Top 10 Tuition Agencies in Singapore (2026)

A good tuition agency saves you the search: you tell it your child’s level, subject, budget and area, and it shortlists tutors for you to interview. This guide ranks 10 tuition agencies in Singapore, with their websites, contact details, addresses, rates and Google review figures where we could find them.

Tutor City is #1 and MindFlex Education is #2, and both are nominated for theAsianparent Awards Singapore 2026. Both are nominated in the Best Tuition Centre & Agency category, which parents decide by public vote (nominee list). The order of the other eight entries is editorial, not a measured ranking.

Prices, review counts and contact details come from provider pages and third-party roundups that sometimes disagree, and some roundups were published by competing agencies. Check each provider’s live page before you commit. For more, see our tuition guides.

How tuition agencies work in Singapore

Most tuition agencies follow the same four steps, so the differences that matter are speed, tutor quality and fees.

1. You submit a request with your child’s level, subject, area, budget and preferred timing, by form, phone or WhatsApp.
2. The agency shortlists tutors, often within 24 hours, with each tutor’s school, experience and rate.
3. You interview or trial your pick and agree the rate with the tutor.
4. Lessons start at your home or online, and you pay the tutor directly after any agency fee is settled.

Who pays the agency? Most agencies in this guide say matching is free for parents. The agency is paid by the tutor, commonly about half of the first month’s fees, according to Tutor City’s own explainer. SmileTutor says parents pay only GST on its fee, and FamilyTutor says parents pay the agency directly for the first few lessons, usually 50% of the first four weeks, before paying the tutor directly. Ask every agency exactly what you will be charged and when.

Tutor types. Agencies generally group tutors into part-time (often university or polytechnic students), full-time (tutoring as a career) and current or former school teachers. Rates rise in that order, and again at JC level.

The 10 best tuition agencies in Singapore

1. Tutor City (nominated, theAsianparent Awards 2026)

Best for: parents who want a free, no-contract match with a wide range of tutor types from preschool to JC and IB.

Nomination: Tutor City is nominated for Best Tuition Centre & Agency in Singapore at theAsianparent Awards Singapore 2026, with public voting open from 2 November 2026 (announcement). It is a nomination, not a win.

Website: tutorcity.sg

Contact: phone and WhatsApp 8293 3888; email [email protected].

Address: 50 Gambas Crescent, Proxima@Gambas, Singapore 757022.

Tutor City has operated since 2010 and matches by location, budget, timing and subject. You can request a tutor, search tutor profiles or WhatsApp the team.

Pricing (per hour, from its rates page):

• Primary: part-time $30 to $40, full-time $45 to $60, ex or current teachers $60 to $90.
• Secondary: $35 to $50, $50 to $70 and $75 to $100 respectively.
• JC and IB: $50 to $60, $70 to $90 and $90 to $150 respectively.

Google reviews: 4.9 stars from 600+ reviews.

Worth knowing: the site advertises zero agency fees for parents, no contractual obligation and payment only for lessons taught.

Questions to ask: Which tutor type suits my child’s level and budget? Can I interview the tutor before the first lesson? What happens if I want to change tutors?

2. MindFlex Education (nominated, theAsianparent Awards 2026)

Best for: families who want a large pool of tutors and a coordinator reachable seven days a week.

Nomination: MindFlex Education, listed as “Mindflex Agency”, is also nominated in the same category at theAsianparent Awards Singapore 2026 (nominee list). It is a nomination, not a win.

Website: singaporetuitionteachers.com

Contact: phone and WhatsApp +65 9695 3522; email [email protected]; available seven days a week (no set hours published).

MindFlex matches families with tutors by learning pace, budget, area, subject and schedule.

Pricing (per hour, from its rates page):

• Primary 1 to 4: part-time $25 to $35, full-time $40 to $45, ex or current MOE teachers $55 to $70.
• Sec 1 to 2: $30 to $45, $45 to $55 and $60 to $85 respectively.
• Sec 3 to 5: $35 to $45, $45 to $65 and $70 to $95 respectively.
• JC: $40 to $55, $65 to $90 and $90 to $130 respectively.

Google reviews: 4.9 from 2,552 reviews, according to its own site.

Worth knowing: its rates page claims a pool of 60,000 or more active tutors, which we could not verify. The service is free for clients.

Questions to ask: How many tutors are active in my area for this subject? Who is my coordinator? How are tutor changes handled?

3. SmileTutor

Best for: families who want the widest choice of tutors and published rates down to each level.

Website: smiletutor.sg

Contact: +65 6266 4475, Mon to Sun 9am to 8pm.

Address: WCEGA Tower, 21 Bukit Batok Crescent #24-79, Singapore 658065.

SmileTutor is run by SmileTutor Pte Ltd and takes requests through an online form.

Pricing (per hour, from its 2026 rates page):

• Lower primary: part-time $25 to $35, full-time $40 to $45, school teachers $55 to $70.
• Upper primary: $30 to $40, $45 to $55 and $60 to $85 respectively.
• Lower secondary: $30 to $40, $45 to $50 and $60 to $85 respectively.
• Upper secondary: $35 to $45, $45 to $60 and $65 to $95 respectively.
• JC: $50 to $65, $70 to $90 and $100 to $130 respectively.

Google reviews: a competing agency’s roundup lists 4.7 from 1,100+ reviews; SmileTutor’s own site shows an “Excellent” label with no average. Treat the figure as indicative.

Worth knowing: agency fees are deducted from tutors’ fees, so parents pay only 9% GST on the agency fee, according to its rates page. Confirm the exact amount in writing.

Questions to ask: What will I be invoiced for, and when? What notice is needed to change tutors? Can I see a tutor’s track record?

4. FamilyTutor

Best for: parents who want flexible payment methods and published rates for each primary, secondary and JC level.

Website: familytutor.sg

Contact: 8777 2168 (WhatsApp); email [email protected]; open daily 9am to 10pm.

Address: 17 Petir Road, Singapore 678278. Branches: none listed; it is a home-tuition agency.

FamilyTutor describes itself as a “Google Verified” agency that has served over 18,000 parents. You request a tutor through an online form and pay by cash, cheque, bank transfer, PayNow or PayLah, subject to the tutor’s agreement.

Pricing (per hour, for lessons of at least 1.5 hours, from its rates page):

• Primary 1 to 3: part-time $25 to $35, full-time $35 to $50, NIE-trained or school teachers $70 to $80.
• Primary 4 to 6: $30 to $40, $40 to $55 and $75 to $90 respectively.
• Secondary 1 to 2: $35 to $45, $45 to $60 and $80 to $100 respectively.
• Secondary 3 to 5: $40 to $50, $45 to $65 and $85 to $105 respectively.
• JC 1 to 2: $50 to $60, $60 to $80 and $95 to $130 respectively.

Google reviews: no count on its rates page. FamilyTutor’s own comparison article lists 4.9 from 400+ reviews, but that article was published by FamilyTutor and dated October 2023.

Worth knowing: the matching service is free to parents and no advance payment is required, but parents pay FamilyTutor directly for the first few lessons (usually 50% of the first four weeks) before paying the tutor directly.

Questions to ask: Which lessons count towards the agency fee? Is the 1.5-hour minimum flexible? How do I change tutors?

5. Tutor Circle

Best for: parents who want a quick same-day shortlist with each tutor’s school, experience and rate shown up front.

Website: tutorcircle.sg

Contact: via the WhatsApp button on its website (no number shown on the page); replies Mon to Fri, 10am to 7pm. No public phone, email or address found.

Branches: none listed; it is an online-request agency.

You submit the level, subject, area and a weekly time slot, choose a goal (catch-up, exam preparation or homework support) and receive a shortlist. Many families hear back the same day, though this is not guaranteed.

Pricing (per hour, reference bands for October 2026):

• Primary 1 to 4: part-time $25 to $35, full-time $40 to $45, ex-MOE $55 to $70.
• Primary 5 to 6: $30 to $40, $45 to $55 and $60 to $85 respectively.
• Secondary 1 to 2: $30 to $40, $45 to $50 and $60 to $85 respectively.
• Secondary 3: $35 to $45, $45 to $60 and $65 to $95 respectively.
• JC: $50 to $65, $70 to $90 and $100 to $130 respectively.

Google reviews: 4.7 stars from 350+ reviews, according to its own site.

Worth knowing: there is no free trial; trial lessons are charged at the agreed rate. Its commission comes from the tutor. Give at least 24 hours’ notice before the next lesson to end tuition or change tutors, or pay 50% of that lesson’s fee.

Questions to ask: Can I speak to someone by phone? What counts as a trial? Who invoices the agency fee?

6. TutorBee

Best for: parents who want a free matching service and a shortlist within 24 hours.

Website: tutorbee.sg

Contact: phone and WhatsApp +65 8835 4283, Mon to Sun 9am to 8pm; email [email protected].

Address: none listed. Branches: none.

Parents submit the child’s level, subjects, location, budget, lesson frequency and duration, and tutor gender preference, and TutorBee finds verified tutors. The request form offers budget bands of $25 to $65, $35 to $90, $55 to $130 and $130 or more per hour.

Pricing: no hourly rates on the homepage; it links to a separate rate card.

Google reviews: the homepage shows “4.8/5 from 150+ reviews” without naming the source, while TutorBee’s own comparison article lists its rating as “new, building reviews”. Verify the figure on Google yourself.

Worth knowing: the service is free for parents with no agent fees. Its claims of “5,000+ students matched” and “results guaranteed” are unexplained, so ask what the guarantee covers.

Questions to ask: What does the results guarantee include? Which Google listing do the reviews come from? What does the rate card say for my child’s level?

7. Tuition2u

Best for: parents who want a phone and WhatsApp contact and a choice of full-time tutors, ex or current MOE teachers and part-time tutors.

Website: hometuition.com.sg

Contact: phone and WhatsApp +65 9090 9774; email [email protected].

Address: none listed. Branches: none.

Parents share the student’s level, subjects, challenges, schedule and budget, and Tuition2u recommends tutor profiles to review. Lessons are one-to-one with the chosen tutor.

Pricing: not on the homepage; it links to rates pages we could not view.

Google reviews: none shown. The site links to a “Review Transparency” section instead of quoting a rating.

Worth knowing: matching is free and parents pay only for the lessons, but the page states no agency fee, tutor commission or cancellation terms. Ask for these in writing.

Questions to ask: What is the agency fee, and who pays it? What are the cancellation terms? Where can I see your reviews?

8. PrivateTutor SG

Best for: parents who want a hand-picked shortlist and a free rematch if the first tutor is not a fit.

Website: privatetutor.sg

Contact: email [email protected]. No phone number found on its homepage.

Address: none listed. Branches: none; lessons at home or online.

You fill in a form that takes about two minutes (level, subjects, schedule, budget), and the matching team sends a shortlist of hand-picked tutors. If the fit is wrong, you get a free rematch.

Pricing: not on the homepage; hourly guide rates by level and tutor type are on a separate page. A competitor’s roundup quotes primary at $25 to $35 an hour, secondary at $35 to $45 and JC at $100 to $130, but that source is not independent.

Google reviews: no aggregate rating shown, only three parent testimonials.

Worth knowing: matching is free for parents, who pay only the tutor at a rate agreed before lessons begin.

Questions to ask: How quickly will I get a shortlist? How does the free rematch work? Can I see the rate card before submitting?

9. Tutopiya

Best for: parents who want a free online trial with a Singapore-based tutor before moving to home lessons on a monthly plan.

Website: tutopiya.com

Contact: +65 3138 6900; email [email protected]; support listed as 24/7.

Address: 60 Paya Lebar Road, #07-54, Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051. It also lists offices in the UAE, Malaysia and India.

The process is a free online trial, then a monthly plan, then lessons at home. You pay monthly by card, credits are deducted only for completed lessons, and you receive lesson reports on classes held, missed or rescheduled.

Pricing: the page gives market ranges rather than Tutopiya’s own prices: secondary $30 to $50 (part-time), $40 to $70 (full-time) and $60 to $90 (ex-MOE or NIE) per hour.

Google reviews: none shown on the page we read.

Worth knowing: this model differs from the others in this guide, because you enrol on a monthly plan rather than agreeing rates directly with a tutor.

Questions to ask: What is the monthly plan price for my child’s level? How long does the free trial last? What happens to unused credits?

10. Teacher Tuition Network

Best for: parents who specifically want a current or former MOE teacher, from primary to A-Level.

Website: teachertuition.com

Contact: +65 9109 0005.

Address: 60 Paya Lebar Road, Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051 (as listed in a business directory). Branches: none found.

According to a directory listing, the agency matches students with experienced MOE teachers and qualified private tutors for one-to-one home tuition and online tutoring across English, Mathematics, the sciences, Chinese and General Paper.

Pricing: we could not view its rate pages.

Google reviews: the directory listing shows no reviews yet.

Worth knowing: we could not open the agency’s own website, so everything here comes from a directory listing. Confirm the phone, address and services before you rely on them.

Questions to ask: What are your rates for MOE teachers by level? What is the agency fee? Can I see tutor credentials before the first lesson?

Google reviews at a glance

Most figures below are the agencies’ own claims or come from roundups published by competing agencies, so check Google Maps for the live rating.

#	Agency	Rating	Reviews	Source
1	Tutor City	4.9	600+	Its own site
2	MindFlex Education	4.9	2,552	Its own site
3	SmileTutor	4.7	1,100+	Competitor roundup (FamilyTutor)
4	FamilyTutor	4.9	400+	Its own roundup, dated October 2023
5	Tutor Circle	4.7	350+	Its own site
6	TutorBee	4.8	150+	Its own homepage; source unnamed
7	Tuition2u	Not shown	Not shown	n/a
8	PrivateTutor SG	Not shown	Not shown	Testimonials only
9	Tutopiya	Not shown	Not shown	n/a
10	Teacher Tuition Network	Not shown	None yet	Directory listing

How much do tuition agencies cost?

Parents rarely pay the agency directly, but you do pay the tutor, and rates vary a lot by tutor type. The hourly ranges below combine the rate pages of Tutor City, MindFlex, SmileTutor and FamilyTutor and will change.

Level	Part-time tutor	Full-time tutor	Ex or current teacher
Primary	about $25 to $40	about $35 to $60	about $55 to $90
Secondary	about $30 to $50	about $45 to $70	about $60 to $105
JC	about $40 to $65	about $60 to $90	about $90 to $150

Fees to watch for.

• Agency fee: it is usually taken from the tutor, but FamilyTutor says parents pay it directly for the first few lessons (usually 50% of the first four weeks) and SmileTutor says parents pay GST on it. Ask each agency to state it in writing.
• Cancellation: Tutor Circle charges 50% of a lesson’s fee if you give under 24 hours’ notice to end tuition or change tutors.
• Trials: Tutor Circle charges the agreed rate for trial lessons, while Tutopiya offers a free online trial.
• Peak seasons: Tutor City notes that exam seasons, travel time and materials can raise quotes.

How to choose a tuition agency

1. Compare real fees. Ask what you pay, to whom and when, including any agency fee, GST and cancellation charge.
2. Check the reviews yourself. Most ratings in this guide are self-reported, so read recent Google reviews and look for complaints about replacements and refunds.
3. Interview the tutor. Ask about their experience with your child’s syllabus, how they track progress and how they handle missed lessons.
4. Confirm how to reach the agency. A phone number, office address or named contact makes problems easier to resolve. Some agencies here publish only a form or WhatsApp.
5. Start with a trial. Check whether it is free or charged, and how many lessons you must commit to.
6. Watch the claims. Tutor pool sizes, pass rates and “results guaranteed” are marketing until the agency explains how they are measured.

Frequently asked questions

Is a tuition agency better than hiring a tutor directly? An agency shortlists and screens tutors for you, which saves time. Hiring directly can cost less but you do the vetting.

Do I pay the agency? Most agencies here say matching is free for parents because the tutor pays the fee. FamilyTutor and SmileTutor describe some parent-side payments, so confirm before you start.

How fast can I get a tutor? Tutor Circle says many families hear back the same day, and TutorBee promises a shortlist within 24 hours. Timing depends on your area and subject.

Can I change tutors? Yes, but terms vary. Tutor Circle asks for 24 hours’ notice or a 50% lesson charge; PrivateTutor SG offers a free rematch.

What does the theAsianparent nomination mean? Tutor City is nominated for Best Tuition Centre & Agency in theAsianparent Awards Singapore 2026, and MindFlex is also nominated. A nomination means the agency is on the ballot for public voting, not that it has won.

Summary

#	Agency	Website	Contact	Address	Indicative secondary rate (per hour)
1	Tutor City (nominated)	tutorcity.sg	8293 3888; [email protected]	50 Gambas Crescent, Proxima@Gambas, S757022	$35 to $100
2	MindFlex Education (nominated)	singaporetuitionteachers.com	+65 9695 3522; [email protected]	Not published	$30 to $95
3	SmileTutor	smiletutor.sg	+65 6266 4475	WCEGA Tower, 21 Bukit Batok Crescent #24-79, S658065	$30 to $95
4	FamilyTutor	familytutor.sg	8777 2168; [email protected]	17 Petir Road, S678278	$35 to $105
5	Tutor Circle	tutorcircle.sg	WhatsApp via website	Not published	$30 to $95
6	TutorBee	tutorbee.sg	+65 8835 4283; [email protected]	Not published	Rate card on site
7	Tuition2u	hometuition.com.sg	+65 9090 9774; [email protected]	Not published	Not shown
8	PrivateTutor SG	privatetutor.sg	[email protected]	Not published	Not shown
9	Tutopiya	tutopiya.com	+65 3138 6900; [email protected]	60 Paya Lebar Road #07-54, S409051	Monthly plan
10	Teacher Tuition Network	teachertuition.com	+65 9109 0005	60 Paya Lebar Road, Paya Lebar Square, S409051	Not shown