5 Best English Tuition Centres in Singapore [2023 Guide]

Education | March 22, 2023

Image: Cognitus Academy

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1. Lil’ but Mighty ⇓
2. Learning Journey Education Centre ⇓
3. The Thought Tailor Learning Centre ⇓
4. EduEdge English Specialists ⇓
5. Cognitus Academy ⇓

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 5 best English tuition centres in Singapore [updated 2023], based on track record, teaching experience, and student feedback.

1. Lil’ but Mighty

Image: Lil’ but Mighty

Operation

>8 years

Level

• Primary
• Secondary

Class size

Small

Trial lesson

Available

Tutors

Teaching modes

• Online
• Onsite

Number of Centre

Address

Block 431 Clementi Avenue 3, #01-326, S120431

Phone

+65 8311 6157

Website

Lil’ but Mighty

Lil’ but Mighty is an English tuition centre well-loved for its own unique strategies and step-by-step approach to teaching.

Their programmes are thoughtfully-designed to prepare Primary and Secondary school children for English assessments in school and for English usage in the real world.

The centre’s founder, Mrs Chew, is an experienced and passionate English teacher who believes in the power of a positive learning environment where children can gain knowledge and have fun at the same time.

Highlights

The centre’s in-house curriculum is regularly updated to align with MOE’s assessment formats
All tutors are experienced in delivering the centre’s unique LSR methodology
The learning programs are designed to equip students with strategies and techniques to tackle every paper
Lil’ but Mighty is the only English tuition centre in Singapore that empowers students to teach what they have learnt using the “Learn, Share, Replay” Methodology
A small size class of 6 allows students to get the most out of each lesson

2. Learning Journey Education Centre

Image: Learning Journey Education Centre

Operation

>10 years

Level

Pre-school
Primary
Secondary
Junior College

Class size

6-8 students

Trial lesson

Can be arranged

Teaching modes

Onsite
Online

Number of Centres

Address

Blk 540
Serangoon North Ave 4 #B1-109
Singapore 550540

Phone

+65 6555 1849

Opening hours

Tue: 12:30-21:00
Wed, Thu: 12:00-21:00
Fri: 12:00-20:00
Sat: 09:00-18:00
Sun: 10:00-18:00

Website

Learning Journey Education Centre

Established in 2011, Learning Journey Education Centre has provided a nurturing environment conducive to learning. Its quality curriculum has aided a large number of students to perfect their composition skills and obtain good results in exams.

Teacher Grace Tan, the founder, and principal of the school is an education specialist and author of a series of comprehension cloze assessment books. She possesses a Master's degree in Education (NIE-NTU).

The facility was presented with a “Best in Happy Kids Learning Programme’’ award for the ‘Best Enrichment and Learning School’.

Highlights

The centre offers guidance on useful techniques that students can apply to excel at compositions.
Online trial lessons are available.
Various online workshops are organized during the school holidays.
Lessons are customized to suit individual students.
Classes sizes are kept small with a ratio of 1 teacher per 6 students. This enables the students to get the most out of each lesson.

FEES:

The centre charges a one-time registration fee for new students.
Fees are payable a month before the new term begins.
A $20 fine is levied for late payments.
Rates are subject to change.

3. The Thought Tailor Learning Centre

Image: The Thought Tailor Learning Centre

Operation

4 years

Level

Primary
Secondary
Junior College

Trial lesson

Available

Tutors

Teaching modes

On-site
Online

Number of centres

Address

- Jurong East: #02-07 Vision Exchange Singapore 608526
- Novena: 187A Goldhill Centre Singapore 307630
- Bukit Timah: #03-01 Coronation Plaza Singapore 269707
- Bugis: #05-09 North Bridge Centre Singapore 188727

Phone

+65 8755 5837

Website

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)

4. EduEdge English Specialists

Image: Edu Edge Learning Hub

Operation

>8 years

Level

Primary
Secondary
Junior College

Class size

Regular

Trial lesson

Not available

Tutors

Teaching modes

Online
Onsite

Number of Centre

Address

301 Serangoon Avenue
Singapore 550301

Phone

+65 9797 6581

Opening hours

Mon, Wed, Fri: 16:00-21:00
Sat: 09:00-17:00
Sun: 09:00-17:00

Website

EduEdge English Specialists

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%.

5. Cognitus Academy

Image: Cognitus Academy

Experience

>8 years

Level

Primary
Secondary
Junior College

Class size

Maximum of 8

Trial lesson

Available

Teaching modes

On-site
Online

Number of centres

Address

1 Goldhill Plaza
#03-05 Podium Block
Singapore 308899

Phone

+65 8321 8252

Opening hours

Tue-Fri: 13:00 – 21:00
Sat & Sun: 09:00 – 17:00

Website

Cognitus Academy

admin@cognitus.edu.sg

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.