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Start Tuition has assisted over 20,000 parents and students to get suitable home tutors since 2013.

We specialise in private home tuition and online tuition classes.

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  • Preschool, Primary, Secondary, JC, IB, Diploma/Degree

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Testimonial:
O Level Chemistry & Biology @ Serangoon

Referred Mr Lim
Full Time tutor.
15+ years tutoring experience for Secondary, IB, IGCSE, JC for Biology Chemistry Physics.
Been teaching Sec 3/4s every year, well familiar with exam preparations. See more

Reference: A14205744ER
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Testimonial:
Sec 3, G3 English @ West Coast.

Referred Mr Chan
Full-Time tutor.
10+ years private tutoring experience in Secondary/JC specialised in English, GP, History, Social Studies.
Provides topical notes with ready-to-use essay examples. See more

Reference: A54214275IX
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Testimonial:
Pri 5 Tamil @ online class

Referred Mdm Deepa
Full-Time tutor.
Over 17 years private tutoring experience for Pri 1-6 English Tamil Maths Science.
Taught at tuition centres and home tuition. Provides extra top school papers for class. See more

Reference: A54305747BW
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Poly Entrance Test, Physics @ Serangoon

Referred Ms Dian
Full-Time tutor. NUS Science graduate.
6+ years private tutoring experience for Maths Chemistry Physics. Will provide extra materials (notes, question banks, past year papers). See more

Reference: A74236570UP
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Pri 1 Chinese @ Yishun

Referred Mdm Theresa
Full-time tutor.
About 20 years private tutoring experience for Primary school English Chinese Maths Science.
Have taken over 46 students from us since 2017 with good feedback See more

Reference: A94172210AZ
She is good. I am happy with her teaching. Thank you.

Janice from Bt Batok, Bt Gombak Tuition for Pri 5 (2026), Science Reviewed on 18-Mar-26 A14253238ZH

Hi, sharing some feedback after about 6 lessons. The tutor is very kid-friendly and always well prepared before the lessons. My son said the lessons are good and he enjoys them. So far we are happy with the arrangement, thank you.

Yi Mon from MacPherson Rd Tuition for Pri 4 (2026), Chinese Reviewed on 16-Mar-26 A14243161WH

Hi, we are happy with their services. Gwen was very helpful to help us on targeting the right tutor. My son is very comfortable with Mr Kamarul. Thank you both.

ADRIAN from Paya Lebar, Geylang Serai Tuition for Pri 6 (2026), Math & English Reviewed on 4-Mar-26 A54250521OO

Tutor is good. She provides her own notes and is well liked by children. She also provides feedback after lessons. Sometimes she even stretches beyond her tutoring hours. Agent was able to find me a good tutor according to me requirements fast enough.

Jahmunah from Seletar Tuition for Pri 3 & Pri 4, Tamil Reviewed on 1-Mar-26 A14278806HR

Ms Fiona has been teaching him very well every Friday afternoon. We truly appreciate her guidance and would also like to thank you for introducing her to us.

Mr Victor from Bt Batok, Bt Gombak Tuition for Pri 3, English Reviewed on 27-Feb-26 A04156430IF

She is a good teacher

Yasmin from Choa Chu Kang, Yew Tee Tuition for Pri 3, Tamil Reviewed on 26-Feb-26 A14298565TQ

Priya is good, she is able to engage well with my daughter. Thanks for recommending her.

Sharmini from Hillview Tuition for Pri 3, Tamil Reviewed on 23-Feb-26 A64296097SR

So far so good. My daughter likes her teaching.

Ellysha from Taman Jurong Tuition for Pri 1 (2026), Math & English Reviewed on 21-Feb-26 A04249473UP

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$65 per hour

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Near Yio Chu Kang Rd/ Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 Rd, bus 71...

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22 hours ago

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Lentor Terrace, near bus 825 851 852 853 854 855 8...

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$30 per hour

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Sec 5 Combined Chemistry & Physics

The Gale, Flora Road, off Loyang Ave, Bus 4 5 2

$45 per hour

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Pri 6 Science

The Tampines Trilliant, Tampines MRT, Bus 18 298 1...

$40 per hour

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$45 per hour

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Sec 2 Science

Blk 461 Segar Road, near Segar LRT, Zhenghua CC, b...

$45 per hour

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$35 per hour

Average 1-to-1 home tuition rates

Part-Time Tutors Full-Time Tutors Current/Ex MOE Teachers
Part-Time Tutors Full-Time Tutors Current/Ex MOE Teachers
Pre-primary $25 to $35 /hr $35 to $45 /hr $50 to $70 /hr
Pri 1 to Pri 4 $25 to $35 /hr $35 to $45 /hr $50 to $70 /hr
Pri 5 to Pri 6 $30 to $40 /hr $40 to $50 /hr $65 to $80 /hr
Sec 1 to Sec 2 $30 to $45 /hr $45 to $60 /hr $70 to $85 /hr
Sec 3 to Sec 5 $35 to $45 /hr $50 to $65 /hr $75 to $90 /hr
JC, MI $40 to $55 /hr $65 to $85 /hr $100 to $150 /hr
IGCSE, International $30 to $50 /hr $45 to $70 /hr $65 to $100 /hr
IB DP $40 to $55 /hr $60 to $85 /hr $90 to $140 /hr
Diploma, Degree $45 to $65 /hr $60 to $90 /hr $100 to $140 /hr
Adult, Professional $35 to $50 /hr $50 to $80 /hr To discuss

(1) Part-Time Tutors: In full-time studies or employment, and giving tuition as a part-time job.

(2) Full-Time Tutors: Giving tuition or teaching in private schools as their full-time job. Can be diploma or degree holders.

(3) MOE School Teachers: Trained MOE school teachers, currently still teaching in school, or recently resigned.

Exact rate depends on each tutor's qualification, experience and track record. It will be included in each tutor profile sent to you.

How does it work?

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Tell us what you need, or discuss the situation with us. This service is free for you.

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We will shortlist and interview tutors who meet your criteria.

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  • Credentials verified
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We will send you profiles of the most suitable tutors. No obligations to accept if you are not keen.

Step 4

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First tuition lesson starts. If you find the tuition teacher unsuitable, you can stop anytime.

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