In this post, we will be discussing the rise
in demand of ad hoc tuition in Singapore, in particular for the area of Math.
If you or your child feels that he or she needs additional help in certain
topics in Math only, and does not see the need for tuition in other topics -
you are not alone. This is increasingly becoming more relevant as learning
becomes more personalized and individuals become more self aware of their
strengths and weaknesses - they become clearer headed on what they need.
For example, if you or your child is only weak
in topics such as fractions or algebra, he or she will be better off finding ad
hoc help in math tuition only in these topics. These can also be called
consultations. One then does not need to subscribe and commit to the entire
commitment of tuition packages on a monthly basis and it will not be most
effective.
The benefits of doing ad hoc math tuition also
saves your child precious time on unnecessary commute and also a huge chunk of
tuition cost. Instead of spending $400 to $600 per month, now you only spend
$100 to $200 per month for those topics - this is almost 30-75% cost savings!
This trend has begun since 2014 where students in Secondary school and JC
become laser clear on what they need and what they can skip as in this Straits Times report.
The downside of doing ad hoc math tuition is
that some providers may charge you slightly higher rates than the normal rates
with monthly commitments - to be fair, they are just making up for the
potential loss in income when you do not come for consultations. On the other
hand, you or your child get to save time if you have many other extra
co-curricular activities to attend to, while you save a huge amount probably on
average 50% in cost savings.
Now let us look at some of the math tuition
providers in Singapore that are flexible or forward looking enough to cater
their offerings to meet this new demand of learners. We have helped you put
together 6 of the ad hoc Math tuition providers in Singapore, ranked in the
first few pages of Google, so you do not have to scroll through many websites
when you search.
6 Ad
Hoc Math Tuition Providers in Singapore:
- Max Tuition
Centre
- Math
Distinction
- One tuition
Place
- Singapore
Learner
- The Physics
Cafe
- iMath
Max Tuition Centre at Bukit Batok
About:
This centre focuses on students in age ranges of
PSLE and O Levels. They provide almost all examination subjects, including
Math.
Website:
Is updated.
Accessibility:
2 locations can be found here.
Price:
Price is transparent from Primary to Secondary levels.
Testimonials:
Could be found here,
with 2 success stories, 1 below.
Our take:
Website update: 8/10
Accessibility: 2/10
Price transparency: 10/10
Testimonials: 7/10
From the testimonials, no recent updates,
latest seems to be in 2015, almost 4 years on with no new updates. With 2
locations in west part of Singapore, its a 2 out of 10, as many other areas are
still not covered. Price is transparent and this will allow parents to think
about their budget. They are still one of the flexible providers giving ad hoc
option.
Math Distinction
About:
Seems like a one man show tutor who performed
well in Math and graduated from NTU. Very focused in JC2
Math only since 2014. His place of tuition is at his personal
residence in the East, Marine Parade area.
Website:
Is a blog format, not the most impressive
professional looking sites.
Accessibility:
Only 1 location
at his personal residence in East.
Price:
Rates are transparent,
with just a slight weird difference in pricing for students from different JCs.
Testimonials:
More testimonials could be found here,
with many screenshots.
Our take:
Website update: 6/10
Accessibility: 1/10
Price transparency: 10/10
Testimonials: 7/10
From the testimonials, there are many photos,
without dates and lack of videos testimonials. Location and pricing, both
crucial factors are transparent but only 1 location and different JC students
pay slight variance. Website isnt professional, just a blog. Allows ad hoc math
tuition at same price of normal rates, which is good for tutees.
One Tuition Place
About:
Based in Hougang, serving Primary to JC
student market at many subjects, explains why students need ad hoc tuition.
Website:
Is updated with 2020 schedules.
Accessibility:
1 Location Hougang,
near Kovan MRT.
Price:
Price is not transparent on their website.
Testimonials:
Screenshots of text testimonials - see more here.
Our take:
Website update: 10/10
Accessibility: 1/10
Price transparency: 1/10
Testimonials: 7/10
Website is updated with upcoming schedules for
2020. Only 1 location so not a good reach for people not willing to travel too
far. Price wise cannot be found, needs to be contacted or going for a trial -
which parents may think twice if its affordable. Quite several testimonials.
Singapore Learner
About:
Singapore
Learner provides Group Tuition, Individual Tuition, Intensive
Revision, Enrichment Workshops, Headstart Classes and Crash Courses at the
Primary, Secondary and Junior College levels in the areas of A.Math, Pure
Physics, Pure Chemistry, Science, Economics, and General Paper for the
Singapore A-Levels, O-Levels and PSLE. Basically covering Primary to JC even
IP.
Website:
Website looks like a blog largely, not the
more structured ones you will see. Updated with 2020 schedules.
Accessibility:
2 Locations in Bukit
Batok and Tampines.
Price:
Price is transparent on their website.
Testimonials:
Screenshots
from phones only, no videos.
Our take:
Website update: 10/10
Accessibility: 2/10
Price transparency: 10/10
Testimonials: 5/10
Website is updated, price is transparent even
offering discounts for early sign ups now as many do. 2 locations only though,
unless you stay nearby or willing to travel. Testimonials could be better shown
such as with videos or photos, instead of just screenshot.
The Physics Cafe
About:
Their name is Physics
Cafe but they also claim to be the first choice for math tuition in
Singapore. Perhaps they started off teaching Physics largely but also branched
out later into Math. Only provides secondary and JC level Math.
Website:
Seems to be updated.
Accessibility:
5 Locations
in Singapore.
Price:
Price is not totally transparent on their website,
have to enquire by whatsapp to get real-time update of prices.
Testimonials:
Many text testimonials
with school logos of students, with their names.
Our take:
Website update: 10/10
Accessibility: 7/10
Price transparency: 5/10
Testimonials: 7/10
Website is kept updated for 2020 classes. With
5 locations quite accessible in Singapore. Pricing wise not fully transparent,
have to text them to get the confirmed price. Testimonials with text aplenty,
will be better if there will be photos or videos. Ad hoc math tuition is
available.
iMath
About:
iMath is an online learning community focused
on Mathematics, committed to providing on-demand help at low cost and at your
convenience. Founder, Liu Yueh Mei, an experienced educator, teacher trainer
and coach in mathematics education, curriculum studies, pedagogy and assessment,
founded iMath to provide ad hoc math tuition to students in Singapore and
gradually to the whole world.
Website:
Updated especially in their blog
section.
Accessibility:
Online at all locations.
Price:
Starting from $15 per 30 min consultation with
tutors.
Testimonials:
There are some testimonials
from students detailing what they like about it.
Our take:
Website update: 10/10
Accessibility: 10/10
Price transparency: 10/10
Testimonials: 8/10
Website is updated, especially with the blog
post section. Students can get their ad hoc math tuition in Singapore, anytime,
anywhere through the mobile app. Price is transparent on website. Several
testimonials. More meant for quick fast consultations at your convenience, for
the specific topics you need help with - with affordability in mind.
In a nutshell, if you or your child are
starting to look for ad hoc math tuition in Singapore, it can be a good sign.
It means that your child knows what he or she needs. Also you get to save time
and cost from regular math tuition sessions in Singapore. If you do not need
physical presence learning and find online consultations works as well or even
better for you - feel free to give iMath.sg a try. No commitments, pay per
session only.
