Feeling Lost in the Tutor Search? Read Our Quick Guide to Finding the Right Tutor for Your Child!

Written By Scholarly’s Editorial Minion, Rashini D Selvasegaran

You've decided to seek extra support for your child's education, but where should you begin? With the rise of tuition centres and a growing number of freelance private tutors in Singapore, it can be challenging to determine the best fit for your child. In under 5 minutes, we will share the various tutoring support available in Singapore that you can consider for your child.

1. Tuition Centres

Tuition Centres are seen abundantly across Singapore. If you don't like the hassle of communicating with an agency to liaise for a tutor and ensure a steady commitment of teachers, enrolling your child in a tuition centre might be your choice. We have put together a non-exhaustive list of the top 3 notable tuition centres in Singapore:

Illum.e: A MOE-Registered Tuition Centre specialising in GP, IP English and Humanities subjects.
The Learning Lab: Learning Lab expert teachers have more than 300 hours of in-house training equipped with the TLL teaching strategies, MOE examination guidelines, lesson planning and marking training among other topics.
Learning Journey SG: Learning Journey has been a longstanding player in the tuition industry for 11 years, best known for its Super Writers™ English Tuition classes.

2. Social Media

Yes, you heard that right! Freelance and private tutors who prefer not to work through an agency choose to list their services on social media community pages. There are a few popular tuition groups on Facebook that parents could check out:

Singapore Tuition: This is a free public group in Singapore with over 24.5K followers for parents, tutors, students, tuition centres and agencies to connect with one another.
Singapore Tuition and Education Facebook Group: This is a group with over 7.7K followers for all Singapore private & public tutors to promote their 1 to 1 or Group Tutoring.

Many tutors include detailed information in their listings, such as their qualifications, areas of expertise, and the specific subjects they offer. They may highlight their teaching methods and relevant experience, such as past tutoring roles or educational backgrounds. Be sure to inquire about their qualifications, rates, and expertise in the relevant subjects before engaging with them.

3. Tuition Agencies

Since the pandemic, tuition agencies have surged in Singapore, connecting parents with potential tutors. Parents can approach an agency to specify their requirements, including the tutor's qualifications, whether they prefer a part-time or full-time tutor, the subjects needed, and their budget. The agency then posts job listings on platforms like Telegram group chats, matching parents with qualified tutors tailored to their needs.

Listed below are some of the notable tuition agencies in Singapore:

FamilyTutor: Most Family-Oriented Online Tutors that pride on their Zero Agency Fee Policy.
Nanyang Learning: Online tuition agency trusted by over 30,000 parents since 2005.
Mindflex: Mindflex prides itself on being Singapore's largest active tutor database to all tutoring requests.
Smile Tutor: Smile Tutor is a home tuition service for all subjects, levels, & examinations.
Start Tuition: Start Tuition has assisted over 14,000 parents and students get suitable home tutors since 2013.

With so many tuition platforms and agencies available, are you still struggling to find a tutor who meets your exact requirements?

That’s where we come in!

Why Choose Scholarly?

Scholarly is a free-to-use tutor marketplace featuring diverse tutors with impressive portfolios and expertise. Parents can easily browse tutor profiles, review qualifications, and read feedback from past students to find the perfect match for their child. After you have posted a tuition job, Scholarly’s A.I matching technology will scan our database and display your listing to the feeds of tutors who best match your requirements.

And the best part? We are completely free!

With our mobile app, Scholarly, parents and students can leave reviews based on teaching skills, performance, and dedication. We strive to create a vibrant community that fosters strong relationships between tutors and students from all backgrounds.

Join us today by downloading Scholarly on the Google Play Store or the Apple Store to discover the right tutor for your child!

We hope this article has provided you with a clearer understanding of the various forms of tutoring available in Singapore and we can’t wait to assist you in your search. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us here!