Best Online Tuition in Singapore for Primary School (2026)
Honest comparison of 6 online tuition platforms for P1-P6 students in Singapore. Pricing, subjects, what works, what doesn't. Updated March 2026.
Choosing online tuition for your primary school child in Singapore involves sorting through a lot of noise. Every platform claims to be MOE-aligned, every one says your child will improve, and most websites are designed to get you on a sales call before telling you anything useful.
We publish this on the Ottodot blog, so yes, we have skin in the game. We're upfront about that. But parents who feel misled don't stick around, so what follows is a straight breakdown of six platforms that actually serve Singapore primary school students. Some will suit your child better than others, and one of those others might not be us.
At a Glance: 6 Online Tuition Platforms Compared
88tuition — Math, Science | P1-S4 | Pre-recorded video + worksheets | ~$15/month
AGrader — Math, Science, English, Chinese | P1-P6 | Live online classes | Check website
Geniebook — Math, Science, English, Chinese | P1-S4 | AI worksheets + live classes | ~$293/month per subject
Koobits — Math only | P1-P6 | Gamified problem sums | ~$15/month
Ottodot — Math, Science | P1-P6 | Roblox games + live classes | $160-200/month
Superstar Teacher — Math, Science, English, Chinese | P1-S4 | Pre-recorded video lessons | ~$10/month per subject
Prices are approximate and may change. Check each platform's website for current pricing.
What Actually Matters When Choosing Online Tuition
Before the platform reviews, here is what separates a useful platform from wasted money.
Will your child actually use it? The best curriculum in the world is worthless if your child opens it once, gets bored, and never returns. Pre-recorded videos require self-discipline. Live classes require showing up at a fixed time. Games require almost nothing because children choose to play. Be honest with yourself about which category your child falls into.
Is the content mapped to what your child is tested on? "MOE-aligned" is a marketing phrase every platform uses. What you want to know: does the content follow the actual P3, P4, P5, or P6 syllabus topics your child encounters in school assessments? Some platforms use generic content and call it aligned. Others map to specific MOE topics and exam formats.
What happens between sessions? One class a week, even a good one, is not enough to retain concepts. The practice that happens between sessions matters more than the session itself. Some platforms provide homework. Some give you worksheets. Some have games your child can use independently.
Does the pricing match what you're getting? A $15/month platform and a $300/month platform are not competing for the same thing. The cheap ones give you content. The expensive ones give you a teacher. Neither is wrong. Know what you're paying for.
Ottodot: Learning Through Roblox Games
Website: ottodot.com
Full disclosure: this is our platform. We're including ourselves in this comparison because leaving ourselves out would be dishonest in a different way. We'll keep to the same format: what it is, what it costs, who it's for, and what the downsides are.
Ottodot teaches Math and Science to primary school students through Roblox. The live classes happen inside private Roblox servers with a teacher leading the session. Between classes, students practise using hundreds of interactive games on the resource hub, and a free AI Science OEQ tutor that lets students practise open-ended question answers by topic.
The logic is simple: children already want to play Roblox. If the MOE syllabus is inside a game they would play voluntarily, you skip the daily battle of getting them to sit down and study.
What it covers: Math (P1-P6) and Science (P3-P6).
How much it costs: $160 to $200 per month depending on plan length. That covers both subjects. A trial class is available if you want to see the format before committing.
Best for: Children who resist traditional tuition. If your child groans at the mention of homework, refuses to sit through worksheets, or has already bounced off one or two other tuition programmes, the Roblox format changes the dynamic. Parents tell us their child asks to log in and practise, which is the opposite of what most tuition produces. Also a good fit for parents who want both Math and Science on one platform at a single price, rather than paying per subject.
Watch out for: Ottodot covers Math and Science only. If you need English or Chinese tuition, you'll need to look elsewhere. The Roblox format is not for every child — some students who are already doing well with traditional methods may benefit more from a platform with a larger question bank or more structured worksheet practice. We're also a much smaller company than Geniebook. What we do have is a library of interactive games that no other tuition provider in Singapore can match, and live classes with MOE teachers who actually teach through those games.
88tuition: The Budget Pick
Website: 88tuition.com
88tuition is straightforward. You get pre-recorded video lessons aligned to the Singapore MOE syllabus, plus worksheets and assessments. Teachers explain concepts on screen, students watch, then practise with the provided materials. No live interaction, no AI, no games.
What it covers: Math and Science for P1 through Secondary 4.
How much it costs: Around $15 per month. That makes it the most affordable option on this list by a wide margin.
Best for: Families on a budget who want structured content their child can work through independently. If your child is self-motivated and able to sit through a video lesson without drifting, 88tuition gives you a lot of MOE-aligned content for very little money.
Watch out for: The format is passive. Your child watches a video, then does worksheets. There is no one checking whether they understood the lesson, no one answering questions in real time, and no accountability to show up. If your child tends to zone out during explanations or needs prompting to do homework, the pre-recorded format may not produce results. You will probably need to sit with them, at least initially.
AGrader: The Volume Publisher
Website: agrader.sg
AGrader runs live online classes across four subjects: Math, Science, English, and Chinese. They also operate physical tuition centres. Their blog has over 250 posts covering everything from PSLE walkthroughs to study tips, which gives them one of the largest content libraries in the Singapore tuition market.
What it covers: Math, Science, English, Chinese for P1-P6.
How much it costs: Not publicly listed. Contact them directly.
Best for: Parents who want one provider for all four subjects. The convenience of having Math, Science, English, and Chinese under one roof (or one login) saves time compared with juggling separate platforms. Their blog is also genuinely useful for PSLE preparation tips.
Watch out for: Their content library is broad but not always deep. A 700-word article on a PSLE topic gives you an overview but rarely the worked examples and detailed explanations that help a child who's stuck. Their online and physical class formats may differ, so confirm what you're signing up for.
Geniebook: The AI Worksheet Platform
Website: geniebook.com
Geniebook is the largest and most well-funded player in this comparison. Founded in 2017, backed by East Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners, and operating with 350-plus employees across multiple countries. They claim over 220,000 students and have recently opened seven physical tuition centres in Singapore.
Their approach is built around three products. GenieSmart generates AI-personalised worksheets based on your child's strengths and weaknesses. GenieClass offers live online lessons (over 100 sessions weekly). GenieAsk lets students photograph homework questions and get teacher explanations.
What it covers: Math, Science, English, Chinese for P1 through Secondary 4.
How much it costs: Approximately $293.50 per subject per month (GST included), charged annually. A 12-month commitment is required. For a P5 student taking Math and Science, that works out to roughly $7,000 per year.
That's expensive. At full price, Geniebook costs 15 to 20 times more than 88tuition or Koobits. You're paying for the AI personalisation and live classes, but the annual lock-in makes it a big bet.
Best for: Parents who want a comprehensive platform with AI-driven personalisation and don't mind the price. Geniebook works well for students who are already somewhat self-motivated. The AI identifies weak spots and generates targeted practice, which saves parents the work of figuring out what their child needs to revise.
Watch out for: The contract. You're locked in for 12 months, with only a 30-day refund window and auto-renewal. Read the fine print before you sign anything. The sales process draws consistent reports of high-pressure follow-up calls. Several parents have noted that the worksheets are not in actual PSLE format. And GenieAsk responses can take days, which doesn't help when your child is stuck on tonight's homework.
Geniebook is a real product with real AI behind it. Just go in with your eyes open about the cost and the contract.
Koobits: Gamified Math Practice
Website: koobits.com
Koobits takes a different approach from the classroom-model platforms. It's a gamified math practice tool where primary school students solve problem sums, compete on leaderboards, and work through daily challenges. The focus is entirely on Math.
What it covers: Math only, P1-P6.
How much it costs: Around $15 per month.
Best for: Children who are competitive and enjoy seeing their progress on leaderboards. Koobits works well as a supplement alongside school or tuition, giving students daily math practice that feels more engaging than a stack of worksheets. The problem sum library is large, and the AI adapts difficulty based on performance.
Watch out for: Koobits is math-only. If your child also needs Science (which, from P3 onward, most do), you'll need a separate platform. The gamification is mostly points-and-leaderboard style rather than immersive gameplay, so children who aren't naturally competitive may lose interest. There are no live teacher sessions, so if your child is stuck on a concept, they're stuck until you or someone else helps.
Superstar Teacher: Self-Paced Video Lessons
Website: superstarteacher.com.sg
Superstar Teacher provides pre-recorded video lessons taught by experienced Singapore teachers. The videos are polished, well-animated, and cover the full MOE syllabus. Students watch lessons at their own pace, then complete assessments.
What it covers: Math, Science, English, Chinese for P1 through Secondary 4.
How much it costs: Around $9.90 per month per subject.
Best for: Self-disciplined students who learn well from video instruction. The lesson quality is high, the teachers are engaging, and the price is extremely reasonable. If your child is the type who will sit down, watch a lesson, and complete the follow-up work without prompting, this platform offers excellent value.
Watch out for: No live interaction. Your child cannot raise their hand and ask a question. If they don't understand something in the video, they'll need you or another adult to help. Like 88tuition, the self-paced format requires parental involvement — you need to check whether your child is actually watching the lessons and completing the work.
Pricing Comparison
88tuition — ~$15/month | Flexible | Pre-recorded lessons + worksheets (Math, Science)
Superstar Teacher — ~$10/subject/month | Flexible | Pre-recorded lessons + assessments (4 subjects)
Koobits — ~$15/month | Flexible | Gamified math practice + daily challenges (Math only)
Ottodot — $160-200/month | Quarterly/annual | Live Roblox classes + resource hub + AI tutor (Math + Science)
AGrader — Not listed | Contact them | Live online classes (4 subjects)
Geniebook — ~$293/subject/month | 12-month minimum | AI worksheets + live classes + GenieAsk (4 subjects)
The pricing breaks into two tiers. Budget options ($10-15/month) give you pre-recorded content or practice tools with no live instruction. Premium options ($160-300+/month per subject) include live teacher sessions, AI features, and structured programmes. Put simply: the budget platforms sell content. The premium platforms sell a teaching relationship. Both work. The question is whether your child needs a teacher or just needs material.
Which Platform Is Best for Your Child?
Depends on your child, not on the platform.
If your child is self-motivated and learns well independently: Superstar Teacher or 88tuition. Both offer solid MOE-aligned content at low prices. You save money, but you're trading off live support.
If your child needs competitive motivation: Koobits. The leaderboard and daily challenge format works well for children who are driven by scores and rankings. Math only, though, so you'll need a separate solution for Science.
If your child needs AI-personalised practice and you have the budget: Geniebook. The AI identifies weak areas and generates targeted worksheets. Comprehensive subject coverage. The cost and contract commitment are significant, so be sure about the fit before signing.
If your child hates studying and resists traditional tuition: Ottodot. The Roblox format turns practice into play. Children log in because they want to, not because they have to. Both Math and Science in one price.
If you want all four subjects from one provider: AGrader or Geniebook. Both cover Math, Science, English, and Chinese, which simplifies logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is online tuition as effective as in-person tuition?
It depends on the format and the child. A live online class with a teacher who can see your child's work and respond in real time can be as effective as a physical class. A pre-recorded video lesson is closer to self-study. The engagement model matters more than whether the screen is a laptop or a whiteboard.
My child is in P5/P6 preparing for PSLE. Which platform focuses on PSLE preparation?
All six platforms offer PSLE-relevant content. Geniebook and AGrader have the broadest PSLE coverage across subjects. Ottodot's 5-step method for Science OEQs specifically targets Section B of the Science paper, where most students lose marks. Koobits focuses on PSLE-style Math problem sums. Superstar Teacher and 88tuition cover PSLE topics in their video lessons.
Can I try before committing?
88tuition, Koobits, and Superstar Teacher typically offer free trials or very low entry prices. Ottodot offers a paid trial class. Geniebook offers a free diagnostic assessment, but be prepared for follow-up sales calls. Check each platform's current trial offer directly.
How much parental involvement is required?
Pre-recorded platforms (88tuition, Superstar Teacher) require the most parental involvement because you need to ensure your child is actually watching and doing the work. Live class platforms (AGrader, Geniebook, Ottodot) have built-in accountability through scheduled sessions. Gamified platforms (Koobits, Ottodot) tend to require the least nagging because children engage voluntarily.
What if my child needs help outside class hours?
Geniebook has GenieAsk, where students can photograph questions and get teacher explanations (though responses may take time). Ottodot has a free AI Science tutor for open-ended question practice. Koobits shows step-by-step solutions for incorrect answers. The pre-recorded platforms typically don't offer live support.
How we put this together
We checked each platform's website, publicly available pricing, and parent reviews on KiasuParents, SunnyCityKids, and SGPrimarySchool. For Ottodot, we obviously know our own product. For competitors, everything here is based on public information as of March 2026. If something has changed, let us know and we'll update.
If you want to see how Ottodot's Roblox-based classes work, book a trial class or browse the resource hub games for free. No commitment required.
Last updated: March 2026. Ottodot publishes this comparison. We've been as fair as we can, but we'd encourage you to check each platform's website directly for the most current information. Learn more about our programmes here.