5 Trusted English Tuition Centres in Singapore with Strong Results

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

CENTRES LOCATION:
@Clementi
Block 432 Clementi Avenue 3, #01-282, Singapore 120432

@Bukit Timah
170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #B2-02 Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Singapore 588179

@Hougang
Block 211 Hougang Street 21, #01-305 (Back entrance), Singapore 530211

@Novena
1 Goldhill Plaza, #03-47, Singapore 308899

@Marine Parade
1 Marine Parade, #04-05 Parkway Centre, Singapore 449408

@Tampines
3 Tampines Central 1, #06-03 Tampines Plaza 1, Singapore 529540

@Yio Chu Kang
Yio Chu Kang Community Club, 50 Ang Mo Kio Street 61, #03-01, Singapore 569163

@Bukit Batok
Blk 636 Bukit Batok Central, #01-08 (2nd Floor), Bukit Batok, Singapore 650636

@Upper Thomson
215J Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574349

illum.e is one of Singapore’s most sought-after English, Humanities and General Paper (GP) tuition centres, offering highly rated programmes for Primary, Secondary, IP and Junior College students. From Primary and PSLE English to Secondary and O-Level English, Humanities and JC General Paper, illum.e combines strong academic results with measurable grade improvements, small-group teaching and personalised academic support.

The tuition centre was founded by Timothy Joshua Chia-Lee, an award-winning educator and former Subject Head of English in Singapore’s Ministry of Education. He is also a published author of literature and assessment books and has served as a panellist at the Singapore Writers Festival.

The curriculum at illum.e is meticulously developed by experienced educators to align with the latest MOE syllabi and national examination requirements. Across English, Humanities and General Paper, students receive structured teaching, regular practice, detailed marking, personalised feedback and consultations designed to identify individual learning gaps and drive measurable academic improvement.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Thoughtfully Crafted, Results-Driven Curriculum: Across English, Humanities and General Paper, illum.e’s programmes are developed around the latest MOE syllabi and national examination requirements. From Primary and Secondary English to IP English / Language Arts and Humanities subjects including Social Studies, History and Geography, lessons combine scaffolded strategies, targeted practice, real-world application and close teacher feedback to build strong academic foundations and examination mastery.
• Proven Track Record of Results and Grade Improvement: illum.e’s students consistently achieve strong results across the PSLE, O-Level and A-Level examinations, with strong outcomes across English and General Paper. Beyond final grades, students also demonstrate measurable academic improvement, reflecting the centre’s focus on helping both high-performing students and those seeking significant grade progression.
• Small-Group Learning with Personalised Academic Support: illum.e combines small-group teacher-student ratios with detailed marking, diagnostic assessment, personalised feedback and academic consultations. Tutors identify individual learning gaps and provide targeted guidance across English writing and comprehension, Humanities analysis and General Paper argumentation, helping students address specific weaknesses and make measurable academic progress.
  
  Integrated Tech-Assisted Learning: illum.e combines classroom teaching with proprietary digital learning tools that allow students to practise independently outside regular lessons. These include AI-assisted writing and feedback tools and an AI-driven oral examination platform, providing additional opportunities to develop language, analytical and examination skills.
  
  An Exceptional Team of Specialist Educators: illum.e’s tutors include former MOE educators and experienced English, Humanities and General Paper specialists. Tutors are trained in illum.e’s curriculum and teaching methodology to provide students with consistent instruction, detailed feedback and academic mentorship across its six centres.
  

TRACK RECORDS:

• A-Level General Paper — 2025
  96% achieved A-B grades
  95% recorded improvements of 1-3 grades
• PSLE English — 2025
  54% achieved AL1–AL2
  79% achieved AL1–AL3
• O-Levels — 2025
  96% achieved A1–B3 in O-Level English
  92% achieved A1–A2 in Social Studies, History and Geography
• IP English — 2025
  100% achieved A1–A2

AY2026 FEES:

Primary School English

• P1–P2: S$55 per 1.5-hour lesson
• P3–P4: S$70 per 2-hour lesson
• P5–P6 / PSLE: S$115 per 3-hour lesson

Secondary School English and IP English / Language Arts

• Lower Secondary: S$80 per 2-hour lesson
• Upper Secondary / O-Level: S$90 per 2-hour lesson

Secondary School Humanities

• Upper Secondary: S$80 per 1.5-hour lesson

General Paper

• JC1: S$100 per 2-hour lesson
• JC2: S$105 per 2-hour lesson

LOCATIONS:

• Jurong East: 134 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-311, Singapore 600134
• Novena: Novena Square 2, #04-52/54, 10 Sinaran Drive, 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
• Hougang: 21 Hougang Street 51, #02-06/07, Hougang Green Shopping Mall, Singapore 538719
• Tampines: Tampines Central 6, #08-04 Tampines Point, Singapore 529483

Learning Journey Education Centre (LJEC) specialises in English education for students aged 4 to 17, offering programmes from Phonics and Primary English to Secondary English, Integrated Programme (IP) English and Junior College General Paper (GP). With over 12 years of experience, the centre provides structured, MOE-aligned programmes designed to strengthen students’ language foundations, develop effective examination techniques and improve academic performance.

Founded by Principal and Curriculum Specialist Ms Grace Tan, who holds a Master in Education from NIE-NTU, LJEC focuses on equipping students with practical strategies for reading, writing, comprehension and oral communication. Ms Grace is the author of nine English assessment guidebooks, with over 100,000 copies sold. Her publications include Comprehension Cloze Techniques, Ace Your PSLE English Oral and the Ace Your Essay Writing guidebooks.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Proprietary Learning Programmes: LJEC has developed its own structured learning frameworks and programmes, including Super Readers™, Super Writers™ and Super Learners™.
• Small Class Sizes: Classes of 2 to 8 students allow teachers to provide focused guidance and address individual learning needs.
• PSLE English Oral & Composition Preparation: LJEC spotted the PSLE English Oral & Composition topics for 10 consecutive years, including 2026.
• PSLE English Success Plan (PSP): All LJEC Primary 3 to 6 students can access the exclusive PSLE English Success Plan Oral A.I app at no additional charge. The A.I. platform provides additional practice resources for English Oral and Paper 2, including spelling, grammar and phrasal verbs.
• Award-Winning Online Learning: LJEC was recognised by Parent’s World as Best in English Online Tuition Classes for the second time. Its online lessons are conducted live.
• Awards & Recognition: Learning Journey Education Centre received the SME500 Award in 2023, while Principal Grace Tan was recognised at the Entrepreneur 100 Award 2025.
• Media Recognition: LJEC and Principal Grace Tan have been featured on The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao, CNA938 and Channel 5 & 8.

TRACK RECORD:

• PSLE English: In 2025, 2 in 3 students achieved AL1–AL4, while nearly 1 in 2 achieved AL1–AL2. 
• PSLE Improvement: 90% of Primary 6 students improved by at least 2 Achievement Levels 
• O-Level English: 90% of students improved by at least 2 grades.
• IP4 English: 90% of students achieved an A.
• General Paper (GP): 70% of students achieved an A. 100% passes

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)

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.

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