Novena sits at a crossroads of medical hub, condo belt, and shophouse strip along Balestier — and its tuition scene reflects that mix. United Square has long been a magnet for enrichment and language centres, Goldhill Plaza and Novena Square 2 add a few more, and Balestier Road contributes a couple of standalone outfits. It’s a dense pocket for parents hunting Primary English support without crossing into Orchard or Bishan.
We swept every listing categorised under “Novena” in our directory and kept every single one that teaches Primary English. No padding, no centres pulled in from neighbouring areas. That gave us 16 centres — a real count, not a rounded one.
Quick Peek at Primary English Tuition Centres in Novena
| Centre | Location | Levels | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Lab (United Square) | United Square | Preschool–Secondary | English, Math & Science across all levels |
| Mind Stretcher (Novena) | United Square | Preschool–Secondary | English, Math, Science & Chinese |
| Kumon (Balestier Road) | Balestier Road | Preschool–Secondary | English & Math only |
| Aspire Hub (United Square) | United Square | Primary–Secondary | English, Math, Science & Chinese |
| Crucible (Tanglin CC) | Whitley Road | Primary–Secondary | English, Math, Science & more |
| illum.e (Novena) | Novena Square 2 | Primary–Secondary | English & Humanities |
| My English School (Novena) | Goldhill Plaza | Preschool–Primary | English only |
| Mindchamps Enrichment Academy (Square 2/Novena) | Novena Square 2 | Primary only | English, Math, Science & Chinese |
| Lorna Whiston School (United Square) | United Square | Preschool–Primary | English only |
| Lil’ But Mighty Education Centre (Novena) | Goldhill Plaza | Primary–Secondary | English only |
| Learning Playground Language Centre | Dunearn Road | Primary–Secondary | English only |
| Illum Education Centre (Novena Campus) | Novena Square 2 | Primary–JC | English & JC Economics/GP |
| I Can Read Education Centre (NOVENA) | United Square | Preschool–Primary | English only |
| Gifted and Talented Education Centre (The Mezzo – Commercial) | Balestier Road | Primary only | English, Math & Science |
| Global Education | Goldhill Plaza | Preschool–JC | Full-spectrum, English through to JC |
| LCentral (Novena) | Goldhill Centre | Preschool–Primary | English only |
1. The Learning Lab (United Square)
Address: United Square, 101 Thomson Road, #03-03, Singapore 307591
Phone: +65 6733 8711 | Website: thelearninglab.com.sg
The Learning Lab covers English, Math and Science at both Preschool and Primary level, then adds a full Secondary spread including Additional Math, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It’s one of the more established names on this list, with continuity from Primary into Secondary if a family wants to stick with one centre.
- Preschool: English, Math
- Primary: English, Math, Science
- Secondary: Additional Math, Biology, Chemistry, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics, Science
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2. Mind Stretcher (Novena)
Address: United Square Shopping Mall, 101 Thomson Road, #04-20/22, Singapore 307591
Phone: +65 8883 8004 | Website: mindstretcher.com
Mind Stretcher runs Preschool through Secondary, with English, Math and Phonics from the earliest level and Chinese added from Primary onward. The Secondary list stretches to Physics and Chemistry, so it can carry a student across most of their school years under one roof.
- Preschool: English, Math, Phonics
- Primary: Chinese, English, Math, Science
- Secondary: Additional Math, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics, Science
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3. Kumon (Balestier Road)
Address: 541 Balestier Road Singapore -Singapore 329863- Singapore
Phone: +65 8838 5541 | Website: sg.kumonglobal.com
Kumon Balestier Road sticks to its usual two subjects — English and Math — from Preschool right through to Secondary, where Additional Math and Elementary Math join the list. It’s a straightforward option for parents who just want consistent English and Math practice without extra subjects mixed in.
- Preschool: English, Math
- Primary: English, Math
- Secondary: Additional Math, Elementary Math, English, Math
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4. Aspire Hub (United Square)
Address: 101 Thomson Road, United Square #01-33/34/35, Singapore 307591
Phone: +65 9855 4415 | Website: aspirehub.com
Aspire Hub starts at Primary level rather than Preschool, teaching Chinese, English, Math and Science, then carries the same four subjects through to Secondary with the usual Additional Math, Chemistry and Physics additions. There’s no Preschool programme listed here.
- Primary: Chinese, English, Math, Science
- Secondary: Additional Math, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics, Science
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5. Crucible (Tanglin CC)
Address: 245 Whitley Road, #01-11 Tanglin Community Club, Singapore 297829
Phone: +65 8742 8441 | Website: crucible.com.sg
Crucible operates out of Tanglin Community Club and teaches English, Math and Science at Primary level, expanding into a full Secondary spread that includes Biology, Chemistry, Chinese and Physics. It’s a community-club setting rather than a mall unit, which is a point of difference from most others on this list.
- Primary: English, Math, Science
- Secondary: Additional Math, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics, Science
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6. illum.e (Novena)
Address: Novena Square 2, #04-52/54, 10 Sinaran Dr, Singapore 307506
Phone: +65 8889 8705 | Website: illum.education
illum.e teaches English only at Primary level, then broadens into English, Geography and History at Secondary. It’s a fit for families looking specifically at English and Humanities rather than a full academic spread.
- Primary: English
- Secondary: English, Geography, History
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7. My English School (Novena)
Address: 1 Goldhill Plaza #01-31/33 Singapore 308899
Phone: +65 6353 5396 | Website: myenglish.com.sg
My English School focuses on English and Phonics at Preschool, then English alone at Primary level, with nothing listed at Secondary. A free trial class is available if you want to sit in before committing.
- Preschool: English, Phonics
- Primary: English
- Trial class: Free Trial Class Available
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8. Mindchamps Enrichment Academy (Square 2/Novena)
Address: 10 Sinaran Drive, #04-27/55, Square 2, Singapore 307506
Phone: +65 8875 8823 | Website: mindchamps.org
Mindchamps at Novena Square 2 teaches Chinese, English, Math and Science, but only at Primary level — there’s no Preschool or Secondary programme in this listing. No trial class is currently available.
- Primary: Chinese, English, Math, Science
- Trial class: No Trial Class Available
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9. Lorna Whiston School (United Square)
Address: 101 Thomson Road #03-18 Singapore 307591
Phone: +65 8223 6316 | Website: lornawhiston.com
Lorna Whiston teaches English and Phonics at Preschool, then English only at Primary. There’s no Secondary programme listed, so this one is aimed squarely at younger learners.
- Preschool: English, Phonics
- Primary: English
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10. Lil’ But Mighty Education Centre (Novena)
Address: 1 Goldhill Plaza, #03-47, Singapore 308899
Phone: +65 9646 0930 | Website: lilbutmightyenglish.com
Lil’ But Mighty teaches English at both Primary and Secondary level, with no other subjects listed. A paid trial class is available for parents who want to try a lesson before signing up.
- Primary: English
- Secondary: English
- Trial class: Paid Trial Class Available
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11. Learning Playground Language Centre
Address: 36H Dunearn Road, Chancery Court, #02-47 Singapore 309433
Phone: +65 8283 9585 | Website: mylearningplayground.com
Learning Playground Language Centre teaches English only, at both Primary and Secondary level, with no other subjects in its listing. No trial class is currently available.
- Primary: English
- Secondary: English
- Trial class: No Trial Class Available
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12. Illum Education Centre (Novena Campus)
Address: Novena Square 2, #04-52/54, 10 Sinaran Dr, Singapore 307506
Phone: +65 8887 5790 | Website: illum.education
This is the sister listing to illum.e at the same Novena Square 2 address, teaching English at Primary and Secondary, then extending to Economics and General Paper at JC level. It’s the only centre on this list with a JC offering. No trial class is currently available.
- Primary: English
- Secondary: English
- JC: Economics, General Paper
- Trial class: No Trial Class Available
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13. I Can Read Education Centre (NOVENA)
Address: 101 Thomson Road, #01-41/42/43, United Square, S(307591)
Phone: +65 6397 7134 | Website: sg.icanread.asia
I Can Read teaches English at both Preschool and Primary level, with nothing listed beyond that. A free trial class is available for parents who want to see the format first.
- Preschool: English
- Primary: English
- Trial class: Free Trial Class Available
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14. Gifted and Talented Education Centre (The Mezzo – Commercial)
Address: 205 Balestier Rd #02-11 329682
Phone: +65 6467 1369 | Website: gifted-school.com
Gifted and Talented Education Centre teaches English, Math and Science, but only at Primary level — there’s no Preschool or Secondary programme in this listing. No trial class is currently available.
- Primary: English, Math, Science
- Trial class: No Trial Class Available
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15. Global Education
Address: 1 Goldhill Plaza, #03-27 Singapore 308899
Phone: +65 9722 0998 | Website: globaledu.com.sg
Global Education is the widest spread on this list, running from Preschool English and Math all the way to JC subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Economics, General Paper, Mathematics and Physics. For a family that wants one centre from kindergarten through to JC, this is the only one here that covers the entire range.
- Preschool: English, Math
- Primary: Chinese, English, Math, Science
- Secondary: Additional Math, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics, Science
- JC: Biology, Chemistry, Economics, General Paper, Mathematics, Physics
- Trial class: No Trial Class Available
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16. LCentral (Novena)
Address: 157B Thomson Rd, Goldhill Centre, Singapore 307610
Phone: +65 8087 6177 | Website: lcentral.net
LCentral teaches English only, at both Preschool and Primary level, with nothing listed at Secondary. A free trial class is available.
- Preschool: English
- Primary: English
- Trial class: Free Trial Class Available
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Novena tuition centres teach English right through to Secondary?
The Learning Lab, Mind Stretcher, Kumon, Aspire Hub, Crucible, illum.e, Lil’ But Mighty, Learning Playground and Illum Education Centre all list English at both Primary and Secondary level.
Are there any centres in Novena that go up to JC level?
Yes — Global Education and Illum Education Centre (Novena Campus) both list JC subjects. Global Education covers a full JC science and humanities spread, while Illum focuses on Economics and General Paper.
Which centres offer a free trial class?
My English School, I Can Read Education Centre and LCentral all list a free trial class. Lil’ But Mighty offers a paid trial class instead.
Are all these centres actually located in Novena?
They’re spread across the wider Novena area — United Square, Novena Square 2, Goldhill Plaza and Goldhill Centre sit right in the town centre, while Kumon and Gifted and Talented Education Centre are on Balestier Road, and Crucible operates out of Tanglin Community Club on Whitley Road. All are categorised under Novena in our directory.
Which centres teach only English, with no Math or Science?
illum.e, My English School, Lorna Whiston School, Lil’ But Mighty, Learning Playground, Illum Education Centre, I Can Read and LCentral all list English as their only subject at the levels shown.
Prices, subjects, and trial class availability are updated periodically — always confirm directly with the centre before enrolling. Browse the full directory of Novena tuition centres for more options.
