For general information on Singapore education
system and educational resources, feel free to visit our Useful Links page.
For Students
1) What are the market rates?
|
Pre-School /
Kindergarten |
Lower
Primary |
Upper
Primary |
Lower
Secondary |
Upper
Secondary |
Junior
College |
| Current School Teacher |
$24-30 |
$28-38 |
$32-42 |
$36-46 |
$36-50 |
$40-80 |
| Ex-School Teacher |
$22-26 |
$26-34 |
$26-36 |
$32-38 |
$32-46 |
$40-60 |
| Trainee
Teacher (NIE) |
$18-20 |
$22-26 |
$24-30 |
$26-36 |
$26-40 |
$30-44 |
Full Time Tutor (Degree
& above) |
$16-18 |
$20-24 |
$22-28 |
$24-34 |
$26-40 |
$30-44 |
Full Time
Tutor (Diploma & others) |
$14-16 |
$16-22 |
$18-26 |
$22-30 |
$24-34 |
$28-36 |
Part Time Tutor
(Degree & above) |
$14-16 |
$16-20 |
$18-26 |
$20-28 |
$22-32 |
$26-36 |
Part Time
Tutor (Undergraduates or A level/Diploma
holders) |
$12-14 |
$14-20 |
$16-24 |
$18-28 |
$20-30 |
$24-34 |
Please take note that the above rates are on
per hour basis and are only a guide. Fees are
typically determined based on the tutor's academic
standards as well as frequency of lessons. Factors such as
tutor's experience and education in top schools may result in higher
fees.
Music lessons such as Piano, Guitar, Violin and
Saxophone starts from $110 to $140 for beginner levels with 4 times
of 45 minutes sessions. Do contact us for enquiry.
University modules tuition/coaching, Languages
& Dialects lessons, etc vary and we are only able to provide
an estimate upon receiving your specific requirements.
2) With Singapore's excellent education system, do I still need
tuition?
You may refer to the two articles
(truncated) published in The Straits Times for an unbiased opinion
on whether you need a tutor in Singapore. In addition, there are
written opinions on whether a tuition centre or private tuition is
more suitable for your child.

http://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090209-120533.html
 http://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Education/Story/A1Story20090120-115992.html
3) What are the advantages of hiring Alison Tuition
Agency over other tuition agencies?
Do visit our About Us
page to discover the benefits of engaging Alison Tuition Agency
services over other tuition agencies!
4) What are the charges?
The first month's tuition fee will be split equally
between the tutor and the agency. For the subsequent months, the
tutor will collect the full amount from you. There are no
additional agency fees. Thus effectively, you get to enjoy the
splendid free tuition advisory and free tutor sourcing services of
Alison Tuition Agency!
5) How and when do we pay the portion of tuition fee
attributed to the agency?
You will receive an invoice stating payment
details within a week after the first lesson has commenced. Our
payment modes available are Fund Transfer via ATM, Internet Banking,
cash deposit at bank counter, cheque, and house collection ($10
admin fee will be charged). Please refer to the invoice for
elaboration.
Due to our No-Paper Policy, we issue invoices and
receipts through emails. Please inform us before the start of
lessons if you need hardcopy receipts (with agency stamp).
6) What is the purpose of the feedback call?
It serves as an important source of information in
our evaluation of the tutors. We will be able to improve on our
database and provide better services to you.
For Tutors
1) What are the advantages of registering with Alison
Tuition Agency over other tuition agencies?
Do visit our About Us
page to discover the benefits of registering with Alison Tuition
Agency over other tuition agencies!
2) How will I be informed of assignments?
We will inform you via email, or sms if there are
suitable assignments according to your preferences and
qualifications. We will call you if you are short-listed for an
assignment and conduct a phone interview. Upon final
confirmation, we will send you a confirmation SMS or
e-mail.
3) How will I be paid?
The first month's tuition fee will be split equally
between you and the agency. Subsequently, you will collect the
full amount from the requester.
4) How do I sign up to be a tutor of Alison Tuition Agency?
Simply go to Tutor
Registration page and fill up the form. Do send us a copy of
your academic certificates and relevant documents.
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