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Primary 3 Science tuition
- MOE has removed mid-year examinations at every primary and secondary level, so the end-of-year examination and the weighted assessments during the year carry the result. (MOE: removal of mid-year examinations)
- Primary Science starts in Primary 3 and runs to P6, built around five themes: Diversity, Cycles, Systems, Energy and Interactions. (MOE: primary subjects and syllabuses)
Home tutors for lower primary: $25-35 an hour part-time, $40-45 full-time, $55-70 with a school teacher. Most centres with science in their name: Marine Terrace (13), Marine Parade (11), Katong (10). Request a P3 Science tutor
Primary 4 Science tuition
- MOE has removed mid-year examinations at every primary and secondary level, so the end-of-year examination and the weighted assessments during the year carry the result. (MOE: removal of mid-year examinations)
- Primary 4 decides the subject combination for P5 and P6: pupils sit school examinations and the school recommends a mix of Standard and Foundation subjects. (MOE: Subject-Based Banding in primary school)
- Primary Science starts in Primary 3 and runs to P6, built around five themes: Diversity, Cycles, Systems, Energy and Interactions. (MOE: primary subjects and syllabuses)
Home tutors for upper primary: $30-40 an hour part-time, $45-55 full-time, $60-85 with a school teacher. Most centres with science in their name: Marine Terrace (13), Marine Parade (11), Katong (10). Request a P4 Science tutor
Primary 5 Science tuition
- MOE has removed mid-year examinations at every primary and secondary level, so the end-of-year examination and the weighted assessments during the year carry the result. (MOE: removal of mid-year examinations)
- In P5 and P6 a pupil can take a mix of Standard and Foundation subjects (Subject-Based Banding). The Standard subjects are English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics and Science. (MOE: Subject-Based Banding in primary school)
- The PSLE at the end of P6 scores each subject from AL1 to AL8, so P5 is the year most families start preparing for it. (MOE: the PSLE scoring system)
- Primary Science starts in Primary 3 and runs to P6, built around five themes: Diversity, Cycles, Systems, Energy and Interactions. (MOE: primary subjects and syllabuses)
Home tutors for upper primary: $30-40 an hour part-time, $45-55 full-time, $60-85 with a school teacher. Most centres with science in their name: Marine Terrace (13), Marine Parade (11), Katong (10). Request a P5 Science tutor
Primary 6 Science tuition
- MOE has removed mid-year examinations at every primary and secondary level, so the end-of-year examination and the weighted assessments during the year carry the result. (MOE: removal of mid-year examinations)
- In P5 and P6 a pupil can take a mix of Standard and Foundation subjects (Subject-Based Banding). The Standard subjects are English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics and Science. (MOE: Subject-Based Banding in primary school)
- At the PSLE each Standard subject is scored as an Achievement Level from AL1 (90% and above) to AL8 (below 20%); the PSLE Score adds the four ALs, so it runs from 4 (best) to 32. (MOE: the PSLE scoring system)
- Foundation grades A, B and C count as AL6, AL7 and AL8 when the PSLE Score is worked out. (MOE: PSLE Score Calculator)
- Primary Science starts in Primary 3 and runs to P6, built around five themes: Diversity, Cycles, Systems, Energy and Interactions. (MOE: primary subjects and syllabuses)
Home tutors for upper primary: $30-40 an hour part-time, $45-55 full-time, $60-85 with a school teacher. Most centres with science in their name: Marine Terrace (13), Marine Parade (11), Katong (10). Request a P6 Science tutor
Primary Science tuition by area
Marine Parade Marine Terrace Katong Joo Chiat Siglap Bayshore and Upper East Coast Kembangan Eunos Paya Lebar Bedok Bedok North Bedok Reservoir Tanah Merah Simei Tampines Tampines West Tampines East Pasir Ris
Questions
How much does primary science tuition cost?
Published 2026 home-tuition rates (SmileTutor): lower primary $25-35 to $55-70 an hour, upper primary $30-40 to $60-85, depending on the tutor. Centres set their own fees.
Home tutor or tuition centre for primary science?
A home tutor works one to one at your pace; a centre is usually cheaper per hour but in a group. Ask either for a trial lesson.
Where in the East can I find primary science tuition?
Every area page lists the centres within 1.6 km of its MRT station that have the subject in their name, and the schools around it.
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