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Language Schools in Singapore: 213 language schools · French regular course typically S$440–S$450 per term

Updated October 2026How we rank
Adult language courses in Singapore cost about $300 to $500 for a 24 to 30-hour term. Many beginner courses can be paid with SkillsFuture Credit. For example, Alliance Française's 24-hour regular French course costs from $440, and up to $430 of that can be claimed. Check the course on MySkillsFuture before you enrol.

12 of the best-documented language schools in Singapore

Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.

Tien Hsia Language School

Tien Hsia Language School

Dhoby Ghaut

33+ years in business

2 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT

Hua Language Centre

Hua Language Centre

Novena

32+ years in business

4 min walk from Novena MRT

Skylace Language School

Skylace Language School

Bugis

35+ years in business

3 min walk from Bencoolen MRT

Singapore Gujarati School

Singapore Gujarati School

Joo Chiat

27+ years in business

12 min walk from Eunos MRT

ASTA School of Business and Technology

ASTA School of Business and Technology

Jurong East

24+ years in business

2 min walk from Jurong East MRT

Blossom Language Centre

Blossom Language Centre

Tampines

19+ years in business

4 min walk from Tampines West MRT

Chinese Bridge Language School

Chinese Bridge Language School

Katong

17+ years in business

1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT

Mckaylan Tutorial Centre

Mckaylan Tutorial Centre

Bishan

15+ years in business

11 min walk from Bishan MRT

French Language Academy

French Language Academy

Ang Mo Kio

12+ years in business

9 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT

SEJONG Korean Language School (Singapore)

SEJONG Korean Language School (Singapore)

Tanjong Pagar

13+ years in business

1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT

Linda Mandarin

Linda Mandarin

Raffles Place

13+ years in business

2 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT

French Toast Language Centre

French Toast Language Centre

Upper Thomson

13+ years in business

2 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT

Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.

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Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.

How much do language schools charge in Singapore?

Course fees from published schedules. Subsidised community and university courses are much cheaper than private schools. Private one-to-one tuition is charged by the hour.

  • French regular course, 24 h over 8 weeks (Alliance Française)

    S$440–S$450 per term

    2025 fees; weekend classes +$10; $32 yearly membership

  • French semi-intensive, 32 h over 8 weeks (Alliance Française)

    S$510–S$520 per term

  • Japanese Level 1, 30 h (NUS Centre for Language Studies)

    S$300 per course

    Net fee after government subsidy

  • Korean elementary, 9 sessions (SkillsFuture@PA)

    S$160–S$170 per course

  • Private one-to-one tuition (Alliance Française)

    S$98–S$108 per hour

    Lower hourly rate for 15+ hours

  • Exam preparation (e.g. DELF/DALF), 8 to 24 h

    S$210–S$470 per course

Sources: Alliance Française de Singapour: Course prices and paces; NUS Centre for Language Studies: Japanese courses; onePA: SkillsFuture@PA Elementary Korean Language Stage I. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.

What licence should a language school have?

  • Private school registration (Education Act)

    Ministry of Education (MOE) · Required by law

    Language schools that prepare students for an official certificate must register the school, its courses and its teachers with MOE if they teach 10 or more people.

    Check the official register

  • Private Education Institution registration and EduTrust

    Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA, formerly regulated by the Committee for Private Education) · Optional accreditation

    Schools that offer diploma-level or full-time courses register as Private Education Institutions under the Private Education Act. EduTrust certification is optional, but a school needs it to enrol international students on a Student's Pass.

    Check the official register

  • SkillsFuture Credit-eligible course

    SkillsFuture Singapore · Optional accreditation

    This is not a licence. It means the course appears on MySkillsFuture and Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can pay for it with their credit, often only when they register a certain way (for example, at the counter rather than online).

    Check the official register

How to choose a language school

  • Check SkillsFuture eligibility for the exact course and schedule. At Alliance Française, only Beginner 1 to 4 regular classes are claimable, up to $420 for weekday classes and $430 for weekend classes, and claims must be made at the counter, not online.
  • Compare subsidised options first. NUS's Centre for Language Studies, People's Association community centres (SkillsFuture@PA) and senior learning programmes cost far less than private schools.
  • Ask which certificate the course leads to (JLPT, TOPIK, HSK, DELF, Goethe) and whether the school is an official exam centre or follows that syllabus.
  • Ask for the term length and contact hours. Most group terms run 24 to 32 hours over 8 weeks, so compare cost per hour rather than cost per term.
  • Aged 40 or above? Note that the $4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up covers only a curated list of employability-focused courses. Hobby language classes are usually paid from the base credit.

Red flags

  • Claims that a course is 'fully claimable' without a MySkillsFuture course listing to back it up.
  • Schools that ask you to pay first and 'claim SkillsFuture later' through them. Claims must be submitted by you through the official portal.
  • Schools that offer a Student's Pass but do not appear on the EduTrust-certified list.

Questions to ask before you book

  • Is this specific class (day, time, format) SkillsFuture Credit-eligible, and how do I make the claim?
  • How many contact hours are in a term, and what is the maximum class size?
  • Are textbooks, membership or exam fees included?
  • Which level will I reach after each term, mapped to an international framework such as CEFR or JLPT?

Questions about language schools in Singapore

Can I use SkillsFuture Credit for language courses?

Yes, if the course is listed as SkillsFuture Credit-eligible on MySkillsFuture. Every Singapore Citizen receives $500 of base credit at age 25, which can be used for approved language courses such as Alliance Française's Beginner 1 to 4 regular classes and many community centre courses. The $4,000 Mid-Career top-up for those aged 40 and above is restricted to a curated list of employability-focused courses, so it usually cannot be used for hobby language classes.

How much does a Japanese or Korean course cost in Singapore?

Subsidised courses are the cheapest. NUS's Centre for Language Studies charges a net $300 for a 30-hour Japanese Level 1 course, and SkillsFuture@PA's nine-session Elementary Korean costs $160 to $170. Private language schools typically charge more per hour, and one-to-one tuition costs around $100 an hour. Many of these courses accept SkillsFuture Credit.

How much are French classes at Alliance Française Singapore?

Alliance Française's adult group terms run for 8 weeks. Its 2025 schedule lists the once-a-week regular course (24 hours) from $440 and the twice-a-week course (32 hours) from $510, with $10 surcharges for some weekend or evening slots and a $32 yearly membership. Up to $420 (weekday) or $430 (weekend) can be paid with SkillsFuture Credit for Beginner 1 to 4 regular classes, claimed at the counter.

Do language schools in Singapore need to be registered?

Yes. Language schools that prepare students for official certificates and teach 10 or more people must register with MOE under the Education Act. Schools that run diploma-level or full-time programmes are Private Education Institutions under the Private Education Act. They must also hold EduTrust certification to enrol foreign students on a Student's Pass.

How many language schools are there in Singapore?

Lookup lists 213 language schools in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Orchard (25). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.