Programmes Offered

Our programmes for English Tuition in Singapore.

Our Primary Programme for English tuition focuses on learning excellence. The structured curriculum systematically covers all the components in the school exams Paper 1 and Paper 2, from the fundamentals such as grammar and vocabulary, writing methodologies, and comprehension techniques, as well as oral practice.

Primary

Our Secondary Programme for English tuition enables the secondary students to manage their diverse curriculum needs. They will be exposed to the four main compositional writing styles as well as adapting the necessary writing structures, and the correct techniques neccessary to handle the eight main comprehension question types.

Secondary

Our Junior College Programme for English tuition focuses on strategic preparation for the ‘A’ Level examinations through an emphasis on structure, content and precise application of skills. Through thematic content and systematic practices, students learn how to apply and refine essential exam techniques.

Junior College / IP Yr 5 and 6

The Adventure Begins Here

English can be a challenging subject for many students in Singapore. The process of mastering the English language can be so difficult that students dread it. The learning experience can be worsened if the English tutors you picked do not know how to kindle your child’s interest in the language. This is why finding the best English tuition centre in Singapore matters.

At Augustine’s English Tuition Classes, we strive to make every single lesson a learning adventure. At our English tuition centre for primary and secondary school students we believe that learning English should always be a meaningful and enjoyable process, and never by rote.

Some Of Our Parent's Testimonials

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4.7
4.5/5
Augustine is an excellent English teacher who is passionate about his subject. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help his students succeed. My children have learned so much from him, and I am confident that they will continue to do well in English because of his instructions. One of the ways that Mr. Augustine has helped my children improve their writing skills is by providing them with regular feedback and guidance. He always takes the time to read their work carefully and offer specific suggestions for how they can improve their grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. He also provides them with helpful tips on how to organize their thoughts and ideas more effectively. As a result my children have become much more confident writers. They are now able to write clear, concise, and well-organized essays that make a strong argument. He also keep them engaged through prizes and games on class participation/performance activities.
Vandita Pande
Vandita Pande
2023-06-20
My children’s grades improved significantly due to the fun and engaging teachings. Augustine is encouraging and my children look forward to their classes every time. Highly recommended.
Angelene Tan
Angelene Tan
2023-05-29
My sons learnt memorisation techniques to help them overcome the common mistakes in MCQ, and an enriched vocabulary which helped them in essay writing. Besides teaching the subject, Augustine cares keenly about his students' wellbeing and will provide feedback to clarify out-of-norm behaviour that he observed in class. My boys enjoy going to his class (almost six years now) as he has a unique way to keep them engaged and motivated. I also appreciate that Augustine has been very accommodating when we have conflicts in schedules; he will work closely with us to make up for the missed lessons.
Leona Kor
Leona Kor
2023-05-23
Chloe enjoys the lesson each week. Initially she found it challenging, however teacher Augustine keeps on encouraging her, she slowly gain confidence in herself. Thank you teacher Augustine!
Esther Lee
Esther Lee
2023-05-16
My daughter started attending Augustine's English Classes in January of this year. I'm glad that her English has improved significantly, especially her composition. Her confidence in learning English has also increased. Teacher Augustine has a unique way of teaching and encouraging students. My daughter is very motivated and enjoys his classes. The classroom environment is comfortable, and there is a little entertainment before class for students to decompress. I am extremely pleased with my decision to choose this tuition centre for my daughter's education.
Chiu Min Lim
Chiu Min Lim
2023-05-16
Noticed Ivan increased interest in English after a few lessons in your class. Your dedication to your students is much appreciated. Thank you.
Wee Beng Lim
Wee Beng Lim
2023-05-15
Sarah has gained confidence in writing her essay and most importantly her results has improved and she enjoyed attending her lesson weekly. Thank you to Mr Augustine, wish we found you sooner.
Jun H.T.
Jun H.T.
2023-05-15
Having joined Augustine’s class, I can see that my boy is engaged and enjoys attending his classes. Mr Augustine understands the nature of the child and provides the most appropriate techniques for the learner’s journey. We are also grateful to Mr Augustine who went the extra mile to provide the class with some ‘grammar MCQ hacks’ and some ‘tricky rules for synthesis and transformation’. Overall, it’s a very conductive place to study. Thank you for all the good work and professionalism.
vivien chen
vivien chen
2023-05-15
My son, Josiah feedback that the English class is interesting whereby there is a point system to allow him to work hard towards gaining points for playing the Nintendo game. He also mentions that he is able to pay more attention during the lesson. As a parent, I find this helpful as it is challenging to motivate and stay focused on any subjects that require a lot of attention. As I can see his self-directed motivation when going to English class. I hope and believe he can gain more knowledge from the English lessons through this play-learn-rewards points system approach and be able to achieve good grades to help him to get into his desired school. Thank you for your guidance.
HuiNiang Zheng
HuiNiang Zheng
2023-05-15

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Our Teaching Philosophy

Our English tuition centre’s teaching philosophy is guided by one simple belief: 

If students believe that they can succeed at something, they are more likely to persist until they achieve their goals. Conversely, if students don’t believe that they can succeed, even if they are actually capable of achieving success, their lack of motivation will cause them to fall short of their goals. Therefore, our primary job is to equip our students with the confidence that success is possible, which will then to help them succeed in their school.

It took us a while to learn how to convey this belief effectively to our students. However, once we were able to do so, we found immense success in convincing our students that they are all capable of succeeding in school and beyond. Soon, emboldened by this newfound belief in themselves, all our students started to enjoy our English tuitions. This makes teaching so much simpler and more importantly, learning has become infinitely more enjoyable for our students.

Over the years, through ongoing research, reflections, and observing our students’ behaviour and school achievements, we have a refined understanding of discipline, grades, examinations, motivation, classroom management, and positive discipline. With the help of cognitive science and simple psychology, we know how to effectively get students to practice self-discipline. All these helped us to develop a toolkit of successful strategies and practices to implement in class.

Over a decade ago, when Augustine’s English Classes just started taking in students, one parent asked us this question, “What do you want your students to know when they leave your English tuition class?”

Despite this being more than a decade ago, our answer to this question still remains the same: While we want our students to achieve better results, we also want to play a part in their formative years and help them excel beyond the confinement of the classroom. We want to evoke an unquenchable thirst for knowledge in them, and for them to pursue successes defined on their own terms.

While Augustine’s English Classes is set up as an English tuition centre, we aspire to be more than a tuition centre. We view it as our mission to ensure that the students excel in their examinations and in beyond.

What Happy Parents Say About Our English Tuition

How Our Students Are Taught

“Learning is not a spectator sport. Students do not learn much just by sitting in class listening to teachers, memorizing prepackaged assignments, and spitting out answers. They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, apply it to their daily lives. They must make what they learn part of themselves.”

-Arthur W. Chickering and Zelda F. Gamson

At our English tuition centre, we focus on an education technique called active learning. As suggested by the name, this involves the students to be actively engaged in the learning process. Rather than being passive listeners, which is how most lectures and classroom lessons are conducted, students will instead actively participate in our classes. In short, students will do more than just listen in our English tuitions.

This education approach is the opposite of passive learning, which is teacher-centered rather than student-centered. The active participation of each and every student is a necessary aspect in learning at our English tuition centre. We do not merely provide information to our students; we will also facilitate the learning process by getting students to engage their higher order thinking. In this manner, students can better internalise the knowledge gained in class.

Learning Retention Pyramid, based on Bloom’s taxonomy
Active learning is above, passive learning below

Through active learning, our students have transformed from passive listeners to active participants. Our past batches of students have a more in-depth appreciation of the English language after a series of inquiry, gathering and analysing information. Armed with a stronger understanding of English, it is no wonder that our students excelled in their school and national examinations.

With a dedicated team of exceptional tutors and an environment conducive for active learning at our English tuition centre, your child will soon be on their way to excel in their PSLE, A/O-level examinations.

Active Learning Activities

Think Pair Share

Our students will share and discuss their own answers with their neighbours.

Just In Time Teaching

Students prepare for class by completing assignments, then participate in collaborative exercises the following class period.

Game-Based Learning

Learning activities that are intrinsically game-like, such as by pitting students against each other in a “competition”.

Problem Solving Using

Real Data

Students use a variety of data to explore real-world problems.

Peer Review

Students will evaluate the work of other classmates.

Active Learning Activities

Think Pair Share

Our students will share and discuss their own answers with their neighbours.

Just In Time Teaching

Students prepare for class by completing assignments, then participate in collaborative exercises the following class period.

Game-Based Learning

Learning activities that are intrinsically game-like, such as by pitting students against each other in a “competition”.

Problem Solving Using Real Data

Students use a variety of data to explore real-world problems.

Peer Review

Students will evaluate the work of other classmates.

Would You Like Your Child To Be Our Next Success Story?

Simply fill in your particulars and we will contact you to confirm the Free Trial Lesson!
Child's School Level in 2023 (required)