# Enrichment Classes in Singapore

Enrichment centres that teach 10 or more students mainstream school subjects must register with MOE. Pure activity classes (e.g. sports) fall outside this. Prices vary widely: community club courses such as phonics or abacus cost about $140–$200 for 8–10 lessons, while private speech-and-drama terms are often $550 or more.

## Key facts
- Listings: 260
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- Median years in business: 12

## Prices in Singapore
Most centres charge by the term (8–10 weekly lessons). Material fees are often extra. People's Association courses at community clubs are a cheaper alternative to private centres.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phonics and reading at a community club | S$140–S$150 per 8 sessions | Material fee of about $10 is extra. |
| Abacus at a community club | S$200–S$242 per 10 lessons | $200 for the course plus a $42 material fee. |
| Speech & drama, private centre | S$550–S$560 per term (8–10 sessions) |  |
| Piano, group lesson | S$20–S$25 per lesson | Private lessons cost $30–$60. |

## Licences
- **Registration of private school** (Ministry of Education (MOE), required): Required for enrichment centres teaching 10 or more students subjects taught in mainstream schools. It also covers language, music, dance and art schools that prepare students for official certificates. Courses and teachers must be registered too. Check: https://www.moe.gov.sg/private-education/register-school

## How to choose
- Try a community club course on onePA first. The same type of class often costs a fraction of a private centre's fee, so you can see whether your child enjoys it before paying more.
- If the class is held at your preschool, CDA funds can pay for approved enrichment run by a Baby Bonus Approved Institution (since May 2025). Standalone centres generally don't qualify, so check go.gov.sg/listofais.
- Ask whether the centre is registered with MOE if it teaches school subjects to classes of 10 or more. Registered centres also have their teachers registered.
- Work out the price per lesson, including material, assessment and exam fees, so you can compare centres that charge per term with those that charge per month.
- Ask for a trial class and how the centre will show progress, such as reading levels, graded exams or a showcase at the end of term.

## Red flags
- Being pushed to buy a year-long package upfront. Pay per term until you know your child will stay.
- Claims that the class will 'boost PSLE scores' or 'raise IQ' without any evidence.
- No written policy for refunds, missed lessons or make-up classes.

## Listings (top 30)
- [CSM Academy International](https://lookup.sg/biz/csm-academy-international), Geylang · 250 Sims Ave, #03-01 SPCS Building · 2 min walk from Aljunied MRT · registered 2005
- [Nobleman School of Floral Design](https://lookup.sg/biz/nobleman-school-of-floral-design), Lavender · Block 10 N Bridge Rd, #02-5107 · 3 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 1994
- [Ocean Business School](https://lookup.sg/biz/ocean-business-school), Lavender · 809 French Rd, #07-172 Kitchener Complex · 1 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 2004
- [Overseas Academic Link](https://lookup.sg/biz/overseas-academic-link), Raffles Place · 101 Cecil St, #18-02 Maison Etaliere · 2 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT · registered 1995
- [WANs Education 21](https://lookup.sg/biz/wans-education-21), Geylang · blk 14 Eunos Cres · 5 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 1999
- [Signature Image Academy International](https://lookup.sg/biz/signature-image-academy-international), Somerset · 111 Somerset Rd, #07-07 TripleOne Somerset · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2010
- [Cognitive Development Learning Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/cognitive-development-learning-centre), Jurong East · 130 Jurong Gateway Rd, #04-201 · 4 min walk from Jurong East MRT · registered 2009
- [Asia Business & Education](https://lookup.sg/biz/asia-business-and-education), Raffles Place · 105 Cecil St, #22-00 · 2 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT · registered 2009
- [Singapore Education Services Hub Pte. Ltd.](https://lookup.sg/biz/singapore-education-services-hub-pte-ltd), Tanjong Pagar · 10 Anson Rd, #33-03 International Plaza · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2010
- [Camp High Achievers](https://lookup.sg/biz/camp-high-achievers), Toa Payoh · 625 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, #02-01 General Magnetics Building · 8 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2011
- [French Toast Language Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/french-toast-language-centre-novena), Novena · 3 Goldhill Rise · 9 min walk from Stevens MRT · registered 2013
- [Melbourne International School](https://lookup.sg/biz/melbourne-international-school), Dempsey Hill · 75C Loewen Rd · 12 min walk from Napier MRT · registered 2014
- [Genius R Us](https://lookup.sg/biz/genius-r-us), Toa Payoh · Safra Toa Payoh 293 Toa Payoh Lor 6 #01-03 #01-03 · 4 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2014
- [Apollo Global Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/apollo-global-academy), Novena · 3 Shan Rd · 8 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2015
- [Shenmo Education Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/shenmo-education-centre), Bukit Merah · Blk123 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #03-104 · 12 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2014
- [Parkway Suites](https://lookup.sg/biz/parkway-suites), Geylang · Paya Lebar Square , 60 Paya Lebar Road, #07-54 · 2 min walk from Macpherson MRT · registered 2014
- [Parkway Suites](https://lookup.sg/biz/parkway-suites-hougang), Hougang · Paya Lebar Central Square 60 Paya Lebar Road, #07-54 · 1 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · registered 2014
- [Unified Yi Jing Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/unified-yi-jing-academy), Orchard · 545 Orchard Road 09-12, Far East Shopping Centre · 2 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2014
- [Aria Training and Consultancy](https://lookup.sg/biz/aria-training-and-consultancy), Jalan Besar · 101 Kitchener Road, Jln Besar, #02-12 · 5 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2014
- [EduFirst Learning Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/edufirst-learning-centre), Yishun · 1 North Point Dr #02-164 Northpoint South Wing · 1 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2017
- [Academy of Sports and Exercise Science](https://lookup.sg/biz/academy-of-sports-and-exercise-science), Jurong East · 80 Jurong East Street 21, #04-06 Devan Nair Institute · 5 min walk from Jurong East MRT · registered 2015
- [New Bridge Cultural Exchange](https://lookup.sg/biz/new-bridge-cultural-exchange), Clarke Quay · High Street Centre, 1 North Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2014
- [SwimBest Swim School](https://lookup.sg/biz/swimbest-swim-school), Jurong West · 182 Westwood Avenue, #06-07 · 20 min walk from Pioneer MRT · registered 2017
- [EHL Campus](https://lookup.sg/biz/ehl-campus), Tanglin · 3 Lady Hill Rd · 8 min walk from Napier MRT · registered 2017
- [Singapore Badminton School](https://lookup.sg/biz/singapore-badminton-school), Tampines · Changi South Ave 1, #01-132 · 5 min walk from Upper Changi MRT · registered 2018
- [The Rhetoric Collective](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-rhetoric-collective), Bedok · 55 Siglap Rd, B1-05/06/08/08 Siglap Centre · 9 min walk from Siglap MRT · registered 2017
- [Knowles Training Institute](https://lookup.sg/biz/knowles-training-institute), Geylang · 60 Paya Lebar Rd, #07-54 Paya Lebar Square · 1 min walk from Paya Lebar MRT · registered 2018
- [DancEdge Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/dancedge-academy), HarbourFront · 52 Telok Blangah Road, Telok Blangah House #03-07 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · registered 2020
- [J'aime Ballet Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/jaime-ballet-academy), Katong · 46 East Coast Road Eastgate #10-05 · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2021
- [Origin Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/origin-academy), Hougang · #02-07 · 9 min walk from Serangoon MRT · registered 2020

## By area
- Downtown Core: 37
- Geylang: 22
- Tanjong Pagar: 15
- Queenstown: 13
- Kallang: 12
- Jurong East: 11
- Raffles Place: 11
- Toa Payoh: 11
- Bedok: 10
- Bugis: 10
- Orchard: 10
- Yishun: 10
- Bishan: 9
- Ang Mo Kio: 8
- Clarke Quay: 8

## FAQs
### How much do enrichment classes cost in Singapore?
It depends a lot on the provider. People's Association courses at community clubs cost roughly $140–$200 for 8–10 lessons, for example phonics or abacus. Private speech-and-drama centres often charge $550 or more a term. Group music lessons start around $20–$25 a lesson, and private lessons cost $30–$60. Material and exam fees are usually extra.

### Can I use my Child Development Account for enrichment classes?
Only in some cases. Since May 2025, CDA funds can pay for approved enrichment programmes such as speech and drama, robotics or coding, but only when they run at a childcare centre or kindergarten that is a Baby Bonus Approved Institution. Standalone enrichment centres usually are not Approved Institutions, so check the list at go.gov.sg/listofais before enrolling.

### Do enrichment centres need to be registered?
Yes, if they teach 10 or more students subjects that mainstream schools teach. Registration with MOE covers the centre, its courses and its teachers, and also applies to language, music, dance and art schools that prepare students for official certificates. Registration shows the centre meets basic requirements. It is not a mark of quality.

## Sources
- MOE: Register a private school: https://www.moe.gov.sg/private-education/register-school
- GoBusiness: Certificate of Registration of School: https://gobusiness.gov.sg/browse-all-licences/Ministry-of-Education-(MOE)/Certificate-of-Registration-of-School
- ask.gov.sg: CDA use for preschool incidental charges: https://ask.gov.sg/msf/questions/cm82u6ku800p38o8va2c2f64v

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.