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Benefits of Home Tuition

Tuition can be invaluable for Junior College Year 1 (J1) students due to several reasons:

  1. Transition to Higher Level Education: J1 marks the transition from secondary school to higher education, which can be a significant adjustment for students. Tuition can help ease this transition by providing additional support, guidance, and resources to adapt to the more rigorous academic environment of junior college.
  2. Foundation Building: J1 students need to build a strong academic foundation in preparation for the GCE A-Level examinations, which typically take place in J2. Tuition can reinforce fundamental concepts across subjects like Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, and Languages, ensuring students have a solid understanding before progressing to more advanced topics.
  3. Advanced Curriculum: Junior college curriculum is more advanced and in-depth compared to secondary school. Some students may find these concepts challenging and require extra support to fully grasp them. Tuition can provide additional explanation, practice, and reinforcement to ensure students understand and excel in their studies.
  4. Addressing Learning Gaps: J1 students may have learning gaps from secondary school that need to be addressed promptly. Tuition offers a supportive environment where tutors can identify and fill these gaps, ensuring students stay on track with their learning and don't fall behind.
  5. Preparation for A-Level Examinations: Although A-Level examinations are in J2, early preparation in J1 is crucial for success. Tuition can introduce students to the format and expectations of A-Level exams, teach effective study techniques, and provide practice questions, laying the groundwork for future exam success.
  6. Individualized Attention: In a large lecture or tutorial setting, teachers may not always have the opportunity to provide individualized attention to each student. Tuition offers a smaller teacher-to-student ratio, allowing tutors to tailor their teaching to the specific needs and learning styles of each student, providing personalized support and guidance.
  7. Building Critical Thinking Skills: Junior college education emphasizes critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and independent learning. Tuition can help students develop these skills through challenging exercises, discussion-based learning, and problem-solving tasks, preparing them for higher education and beyond.
  8. Enrichment Opportunities: Tuition doesn't only focus on exam preparation; it also offers enrichment opportunities. Tutors can introduce students to advanced topics, current affairs, academic competitions, and real-world applications that go beyond the standard curriculum, stimulating intellectual curiosity and fostering a love for learning.

Overall, tuition for J1 students offers a range of benefits, including transition support, foundation building, advanced curriculum reinforcement, addressing learning gaps, A-Level exam preparation, individualized attention, critical thinking skill development, and enrichment opportunities. By investing in tuition, parents can give their children the additional support and resources they need to thrive academically and succeed in their junior college education.

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Mostly University Undergraduates
Provide tuition as a part-time career
1-3 Years of experience
Young and Vibrant (Average Age of 20+)
Small Age Gap with Students, able to relate
Scored Good grades during schooling days (A*/A1)
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Mostly University Graduates
Provide tuition as a full-time career
>5 Years of experience
Able to recommend/provide learning materials
Large pool of students, often teaching students of same level
Able to cope with students of all ages and abilities
Highest level of commitment
Reasonable tuition rates
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MOE & NIE trained school teachers
Highly familiar with MOE syllabus and national examinations
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Average Singapore Tuition Rate

These are the estimated market rates tutors will quote you for their services based on their level of experience.

Level / 
Tutor Experience
Part-time Tutors
Full-time Tutors
Ex/Current MOE Teachers
Pre-School
$25-30/h
$30-40/h
$50-60/h
Lower Pri
$25-30/h
$35-40/h
$50-60/h
Upper Pri
$30-35/h
$40-55/h
$50-70/h
Lower Sec
$35-40/h
$45-55/h
$60-80/h
Upper Sec
$40-45/h
$45-55/h
$60-90/h
JC
$50-65/h
$60-80/h
$90-120/h
IB
$40-70/h
$60-80/h
$90-120/h
IGSCE
$30-50/h
$45-80/h
$60-110/h

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