Upper Primary student holds a trophy after PSLE tuition course, British Council Singapore

Help your child develop the right skills for academic success and a bright future

Our Upper Primary courses in Singapore help students excel academically by strengthening spoken and written skills. Students practise detailed text comprehension and refine exam strategies.

Our passionate teachers build confidence with collaborative tasks, critical thinking, and reflection. This improves classroom performance and supports lifelong success.

See your child's English language ability progress

We help your child succeed at every stage of their academic journey. Because our syllabus also helps them develop the essential 21st-century skills and proficiencies they need to thrive in the fast-changing world. Our English tuition and enrichment courses are aligned with the syllabus set by the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE). Learn more

Primary 4 and 5 English (10 to 11 years old)

Your child will become:

  • a confident communicator – we encourage learners to express their ideas, listen to other views, be precise in their selection of English vocabulary words and refine their written and oral answers.
  • knowledgeable about the world they live in – our courses contain relevant and engaging texts to develop a deeper knowledge of  international and Singaporean themes
  • a critical thinker – our teachers encourage students to think deeply and critically about what they read and listen to.
  • a reflective learner – we create an environment where students embrace the struggle of learning and respond to a challenge. They learn to improve their compositions by redrafting and using a wider range of vocabulary words.
  • an academic achiever – we provide regular PSLE-style exam practice to improve confidence and help students achieve academic success.

PSLE Preparation English tuition course (12 years old)

This course is designed for students preparing for their PSLE. It provides intensive examination practice, targeting crucial problem areas for Singaporean students.

We break down exam tasks to help students understand them better. Students also practise exam strategies and focus on PSLE composition and English exam preparation.

Your child will: 

  • Improve their PSLE compositions with practice and feedback.
  •  sharpen their comprehension assessments by practicing with exam-style texts.
  • learn proven exam techniques to boost their exam strategies for PSLE and beyond.
  • make personal improvements through regular tests and feedback.

Upper Primary course dates and fees in Singapore