Novena has a dense cluster of tuition centres packed into a small radius — United Square, Goldhill Plaza, Square 2, and a scatter of shophouses and community clubs around Thomson Road all host at least one. Chinese tuition specifically shows up at a good number of them, alongside the usual English/Math/Science lineup, so parents searching this area have more than a couple of names to compare.
We swept every listing categorised under “Novena” in our directory and kept every single one that teaches Secondary Chinese. That gave us 11 centres. The number is real, not rounded — it’s the exact count from the data, and nothing here has been added or left out to hit a tidier figure.
Quick Peek at Secondary Chinese Tuition Centres in Novena
| Centre | Location | Levels | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mind Stretcher (Novena) | United Square | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Broad academic subjects across levels, Chinese included from Primary up |
| Aspire Hub (United Square) | United Square | Primary, Secondary | Full core-subject spread at Primary and Secondary, including Chinese |
| Crucible (Tanglin CC) | Tanglin Community Club | Primary, Secondary | Primary English/Math/Science, wider Secondary spread with Chinese and sciences |
| Afterskool Learning Centre (Novena) | Goldhill Centre | Secondary only | Secondary-only, full subject range including Chinese |
| Hua Language Centre (United Square) | United Square | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, across all three levels |
| Hi Chinese Education Centre (Novena) | Goldhill Plaza | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, across all three levels |
| HAO Chinese Tuition Centre (Balestier-HQ Unit 2) | Balestier Road | Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, Primary and Secondary |
| Global Education | Goldhill Plaza | Preschool, Primary, Secondary, JC | Widest spread of the group, Chinese plus science/math/GP up to JC |
| Nili Chinese Learning | Novena Regency | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, across all three levels |
| Zhou’s Academic Studio (Novena Branch) | Goldhill Plaza | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, across all three levels |
| Wang Learning Centre (Novena Branch) | Square 2 | Preschool, Primary, Secondary | Chinese only, across all three levels |
1. 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’s Novena outlet at United Square covers Preschool, Primary, and Secondary levels. Chinese is taught from Primary through Secondary, alongside English, Math, and Science, with Secondary also offering Additional Math, Elementary Math, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Preschool: English, Math, Phonics
- Primary: Chinese, English, Math, Science
- Secondary: Additional Math, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics, Science
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2. 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 runs Primary and Secondary classes out of United Square. Both levels cover Chinese alongside English, Math, and Science, with the Secondary list extending to Additional Math, Elementary Math, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Primary: Chinese, English, Math, Science
- Secondary: Additional Math, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics, Science
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3. 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 with Primary classes in English, Math, and Science, plus a wider Secondary offering that adds Chinese, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Additional Math, and Elementary Math.
- Primary: English, Math, Science
- Secondary: Additional Math, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics, Science
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4. Afterskool Learning Centre (Novena)
Address: 177A Thomson Road Goldhill Centre (Level 2) Singapore 307625
Phone: +65 9658 2531 | Website: afterskool.edu.sg
Afterskool Learning Centre in Goldhill Centre teaches Secondary level only, but the subject list is broad — Chinese sits alongside Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Additional Math, Elementary Math, English, and Science.
- Secondary: Additional Math, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics, Science
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5. Hua Language Centre (United Square)
Address: 101 Thomson Road, #03-25/26, Singapore 307591
Phone: +65 6255 5060 | Website: hua.com.sg
Hua Language Centre at United Square teaches Chinese only, across Preschool, Primary, and Secondary levels. There’s no trial class on offer here, according to the listing.
- Preschool: Chinese
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- No trial class available
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6. Hi Chinese Education Centre (Novena)
Address: 1 Goldhill Plaza #03-25 Singapore 308899
Phone: +65 6970 2969 | Website: hichinese.com.sg
Hi Chinese Education Centre, based in Goldhill Plaza, is another Chinese-only centre spanning Preschool, Primary, and Secondary. No trial class is listed as available.
- Preschool: Chinese
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- No trial class available
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7. HAO Chinese Tuition Centre (Balestier-HQ Unit 2)
Address: 501 Balestier Road, #02-03A , Wai Wing Centre, Singapore 329844
Phone: +65 8069 3096 | Website: haochinesetuition.com
HAO Chinese Tuition Centre’s Balestier HQ unit teaches Chinese at Primary and Secondary levels. A free trial class is available, which is worth checking if you’re deciding between centres.
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- Free trial class available
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8. Global Education
Address: 1 Goldhill Plaza, #03-27 Singapore 308899
Phone: +65 9722 0998 | Website: globaledu.com.sg
Global Education, also in Goldhill Plaza, has the widest level coverage of any centre on this list — Preschool through JC. Chinese is taught at Primary and Secondary, and the Secondary and JC lists both cover a full science, math, and (at JC) General Paper and Economics range. No trial class is listed as available.
- 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
- No trial class available
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9. Nili Chinese Learning
Address: 275 Thomson Road, #01-22 Novena Regency, Novena, Singapore 307645
Phone: +65 8799 0827 | Website: nilichineselearning.com
Nili Chinese Learning, at Novena Regency, teaches Chinese only, across Preschool, Primary, and Secondary. A free trial class is available here.
- Preschool: Chinese
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- Free trial class available
View Nili Chinese Learning’s full profile →
10. Zhou’s Academic Studio (Novena Branch)
Address: 1 Goldhill Plaza, #03-03 Goldhill Plaza Mall, Novena, Singapore 308899
Phone: +65 8886 1856 | Website: zas.sg
Zhou’s Academic Studio’s Novena branch, also in Goldhill Plaza, teaches Chinese only across Preschool, Primary, and Secondary. A paid trial class is available.
- Preschool: Chinese
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- Paid trial class available
View Zhou’s Academic Studio (Novena Branch)’s full profile →
11. Wang Learning Centre (Novena Branch)
Address: 10 Sinaran Drive #04-49/50/51 Square 2 Singapore 307506
Phone: Not listed | Website: wang.edu.sg
Wang Learning Centre’s Novena branch, in Square 2, teaches Chinese only across Preschool, Primary, and Secondary. No trial class is listed as available.
- Preschool: Chinese
- Primary: Chinese
- Secondary: Chinese
- No trial class available
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Novena centres teach Chinese at every level from Preschool to Secondary?
Mind Stretcher, Hua Language Centre, Hi Chinese Education Centre, Global Education, Nili Chinese Learning, Zhou’s Academic Studio, and Wang Learning Centre all list Chinese at Preschool, Primary, and Secondary. Aspire Hub, Crucible, and HAO Chinese Tuition Centre start from Primary, and Afterskool Learning Centre offers Secondary only.
Are any of these centres Chinese-only specialists?
Yes. Hua Language Centre, Hi Chinese Education Centre, HAO Chinese Tuition Centre, Nili Chinese Learning, Zhou’s Academic Studio, and Wang Learning Centre teach Chinese exclusively, with no other subjects listed. The rest — Mind Stretcher, Aspire Hub, Crucible, Afterskool, and Global Education — teach Chinese as part of a broader subject range.
Which centre goes furthest beyond Secondary level?
Global Education is the only one on this list with JC subjects listed, covering Biology, Chemistry, Economics, General Paper, Mathematics, and Physics in addition to Chinese at Primary and Secondary.
Which of these centres offer a free trial class?
HAO Chinese Tuition Centre and Nili Chinese Learning both list a free trial class as available. Zhou’s Academic Studio offers a paid trial class. Hua Language Centre, Hi Chinese Education Centre, Global Education, and Wang Learning Centre list no trial class available. Mind Stretcher, Aspire Hub, Crucible, and Afterskool Learning Centre don’t have trial class data listed.
Where in Novena are these centres located?
Most cluster around a few buildings: United Square (Mind Stretcher, Aspire Hub, Hua Language Centre), Goldhill Plaza (Hi Chinese Education Centre, Global Education, Zhou’s Academic Studio), and single locations at Goldhill Centre, Tanglin Community Club, Novena Regency, Square 2, and Balestier Road.
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.
Looking beyond this area? See our full guide to Secondary Chinese tuition across Singapore.
Looking Beyond This List?
This guide focuses on one subject and level in Novena. If you’re still deciding on the right centre, subject, or budget, our complete guide to tuition centres in Singapore walks you through how to choose, what fees to expect in 2026, and every tuition centre across Novena and the rest of the island.