Singapore is known for its high-quality education system, and parents are always on the lookout for the best enrichment classes to give their children an extra edge. Enrichment classes are a popular choice for parents who want to supplement their child’s education and provide them with additional skills and knowledge that may not be covered in school. With a wide range of options available, from language classes to sports, music, art and STEM, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one.
From budding entrepreneurs, future innovators to charismatic speakers, we round up the best enrichment courses across the island for kids from 6 months old to Primary School and Secondary School students.
HOLISTIC LEARNING
EDOOVO
Designed for young learners aged 3 to 8, EDOOVO is an award-winning multi-subject online enrichment platform offering 3 core subjects, English, Chinese and Mathematics, to boost your child’s learning while preparing them for primary school.
Taught by qualified teachers, their age-appropriate and holistic curriculum is adapted from the M.O.E. syllabus. With real-time teaching in a small class of 4 students, students are encouraged to engage actively with fun virtual in-class rewards such as trophies and stars.
With rave reviews from parents, find out why EDOOVO is a proven hit with kids! Book a free trial today!
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Crestar Learning Centre
Established since 1977, Crestar Learning Centre has been an ideal choice for parents looking to fully nurture their children’s potential. Providing a wide range of specially-designed enrichment programmes to develop interests and hone the skills of your child.
Our curriculum is tailored to suit varying needs and interests, from the performing arts to language studies. The programmes include Art, Maths, Abacus & Mental Arithmetic, Dance, Chinese Speech & Drama, Chinese Language and Student Care Services.
Come sign up for a trial and experience our classes!
ART
Tree Art
Tree Art has been committed to offering specialized international art courses for children, promoting boundless creativity through diverse themes to spark their imagination and produce unique artworks. The school provides exposure to various drawing mediums, such as gouache, water painting, and pastels, fostering the development of students’ artistic styles.
With dedicated instructors who provide personalized attention, TREE ART helps students refine their skills across different art forms. They also offer a complimentary trial class, ensuring a smooth path to artistic growth for budding young artists.
For more information, visit Tree Art.
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ARTARY
ARTARY‘s art experience is uniquely Singaporean, second to none. From admissions to graduation, for both students and parents, experience is at the heart of everything we do. Countless hours have been put into studying, creating, commissioning and refining the many different components that make up the best experience for the thousands of students who have come through our doors.
For more information, visit ARTARY.
CODING
Nullspace
Established in 2008, Nullspace Robotics is the leading pioneer of robotics enrichment in Singapore. Over the years, we have grown to be one of Singapore’s leading technology school with over 2,000 students enrolled in our robotics class and coding class.
Our award-winning programmes are certified with the STEM.org Accredited Educational Experience Trustmark – a recognition of the quality and efficacy of our Robotics and Coding STEM-based enrichment programmes.
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The Lab
The Lab is one of the largest coding schools in Singapore, having won multiple awards and was awarded the STEM.org Accredited™ Educational Experience trustmark. It is a recognition of the quality and efficacy of their Coding STEM-based programmes.
Students are provided with the highest quality of education and will learn valuable STEM knowledge from their programmes to empower students with the computational thinking knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the future economy. Fun and easy for students ages 5 and above. Free trial classes are available to experience their programs.
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Methodist Preschool Coding
Minecraft Education Edition is an established game-based learning platform developed by Microsoft, and currently used by thousands of educators in over 100 countries worldwide. Minecraft Education provides children with an immersive and safe digital learning environment to learn valuable knowledge and future-ready skills through game-based learning.
Methodist Preschool is pleased to partner Zenitant Holdings to provide Minecraft Edu Programme, an enrichment course specially designed for K1 & K2 students with the objective to develop basic digital literacy skills for young learners in the safe and immersive Minecraft world. Students will develop creativity, elementary computational thinking and problem-solving skills, responsible digital citizenship, as well as basic coding, numeracy and literacy while completing fun-filled activities during classes.
DANCE
Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre
Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre (SCDT) is a professional dance company that nurtures budding talents of different ages, abilities and interests through its versatile range of dance courses, such as the Parent-child Dance, First Step Dance, Kungfu Dance, Chinese Folk Dance Graded Examination, Chinese Dance Technique and Adult Dance Classes.
At the core of SCDT’s dance education programme is its Dance Development Roadmap, a meticulously mapped out pathway for its students to progress from training classes to pre-professional dance training to carving out a career as a dancer or dance instructor.
To enrich its students’ learning experience, SCDT also provides them with performance opportunities such as its annual showcase performance “Taking Flight” and outdoor dance carnival “Under the BIG Tree”.
For more information, visit scdt.com.sg.
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Crestar School of Dance
Established in 1977 as a dance department in Yamaha Music School, Crestar School of Dance (CSD) is renowned in the industry and is one of the largest private dance schools in Singapore. Their top-quality and rigorous dance curriculum was developed by an international team of professionals in their field of dance and music.
Crestar School of Dance boasts an exceptional team of dance teachers and instructors, carefully selected through stringent and rigorous recruitment processes. Their commitment to excellence is seen in the investment in the professional development of their teachers and instructors, with ample opportunities for skill enhancement and continuous training provided for them.
For more information, visit Crestar School of Dance.
SPORTS
Get GungHo Kids Football
FAS Accredited Academy, Get GungHo FC is the proud partner of Champions League club Celtic FC in Singapore. The GGFC Celtic Soccer Academy Singapore offers football training for aged 18 months to 12 years. Play in a professional, stress-free environment while having tons of fun!
The football programme (3 to 12 years) focuses on high-quality coaching for core skill development and offers opportunities to compete in the FAS Singapore Youth League. The Tot Shots programme (18 – 36 months) promotes programme promotes fundamental movement skills.
Enjoy small group classes at your residents, 1-on-1 training, holiday camps (including Singapore Camps staffed by Celtic FC coaches from the UK) and soccer-themed birthday parties. Players receive personalized team kit with name printed on the jersey!
New Age Parents Offer: Free Trial lesson – Register here!
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Stariffic
With an understanding that every child has the ability to speak with confidence and conviction, the team at Starrific, Singapore’s first elite public speaking school, developed a curriculum that focuses on building confidence and technique, structure, and speech flow, as well as overall delivery and speech.
At Stariffic, you will find carefully curated lessons for different age ranges. Couple that with unique and time-tested methodologies like the S.T.A.R. Method, the O.M.G. Approach, and your child will be transformed into a confident and persuasive communicator in no time.
For more information, visit Stariffic.
ENGLISH
LCentral
LCentral, a premier English enrichment center in Singapore, empowers students with top-tier English education since 2008. Focusing beyond textbooks, it offers a unique and innovative learning experience, with an award-winning curriculum available to student care centers and preschools. The 360-degree approach and innovative teaching ensure a solid foundation in English, covering reading, writing, and speech and drama. Dedicated to quality education, LCentral transforms children’s belief and ability in English, making it a reputable choice for enrichment.
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British Council
Unlocking confidence and inspiring creativity, a lifelong learning adventure starts at the British Council.
Developed by the world’s English experts, the British Council’s enrichment courses for Nursery 1 up to Secondary are student-centred and aligned to the syllabus set by the Ministry of Education. Our internationally qualified teachers provide a safe, supportive and dynamic environment to help your child succeed at every stage of their academic journey whilst developing the essential 21st century skills and proficiencies to be able to thrive in the fast-changing world. Give your child the opportunity to embark on a rewarding learning adventure with the British Council, today.
Find out more and enrol your child for our English enrichment courses today!
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Lil’ but Mighty
Lil’ but Mighty is all about bringing to students English that makes them happy.
- We carve out time for our students to peer teach in order to build their confidence, provide opportunity to hone their oral and 21st century skills.
- We believe that learning should be scaffolded and students learn better with clear steps to reach a goal, be it to tackle a question type or to learn to check.
- We incorporate a thematic approach and hands-on activities in most of our programmes to increase the fun factor and make learning contextualised.
- We are relevant and at the forefront of the latest examination trends.
- Our teachers work alongside parents by providing updates of the components covered in the weekly class.
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Writers Studio School Of English
Step into the world of literary excellence at the Writers Studio School of English, a prestigious institution renowned for nurturing young writing talents across Singapore. At the heart of this educational haven lies a unique approach, finely tuned to each student’s starting point.
Seasoned and MOE-registered instructors lead the way, maintaining a small teacher-student ratio to offer personalized support and bespoke learning paths. Through interactive and engaging classes, the Writers Studio School of English cultivates creativity and refines language skills, ensuring a holistic mastery of PSLE and beyond.
For more information, visit Writers Studio School Of English.
CHINESE
LingoAce
LingoAce is a Chinese Learning Platform that delivers Chinese learning for kids aged 3-15. With both online and blended learning options, get the best of both worlds through learning Chinese online and practicing Chinese skillsets offline.
Using interactive tools such as illustrations, animations, and gamification, LingoAce captures the attention of students to keep learning fun. The curriculum is also aligned with Singapore MOE syllabus and has proven results in improving your Child’s Chinese by 1-2 grades in just 3 months! To date, we have provided more than 10 million class hours to our learners from across 100 countries and regions.
Schedule your free trial now!
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Chengzhu Mandarin Centre
Growing up effectively bilingual is a must in Singapore! But studying Chinese is still dreaded by many students, and their parents, especially during the Chinese PSLE period. Chengzhu Mandarin Centre ensures students’ success in school whilst also inspiring them to enjoy the process of learning – the best way to encourage continued curiosity, enthsusiasm and mastery. Immersing children in a rich language environment as early as possible is ideal. However, Chengzhu’s innovative approach and proven curriculum benefit children aged 6 months to 12 years old, ensuring confident and effective listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at every level.
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Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts & Cultural Troupe
The Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts & Cultural Troupe is a pioneer in Chinese Language and Enrichment Children Programmes. Setup since 1986, we have grown leaps and bounds to a student population of over 2000 in Singapore. Many of whom have progressed to perform in our staged productions to schools and the public.
Our Children Chinese Speech & Drama programme received accolades from the audience as well as the media. We have also helped many children improve their Chinese language mastery and learn to love the Chinese culture and its heritage as seen from the glowing testimonials from the students’ parents.
Through our well-designed syllabus, we help children of all ages improve their comprehension, reading and writing of the Chinese language in school.
For more information, visit Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts & Cultural Troupe.
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BibiNogs
Are you looking to nurture your confident child in a global environment? We’re BibiNogs, a specialist bilingual and Chinese language centre that develops your child to be confident, kind, expressive, and appreciative of global cultures.
We believe that to enable your child to be bilingual, lessons should be a sensorial experience, engaging your child to spark wonder and curiosity in the world.
Check out our parent-accompanied enrichment classes such as Mandarin Babes where you and your child will enjoy hands-on activities like art & craft, object exploration and puppetry, with Chinese nursery rhymes/poems, story-telling, dramatization and songs to promote your child’s physical development and parent-child bonding.
For more information, visit BibiNogs.
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Top Chinese Enrichment Programme (TCEP)
The Confucius Institute of Nanyang Technological University is a centre of excellence in teaching and learning the Chinese language (CL) in Singapore. It is one of the 500 over Confucius Institutes globally. Confucius Institute is the counterpart of the British Council and Goethe Institute.
We train CL teachers from non-government schools, develop preschool CL teaching materials and publish MOE primary school CL curriculum workbooks. We are also a major content provider of online Chinese readers for early learners in Asia and North America.
Our TCEP department specializes in CL enrichment programs for preschool and primary school children. Classes have been held since 2007, at the beautiful city campus of NTU or ntu@onenorth, a 6-minute walk from Buona Vista MRT station.
🌐 ntu.edu.sg/student-programmes
STEAM
Futurum Academy
Prepare your child for the future with Futurum Space Pte Ltd’s exceptional STEAM enrichment. Embracing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, Futurum Space equips students with critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills.
Through hands-on experiences, from robotics to 3D design, students thrive in a dynamic learning environment. The Spiral Curriculum ensures age-appropriate development, while international competitions showcase their growth. Problem-Based Learning nurtures innovation, fostering knowledge acquisition and effective communication.
Join Futurum Space Pte Ltd and empower your child for success in a rapidly evolving world!
For more information, visit Futurum Academy.
FRENCH
Alliance Française de Singapour
Looking to develop your child’s language skills through stimulating activities? Alliance Française de Singapour provides fun and fully immersive small French classes for kids, as early as 1-year-old! Find the perfect programme for your little ones, from Zouzous for toddlers to Adomania classes for teenagers.
Introduce your children to the French language through a wide range of activities tailored to their age such as educational games, songs, stories, dances, role-playing, etc.
Who said learning had to be boring?! Register now and join the French Hub! Good news: our courses are beginner-friendly!
MATH
Seriously Addictive Mathematics
Seriously Addictive Mathematics (S.A.M) is the world’s largest Singapore Math enrichment program with more than 200 centres in over 20 countries and counting.
The award-winning S.A.M Thinking Math program helps children develop math mastery, thinking and problem-solving skills through interest and understanding instead of rote memorisation and drilling, with an emphasis on conceptual learning and explicit teaching of problem-solving heuristics and process.
We use a two-pillared approach of classroom engagement and worksheet reinforcement with coaching, hands-on activities, guided and independent practice. An individualised learning plan is prescribed to suit each child’s level and pace, with a low teacher-to-student ratio. Read more about our effective approach here.
🌐 seriouslyaddictivemaths.com.sg
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Kumon
Kumon is the world’s leading after-school enrichment programme, offering Mathematics and native language subjects to students from pre-school to secondary school. It is an individualised empowering, learning method tailored to children’s ability, not age.
The goal of Kumon’s programmes is for every child to become an independent, advanced learner with the discipline developed from a good daily study habit
At Kumon, every child can self-learn every day beyond the boundaries of physical location.
Register for a complimentary Parents Orientation to find out how your child can reap the benefits.
For more information, visit Kumon.
BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
Happy Train
The Happy Train programme is a holistic brain-training programme conducted in a bilingual environment to enrich children’s growing minds through a variety of games, hands-on activities and guided play. Lessons are conducted in English and Mandarin, to help children develop rich neuron connections that are critical for optimal brain growth. With their own hand-made teaching materials, children are motivated to explore concepts and ideas through experiential learning.
Read our review of Happy Train to have a sense of what goes on in a Happy Train class.
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My Gym
My Gym, a well-established award-winning establishment, the go-to-choice for sports & educational enrichment programmes for young children in Singapore. Definitely an impressive programme to create a foundation to develop a well-rounded child! My Gym’s comprehensive and rich sports programme aims to promote children’s overall development. You will be surprised because we are talking about the important domains like cognitive and social-emotional development, not just physical development!
SPEECH AND DRAMA
Julia Gabriel Centre
There are many ways to communicate these days. Whilst recognising that navigating online platforms is par for the course, we must ensure that our children are equipped with strong conventional language skills – the basis for all successful forms of communication.
Julia Gabriel Centre has been empowering students (6 months to 18 years) with confident, expressive and effective communication skills for almost 40 years. Driven by our unique EduDrama® approach, specialist educators focus on each child’s strengths, adapting tasks to their individual learning style. Expressive, imaginative and self-possed, the Julia Gabriel student shines!
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