Kallang Whampoa has a decent spread of tuition options clustered around City Square Mall, Balestier, and the Boon Keng / Bendemeer housing estates, ranging from enrichment franchises to small neighbourhood Chinese-language schools. If you’re hunting for Primary-level Chinese tuition specifically, the choices sit between big-name centres and long-running local operators.
We swept every listing on tuitioncentres.sg categorised under “Kallang Whampoa” and kept every single one that teaches Primary Chinese. That gave us 9 centres — a real count, not a rounded-off figure.
Quick Peek at Primary Chinese Tuition Centres in Kallang Whampoa
| Centre | Location | Levels | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumon (City Square) | City Square Mall | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese, English & Math across all levels |
| Hua Cheng Education Centre | City Square Mall | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, all levels |
| Hcl Education Centre | Zhongshan Mall | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, all levels |
| Geniebook Campus | United Square | Primary | Chinese, English, Math & Science |
| PlayFACTO School (Balestier) | Balestier | Preschool, Primary | Math & Robotics at preschool, Chinese & Math at primary |
| PlayFACTO School (Boon Keng) | Boon Keng | Preschool, Primary | Math & Robotics at preschool, Chinese & Math at primary |
| Zhengfei (Boon Keng Road) | Boon Keng | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, all levels |
| Zhengfei (Jalan Rajah) | Jalan Rajah | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, all levels |
| Zhengfei (2C Boon Keng Road) | Boon Keng | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, all levels |
1. Kumon (City Square)
Address: 180 Kitchener Road City Square Mall #06-09 Singapore 208539
Phone: +65 8878 5268 | Website: sg.kumonglobal.com
Kumon here runs Chinese alongside English and Math from preschool through secondary, adding Additional Math and Elementary Math at the secondary level. It’s the only centre on this list offering Chinese tuition at every stage from preschool to secondary, so it suits families wanting one centre to carry a child through the whole school run.
- Preschool: Chinese, English, Math
- Primary: Chinese, English, Math
- Secondary: Additional Math, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math
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2. Hua Cheng Education Centre (City Square Mall)
Address: City Square Mall 180 Kitchener Road, #07-07/08, Singapore 208539
Phone: +65 8882 0020 | Website: huachengeducation.com.sg
Hua Cheng teaches Chinese exclusively, spanning preschool, primary, and secondary levels. There’s no trial class on offer, so parents will need to enrol directly or speak with the centre to gauge fit before committing.
- Preschool: Chinese
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- No Trial Class Available
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3. Hcl Education Centre (Zhongshan Mall)
Address: 20 Ah Hood Road,Zhongshan Mall, #02-02,Singapore, S329984
Phone: +65 6883 5237 | Website: hcleducation.com.sg
Hcl Education Centre is another Chinese-only specialist, covering preschool, primary, and secondary levels out of Zhongshan Mall. No trial class is listed, so check directly with the centre before signing up.
- Preschool: Chinese
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- No Trial Class Available
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4. Geniebook Campus (United Square)
Address: 101 Thomson Rd, #B1-26/27 Singapore 307591
Phone: +65 8127 5351 | Website: geniebook.com
Geniebook Campus offers Primary-level Chinese along with English, Math, and Science, making it the only centre here covering all four core primary subjects under one roof. It doesn’t teach preschool or secondary levels, and there’s no trial class currently available.
- Primary: Chinese, English, Math, Science
- No Trial Class Available
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5. PlayFACTO School (Balestier)
Address: Shaw Plaza, 360 Balestier Rd, #03-05/06, S329783
Phone: +65 9773 4336 | Website: playfactoschool.com.sg
PlayFACTO’s Balestier branch runs Math and Robotics at preschool level, then Chinese and Math at primary level. It’s one of the few centres on this list with a free trial class, which makes it easier to test before committing to a term.
- Preschool: Math, Robotics
- Primary: Chinese, Math
- Free Trial Class Available
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6. PlayFACTO School (Boon Keng)
Address: Luzerne Building 72 Bendemeer Road #03-11/12 S339941
Phone: +65 9773 4336 | Website: playfactoschool.com.sg
This second PlayFACTO branch, near Boon Keng, teaches the same subject mix as its Balestier sister centre: Math and Robotics at preschool, Chinese and Math at primary. Unlike the Balestier branch, no trial class is listed here.
- Preschool: Math, Robotics
- Primary: Chinese, Math
- No Trial Class Available
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7. Zhengfei Cultural Education Centre (22 Boon Keng Road)
Address: BLK 22, #01-07/09, Boon Keng Road, Singapore 330022
Phone: +65 6286 3086 | Website: zhengfei.com.sg
Zhengfei teaches Chinese only, across preschool, primary, and secondary levels, from this Boon Keng Road location. It’s one of three Zhengfei branches in the area, all offering the same Chinese-focused curriculum. No trial class is listed.
- Preschool: Chinese
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- No Trial Class Available
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8. Zhengfei Cultural Education Centre (105 Jalan Rajah)
Address: BLK 105, #01-70, Jalan Rajah, Singapore 320105
Phone: +65 6286 3086 | Website: zhengfei.com.sg
This Jalan Rajah branch of Zhengfei runs the same Chinese-only programme across preschool, primary, and secondary levels as its sister branches. No trial class is currently listed for this location either.
- Preschool: Chinese
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- No Trial Class Available
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9. Zhengfei Cultural Education Centre (2C Boon Keng Road)
Address: BLK 2C, #01-668, Boon Keng Road, Singapore 383002
Phone: +65 6286 3086 | Website: zhengfei.com.sg
The third Zhengfei branch on this list, located at 2C Boon Keng Road, teaches Chinese only across preschool, primary, and secondary levels. As with the other two branches, no trial class is listed.
- Preschool: Chinese
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- No Trial Class Available
View Zhengfei Cultural Education Centre (2C Boon Keng Road)’s full profile →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kallang Whampoa centre teaches Chinese across the most levels?
Kumon (City Square), Hua Cheng, Hcl Education Centre, and all three Zhengfei branches teach Chinese from preschool through secondary. Kumon is the only one of these that also covers English and Math at every level.
Are there centres offering a free trial class?
Of the 9 centres listed, only PlayFACTO School (Balestier) offers a free trial class. The rest either have no trial class available or don’t specify trial availability.
Is there a centre that teaches Chinese plus other Primary subjects?
Yes. Kumon covers Chinese, English, and Math at primary level. Geniebook Campus covers Chinese, English, Math, and Science at primary level. PlayFACTO’s two branches pair Chinese with Math at primary level.
Where are most of these centres located?
Three are near City Square Mall or Zhongshan Mall, three are Zhengfei branches spread across Boon Keng Road and Jalan Rajah, two PlayFACTO branches sit in Balestier and near Boon Keng, and Geniebook Campus is at United Square.
Do any of these centres specialise only in Chinese?
Yes — Hua Cheng Education Centre, Hcl Education Centre, and all three Zhengfei Cultural Education Centre branches teach Chinese exclusively, with no other subjects listed.
Prices, subjects, and trial class availability are updated periodically — always confirm directly with the centre before enrolling. Browse the full directory of Kallang Whampoa tuition centres for more options.
Looking beyond this area? See our full guide to Primary Chinese tuition across Singapore.
Looking Beyond This List?
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