination results which are always higher than the national average.
TRACK RECORDS:
- 98% achieved B3 and above in English for O levels in 2022
- 98% of all S4 O Level Students scored B3 and above in 2021
- 97% of A Level Students scored A and B in 2021 and 2022
- 90% of students achieve an A or a 3-4 grade improvement after enrolling
FEES:
Primary School English
- P1-P3: S$45 per 1.5-hour lesson
- P4-P6: S$60 per 2-hour lesson
Secondary School English and IP English/ Language Arts
- Lower Secondary: S$70 per 2-hour lesson
- Upper Secondary: S$80 per 2-hour lesson
General Paper
- JC1: S$85 per 2-hour lesson
- JC2: S$90 per 2-hour lesson
LOCATIONS:
- Jurong: 134 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-311, Singapore 600134
- Novena: Novena Square 2, #04-52/54, 10 Sinaran Dr, Singapore 307506
- Bukit Timah: 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #B2-09, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Singapore 588179
- Parkway: 1 Marine Parade Central, #04-08 Parkway Centre, Singapore 449408
Image: The Thought Tailor Learning Centre
The Thought Tailor Learning Centre has been making waves as one of the best English tuition centres in Singapore since its establishment in 2019.
The teaching team is composed of award-winning MOE-trained professionals who are very passionate about bringing out the best in every student.
Mr Russell, a former MOE Teacher, serves as the Chief Educational Strategist at The Thought Tailor Learning Centre. He is a top honour student who graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA at the undergraduate level. He also earned distinctions for his postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.
Highlights:
- The Thought Tailor Learning Centre uses structured and skills-based learning solutions that help students develop the right strategies, higher-order thinking skills, techniques, and analysis that result in better grades.
- The centre has a dedicated curriculum research team led by Masters and PhD degree holders from Cambridge and Oxford universities. Their network of teachers keeps the centre updated with the annual syllabus.
- Hired teachers undergo a strict recruitment process. The majority of the tutors are former MOE teachers who are honour graduates from top universities.
- Step-by-step guidance and constant feedback are provided to closely monitor the progress of each student.
- The centre offers 24/7 learning support to make sure that all the learning needs of the students are met.
- Tuition fees are affordable and free trial lessons are also available.
- A financial assistance scheme is offered for disadvantaged students. Students who meet the requirements can enjoy up to 50% of waived fees.
TRACK RECORD:
- Since 2019, The Thought Tailor Learning Centre has helped over 1,850 students achieve an A/B grade in their exams.
- 94.2% achieved B3-A1 in English (improved by 3 grades)
- 96.3% achieved A & B in GP (improved by 3 grades)
- 98.7% earned a 5-Star satisfaction rate in AY2022
FEES:
- Primary 3-4: S$60/Lesson (Early Bird: S$55/Lesson)
- Primary 5-6: S$65/Lesson (Early Bird: S$60/Lesson)
- Secondary 1-2: S$70/Lesson (Early Bird: S$65/Lesson)
- Secondary 3-4: S$75/Lesson (Early Bird: S$70/Lesson)
- JC1: S$85/Lesson (Early Bird: S$80/Lesson)
- JC2: S$90/Lesson (Early Bird: S$85/Lesson)
Image: Learning Journey Education Centre
Learning Journey Education Centre is a top-notch English tuition centre with an exemplary track record of improving students’ grades from all levels. For more than 11 years of the centre’s operation, many students have benefited from its effective English programmes, earning praises from parents and students.
The centre’s founder and principal, Ms Grace Tan, is a celebrated author who has written six books to help with reading and writing assessments. She also wrote books to help with oral exams and essays for different levels of students. Various schools in Singapore have been using her books to teach English.
Learning Journey offers many different programmes, starting from Primary all the way up to Junior College. The centre also offers special classes and workshops during the holidays.
Highlights:
- The centre has developed its proprietary learning programmes such as the Super Readers™, Super Writers™, and Super Learners™ programmes.
- The centre maintains small class sizes of 4 to 8 students. This allows teachers to make personalized lesson plans and adjust their teaching methods to match each child’s specific requirements.
- Every Primary School student can access the exclusive Super Learners™ A.I. Learning Platform without any additional charges. This platform offers students extra practice resources for their in-class subjects and other extra benefits.
- Learning Journey’s interactive online classes have been recognized as the 2022/23 Best in English Online Tuition Classes by Parent’s World. The centre has also received the SME500 award, solidifying its role as a leading English tuition centre in Singapore.
- Learning Journey’s successful techniques and creative programmes have been acknowledged by prominent media sources including The Straits Times, Lian He Zao Bao, CNA 93.8, and Talking Point on Channel 5.
TRACK RECORD:
- 75% of their PSLE students secured AL1-AL4 for the last 8 years
- 95% of IP4 students graduated with Distinction for their year-end examinations
- 70% of GP students achieved an A for their General Paper
- 87% of students obtained English grades between AL1 and AL4
FEES:
- The centre charges a one-time registration fee for new students.
- Fees are payable a month before the new term begins.
- A S$20 fine is levied for late payments.
- Rates are subject to change. Please contact the centre for the latest fees.
LOCATIONS:
- Serangoon: Blk 540 Serangoon North Ave 4 #B1-109 Singapore 550540
- Punngol: Blk 658 Punggol East, #01-09 Singapore 820658
Cognitus is a Latin word that means “to know, learn, or recognize”. It is by these guiding words that Cognitus Academy aims to fulfil its mission of helping students achieve their full potential.
The academy believes in the value of critical thinking and how it helps a child succeed, not only academically but in all aspects of human life. Based on this philosophy, Cognitus Academy focuses on developing a child’s critical thinking skills through critical reading and writing.
The academy’s founder, Dr Daniel Chua, is an innovative educator who currently serves as an adjunct fellow at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and a consultant of the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Planning and Development Division.
Highlights:
- The centre’s lead tutor, Dr Chua is a multi-awarded teacher who counts a Fulbright Research Award from the US Embassy among his numerous achievements.
- The centre’s teachers had to go through a meticulous screening process and 3 months of training before they started handling classes.
- Critical Reading & Writing (CRW) Strategy is refined and applied at the centre.
- The centre uses innovative tools such as a student’s online portal and a digital library to further support a child’s learning.
- All students have access to the centre’s library (200 titles) and various online periodicals such as The Straits Times, Time, National Geographic kids, and BBC Earth.
SERVICES:
- SEO
- Google Ads
- Social Media Ads
- Social Media Marketing
- Social Media Management
- Social Media Community Management
- Copywriting
- Content Marketing
- Premium Content Writing
- SEO Copywriting
- Blog Writing
- Reputation Management
Image: Edu Edge Learning Hub
Since 2013, EduEgle has helped over 1,800 students to gain mastery over the English language and to excel in their examinations.
The Principle and founder of the centre, Mr Edwin Edanggeus Cheng formulated a unique English learning method, using a structured approach. This ‘Formula-Style’ technique transforms English into a subject that is both doable and learnable.
Highlights:
- “Formula-style” learning method is created and widely introduced at the centre.
- The Achievement Progress Tracker software is used to monitor the student’s progress.
- The centre has adopted a Co-Teaching System which involves the presence of 2 to 3 teachers per class.
- 1-hour free assessment session can be arranged.
TRACK RECORD
EduEdge has recorded an improvement rate of 94.5% of all students enrolled in their programs. Of this number, 85% have improved by 2 or more grades. The centre attained a 38.8% distinction rate in the English National examinations against the national average of 23.3%.
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