Primary school tuition, from Primary 1 to the PSLE
Chinese, English, Mathematics and Science, following the MOE syllabus. Children in our student care can add a class in the same afternoon without another trip.
Which primary subjects do you teach?
Chinese (Normal and Higher), English and Mathematics from Primary 1 to 6, and Science from Primary 3 to 6. Lessons follow the latest MOE syllabus, in small classes with experienced teachers.
Chinese 华文
Primary 1 to 6
Normal and Higher Chinese.
- Primary 1 and 2: 汉语拼音, character recognition and stroke order, picture talk and guided reading.
- Primary 3 and 4: vocabulary, grammar, comprehension strategies and composition writing.
- Primary 5 and 6: idioms (成语) and proverbs, higher-order comprehension, composition and oral, with PSLE Chinese practice.
English
Primary 1 to 6
For school results and exam readiness.
- Oral: picture description, conversation and pronunciation, to build fluency and confidence.
- Vocabulary and grammar: thematic word lists, word forms, tenses, sentence structure and punctuation.
- Cloze and comprehension: context clues, main ideas, inference and answering techniques.
- Writing: story planning, descriptive writing, structure and expression, with PSLE Paper 1 and 2 practice in Primary 5 and 6.
Mathematics
Primary 1 to 6
Our goal is confidence, speed and accuracy in solving questions.
- School syllabus: key concepts, problem-solving techniques for word problems, model drawing, and speed and accuracy for exams.
- Math Olympiad, an advanced class: logical thinking and pattern recognition, challenging non-routine problems, topics not taught in school, and competition preparation.
Science
Primary 3 to 6
Following the MOE 2023 primary science syllabus.
- Concepts explained with everyday examples, models and diagrams.
- Experiments and inquiry: observing, comparing, predicting and drawing conclusions.
- Reading tables and graphs, and PSLE-style open-ended answers using the right scientific terms.
How do you prepare P5 and P6 students for the PSLE?
In Primary 5 and 6, English and Chinese classes add PSLE paper practice and oral, Science works on PSLE-style open-ended answers, and Math builds the word-problem technique and speed the exam needs, all within the MOE syllabus.
| Subject | Primary 5 and 6 focus |
|---|---|
| English | PSLE Paper 1 and Paper 2 practice, and oral: picture description and conversation. |
| Chinese 华文 | Idioms (成语) and proverbs, higher-order comprehension, composition and oral, with PSLE Chinese practice. Normal and Higher Chinese. |
| Mathematics | Problem-solving techniques for word problems, model drawing, and speed and accuracy under exam conditions. |
| Science | PSLE-style open-ended answers using the right scientific terms, and reading tables and graphs. |
What is the Math Olympiad class, and who is it for?
Math Olympiad is our advanced primary math class, for children who want problems harder than the school syllabus. It works on logical thinking and pattern recognition, challenging non-routine problems, topics not taught in school, and preparation for math competitions. Classes are 1.5 hours.
When does Science tuition start?
From Primary 3, the year Science starts in primary school, through to Primary 6. Lessons follow the MOE 2023 primary science syllabus, with experiments and everyday examples to explain each concept.
Do you teach Higher Chinese as well as Chinese?
Yes. Primary Chinese tuition covers both Normal and Higher Chinese, from 汉语拼音 in Primary 1 to PSLE Chinese in Primary 6. See Chinese tuition.
How long is each class?
Most subject classes are 1.5 or 2 hours. Ask the centre for this term's class times for your child's level.
| Class | Length |
|---|---|
| Chinese, English, Mathematics, Science | 1.5 or 2 hours |
| Math Olympiad | 1.5 hours |
| Fine art (Tampines) | 1.5 hours |
| Brain training | 1.5 hours |
| Coding | 1 hour |
Is Little Earth an MOE-registered tuition centre?
Yes. Little Earth Education is an MOE-registered tuition centre, and our lessons follow the latest MOE syllabus for each subject.
Can my child do tuition and student care at the same centre?
Yes. Children in our student care can add a tuition class in Chinese, English, Math, Math Olympiad or Science in the same afternoon, at extra charge, so there is no second trip. At Tampines they can also add a fine art class. About student care.
Do you teach secondary school students?
Yes. Secondary subjects are English, Chinese, Mathematics (E Math and A Math), Science (Combined and Pure), History, Geography and Literature; ask your centre which classes run this term. See secondary tuition.
Where does tuition run?
At all six centres. Also on offer: phonics, K2 to P1 bridging, brain training, coding, fine art (Tampines) and sport. See other programmes and holiday programmes.
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Tampines
300 Tampines Avenue 5, #05-06, Income@Tampines Junction, Singapore 529653
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Kovan
203 Hougang Street 21, #01-79, Singapore 530203
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Marine Parade
1 Marine Parade Central, #03-01, Parkway Centre, Singapore 449408
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East Coast Smart Study Club
397 Changi Road, Singapore 419844
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Bukit Timah
1 Jalan Anak Bukit, #02-29, Bukit Timah Plaza, Singapore 588996
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Bishan
1 Pemimpin Drive, #03-02, One Pemimpin, Singapore 576151
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