5 Best Math Tuition Centres in Singapore [2024 Guide]

Written by The Best Singapore Editors | March 12, 2024

Image: Debbie's Learning Cove

Group tuition: Group-based classroom setting with approximately 4-40 students per class.
Private tuition: 1-1 teaching is usually done in the student’s home or wherever convenient.
Enrichment Centres: Similar to group tuition but more focused on the learning process and experience over conventional teaching structures.

There are over 100 math tuition centres in Singapore offering various tuition types. We have narrowed down the list [updated 2024] for you according to the quality of teaching, experience, and student feedback.

1. Math Science Guru

$Math Science Guru$

Image: Math Science Guru

Operation

>20 years

Level

Primary
Secondary

Class Size

3 - 5 students

Trial lesson

Available

Tutors

Number of centres

Address

91 Bencoolen Street, 189652 Singapore

Phone

+65 8233 2805

Opening hours

Daily 8:00 - 20:00

Website

Math Science Guru

Math Science Guru was founded in 2003 by Mr Allen, the No. 1 Lecturer at Raffles Institution. This premier tuition centre in Singapore specializes in Primary and Lower Secondary Maths and Science. At the Higher Secondary Levels, Mr Allen teaches Elementary and Additional Maths as well as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, both in pure and combined forms. Crash courses are also available for those who need a quick refresher or those who are preparing for an exam.

Mr Allen guarantees that he can help improve your child’s school performance, even from F9 to A1. No wonder he is one of the most preferred tutors among illustrious families, including relatives of top government officials and top company executives.

Highlights

Mr Allen has more than 20 years of teaching experience. He is the only tutor of the centre who personally handles classes and focuses on their improvement to become A1 students.
Free 90-minute trial classes are offered to allow students and parents to evaluate the teaching methods of Mr Allen and decide if the courses are suitable for them or not.
Classes are personalized according to each child’s level of learning and aligned with the student’s specific needs.
Allen keeps his classes small to allow him to focus more intently on every student and to monitor their progress personally.
24/7 homework support is available which ensures that no child is left behind.

TRACK RECORD:

More than 91% of students scored a distinction in their respective subjects in the PSLE and O levels Examinations.

2. Andrew Yap Education Centre

Image: Andrew Yap Education Centre

Operation

>11 years

Level

• Secondary
• Junior College

Class size

Small

Teaching modes

• On-site
• Online

Number of students

8 - 20 students

Address

Block 302, #01-1842, Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Singapore 560302

Phone

+65 8388 1912

Website

Andrew Yap Education Centre

tuitionprince@yahoo.com

Andrew Yap Education Centre was founded by the husband-and-wife team of Andrew and Jasmine Yap. Both are alumni of the National University of Singapore and former Mathematics mentors at Hwa Chong Institution.

After his stint at Hwa Chong Institution, Andrew Yap went on to head the Mathematics Department at River Valley High School. On the other hand, Jasmine Yap continued to teach at Hwa Chong Institution and became a consultant in the Mathematics Department. She was twice awarded for Best Teaching Practice.

Andrew Yap set up the education centre in 2010, specializing in Junior College and Secondary Level Math Tuition.

Highlights

Andrew Yap and Jasmine Yap are both authors of the H2 Math Ten Years Series solution book published by SAP.
Andrew and Jasmine Yap personally oversee the mentoring of their students in alignment with the MOE syllabus.
At least 70% of their students get an A at A-Levels Mathematics, higher than the national average.
Crash courses are available during holiday breaks for students to build up their skills for topics they are weaker at.

FEES:

Secondary Level

Sec 3 IP Math – S$300
Sec 3 Additional Maths – S$300
Sec 4 IP Math – S$300
Sec 4 Additional Maths – S$300

JC Level

JC1 H2 Math – S$380
JC2 H2 Math – S$400

Crash Course – S$100 per lesson

NOTES:

There is a non-refundable registration fee of S$30 for each regular class.
The fees indicated under Secondary and Junior Levels are for every 4 lessons.

3. F9 To A1 Academy

Image: F9 to A1 Academy

Operation

22 Years

Level

Primary & Secondary

Class Size

1-1 & Small Group

Trial lesson

Free trial lessons

Number of centres

Phone

+65 8188 8009

Website

F9 To A1 Academy

F9 TO A1 ACADEMY is Singapore's one & only maths tuition centre that has consistently produced AL8 to AL1 PSLE results every year since 2004, as proudly exhibited on their website! F9 to A1 O-LEVEL results are also exhibited since 2004. F9 to A1 Specialist is the most academically qualified tutor (Masters in Engineering Degree with 2 Scholarships from NTU & GlobalFoundries) teaching primary & secondary students in Singapore.

Since 2004, F9 to A1 Specialist has helped the weakest PSLE & O-LEVEL Maths students understand maths in the most refreshing teaching style, as evident from students' AL1 & A1 results slips and testimonials on their website. This maths tuition centre has consistently produced AL1 & A1 results for more than 20 years, and many of his students are now already successful Doctors and Dentists, such as Dr Jonathan Tan Zi Yang & Dr Tan Shee Ying.

Free trial lessons are available for both parents & students to experience their successful teaching techniques.

Highlights

Free trial lessons available: F9 to A1 Specialist makes it compulsory for parents to sit in for the free trial lessons. This is to ensure both parents and students can evaluate and appreciate the unique & effective 1-1 maths teaching technique that has produced many AL1s & A1s since 2004.
20 years of teaching experience: For the past 20 years, the one & only F9 to A1 Specialist has consistently produced F9 to A1 results every year! Even School Teachers and Doctors sent their children to learn from him, as clearly shown in testimonials personally signed by the Teachers and Doctors, available on his website.
1-1 customised learning: F9 to A1 Specialist understands all students have different learning needs. As a result, lessons are effectively structured according to 1-1 tailored learning.

TRACK RECORDS:

After improving from AL8 to AL1 & F9 to A1, students have gained significant confidence in mathematics and even started to like the subject
F9 to A1 Specialist has helped thousands of students improve from AL8 to AL1 for PSLE & F9 to A1 for O-Levels since 2004
F9 to A1 Specialist’s ability to identify a spectrum of methods helping weak students improve from AL8 to AL1 in PSLE and making F9 to A1 possible in O-Levels
Free trial lessons for Parents (compulsory) & students show how effective & interesting the lessons are & why the students manage to improve from AL8 to AL1 in PSLE National Exams & F9 to A1 in O -Levels every year since 2004, as clearly proven in the form of students’ AL1 & A1 Results exhibited on their website.

4. Debbie’s Learning Cove

Debbie’s Learning Cove - Teacher & Student

Image: Debbie’s Learning Cove

Operation

>8 years

Level

• Secondary
• Integrated Programme
• Junior College

Class size

6 -15 students

Teaching modes

• On-site
• Online

Number of centres

Address

Roxy Square, #02-72, 50 East Coast Road, Singapore 428769

Phone

+65 9686 5169

Website

Debbie's Learning Cove

debbielearningcove@gmail.com

Debbie’s Learning Cove is named after its founder, Mrs Debbie Wong. She was a government scholar and earned her First Class Honours and Masters in Mathematics Degree from the University of Cambridge, UK. Her passion for teaching Mathematics led her to open her own tuition centre in 2014.

Mrs Wong is well-loved by her students for her patience and evident desire to help students improve their grades. She answers questions in a way easily understood by young minds, and she never stops until she is sure that her students have learned every concept.

Highlights

Mrs Wong has taught Mathematics for more than 12 years in Singapore’s top schools such as Hwa Chong Junior College, Temasek Secondary School, and Temasek Junior College.
Classes are taught in small groups of 6 to 15 students to promote a better learning environment through expert guidance and open communication between students and teachers.
High-quality learning materials are provided to students to prepare them better for upcoming examinations. Worksheets contain the same type of challenging questions that are often included in A-Level or school exams.
Mrs Wong uses innovative teaching methods to keep students interested in their lessons. In addition, her excellent mentoring techniques keep them motivated to study, learn and earn good grades.

TRACK RECORDS:

Students became more confident in mathematics and even started to love the subject.
Nearly all the students experienced at least 2-grade improvement after joining.
Many have turned their grades around from a fail to A.
Mathematics became the strongest subject for many.
Some students have improved from average to the top of the cohort for math.

FEES: $320 to $400 per four lessons (2 hours each) + $30 registration fee

5. The Math Lab

Image: The Math Lab

Operation

>19 years

Level

• Primary
• Secondary
• Junior College

Class size

3-7 students (Standard class)

Trial lesson

1st month considered a trial period

Teaching modes

• Onsite
• Online
• Home tuition

Number of centres

Address

Main Office @ Farrer Road Branch
Blk 4, Queen’s Road #02-121
Singapore 260004

Phone

+65 6475 0624

Opening hours

Daily: 10:00-22:30

Website

The Math Lab

The Math Lab was founded in 2002 and has since expanded to multiple locations in Singapore. Their goal is to achieve an engaging mathematics learning experience.

The teaching teams not only have impressive academic qualifications but also are proficient in the art of teaching. They are all university graduates and full-time employees of the Math Lab.

Over the years MOE teachers have been brought on board to fine-tune the syllabus. In addition, the teaching processes have been reviewed with a view to adopting new problem-solving techniques.

Highlights

The Math Lab’s syllabus aligns exactly with the MOE syllabus.
All of the centre’s tutors are full-time teachers.
Classrooms are fully equipped with the latest equipment such are HDTVs and tablets.
A full library of practice papers from top schools is available.
Maths boot camps are available during the holidays to help the weaker students to catch up.
Fun, intuitive, and modern methods are used to achieve the desired results.

TRACK RECORD:

In 2019, 5 out of 10 students achieved an ‘A’ in the A-Level examination
In 2019, 7 out of 10 had a distinction in the ‘O’ Levels
In 2020, PSLE students excelled with 72% of them attaining either an ‘A’ or an ‘A*’
8 out of 10 of all the students achieved grade improvement over the 2019 year.

FEES: Fees are payable every 2 months and they cover a total of 8 lessons. There is a one-time registration fee of $40, and new students pay $60 for materials. Below are the fee rates per month. Practice classes are tailored for individual students to work on practice papers.

Level	Practice Class	Standard Class
Primary 1,2,3,4	$320/4 lessons	$380/4 lessons
Primary 5, 6	$320/4 lessons	$420/4 lessons
Secondary 1, 2, 3	$320/4 lessons	$420/4 lessons
Secondary 4, 5	$320/4 lessons	$420/4 lessons
JC 1	$380/4 lessons	$420/4 lessons
JC 2	$380/4 lessons	$420/4 lessons