Home tuition questions, answered
How we match a tutor, what lessons cost, the free first lesson and what happens after. Can't find your question? Ask a consultant on WhatsApp.
Getting Started
Finding a tutor
How does InspireCore find a home tutor for my child?
You tell us your child's level and subjects, and if you can, their school, schedule and how they learn best. A consultant picks two or three tutors from our vetted panel and sends you their profiles. You choose who teaches your child. Start with the request form.
How quickly will I hear back?
A consultant replies on WhatsApp within one working day of your request.
Is the first lesson free?
Yes. Your child's first lesson with the tutor you choose is free, so you can see how they get on before paying for any lessons. If the fit isn't right, tell your consultant and they'll suggest another tutor.
What do you need from me to get started?
Your child's level and the subjects they need help with are enough to start. Their school, upcoming exams, preferred days and times, and how they learn best help the consultant choose a closer match.
Rates and Fees
What home tuition costs
How much does home tuition cost in Singapore?
Typical market rates run from about S$35 an hour (lower primary, undergraduate tutor) to S$160 an hour (IB, experienced MOE teacher), including our flat S$10 an hour. Each tutor sets their own rate, so it varies from tutor to tutor. See every level and tutor type on tuition rates.
What does the S$10 an hour InspireCore fee cover?
Matching, your own consultant, regular check-ins once lessons begin, and a replacement tutor if the fit is wrong. Your tutor's rate goes to your tutor, and we show the two amounts separately.
How is my tutor's exact rate decided?
By your child's level and the tutor's experience and qualifications, within the published ranges. We confirm the rate of each tutor on your shortlist before you choose.
Tutors
Who teaches your child
Who are InspireCore's tutors?
Three kinds of tutor: undergraduates studying at university, full-time tutors who teach as their main profession, and ex- or current MOE teachers who have taught in Singapore schools. Browse them on our tutors.
How do you check tutors before they teach?
Every tutor passes background verification, provides academic transcripts, takes part in a structured interview and completes our teaching orientation before joining the panel.
Can I ask for a particular tutor?
Yes. Each tutor on our tutors has a tutor code. Press "Ask about" on their card, or quote the code in your request, and the consultant checks whether they're free for your child.
What if the tutor isn't the right fit?
Tell your consultant. They gather your feedback and arrange a replacement tutor. It's part of what the InspireCore fee covers.
Lessons
Levels, subjects and progress
Which levels and subjects do you cover?
Primary 1 to 6 and PSLE, Secondary (O-Level and SEC), Junior College (A-Level), the IP programme, and IB and international schools. Subjects include Mathematics, English, the Sciences, Chinese and Higher Chinese, and Humanities.
Where do lessons take place?
Home tuition means the tutor comes to your home for one-to-one lessons. If you'd rather have lessons online, tell your consultant when you make your request.
How will I know how my child is doing?
The same consultant stays in touch after lessons begin, asks for your feedback and changes the arrangement if something isn't working. Families also get a portal login to see lessons, homework and learning resources.
For Tutors
Teaching with InspireCore
How do I become an InspireCore tutor?
Apply on join as tutor. Our Tutor Relations team gets in touch within two working days, then arranges the interview, document checks and teaching orientation.
Ready to find a tutor?
Tell us about your child and a consultant sends two or three tutor profiles, with the first lesson free.
Request a tutor