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Introduction

Chinese cultural activities give children practical ways to explore traditions, language, arts and community practices in Singapore. Families can choose from Chinese opera, calligraphy, heritage exhibitions, Mandarin drama, ink painting, dance and Wushu. Some places run regular classes, while others offer workshops, guided tours or seasonal cultural events. These experiences can introduce children to stories, artistic techniques, festivals, movement and the cultural meanings behind them.

The best fit depends on your child’s age, interests, confidence and preferred learning style. A child who enjoys hands-on art may prefer calligraphy or ink painting, while a child who likes movement may respond well to dance or Wushu. Families looking for flexible cultural exploration may prefer exhibitions, tours and online resources. This guide covers ten places and services for Chinese cultural activities in Singapore, with overviews, Google reviews, locations, prices and contact details for parents to compare.

1. Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Overview of the Business

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre explores local Chinese Singaporean culture within Singapore’s multicultural society. Opened in 2017, it houses the permanent SINGAPO人: Discovering Chinese Singaporean Culture exhibition. The centre organises exhibitions, performances, festivals, workshops, conferences, talks, school programmes, public tours, online resources and cultural activities throughout the year.

Its learning offerings serve preschool educators, children aged five to six, preschool and primary school students, secondary Chinese learners, schools, educators, families and community groups. School visitors can choose self-guided exhibition visits, facilitator-led guided tours or guided tours with hands-on workshops. These workshops can involve craft making, art techniques, music-making and songwriting.

Families can access weekend guided tours in English and Mandarin, family exploration materials and themed heritage and food tours. The centre also provides bilingual learning resources, online games, publications and virtual guided tours for organisations serving elderly or special-needs participants. Culturepaedia is a bilingual online repository with articles by scholars, experts and community contributors.

Why Parents Choose Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

  • Family materials support younger children and those aged ten or above.
  • School visits include self-guided, facilitated and hands-on workshop formats.
  • Selected school, weekend and community group tours are provided free.
  • Wheelchair loans, accessible toilets, braille handrails, rest areas and nursing rooms support family visits.
  • Bilingual text and subtitles support children learning in different languages.
  • Virtual tours support organisations serving elderly or special-needs participants.
  • The building holds BCA Green Mark Platinum Certification and SCCC is bizSAFE Level 4 certified.
  • Culturepaedia includes contributions from academic and community-based writers.

Google Review

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4.5
Based on 2400 reviews
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Vic Wong
3 months ago
First time going to SCCC. Surprised by how big it is. Only inconvenience was the performance I am attending is on level 9, hence a need to wait for the lifts. Thankfully they have sufficient lifts to bring the crowd up. Alternatively, one can take the escalator all the way up. One can enjoy the view while riding the escalator.
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KomodoD
4 months ago
Went on a public holiday, the hours stated on the website was accurate. No entrance fees required.

The exhibition area was small, took us about max 1 hour to tour the entire area. It was quite interactive though, with efforts made to personalise the experience though wearable RFID tags and sporadic questionnaires throughout the exhibition hall. You can print out a personalised postcard detailing your "culural inclination" at the end of the exhibition - quite an amusing and fun affair. My kids had fun. There's a ground floor exhibition on lion dance troupes, which I felt was interesting to learn that there were so many different types of lion head designs, each with their own heritage and cultural significance. The bonus was the rooftop garden which offered a panoramic view of the southern coastline of Singapore. Overall a rather unique experience!
The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre is a vibrant testament to how tradition evolves. Located conveniently above Chinatown Point MRT, this modern hub brilliantly bridges the gap between heritage and contemporary life.

Unlike a dusty museum, the SCCC feels alive. The Singapo人 exhibition on Level 2 is a must-see. It thoughtfully unpacks the complex question, “What does it mean to be a Chinese Singaporean?” Through interactive displays, nostalgic kopitiam setups, and multimedia art, it celebrates the unique "rojak" blend of Chinese customs with Malay, Indian, and Western influences. It’s profoundly relatable and avoids being overly didactic.

The striking rooftop garden offers a surprising escape with stunning city views and whimsical sculptures, while the ground-level theatre hosts everything from indie concerts to wayang kulit. I also appreciate the temporary galleries; the rotating exhibits on local photography or pop culture always feel fresh and relevant.

The only minor drawback is wayfinding—the signage to the main exhibition hall could be clearer from the entrance. However, the friendly volunteers quickly set you straight.

If you are a tourist looking for more than just a temple visit, or a local seeking to understand your own identity, this centre is a gem. It proves that culture isn't static; it’s living, breathing, and constantly being rewritten. A smart, engaging, and necessary space for Singapore.
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Okieporean
5 months ago
We enjoyed visiting the SINGAPO人 exhibition and had fun revisiting familiar items and experiences from childhood days. It has been a well curated exhibit of everything Singapore and Chinese.

Every visitor gets a wrist band that has a chip, allowing them to interact with the exhibit like polls. A custom card reflecting the guest's personality (eg. Explorer) can be printed towards the end.
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Christopher Jew
8 months ago
Went on New Years. They had a nice exhibit on Traditional Lion Dance on the ground floor and a free exhibit interactive exhibit on the 2nd. Spent over an hour here and it was very informative. My son enjoyed the kopi making video game on the 2nd floor exhibit.

Location & Availability

Programmes are available at 1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906, with selected virtual tours offered. The SINGAPO人 exhibition is open on Monday from 2pm to 8pm and from Tuesday to Sunday, including public holidays, from 10am to 8pm. Free weekend guided tours are held in English at 3pm and Mandarin at 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Price Range

Exhibition admission, school self-guided visits and weekend guided tours are free. Group guided tours are free for social welfare organisations and SCCC partners.

Website

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Phone

+65 6812 7222

Email

enquiries@singaporeccc.org.sg

2. Singapo人

Overview of the Business

Singapo人 is an online cultural resource associated with the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. It gives families a way to explore Chinese Singaporean culture through themed website sections and cultural experience pages. Its content is organised around Exhibition, Experience, Roots, Arts, Language, Practices and Festivals. This structure lets parents and children move between heritage topics, cultural practices and festival themes according to their interests.

The Experience section includes Cultural Playground, Cultural Extravaganza and REMIX. Each of these experiences has dedicated About and Events pages. The Exhibition section includes pages titled About, General Information, Gallery Etiquette and #SINGAPO人. Families can also browse Roots articles, including “Discover ten key public policies that made us who we are”, which is available in English and Simplified Chinese.

Festival content covers Chinese New Year, Qingming, Duanwu, Zhongyuan, Mid-Autumn and Winter Solstice. Some festival sections include both About and What’s On pages. The site is particularly useful for families who want to start a conversation about Chinese Singaporean culture at home or explore topics before visiting a cultural activity.

Why Parents Choose Singapo人

  • The site brings Exhibition, Experience, Roots, Arts, Language, Practices and Festivals together in one cultural resource.
  • Cultural Playground, Cultural Extravaganza and REMIX each have dedicated information and event pages.
  • The Exhibition section includes About, General Information, Gallery Etiquette and #SINGAPO人 pages.
  • Festival pages cover Chinese New Year, Qingming, Duanwu, Zhongyuan, Mid-Autumn and Winter Solstice.
  • Selected content is available in English and Simplified Chinese.
  • Roots content includes an article about ten public policies that shaped Singapore.

Google Review

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4.5
Based on 2400 reviews
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Vic Wong profile picture
Vic Wong
3 months ago
First time going to SCCC. Surprised by how big it is. Only inconvenience was the performance I am attending is on level 9, hence a need to wait for the lifts. Thankfully they have sufficient lifts to bring the crowd up. Alternatively, one can take the escalator all the way up. One can enjoy the view while riding the escalator.
KomodoD profile picture
KomodoD
4 months ago
Went on a public holiday, the hours stated on the website was accurate. No entrance fees required.

The exhibition area was small, took us about max 1 hour to tour the entire area. It was quite interactive though, with efforts made to personalise the experience though wearable RFID tags and sporadic questionnaires throughout the exhibition hall. You can print out a personalised postcard detailing your "culural inclination" at the end of the exhibition - quite an amusing and fun affair. My kids had fun. There's a ground floor exhibition on lion dance troupes, which I felt was interesting to learn that there were so many different types of lion head designs, each with their own heritage and cultural significance. The bonus was the rooftop garden which offered a panoramic view of the southern coastline of Singapore. Overall a rather unique experience!
The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre is a vibrant testament to how tradition evolves. Located conveniently above Chinatown Point MRT, this modern hub brilliantly bridges the gap between heritage and contemporary life.

Unlike a dusty museum, the SCCC feels alive. The Singapo人 exhibition on Level 2 is a must-see. It thoughtfully unpacks the complex question, “What does it mean to be a Chinese Singaporean?” Through interactive displays, nostalgic kopitiam setups, and multimedia art, it celebrates the unique "rojak" blend of Chinese customs with Malay, Indian, and Western influences. It’s profoundly relatable and avoids being overly didactic.

The striking rooftop garden offers a surprising escape with stunning city views and whimsical sculptures, while the ground-level theatre hosts everything from indie concerts to wayang kulit. I also appreciate the temporary galleries; the rotating exhibits on local photography or pop culture always feel fresh and relevant.

The only minor drawback is wayfinding—the signage to the main exhibition hall could be clearer from the entrance. However, the friendly volunteers quickly set you straight.

If you are a tourist looking for more than just a temple visit, or a local seeking to understand your own identity, this centre is a gem. It proves that culture isn't static; it’s living, breathing, and constantly being rewritten. A smart, engaging, and necessary space for Singapore.
Okieporean profile picture
Okieporean
5 months ago
We enjoyed visiting the SINGAPO人 exhibition and had fun revisiting familiar items and experiences from childhood days. It has been a well curated exhibit of everything Singapore and Chinese.

Every visitor gets a wrist band that has a chip, allowing them to interact with the exhibit like polls. A custom card reflecting the guest's personality (eg. Explorer) can be printed towards the end.
Christopher Jew profile picture
Christopher Jew
8 months ago
Went on New Years. They had a nice exhibit on Traditional Lion Dance on the ground floor and a free exhibit interactive exhibit on the 2nd. Spent over an hour here and it was very informative. My son enjoyed the kopi making video game on the 2nd floor exhibit.

Location & Availability

Singapo人 is available online. Its Experience section includes Cultural Playground, Cultural Extravaganza and REMIX, with separate About and Events pages. Festival sections include Chinese New Year, Qingming, Duanwu, Zhongyuan, Mid-Autumn and Winter Solstice.

Price Range

Enquire more for rates.

Website

Singapo人

Phone

+65 6812 7222

3. Chengzhu Mandarin Education Centre

Overview of the Business

Chengzhu Mandarin Education Centre provides Mandarin enrichment that links language learning with Chinese culture. Established in 2012 after more than 12 years of Mandarin programmes at Julia Gabriel Centre, it serves children from six months through Primary 6. Its early-learning options include PlayNest for children aged six to 18 months, PlayClub for children aged 18 months to three years and PlayClub Independent for the same age group.

Early-learning options use immersion, stories, music, movement and play. PlayNest is parent-accompanied and includes Mandarin music, puppets, physical activities, art and craft, stories and snack time. PlayClub uses stories, puppets, drama, songs, movement, imaginative play and character-recognition activities. PlayClub Independent offers a Mandarin environment with gross-motor and sensory play, language and literature, pre-maths and dramatic play.

Primary programmes include Language Skills and Creative Writing for Primary 1 to Primary 4 learners, as well as Mandarin Expressions for Primary 5 and Primary 6 learners. The centre’s learner-centred EduDrama® approach uses drama, games, discussion, writing and creative activities. Primary courses support Singapore’s Ministry of Education Mandarin curriculum. A holiday programme also introduces Primary 3 and Primary 4 learners to the evolution of Chinese characters.

Why Parents Choose Chengzhu Mandarin Education Centre

  • The centre states it has taught Mandarin for over twenty years.
  • Principal Huang Ying has nearly thirty years of relevant experience.
  • Mandarin learning combines Chinese culture with interactive activities.
  • Primary programmes support Singapore Ministry of Education curriculum expectations.
  • Teachers provide lesson summaries and regular progress updates to parents.
  • Published testimonials describe progress in vocabulary, reading, speaking and writing.

Google Review

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4.9
Based on 86 reviews
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Mun Yee Chiam
4 months ago
We switched our 4yr old over to Chengzhu after being in another programme for 6 months and saw little progress there (it was just expensive entertainment). She’s been attending classes at Chengzhu for close to half a year now and we’re happy to continue her lessons here because her teacher Zhu laoshi is great with the kids! Classes are well structured and I believe the children are genuinely learning while having fun. My daughter is more confident and interested in speaking mandarin now. Shoutout to admin team Santos for always being responsive and helpful!
Bonus: My kid also enjoys borrowing books from the school’s library.
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KM Zhang
4 months ago
My child used to dislike Mandarin but is now enjoying the language immensely. She looks forward to her class at Chengzhu every weekend. Many thanks to Jia Laoshi for making this happen - her classes are highly engaging and the children participate enthusiastically in class activities. She also makes the effort to follow up on my child’s progress after class. I would strongly recommend Chengzhu for Chinese language learning.
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weiweiwonderworld
4 months ago
My child benefited so much from the program. He is very happy to use mandarin language to converse and very happy to come to class every week! The teachers are always so warm and friendly especially teacher Zhang Wen who is so loving and dedicated to her work. We are very thankful to Chengzhu for their excellent work!
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Tong Chu
4 months ago
Our 1-year-old really enjoys the classes at Chengzhu Mandarin Centre and looks forward to attending every week. The lessons are engaging, fun, and very suitable for young children.

We’ve seen great progress in our child’s interest and response to Mandarin, and it’s wonderful to see how much confidence and enthusiasm has grown through the classes.

A special thank you to ZhuLaoshi, QuLaoshi, and PengLaoshi for being so patient, caring, and professional. Our child loves all of them and is always happy during class. We truly appreciate the warm and encouraging learning environment they create. Highly recommended for parents looking for a quality Mandarin programme for young children.
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Lourdes Low
5 months ago
The teachers are patient and caring, and they make learning Chinese fun and interesting. Child enjoys the lessons and is more confident in speaking Chinese now.

The school also teaches good values like respect, sharing, and discipline, which is very important at this age. The activities are engaging and help children learn through play.

Location & Availability

Classes are available at Rochester Mall, Greenwich V, Woodleigh Mall and New Bahru. Language Skills, Creative Writing and Mandarin Expressions are two-hour sessions held once per week. The Primary 3 and Primary 4 holiday programme is held at Rochester Mall from 9am to 11.30am.

Price Range

The Primary 3 and Primary 4 holiday programme costs $590 plus GST. A 10% UOB cardmember discount and a 15% group discount for four or more children are listed.

Website

Chengzhu Mandarin Education Centre

Phone

+65 6816 5688

Email

enquiries@chengzhu.edu.sg

4. Moyuan Culture

Overview of the Business

Moyuan Culture offers Chinese calligraphy and ink-painting classes alongside its broader art curriculum. Chinese Calligraphy is for children aged six to twelve and supports traditional technique, handwriting, concentration and fine-motor control. Ink Painting welcomes children from age four. It introduces observation, nature and cultural appreciation through guided artistic practice.

Its Creative Sparks programme serves ages two and a half to eighteen across five developmental levels: First Doodles, Budding Artists, Little Creators, Aspiring Artists and Emerging Masters. The programme uses watercolours, acrylics, sketching and crafts. This gives children age-appropriate opportunities to develop creative confidence while trying different materials and approaches.

The centre also offers a DSA Art Preparation Programme for students applying to SOTA, NAFA and AEP. Professional Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting courses are available for beginners and experienced adult learners. Moyuan Culture aims to make creativity and heritage part of daily life through practical studio work, traditional forms and guided creative exploration.

Why Parents Choose Moyuan Culture

  • Classes welcome children and adults with different experience levels.
  • Five Creative Sparks levels support age-appropriate artistic progression.
  • Chinese calligraphy develops focus, handwriting and fine-motor control.
  • Ink painting links observation skills with nature and traditional practices.
  • Guided studio activities encourage creative exploration and confident expression.
  • Traditional art courses welcome beginners and experienced learners.
  • DSA preparation covers observational drawing, portfolios and creative thinking.
  • Professional courses are guided by a calligraphy and ink-painting master artist.

Google Review

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4.8
Based on 25 reviews
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Conducive environment for children to experience Chinese culture and language in a fun way. Was looking for a non-threatening Chinese environment for my boys and they both found the teachers awesome, clear and patient. We did oral, writing and calligraphy camp for my eldest and art and calligraphy for my youngest and both of them enjoyed their time so much we signed up for regular sessions.
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Ouiyoung Kim
1 year ago
My kids attended Moyuan since their school was at the Joo Chiat CC. The main goal was to learn calligraphy to let them have some quiet time and of course to enjoy art. The unexpected benefit was how they got to enjoy Chinese art and language through writing and speaking in mandarin with the teachers and I am quite happy with how they enjoy their creativity with the teachers. The teachers encouraged my elder daughter to attend competitions for exposure, and it was a great experience if character building for her.
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P W
1 year ago
Moyuan taught my daughter Chinese calligraphy, drawing, crafts, Chinese painting, and acrylic painting for a few years. As a result, my daughter won many art awards, but more importantly, she developed a strong interest in art. I would recommend Moyuan to anyone who wants to learn various forms of art.
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Jasmine Zhao
1 year ago
The art teachers in the school are creative and often takes the children outdoors for sketching sessions, which really inspires them to observe the world around them. Each class usually begins with a story during the first hour, which encourages the kids to use their imagination and express it through their drawings. The teachers at the school are also very caring and supportive, creating a warm and nurturing environment for the children to grow and explore their creativity.
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Richard Li
1 year ago
My child has been taking after-school class at Moyuan East Coast Campus for four years. She has learnt many different skills/knowledge here, from Chinese calligraphy to sketching and painting. Her teachers are very experienced and also really helpful!

Location & Availability

Classes are available at The Flow, Grantral Mall at MacPherson and Jelita.

Price Range

Enquire more for rates.

Website

Moyuan Culture

Phone

+65 8955 3117

WhatsApp

+65 8783 3117

Email

moyuanjelita@gmail.com

5. Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy

Overview of the Business

Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy provides Chinese language, cultural and enrichment programmes for children, youths and adults. Established by Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan, it draws on the organisation’s stated 185-year foundation in education and Chinese culture. It is described as Singapore’s first Chinese Cultural Academy.

Children’s options include Chinese speech and drama, calligraphy, art, Chinese dance, Hokkien learning and language enrichment from preschool through secondary school. Chinese Speech and Drama is for children aged five to 13. Calligraphy is offered for children aged seven and above, while Kiddy Art is for children aged five and above. Chinese language options include Mandarin Immersion, Chinese creative writing and Chinese comprehension and writing.

Dance modules cover Wushu dance, Chinese classical dance and Chinese ethnic dance. Students may also receive performance opportunities through Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre. The academy’s wider provision includes bilingual preschool, student care, tuition, coding, robotics and active-ageing courses. Its student-care programme includes homework supervision, meals, activity spaces and a personal notebook for parent progress tracking.

Why Parents Choose Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy

  • The academy draws on a stated 185-year educational and cultural foundation.
  • Chinese programmes cover language, social skills, culture and character development.
  • Speech, drama, calligraphy, art and dance offer varied cultural pathways.
  • Dance students may perform in Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre showcases.
  • Student care includes homework supervision, meals and structured activity spaces.
  • Parents can track student-care progress through each child’s personal notebook.
  • Coding courses use customised curricula with a specialist partner.
  • Published testimonials describe attentive teachers and growing confidence in Chinese.

Google Review

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Christina Teh
9 months ago
For someone who understood almost zero of the dialect, I can say I can now understand at least 30% (conservative estimate) watching Hokkien dramas/movies and this was only basic Hokkien. Many thanks to Hokkien Huay Kuan and Mr Tan for the engaging lessons and quizzes that helped made it so relatable!
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Christie Cheah
2 years ago
great class to pick up very basic hokkien - they teach commonly used words and phrases, and Mr Tan is very knowledgeable, passionate and patient when teaching. the kahoot session at the end of every class is a nice way to wrap too. thank you Mr Tan and Jeremiah!
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Tan Hui Min
4 years ago
Had a great course on basic conversational Hokkien! It teaches everyday scenarios that are directly relevant and also manages to pack a lot of information in! Thank you very much to Jeremiah for making it an exceptionally fun class. You can expect interactive quizzes, use of interesting multimedia, and dialogue practice which are so much more effective than textbook memorisation. Highly recommended!
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Joyce Tan
5 years ago
I would like to commend the Academy for organizing Basic Hokkien Course for people like me, who wishes to learn Hokkien so that I will be able to communicate with the elderly ones at home and also will be able to teach my kid my dialect.

Initially I have doubts with the course as I am not sure if the classes suit me at all. After all, I do able to speak some Hokkien on my own based on past experiences. However, I am stunned to realize how awful is my pronunciation and I have been saying the wrong words the whole time without knowing.

Throughout the classes, we take turns to converse in Hokkien with the materials provided and I'm glad that our lecturer took the efforts to correct my mistakes. Luckily, the classes were not as bored as I have imagined. I interacted with my fellow classmates through games and there are interesting videos that were shared with us. Homework was given every week which is not too difficult to handle though I do seek help from others sometimes.

Overall, I would recommend others to take up the course if they wish to learn more about Hokkien or brush up their Hokkien. Of course, most importantly to me, I am able to communicate better and have less miscommunication after the course. I can't wait to impart my knowledge to my kid. 🙂
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Jeztine Teo
5 years ago
The basic Hokkien conversational classes were paced well and the teacher ensured that the students fully comprehend the topics/phrases/words before moving on. The teacher also helped us with the pronunciation and corrected us individually, which I think is really beneficial for beginners trying to pick up the language. Before the class, I could only understand the language but not really speak it well. But after the class, I can say that I am more confident in attempting to converse with others in basic Hokkien.

On top of the materials that were given to us, the course administrator also included many interactive elements and videos to help us see what the Hokkien language is like outside a classroom setting. Overall I think it was a fun learning experience!

Location & Availability

Classes are available at the Toa Payoh and Sennett campuses. The Toa Payoh campus is at 397 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319639. The Sennett campus is at 5 Sennett Road, Singapore 466781. Children’s dance programmes are available through centres at Toa Payoh and Sennett.

Price Range

Listed children’s coding programmes range from $700 to $800 per term. Selected holiday camps range from $260 to $420. Chinese Painting and Calligraphy for seniors costs $160 for four lessons or $320 for eight lessons, excluding materials.

Website

Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy

Phone

+65 6589 9500

Email

enquiries@shhkca.com.sg

6. Tok Tok Chiang

Overview of the Business

Tok Tok Chiang introduces Chinese opera through performances, workshops, talks and cultural activities. Founded in 2011 by Nick Shen Weijun, the company seeks to refresh audience perspectives and renew interest in the art form. Its offerings include event planning, entertainment, cultural activities, performances, workshops and talks, alongside school-based Chinese opera programmes.

Its Creative Chinese Opera Workshop For Kids uses stories, costumes, props and mask painting to explore Chinese culture and history. A family version supports shared participation through Chinese opera stories and hands-on mask painting. The children’s workshop is a two-hour session for eight to 25 participants and is conducted in English or Mandarin.

School offerings include Chinese opera workshops, puppetry, Sichuan mask changing, Chinese mask painting and visual magic. A school Chinese opera workshop can cover dialect groups, Singapore Chinese opera troupe history, different opera types, mask paintings, puppets, opera skills and movements. The programmes draw on professional guidance and the heritage of Lao Sai Tao Yuan Teochew Opera Troupe.

Why Parents Choose Tok Tok Chiang

  • Founder Nick Shen established the company to promote Chinese opera creatively.
  • Nick Shen has taught drama at Singapore Media Academy since 2014.
  • His background includes acting, hosting, singing, radio and theatre performance.
  • School workshops combine professional guidance with practical cultural activities.
  • Named collaborators include public agencies, museums, libraries and schools.
  • Lao Sai Tao Yuan Teochew Opera Troupe was founded in 1864.
  • The children’s workshop uses storytelling, props, costumes and mask painting.
  • Family workshops offer a shared introduction to Chinese opera stories and traditions.

Location & Availability

Workshops are offered in Singapore, with children’s sessions accommodating eight to twenty-five participants. The children’s workshop runs for two hours. School Chinese opera workshops run for approximately one to one and a half hours.

Price Range

Enquire more for rates.

Website

Tok Tok Chiang

Email

hello@toktokchiang.com

7. China Cultural Centre Singapore

Overview of the Business

China Cultural Centre Singapore supports cultural exchange between China and Singapore through arts, education, performances and related activities. Established in November 2015, its 12-storey Queen Street building includes exhibition spaces, a theatre, library, studios and classrooms.

Children’s options include Wushu for ages five to ten and art classes for ages five to twelve. The art programme explores Chinese intangible cultural heritage and urban aesthetics through drawing and creative work. Its first-session theme introduces the brush, ink, paper and inkstone. This can help children connect traditional art materials with their own creative work.

The Wushu class is presented as a relaxed, engaging and active environment. It focuses on physical fitness, willpower and exposure to traditional Chinese culture. The centre also hosts activities for older participants and adults, including calligraphy, Tai Chi and tea-art experiences. Selected courses are organised with cultural and education partners, while programme dates, fees and enrolment arrangements vary by activity.

Why Parents Choose China Cultural Centre Singapore

  • The centre has supported cultural exchange in Singapore since November 2015.
  • Its building includes exhibition, theatre, library, studio and classroom spaces.
  • Children’s art explores heritage, urban aesthetics and traditional art materials.
  • Wushu classes combine physical activity with traditional cultural exposure.
  • Art instructors have stated experience in teaching and curriculum development.
  • Selected courses are organised with specialist cultural and education partners.

Google Review

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4.2
Based on 218 reviews
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Annie Chow
7 months ago
During duration of their Chinese New Year exhibition, take note their fringe activities are on selected dates, including weekends. Please check actual dates in advance, to avoid disappointment.
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Pei Leng Tho
7 months ago
The theatre is very nice, and cosy. Watching the performance in such a theatre is a great experience.

Reception is terrible. The lady was rude “Just go just go.. level 4. Don’t ask questions. “
Might as well put notice board at the reception so we don’t have to experience poor service.
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Sam Sung
7 months ago
whats the role of receptionist who tells people to go read yourself if they want to find out more exhibitions
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Ivy Qiu
2 years ago
it is a six floor building with a performance hall which can host UpTo 600 ppl. The location is close to the blue line MRT Basbar
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T greensake
3 years ago
Attended China Liquor Workshop today (23/7/23), was very well organised. The auditorium was well maintained & comfortable.

Location & Availability

Classes are available at 217 Queen Street, Singapore 188548, with schedules varying by programme. The children’s Wushu class is held at Level 7. The children’s art class is held at Level 8. The centre is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5.30pm, excluding public holidays.

Price Range

The children’s art course costs S$550 for ten lessons, including materials. The tea-art experience costs S$48 per lesson for children aged nine to twelve and S$68 for adults and participants aged twelve or above.

Website

China Cultural Centre Singapore

Phone

(+65) 6351 1858-8100

Email

info@cccsingapore.org

How to Choose the Best Chinese Cultural Activity for Your Child

  • Cultural focus: Decide whether your child prefers language, visual arts, heritage, festivals, movement or performance traditions.
  • Teacher experience: Ask about instructors’ experience with the cultural form and children in your child’s age group.
  • Learning approach: Consider whether your child responds better to stories, demonstrations, discussion, movement, creative work or structured practice.
  • Age suitability: Check that activities, explanations, tools and lesson durations suit your child’s developmental stage and attention span.
  • Starting level: Confirm whether the programme welcomes beginners or expects prior language, artistic, movement or performance experience.
  • Class attention: Ask about group size and support for children needing explanation, reassurance or technical correction.
  • Language balance: Check whether sessions use Mandarin, English, dialects or bilingual instruction, especially for less confident Mandarin speakers.
  • Cultural context: Look for programmes that explain the history and meaning behind activities, alongside the techniques taught.
  • Creative freedom: Consider how art and performance lessons balance foundational techniques with interpretation, experimentation and self-expression.
  • Practical participation: Ask whether children handle materials, practise movements, create artwork, perform scenes or join guided cultural exploration.
  • Safety standards: Review supervision, equipment use, physical guidance and age-appropriate precautions for active workshops and crafts.
  • Progress structure: Check for levels, milestones, assessments, portfolios, showcases or teacher feedback that show development over time.
  • Parent communication: Ask how teachers share lesson summaries, progress observations, practice suggestions and concerns with families.
  • Child confidence: Consider whether the environment supports shy, expressive, energetic or cautious children without excessive pressure.
  • Schedule access: Compare lesson timing, programme frequency, travel requirements and policies for missed or replacement classes.
  • Full costs: Confirm tuition fees alongside materials, costumes, tools, registration charges, performance expenses and required purchases.

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MindFlex – Your Best Source for Home Tuition

Overview of the Business

MindFlex Home Tuition is a Singapore agency that helps families find private tutors across different subjects and academic levels. Parents can specify the student’s level, subject, location, budget, preferred timings and other requirements before coordinators shortlist suitable profiles. MindFlex states that its database includes more than 50,000 active tutors and that it has handled over 100,000 successful cases.

Its matching service is free for parents, with no agency fees or commitment required. Families can review tutor profiles before confirming a selection, while trial lessons provide an opportunity to assess suitability. This arrangement can support students who benefit from individual attention and lessons organised around their pace and goals.

Why Parents Choose MindFlex

  • The tutor database includes more than 50,000 active tutors in Singapore.
  • The matching service has no agency fees or required commitments.
  • Shortlists consider subject, level, location, budget, timing and family requirements.
  • Full-time coordinators assist with tuition requests seven days a week.
  • TUTOR EXPRESS™ aims to provide suitable profiles within six hours.
  • MindFlex reports over 100,000 successful cases and 45,000 repeat clients.
  • Trial lessons help families assess the tutor’s suitability before committing.

Google Review

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thasvin sasi
1 month ago
I've had a great experience working with this tuition agency. The team is professional, responsive, and always does their best to match tutors with suitable students. A special thanks to Jerlyn for being so helpful, approachable, and supportive throughout the process. I truly appreciate the smooth communication and would highly recommend this agency to both tutors and parents.
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Cecilia Ng
1 month ago
Many thanks to Jerlyn and the team, including Cassandra and Alyssa from MindFlex for their professionalism and support over the years.

They are always friendly, responsive, and efficient in coordinating tuition assignments. I especially appreciate that they take the time to check the details with both parties before proceeding, always doing their best to ensure that both tutors and parents are on the same page. Their communication is clear and they regularly check in with tutors and parents to ensure that everything is going smoothly.

Their attentiveness and dedication make the coordination process smooth and reassuring. Thank you, Jerlyn, Cassandra, and Alyssa, for your consistent hard work and excellent support! 😀
MindFlex has been a reliable and trustworthy agency that has helped me find suitable tutors for my children quickly and efficiently. A special thank you to Cassandra, who has been exceptionally helpful, responsive, and attentive to my needs throughout the process. She followed up closely to ensure everything went smoothly. I truly appreciate the professional and personalised service, and I would highly recommend MindFlex to any parent looking for tuition support.
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Kang Hee Tan
2 months ago
As a tutor, I really appreciate Cassandra and her team for thei help! She was very patient and accommodating throughout the entire process, and communication was always smooth. She took the time to understand my preferences and helped me secure suitable tuition assignments that were a good fit.

She was always responsive, professional, and genuinely supportive, making the whole experience hassle-free. I’m grateful for her assistance and would definitely be happy to work with Cassandra again in the future. Highly recommend her to any tutor looking for a reliable and dedicated tuition coordinator!
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Noor Haseena Syed
2 months ago
I had a great experience with MindFlex Tuition Agency. Jerlyn helped me find a wonderful tutor for my twins, and I’m very pleased with the service provided.

She was polite, efficient, and always responded quickly to my enquiries, making the whole process smooth and hassle-free. The tutor she recommended also came with excellent reviews from other parents and students, which gave me added confidence.

I highly recommend MindFlex Tuition Agency to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy tutor. Thank you, Jerlyn, for your excellent service!
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Jason Goh
3 months ago
Excellent customer service from MindFlex Home Tuition Megan. She was very patient, responsive, and took the time to understand my child’s learning needs and goals before recommending a tutor. Megan provided suitable options and helped us find a good English tutor who matched my child’s learning style. The whole process was smooth, professional, and stress-free. I appreciate her dedication and prompt follow-up throughout. Highly recommend Megan to parents looking for reliable support in finding the right tutor for their child.
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Le Lian Ho
4 months ago
Communication was clear. Replies were prompt. Thank you Megan (1405th) and Alyssa (2804na) 🙂
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shiou lee liow
6 months ago
I’m very happy with the tutoring service arranged by Alyssa and her team. Both tutors (Xinbo and Ban Cheng) have been great and my child really enjoys the lessons with them. We can already see some improvement, which is very encouraging.

Thank you for being so responsive and helpful throughout the arrangement process. Really appreciate the support and would definitely recommend them to other parents looking for reliable tutors.
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Ms Reporter
6 months ago
Alyssa is a very supportive and reliable coordinator. She helped me secure Tamil tuition assignments smoothly and always communicates clearly and promptly. She is professional, friendly, and very easy to work with. I truly appreciate her effort in matching suitable students and providing assistance when needed. I would definitely recommend her and look forward to working with her again in the future.
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tan soo cheng
6 months ago
Being a tutor, I would like to sincerely thank MindFlex teams for the consistent support and assistance in helping me secure tuition assignments. I truly appreciate the effort of the agents, particularly Cassandra, Alyssa, Megan, Jerlyn and Jane, who put in great effort into the coordination with tutors and parents.

The agents have always been professional and helpful throughout the process. Their support and dedication have made it much easier for me to find suitable students and successfully close assignments.

It is definitely a pleasant experience working with MindFlex. I look forward to work together on more assignments in the future!
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Michelle Lim
6 months ago
From student
Teacher Lay Chin is good at explaining the subject and makes the topic fun and interesting. She is able to guide students well and cater to their needs.
From student's mommy
My daugther feels comfortable with Teacher Lay Chin is very quickly. She is soft spoken, gentle & caring. My girl especially enjoy the fun challenge of doing the maths questions together.
Thanks to Teacher Lay Chin, my daugther''s results improved from F to A in 3 months!! I will strongly recommend Teacher Lay Chin.
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CY
7 months ago
It has truly been a blessing to find Mr. Tan Tiam Teng as my son’s Chinese tutor. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated—qualities that have made a huge difference in my son’s learning journey. My Primary 4 son has shown remarkable improvement in his Chinese since starting lessons, and we are so grateful for the progress.

Beyond the academic results, Mr. Tan’s teaching style has built my son’s confidence and interest in the subject. He is punctual, pleasant disposition and understands what a child needs. The entire experience with Mind Flex has also been very pleasant, professional, and supportive.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a tutor who genuinely cares and delivers excellent results

Friendly, pleasant, swift, helpful and most importantly not pushy

Subjects Offered

  • Languages and humanities include English, Chinese, GP, Economics, History, Geography and Literature.
  • Mathematics and science options include Maths, Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and POA.
  • Academic levels include preschool, primary, secondary, JC, IP and online tuition.
  • Examination support covers PSLE, O Level, N Level, A Level, IGCSE, IB and AEIS.
  • Other options include polytechnic, university, ITE and adult language learning.

Teaching Methodology

  • Families are matched with tutors according to subject, level, location, budget, timings and other requirements.
  • One-to-one lessons allow students to clarify doubts and receive individual attention.
  • Tutors may provide targeted materials and practice addressing specific areas of weakness.
  • Lessons can be customised around the student’s learning speed, ability and academic goals.
  • Parents review shortlisted profiles before confirming their selected tutor with a coordinator.

Location & Availability

Private home tuition is available across Singapore, with lessons arranged around each student’s location and requirements.

Price Range

Preschool and Primary 1 to Primary 4 rates range from $25 to $70 per hour. Primary 5 and Primary 6 rates range from $30 to $80 per hour. Secondary rates range from $30 to $95 per hour. JC and IB rates range from $40 to $130 per hour. IGCSE and international tuition ranges from $30 to $120 per hour. Polytechnic and university tuition ranges from $40 to $130 per hour. Adult tuition ranges from $30 to $100 per hour. Rates vary according to whether families select part-time tutors, full-time tutors or current and former MOE teachers.

Website

MindFlex – Your Best Source for Home Tuition

Phone

+65 9695 3522

WhatsApp

+65 9695 3522

Email

admin@singaporetuitionteachers.com

Affordable Tuition Rates

Home Tuition Rates Singapore 2026

Part-Time
Tutors

Full-Time
Tutors

Ex/Current
MOE Teachers

Pre-School

$25-$35/h

$40-$50/h

$55-$70/h

Primary 1-4

$25-$35/h

$40-$45/h

$55-$70/h

Primary 5-6

$30-$40/h

$40-$55/h

$60-$80/h

Sec 1-2

$30-$45/h

$45-$55/h

$60-$85/h

Sec 3-5

$35-$45/h

$45-$65/h

$70-$95/h

JC

$40-$55/h

$65-$90/h

$90-$130/h

IB

$40-$55/h

$65-$90/h

$90-$130/h

IGCSE / International

$30-$55/h

$45-$85/h

$60-$120/h

Poly / Uni

$40-$65/h

$60-$95/h

$100-$130/h

Adult

$30-$45/h

$40-$65/h

$70-$100/h

 

Our home tuition rates are constantly updated based on rates quoted by Home Tutors in Singapore. These market rates are based on the volume of 10,000+ monthly tuition assignment applications over a pool of 60,000+ active home tutors.