Comparison of Math Tuition Rates In Singapore

For some students, Mathematics is an interesting subject and solving those mathematical problems excites them. However, it is safe to say that most students feel quite the opposite. To them, math equals hard and boring. One of the reasons behind them feeling that way is because they do not understand the logic and reasoning behind those numbers and formulas they see. Mathematics is not just about memorization – it requires time and hard work to fully understand how it works. Also, and as cliché as it sounds, practice makes perfect! If your children is struggling to solve math problems on their own, maybe it’s time to consider to getting some help from the experts. 

There are so many tuition service providers out there in Singapore. Most of them can be divided into 3 main categories: group tuition, private or home tuition and online tuition. Other than your children’s learning goals and styles, the cost of tuition is also a main deciding factor in choosing the best option. So we are here to make your life easier! 

Tuition Centres versus Private Tutors versus Online Tutoring Platforms: How much do they cost? Which is better?

Here, we have some high ranking math tuition centres, private tutors and online tutoring platforms compiled just for you. We also compare the tuition rate among these options so you can have a clearer picture on how much to allocate for your children’s tuition expenses. Quick snapshot: at tuition centres it will cost around $30 per hour while private tutors cost $60 per hour and online tutoring costs only $15 per half hour. Really suitable for those with limited budget and limited consultation needs. 

Tuition Centre:

Future Academy

(Image from https://singapore.yalwa.sg)

Future Academy offers tuition classes for a wide range of subjects, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Chinese. Their classes are catered for students across different levels of education, starting from primary 3 until junior college, but they mostly focus on secondary school and junior college classes. One of their main features is their small class size, which is around 6 students in a class. This would definitely be good for those who need more attention from the tutors or prefer more interactions in the class. 

Their main objective is to improve their students’ examination performance, and they do that by providing personalized guidance in their small group classes and monitor the progress of their students closely. 

Rate: 

Primary 4-6 Classes: $400 (for 4 classes and 2 hours per class) 

Secondary Classes/ Primary Competition: $480 (for 4 classes and 2 hours per class) 

Junior College Classes: $560 (for 4 classes and 2 hours per class) 

Additional Fees: Not stated

Remarks: They offer promotion package price if you purchase more classes altogether which you can find out more about on their website. 

Math Prodigies

(Image from https://www.mathprodigies.com)

Math Prodigies has been featured in different printed and broadcasting media for their innovative way of teaching students math. They named their approach as “The Holistic Math Mastery Approach” where children will be motivated and empowered to do well in not only their math but also their life. They are also committed to keep their classes small, limiting the number of students to 8 per class. 

Rate: 

Primary 3-4 Classes: $200 (for 4 classes and 2 hours per class) 

Primary 5-6 Classes: $220 (for 4 classes and 2 hours per class) 

Secondary 1-2 Classes: $250 (for 4 classes and 2 hours per class) 

Secondary 3-4 Classes: $280 (for 4 classes and 2 hours per class) 

Additional Fees: S$50 material fee (to be paid once annually)

The Math Lab

(Image from http://themathlab.com.sg)

Judging by its name, you can easily guess that The Math Lab is focused on teaching only mathematics lessons. Founded by 2 mathematics teachers about 15 years ago, the tuition centre started out with the aim of helping the students to learn mathematics in a fun, intuitive and engaging way. Their group tuition classes are available in standardised classes, fast-track classes (10-12 students in a class) and intensive classes (5 students in a class) for secondary school students.

Rate: 

(Standardised Classes) Secondary 1-4/5: $320 - $420 (for 4 classes and 2 hours per class) 

(Fast-track Classes) Secondary 1-4/5: $400 - $520 (for 4 classes and 2 hours per class) (Intensive Classes) Secondary 1-4/5: $520 - $840 (for 4 classes and 2 hours per class) 

Additional Fee: $60 material fee and $40 registration fee (for all new students)

Other than offering group tuition classes, The Math Lab also provides one-to-one home tuition. Their private tutors are the same teachers who teach the group classes and selected through stringent screenings and background checks. This shows that with home tuition service, students are able to get the guidance from the same high quality tutors in their centre with the advantage of learning from the comfort of their own home. 

They are transparent about the fees of their home tutors as shown below:

Rate: 

(Part-time Tutors) Secondary 1-2: $320 - $560 (for 4-8 classes and 2 hours per class)

(Full-time Tutors) Secondary 1-2: $480 - $720 (for 4-8 classes and 2 hours per class)

(M.O.E. Teachers) Secondary 1-2: $640 - $1040 (for 4-8 classes and 2 hours per class)

(Part-time Tutors) Secondary 3-5: $320 - $640 (for 4-8 classes and 2 hours per class)

(Full-time Tutors) Secondary 3-5: $480 - $800 (for 4-8 classes and 2 hours per class)

(M.O.E. Teachers) Secondary 3-5: $720 - $1200 (for 4-8 classes and 2 hours per class)

*Fees listed are an approximate guide only, actual fees depend on the teacher selected and location. 

Private/ Home Tuition:

SmileTutor

(Image from https://smiletutor.sg/)

SmileTutor claims to be the leading home tuition agency for parents and students looking for home tutors. One of the reasons is probably because they boast a large team of over 30,000 tutors who have been graded by their in-house quality control system. This means that there is a high chance that you can get a tutor that fits your criteria from the tuition agency.           

Rate: 

(Part-time Tutors) Lower - Upper Primary: $25 - $35/ hour

(Full-time Tutors) Lower - Upper Primary: $35 - $50/ hour 

(School Teachers) Lower - Upper Primary: $50 - $70/ hour

(Part-time Tutors) Lower - Upper Secondary: $25 - $40/ hour

(Full-time Tutors) Lower - Upper Secondary: $35 - $50/ hour 

(School Teachers) Lower - Upper Secondary: $65 - $80/ hour

(Part-time Tutors) Junior College: $50 - $65/ hour

(Full-time Tutors) Junior College: $60 - $80/ hour 

(School Teachers) Junior College: $90 - $120/ hour

ChampionTutor

(Image from https://www.championtutor.com)

ChampionTutor is another home tuition agency that has gained good reviews from their students. It means that it has served many parents and students over the years and is one of the highly sought platforms for those who are looking for home tuition services. One of their distinctive features is they put up their tutors’ profile that show their experience and expertise with each tutor’s rating below their details.                 

Rate: 

(Undergraduate Tutors) Primary 1 - 6: $25 - $35/ hour

(Graduate Tutors) Primary 1 - 6: $30 - $45/ hour 

(Ex/ Current MOE Teachers) Primary 1 - 6: $45 - $60/ hour

(Undergraduate Tutors) Secondary 1 -5: $35 - $50/ hour

(Graduate Tutors) Secondary 1 -5: $40 - $65/ hour

(Ex/ Current MOE Teachers) Secondary 1 -5: $50 - $75/ hour

(Undergraduate Tutors) Junior College 1 - 2: $45 - $65/ hour

(Graduate Tutors) Junior College 1 - 2: $55 - $75/ hour

(Ex/ Current MOE Teachers) Junior College 1 - 2: $75 - $100/ hour

ChampionTutor also has another platform that offers online tuition services called ChampionTutor Online. Similar to their ChampionTutor tuition agency, this online platform let you search their tutor and browse through the tutors’ profile. The only difference is that there is no ranking shown ChampionTutor Online. To engage their tutors, you must first sign up on their website before making a request for tutor. Then, you will receive applicants who will apply for the job you and you can choose your preferred tutor. Upon deciding preferred schedule, lessons will be conducted online on their website through their online whiteboard system where you can text, voice or video call with the tutor.   

Rate: Starts from $15/ hour onwards, depending the tutors’ qualification and experience. 

Online Tuition:

Tenopy

(Image from https://glints.com)

According to Tenopy’s website, they are the only live online tutoring programme offering proprietary curriculum and teaching approach for primary and secondary level students in English, Mathematics and Science. They have fixed schedule for their online classes and come in a package of 6-10 lessons. During the lesson, you can chat with their tutors live and even take part in quizzes. To sign up for a class, you must first choose your level eg. lower secondary or primary 4, and then select your subject.   

Rate: Starts from $24/ lesson onwards

iMath

iMath is an online learning community , where our focus is exclusively on Mathematics. What makes our platform so special is our Community Wall feature that lets anyone with math question to post it and get answered, free of charge. The members of the Community Wall consists of math experts, math enthusiasts and parents who are always ready to help in solving math questions posted. So this means by using the Community Wall, you have your math questions solved at no cost at all! Plus, if you still need more guidance, we provide a 30 minutes of one-to-one video call session with their professional tutors. The Community Wall can be accessed by visiting our website at www.imath.sg or even through our app that is available on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. 

Rate: Starts from $15/ 30mins onwards

Conclusion on Costs: Tuition Centres versus Private Tutors versus Online Tutoring Platforms

After going through all the above tuition options and their features, here is the summary and the average price for each option. The average price is calculated based on each provider’s stated rate, divided into hourly rate for easier comparison.

As shown in the table above, the average rate per hour for tuition centres can start from as low as $25 for primary students, $32 for secondary level and $70 for junior college. The rate can differ significantly between tuition centres. For private tuitions, the price depends on the qualification of the tutors, with MOE teachers charging the highest rate. The tuition rates start as low as $25/ hour (part time tutor) to $45/ hour (MOE teacher) for both primary and secondary students respectively and $45/ hour (part time tutor) to $75/ hour (MOE teacher) for junior college. Some tutors may even charge double the aforementioned price. 

While for online tuition, at the rate of as low as $15/ hour, students can engage a tutor and start their one on one online learning. This means with online tuition, students can experience the learning journey that is same like the private tuition at a much lower price. Hence, if you would like to get a more customized learning experience for you or your children to help them with their math subject at just a fraction of the cost, we highly recommend you giving online tutoring a go. iMath would definitely be good place to start since we have a free Community Wall with experts and qualified personnel to consult with, which can provide you with a chance to trial before deciding to sign up.