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How much is primary maths tuition in Singapore?
The short version
For P4 to P6 maths, a part-time tutor charges S$30 to S$40 an hour, a full-time tutor S$40 to S$60, and a current or former MOE teacher S$60 to S$90. At one 1.5-hour lesson a week, that is S$180 to S$540 a month. A tuition centre class costs S$135 to S$330 a month. The average Singapore household spends S$104.80 a month on tuition (2023). StudyLah, practice with a tutor built in, is free to start and S$34.90 a month for Premium.
- Tutor, P4 to P6
- S30–90 an hour
- Tuition centre
- S$135–330 a month
- StudyLah Premium
- S$34.90 a month
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What a month of maths help costs
P4 to P6, in Singapore dollars a month. A tutor's lesson is 1.5 hours.
Tuition, one lesson a week
Current or former MOE teacherat home, one to one, trained by NIES360–540- Full-time tutorat home, one to one, tutoring is their jobS240–360
- Tuition centrea small group classS135–330
- Part-time tutorat home, one to one, often a university studentS180–240
With StudyLah
StudyLah Premiuma tutor built in, unlimited practiceS$34.90- StudyLah free plana tutor built in, 10 questions a dayS$0
How much does a home tutor charge per hour?
It depends mostly on who teaches. A university student tutoring part-time charges the least, a full-time tutor more, and a current or former MOE teacher the most, about double a part-time tutor. Rates also rise from P1 to P3 to P4 to P6 at 4 of the 5 agencies.
| Level | Part-time tutor | Full-time tutor | Current or former MOE teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | S$25 to S$401–5 | S$35 to S$601–5 | S$55 to S$901–5 |
| P2 | S$25 to S$401–5 | S$35 to S$601–5 | S$55 to S$901–5 |
| P3 | S$25 to S$401–5 | S$35 to S$601–5 | S$55 to S$901–5 |
| P4 | S$25 to S$401–5 | S$40 to S$601–5 | S$55 to S$901–5 |
| P5 | S$30 to S$401–5 | S$40 to S$601–5 | S$60 to S$901–5 |
| P6 | S$30 to S$401–5 | S$40 to S$601–5 | S$60 to S$901–5 |
Each range runs from the lowest to the highest rate the 5 agencies publish for that level, per hour. Agencies charge the same per hour for an online lesson as for a home visit.
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How is StudyLah different from tuition?
StudyLah is daily maths practice with a tutor built in, for less than one hour of home tuition a month. A tutor teaches once a week; StudyLah is there every day in between, and explains a wrong answer the moment it happens.
When your child gets a question wrong, Lah, the tutor built into StudyLah, explains it out loud, in a real voice, step by step: she lights up the numbers she means, draws the bar model, and chalks the angle or the side on the figure, the way a teacher does at the whiteboard. Every wrong answer then goes into the mistake book, and Retry Mistakes brings it back rebuilt with new numbers until your child has really got it.
- A rating like the one used in chess. Each topic's mastery only rises when your child handles harder questions, so "strong" means strong, not just busy.
- As hard as the real exam. Every question is written to the standard of the real PSLE and top-school papers, never a gentler version that flatters the score, checked before it is published, and developed with input from Singapore tutors, including former MOE teachers.
- A report in your inbox every Sunday. A short email each Sunday evening: what your child practised that week, how it went, and what to work on next. Free on every plan.
| Free | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Practice | 1 a day | Unlimited |
| Topic Drills | 1 a day | Unlimited |
| Exam papers | 1 a month | Unlimited |
| Retry Mistakes | Not included | Included |
| Extra Lah looks | Not included | Included |
| Worked solutions | Included | Included |
| Parent dashboard | Included | Included |
Lah's walkthroughs, the hints and the worked solutions are on every plan, the free one included. Premium (S$34.90 a month) adds unlimited practice, every exam paper and Retry Mistakes, and a family new to it can try it free for 14 days. The yearly plan comes to S$24.92 a month.
What does a month of tuition cost?
Most families book one lesson a week. At 4 lessons of 1.5 hours a month, the hourly rates above come to this. Lessons of 2 hours cost a third more.
| Kind of help | P1 to P3 | P4 to P6 |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time tutor | S$150 to S$2401–5 | S$180 to S$2401–5 |
| Full-time tutor | S$210 to S$3601–5 | S$240 to S$3601–5 |
| Current or former MOE teacher | S$330 to S$5401–5 | S$360 to S$5401–5 |
| Tuition centre class | S$135 to S$3306–7 | S$135 to S$3306–10 |
The centres here publish their primary maths fee for 4 lessons a month, of 1.5 or 2 hours. Some charge extras on top: one asks S$50 to register and a S$250 refundable deposit.
What changes the price?
- Who teaches. A current or former MOE teacher costs about double a part-time tutor.
- The level. P4 to P6 costs more than P1 to P3 at 4 of the 5 agencies.
- Lesson length. A 2-hour lesson costs a third more than 1.5 hours. Many centres teach for 2 hours.
- Group size. A centre class shares one teacher among several children, so it costs less per hour than a home tutor.
- Extras. Registration fees, deposits, materials and holiday crash courses are usually charged on top.
How much do Singapore families spend on tuition?
The average Singapore household spends S$104.80 a month on private tuition, up from S$88.40 in 2017/18. That is the Department of Statistics' latest Household Expenditure Survey (2023).
| Households | Tuition a month |
|---|---|
| All households, home tuition | S$45.4011 |
| All households, tuition centres | S$59.4011 |
| All households, in total | S$104.8011 |
| Lowest-income fifth | S$36.3011 |
| Highest-income fifth | S$162.6011 |
These are averages over every household, including those with no child in school. One weekly maths lesson costs more than this on its own.
Are there cheaper or free options?
Yes, and some are free. Check these before you book a tutor.
- Ask the school first. Primary schools run extra support for children who need it, such as the Learning Support Programme. MOE also funds subsidised tuition for lower-income families through the Collaborative Tuition Programme.12
- Try the self-help groups. CDAC's Tuition Programme is free for eligible families (for 2027: household income up to S$5,300 a month, or S$2,000 per person). SINDA's STEP charges a S$10 flat fee, waived at S$1,600 or less per person. MENDAKI's Achievement Programme has no registration fee from 2026.13–15
- Choose a centre class over a home tutor. A small group usually costs less: S$135 to S$330 a month at the centres we read, against S$180 or more for a home tutor at P4 to P6.6–10
- Practise at home, with feedback. Research across many countries finds that feedback on a child's own work is one of the cheapest ways to raise results. Practice with a tutor built in gives that feedback every day, between lessons.16
Questions parents ask
How much is home tuition per hour in Singapore?
For primary maths, from S$25 an hour for a part-time tutor at P1 to P3, up to S$90 for a current or former MOE teacher at P4 to P6, from five agencies' published rates in October 2026.
How much is maths tuition for P1 to P3?
A home tutor costs S$25 to S$90 an hour at P1 to P3, or S$150 to S$540 a month at one 1.5-hour lesson a week, depending on who teaches. A centre class costs S$135 to S$330 a month.
How much is maths tuition for P4 to P6, up to the PSLE?
A home tutor costs S$30 to S$90 an hour at P4 to P6, or S$180 to S$540 a month at one 1.5-hour lesson a week, depending on who teaches. A centre class costs S$135 to S$330 a month.
How much does a tuition centre cost a month?
For primary maths, S$135 to S$330 a month at P1 to P3 and S$135 to S$330 at P4 to P6, from 5 centres' published fees in October 2026, each for four small-group lessons. Some add a registration fee.
Is online tuition cheaper than home tuition?
Not for one-to-one lessons: agencies charge the same per hour online as at home. A group class online costs less.
Is tuition necessary in Singapore?
Not for every child. MOE has said some students take tuition even though they are coping well. Find out where your child loses marks first, then decide.
Is StudyLah cheaper than tuition?
Yes. StudyLah Premium is S$34.90 a month, less than one hour with the cheapest home tutor (S$25), and the free plan costs nothing. It is not a person in the room: it is daily practice in which Lah, the tutor built in, explains a wrong answer out loud, step by step, between lessons or before you book one.
Do tuition centres charge a registration fee?
Some do. One centre we read charges S$50 to register and a S$250 refundable deposit, on top of its monthly fee. Ask before you sign up.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these, read on the day shown.
- 1MindFlex, Tuition rates Singapore, read 20 October 2026Hourly rates P1 to P6 by tutor type; primary lessons average 1.5 to 2 hours
- 2TutorBee, Home tuition rates Singapore 2026 (rates last reviewed October 2026), read 20 October 2026Hourly rates by tutor type; online costs the same per hour as home tuition
- 3SmileTutor, Singapore home tuition rates 2026, read 20 October 2026
- 4FamilyTutor, 1 to 1 home tuition rates in Singapore 2026, read 20 October 2026
- 5Tutor City, Home tuition rates in Singapore, read 20 October 2026
- 6Club Math, Primary math tuition centre in Singapore (last updated 7 July 2026), read 20 October 2026
- 7Daniel's Math Tuition, Primary maths tuition cost in Singapore, read 20 October 2026
- 8Bespoke Learning, Primary mathematics tuition in Singapore, read 20 October 2026
- 9The Science Academy, Primary maths tuition, read 20 October 2026
- 10Keynote Learning, Primary school maths tuition, read 20 October 2026Also a S$50 registration fee and a S$250 refundable deposit
- 11Department of Statistics Singapore, Household Expenditure Survey 2023, average monthly household expenditure by type of goods and services (detailed tables 17967 and 18035), read 20 October 2026Private tuition per resident household per month, 2023 and 2017/18, by income fifth
- 12Ministry of Education, Private tuition, parliamentary reply, 5 February 2025, read 20 October 2026
- 13CDAC, Tuition Programme, read 20 October 2026Free for eligible students; 2027 income criteria; classes of 10 to 12
- 14SINDA, SINDA Tutorials for Enhanced Performance (STEP), fee structure, read 20 October 2026Primary: a S$10 flat fee; full waiver at per capita income of S$1,600 or below, or for MOE FAS, School Pocket Money Fund or SINDA Bursary recipients
- 15Yayasan MENDAKI, MENDAKI Achievement Programme (MAP), formerly the MENDAKI Tuition Programme, read 20 October 2026The S$10 registration fee was removed from Academic Year 2026
- 16Education Endowment Foundation, Teaching and Learning Toolkit: Feedback, read 20 October 2026
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