Novena has a dense cluster of tuition options packed around United Square, Novena Square 2, and Goldhill Plaza, with a handful more spilling into Balestier and Tanglin. It’s one of the areas where enrichment centres, exam-focused tuition, and English-specific specialists all sit within a short walk of each other.
We swept every listing categorised under “Novena” in our directory and kept every single one that teaches Secondary English. That left 13 centres — a real, unrounded count, not a marketing figure.
Quick Peek at Secondary English Tuition Centres in Novena
| Centre | Location | Levels | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Lab (United Square) | United Square | Preschool–Secondary | English & Math across all levels, plus Science and full Secondary subject range |
| Mind Stretcher (Novena) | United Square | Preschool–Secondary | English, Math, Science and Chinese from preschool through Secondary |
| Kumon (Balestier Road) | Balestier Road | Preschool–Secondary | English and Math only, extending to Secondary Math strands |
| Aspire Hub (United Square) | United Square | Primary–Secondary | English, Math, Science and Chinese across Primary and Secondary |
| Crucible (Tanglin CC) | Tanglin | Primary–Secondary | English, Math, Science and Chinese, with full Secondary science and Chinese |
| illum.e (Novena) | Novena Square 2 | Primary–Secondary | English plus Secondary Geography and History |
| Afterskool Learning Centre (Novena) | Goldhill Centre | Secondary only | Full Secondary subject spread including English, Math and sciences |
| Lil’ But Mighty Education Centre (Novena) | Goldhill Plaza | Primary–Secondary | English only, Primary and Secondary |
| Learning Playground Language Centre | Chancery Court | Primary–Secondary | English only, Primary and Secondary |
| Indigo Education Centre (Novena) | United Square | Secondary–JC | Secondary and JC English, Math/Science and JC Economics |
| Illum Education Centre (Novena Campus) | Novena Square 2 | Primary–JC | English through Primary, Secondary and JC, plus JC Economics |
| Global Education | Goldhill Plaza | Preschool–JC | Full subject range from preschool to JC, including Chinese and sciences |
| Irwin’s Study (Central Centre) | Goldhill Plaza | Secondary–JC | Secondary English and JC General Paper 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 runs English and Math from preschool level right through to Secondary, adding Science at Primary and a full spread of Secondary subjects including Additional Math, the sciences, and Elementary Math. It’s one of the more comprehensive setups in the area for families who want one centre to cover multiple subjects as a child moves up levels.
- 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 covers English, Math and Phonics at preschool, then adds Chinese and Science from Primary onward. At Secondary level the subject list expands further to include Additional Math, Chemistry, Physics and Elementary Math alongside English, Math, Chinese and Science.
- 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 two-subject model of English and Math, offered continuously from preschool through Secondary. At Secondary level this includes Additional Math and Elementary Math alongside standard English and Math.
- 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 teaches from Primary through Secondary, without a preschool programme. Its subject list covers Chinese, English, Math and Science at Primary, expanding at Secondary to add Additional Math, Chemistry, Elementary Math and Physics.
- 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 Primary through Secondary levels. Its Secondary subject list is broad, covering Additional Math, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math and Physics, alongside a matching Primary spread of English, Math, Science and Chinese at Secondary.
- 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 at Primary level, then at Secondary level adds Geography and History alongside English. It’s a narrower, humanities-leaning offering compared to the science-and-math-heavy centres nearby.
- Primary: English
- Secondary: English, Geography, History
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7. 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 only lists Secondary-level subjects, but the range there is extensive: Additional Math, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics and Science. It’s built for families who need Secondary-only coverage across most O-Level subjects in one place.
- Secondary: Additional Math, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Elementary Math, English, Math, Physics, Science
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8. Lil’ But Mighty Education Centre (Novena)
Address: 1 Goldhill Plaza, #03-47, Singapore 308899
Phone: +65 9646 0930 | Website: lilbutmightyenglish.com
Lil’ But Mighty Education Centre teaches English exclusively, at both Primary and Secondary levels. It offers a paid trial class, so parents can sit in on a lesson before committing.
- Primary: English
- Secondary: English
- Trial class: Paid Trial Class Available
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9. 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, like Lil’ But Mighty, teaches only English, across Primary and Secondary levels. It does not offer a trial class, according to its listing.
- Primary: English
- Secondary: English
- Trial class: No Trial Class Available
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10. Indigo Education Centre (Novena)
Address: 101 Thomson Road #17-01/02, Singapore 307591
Phone: +65 6634 2208 | Website: indigo.com.sg
Indigo Education Centre has no preschool or Primary programme — it starts at Secondary, covering Additional Math, Chemistry, English, Math, Physics and Science, then continues into JC with Chemistry, Economics, General Paper, Mathematics and Physics. A free trial class is available.
- Secondary: Additional Math, Chemistry, English, Math, Physics, Science
- JC: Chemistry, Economics, General Paper, Mathematics, Physics
- Trial class: Free Trial Class Available
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11. Illum Education Centre (Novena Campus)
Address: Novena Square 2, #04-52/54, 10 Sinaran Dr, Singapore 307506
Phone: +65 8887 5790 | Website: illum.education
Illum Education Centre (Novena Campus) shares an address and website with illum.e (Novena) but is listed separately with its own phone number and subject spread. It teaches English at Primary and Secondary, then extends into JC with Economics and General Paper, and does not offer a trial class.
- Primary: English
- Secondary: English
- JC: Economics, General Paper
- Trial class: No Trial Class Available
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12. Global Education
Address: 1 Goldhill Plaza, #03-27 Singapore 308899
Phone: +65 9722 0998 | Website: globaledu.com.sg
Global Education covers every level from preschool to JC. English and Math run throughout, Chinese and Science join from Primary, and by Secondary the list includes Additional Math, Biology, Chemistry and Physics; JC adds Biology, Chemistry, Economics, General Paper, Mathematics and Physics. No trial class is offered.
- 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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13. Irwin’s Study (Central Centre)
Address: 1 Goldhill Plaza #02-05 Singapore 308899
Phone: +65 8977 3006 | Website: irwins-study.com
Irwin’s Study (Central Centre) keeps its offering narrow: Secondary English and JC General Paper only. There’s no trial class listed, so parents would need to speak to the centre directly about sitting in on a lesson.
- Secondary: English
- JC: General Paper
- Trial class: No Trial Class Available
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Novena centres teach Secondary English only, without other subjects?
Lil’ But Mighty Education Centre, Learning Playground Language Centre, and Irwin’s Study (Central Centre) teach English as their sole or near-sole subject at Secondary level (Irwin’s Study also offers JC General Paper).
Are there centres in Novena that take students from preschool all the way to JC?
Global Education is the only centre on this list spanning preschool through JC. The Learning Lab and Mind Stretcher cover preschool through Secondary but stop before JC.
Which centres offer a trial class before enrolling?
Lil’ But Mighty Education Centre offers a paid trial, and Indigo Education Centre offers a free trial. Learning Playground Language Centre, Illum Education Centre (Novena Campus), Global Education, and Irwin’s Study (Central Centre) explicitly list no trial class available. The rest do not state trial class availability in their listing.
Are illum.e (Novena) and Illum Education Centre (Novena Campus) the same centre?
They share the same address at Novena Square 2 and the same website, but are listed as separate entries with different phone numbers and subject coverage — illum.e adds Geography and History at Secondary, while Illum Education Centre (Novena Campus) extends into JC Economics and General Paper instead.
Which centres also teach JC subjects alongside Secondary English?
Indigo Education Centre, Illum Education Centre (Novena Campus), Global Education, and Irwin’s Study (Central Centre) all list JC-level subjects in addition to Secondary English.
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 English tuition across Singapore.
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