Integrated Programme (IP) Tuition in Singapore
Integrated programme tuition in Singapore is school-specific coaching for students in the IP — the 6-year through-train that skips the O-Level and leads directly to the A-Level, the IB Diploma or the NUS High Diploma. A tutor works to the student's actual IP school scheme and internal weighted assessments, closes the accelerated-pace gap, and prepares for the terminal exam: the A-Level's 70-point University Admission Score or the IB's 45-point Diploma.
Last updated May 2026
Skipping O-Levels, explained
Coaching inside a school-specific IP curriculum
Integrated Programme tuition is one-to-one or small-group coaching for students in Singapore's IP schools — the 6-year through-train that skips the GCE O-Level and leads directly to the GCE A-Level, the IB Diploma or the NUS High School Diploma. Because each IP school sets its own accelerated, enrichment-heavy curriculum, integrated programme tuition in Singapore is school-specific rather than syllabus-generic: the tutor works to the student's actual school scheme of work, internal weighted assessments and the eventual terminal exam.
- 01IP Years 1–4 (lower secondary equivalent) accelerated and enrichment content
- 02IP Years 5–6 leading to the A-Level (H1/H2/H3, GP, Project Work), the IB Diploma or the NUS High Diploma
- 03Aligned to specific IP schools — RI, HCI, NYGH, RGS, ACS(I), DHS, NJC, RVHS, CHS, SJI, SOTA and others
- 04No O-Level safety net — internal weighted assessments carry the progression risk
- 05Subject deepening, research-style assignments and rigorous writing expected at IP pace
- 06Home tuition islandwide or online via Zoom
Through-train coverage
Why IP school work needs its own coverage
Mapped to IP school curricula and the terminal A-Level, IB Diploma or NUS High Diploma
IP Lower Years (Years 1–4)
Accelerated lower-secondary content and enrichment depth
Accelerated Mathematics and Sciences; rigorous English and Humanities writing; research-style and project assignments; building the study habits IP pace demands; tracking internal weighted assessments rather than national exams
IP Upper Years (Years 5–6) — A-Level Track
H1/H2/H3 subjects, General Paper and Project Work
H2 content subjects (Mathematics 9758, Physics, Chemistry, Biology 9477, Economics, History, Literature); the H1 contrasting subject and H1 General Paper (8881); H3 extension where offered; A-Level paper technique drilled to the GCE marking-scheme standard
IP Upper Years — IB Diploma Track
HL/SL subjects, core components and internal assessment
Higher Level and Standard Level subject groups graded 1–7; Theory of Knowledge (TOK); the 4,000-word Extended Essay (EE); internal assessments against the IB grade descriptors; CAS planning support toward the 45-point maximum
School-Specific Alignment
Working to the student's actual IP school scheme
Mapping the specific IP school's scheme of work and assessment weighting; bridging gaps before block tests and promotional exams; subject-combination and route planning toward the chosen terminal exam
The six-year through-train to A-Level or IB
Where integrated programme tuition fits in the Singapore pathway
Mapped to the 6-year through-train and its terminal exams
- 1
PSLE & IP entry
Selective entry via the S1 Posting Exercise (top schools sit near PSLE AL 6) or Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec), where IP schools hold a higher DSA allowance; a few schools also accept Year 3 lateral transfers.
- 2
IP Years 1–4
Accelerated, enrichment-heavy lower-secondary content; progression by internal school assessments, not the O-Level.
- 3
IP Years 5–6
Upper-year specialisation toward the school's terminal exam — A-Level (H1/H2/H3 + GP + PW), the IB Diploma or the NUS High Diploma.
- 4
GCE A-Level route
RI, HCI, NYGH, RGS, DHS, NJC, RVHS, CHS and similar schools sit the GCE A-Level, scored on the 70-point University Admission Score from 2026.
- 5
IB Diploma route
ACS (Independent), SJI, SCGS, MGS and SOTA lead to the IB Diploma (HL/SL graded 1–7, TOK, EE, CAS) out of 45.
- 6
University admission
A-Level, IB or NUS High results feed local (NUS/NTU/SMU/SUTD/SIT/SUSS) and overseas university applications.
Before you start
What IP parents check before committing
IP is school-specific, not syllabus-generic
Each IP school designs its own accelerated curriculum that goes beyond the standard MOE secondary syllabus. Effective integrated programme tuition works from the student's own school notes, scheme of work and past school papers — never a generic O-Level workbook.
There is no O-Level safety net
IP students bypass the national O-Level, so internal block tests and promotional exams carry the progression risk directly. A single weak term can affect subject banding or promotion, which makes consistent in-year support more important than last-minute cramming.
Strong PSLE does not guarantee a smooth IP
IP cohorts are academically selective, so a top PSLE scorer can sit mid-pack among an unusually strong peer group. If results dip in Year 1 or 2, it is usually a pace-and-depth gap rather than weak fundamentals — and it is far easier to close early.
The A-Level scoring changed for 2026
From the 2025 cohort, the University Admission Score is out of 70 (three H2 plus H1 General Paper), and Project Work is now Pass/Fail rather than a counted grade. Upper-IP tuition plans subject combinations around this 70-point structure.
IP vs O-Level mainstream
IP versus the O-Level mainstream track
Why integrated programme tuition in Singapore is approached differently
| Aspect | Integrated Programme (IP) | O-Level mainstream | Why it matters for tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| National exam at Year 4 | None — bypassed | GCE O-Level | IP risk sits in internal assessments, not a single exam |
| Curriculum | School-designed, accelerated | MOE national syllabus | Tuition must follow the specific school scheme |
| Pace and depth | Faster, enrichment-heavy | Standard MOE pace | Pace-gap closing is the common tuition need |
| Terminal exam | A-Level, IB Diploma or NUS High Diploma | O-Level then JC/Poly | Upper-year tuition targets the chosen route |
| Progression risk | Internal promotional exams | National exam grades | Consistent in-year support beats last-minute cramming |
Who we coach
IP-school students across the six-year track — who we coach
We match the tutor and approach to the school and the year
Parents of new IP students (Years 1–2)
Worried their child has gone from top of a primary cohort to mid-pack in a selective IP class and is struggling with the accelerated pace.
- Accelerated lower-secondary pace
- Loss of confidence among strong peers
- Internal weighted assessments
Parents of mid-IP students (Years 3–4)
Coping but slipping in one or two subjects ahead of promotional exams that decide subject banding for the upper years.
- Subject-band placement
- Promotional exam pressure
- Research and project assignments
Parents of upper-IP students (Years 5–6)
Heading into the A-Level or IB Diploma and needing subject specialists for H2/HL depth and exam technique.
- H2/HL subject rigour
- General Paper or TOK/EE
- A-Level or IB time management
Families weighing the A-Level versus IB route
Choosing the terminal pathway and matching subject strengths to whichever route the IP school runs.
- A-Level vs IB decision
- Subject combination planning
- University admission alignment
Inside the through-train
How the Integrated Programme actually works
The structure behind the 6-year route — and where tuition fits.
Why integrated programme tuition in Singapore is school-specific
The IP is one of the few Singapore tracks with no national midpoint exam, so the rules of the game differ from the O-Level mainstream — and so does the coaching.
16 IP schools, three terminal exams
RI, HCI, NYGH, RGS, ACS(I), DHS, NJC and others run the through-train; most sit the A-Level, several the IB Diploma, and NUS High its own diploma. Each sets its own scheme of work.
No O-Level checkpoint
IP students skip the Year 4 Singapore-Cambridge O-Level. Promotion and subject banding rest on internal block tests and promotional exams instead of a national grade.
Selective, accelerated cohorts
Entry sits near PSLE AL 6 for the top schools, so a strong primary student can land mid-pack. The pace is faster and the enrichment heavier than the mainstream secondary syllabus.
Higher DSA intake
IP schools carry a larger Direct School Admission allowance, so cohorts blend posting-exercise and DSA entrants with varied starting points — one reason early pace-gap support matters.
How the IP A-Level University Admission Score is built (2026)
For students whose IP school runs the A-Level, the University Admission Score is computed out of 70 rank points from the 2025 cohort onward. Project Work is now Pass/Fail and no longer counted.
| Component | What it covers | Marks / weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three H2 content subjects | The deep subjects — for example H2 Mathematics (9758), Physics, Chemistry, Biology (9477), Economics — carry the most weight in the UAS. | Up to 60 RP (20 each) | Years 5–6 |
| H1 General Paper (8881) | The compulsory critical-writing subject; its grade counts directly toward the UAS. | Up to 10 RP | Years 5–6 |
| H1 contrasting subject | A breadth subject from the opposite domain. From 2026 the fourth content subject is no longer counted in the UAS but is still examined and required. | Not in UAS | Years 5–6 |
| Project Work | Reported as Pass or Fail only from the 2025 cohort. A Pass remains a requirement for local university applications. | Pass / Fail | Year 5 |
A-Level versus IB
Reading the IP terminal grades
How each route is scored, and what a strong result looks like.
A-Level H2 rank points in the IP route
Each H2 subject converts to rank points toward the 70-point University Admission Score; a higher score widens local and overseas university options.
- A
20 rank points
Top H2 grade; three H2 A grades contribute 60 of the 70-point UAS.
- B
17.5 rank points
A strong distinction, just below the top band.
- C
15 rank points
A solid pass; often the target band for competitive course applications.
- D
12.5 rank points
A pass that still contributes meaningfully to the total.
- E
10 rank points
The minimum passing grade at H2.
- S
5 rank points
A sub-pass grade, reported below E.
- U
0 rank points
Ungraded; no contribution to the UAS.
A-Level versus IB Diploma at a glance
Both terminal routes lead to strong university admission; the right fit depends on the school's offering and the student's profile.
| Criterion | GCE A-Level route | IB Diploma route |
|---|---|---|
| Top score | 70-point University Admission Score (2026) | 45 points (42 subject + 3 core) |
| Subjects counted | 3 H2 + H1 General Paper | 6 subjects, graded 1–7 |
| Core / breadth components | General Paper, Project Work (Pass/Fail) | TOK, Extended Essay, CAS |
| Profile that suits it | Depth in 3–4 specialised subjects | Breadth across six subjects plus research and service |
| Passing threshold | At least one H1/H2 subject passed for certification | 24 of 45, CAS done, no failing condition |
Coaching method
How an IP tutor closes the pace gap
The repeatable routine behind steady IP progress.
The school-aligned IP coaching cycle
Because each IP school teaches its own way, the tutor anchors every lesson to the student's real materials rather than a generic syllabus.
- 1
Map the school scheme
Collect the student's lecture notes, scheme of work and recent school papers to see exactly where the class is and how that school weights its assessments.
- 2
Diagnose against pace
Benchmark the student against the IP timetable to find whether the gap is depth, speed or exam technique — not against an O-Level baseline.
- 3
Rebuild then accelerate
Close the specific weak topics while keeping pace with the live school timetable, so the student stops falling further behind.
- 4
Drill to the school standard
Practise block-test, promotional and (upper-year) A-Level or IB style questions marked to the school's and exam board's standard.
- 5
Review and plan the route
Each term, compare results to school feedback and adjust subject-combination or A-Level/IB route planning.
Where IP students usually lose ground
Most IP slumps come from a handful of predictable, fixable patterns rather than weak ability.
Studying from generic O-Level guides instead of the school's own accelerated notes.
Work from the actual scheme of work, lecture notes and past school papers the IP school sets.
Treating a weak block-test term as a one-off, with no national exam to force a reset.
Track every internal weighted assessment early, since these decide promotion and subject banding.
Underestimating research and writing components — Project Work, TOK or the Extended Essay — until late.
Schedule the research and writing core alongside content subjects rather than cramming it at the end.
Choosing an upper-year subject combination without checking how it scores under the 70-point UAS.
Plan three strong H2 subjects plus General Paper deliberately, since these now drive the University Admission Score.
Why Eduprime
Tutors who know each IP school's own curriculum
What separates a real IP specialist from generic secondary tuition
School-aligned IP specialists
Tutors who coach to the specific IP school's accelerated scheme of work and assessment style, working from your child's own notes — not a generic O-Level workbook.
Diagnostic before we teach
A free first-session diagnostic benchmarks the student against the school's pace and scheme, so coaching targets the real gap rather than remedial basics.
Subject specialists for the upper years
For Years 5–6 we match tutors fluent in H2 or HL subject depth and the relevant marking standard, with more than one tutor where a full upper-year plan needs it.
Route planning, A-Level or IB
We help map subject strengths to the terminal exam the school runs and plan combinations around the 70-point UAS or the 45-point IB Diploma.
Fair pay keeps good tutors
Tutors are paid fairly and on time, so strong specialists stay with your child through the whole through-train instead of churning mid-year.
Islandwide, home or online
In-person across Singapore or live online with a shared whiteboard and recorded sessions — matched to heavy CCA and research schedules.
Lesson formats
In-home, online or paired IP support
Choose the format that fits the year, the subject and the schedule
1-to-1 home tuition
A school-aligned tutor comes to you for fully personalised IP coaching.
- Fully personalised pace
- Works from the school's own notes
- Best for significant pace gaps
- Parent visibility at home
1-to-1 online
Live one-to-one over a shared whiteboard, recorded for revision around CCA and research load.
- Flexible timing
- Recorded sessions to review
- No travel time
- Suits self-directed upper-IP students
Small group (2–4)
A small, school- and level-matched group sharing cost with peer discussion.
- Lower cost per student
- Peer discussion at IP depth
- Level-matched grouping
- Structured exam-technique drills
Fees
IP tuition fees, with no surprises
Transparent, market-rate packages — confirmed after a free diagnostic
Trial
Try a school-aligned specialist before committing
S$240–520
4 sessions · ~S$60–130 / session
- Free needs assessment
- Scheme-and-pace diagnostic
- Subject-combination view
- First progress note
Regular
Weekly coaching through the IP school year
S$55–130 / hr
Monthly sessions · billed monthly
- Weekly 1-to-1 or small group
- Monthly progress notes
- Paced to internal assessments
- Block-test and promo preparation
Upper-Year Intensive
Years 5–6 A-Level or IB push with subject specialists
S$80–160 / hr
Flexible sessions · by subject and seniority
- H2 / HL subject specialists
- UAS or IB Diploma route planning
- Marking-scheme presentation drills
- TOK / EE / GP support
Free tutor re-match if the fit isn't right after the first lesson.
Figures are typical Singapore market rates for integrated programme tuition and are indicative only; your exact rate depends on the year level, subject, tutor experience, format and location, and is confirmed after a free needs assessment. Upper-year H2 and HL subjects sit at the higher end. GST applies where relevant.
Accountability
See progress against your IP school's own bar
We keep parents informed between lessons — accountability, not guesswork
Monthly progress notes
What was covered, what improved against the school scheme, and the next focus — in plain language for parents.
Internal-assessment tracking
Block-test, common-test and promotional-exam results logged over time, since these carry the IP progression risk.
Route & combination view
Where the student is heading — A-Level or IB — and how the subject combination maps to the UAS or the 45-point Diploma.
Core-component checklist
Progress on the research and writing core — Project Work, or TOK and the Extended Essay — so it never gets left to the end.
Our tutors
Tutors fluent in individual IP schools' demands
School-aligned specialists matched to your child's year and route
- Fluency in specific IP school schemes (RI, HCI, NYGH and others)
- NIE-trained or experienced ex-/current MOE and IP-school teachers (where available)
- Subject depth at A-Level H2 or IB HL standard
- Track record coaching across the 6-year through-train
- Cleared Eduprime screening and subject assessment
Mr Tan W.
12+ years
NIE-trained, B.Sc (NUS); ex-IP-school teacher
IP Sciences and H2 Physics, pace-gap recovery in Years 1–4
“An IP slump is almost never weak ability — it's pace. Anchor the lessons to the school's own notes and the gap closes fast.”
Ms Lim H.
9 years
B.Sc Mathematics (NUS); IP and H2 Math specialist
H2 Mathematics 9758 and accelerated lower-IP Mathematics
“Upper-IP students need depth, not more worksheets. We build the structure the H2 marking scheme actually rewards.”
Ms Nadia R.
8 years
B.A. (Hons) English; IB-trained, TOK and EE supervisor
IB Diploma HL English, Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay
“The IB core — TOK and the Extended Essay — is where many students lose their bonus points. We plan it early, not at the end.”
Mr Daniel C.
7 years
B.Soc.Sci Economics (NUS); H1 General Paper and H2 Economics
H2 Economics and General Paper 8881 for the 70-point UAS
“Now that the UAS is out of 70, General Paper and three strong H2 subjects carry the score — so we plan combinations deliberately.”
What families say
IP parents on the school-specific gains that stuck
Representative experiences from families we've worked with
My son did very well at PSLE but suddenly sat mid-pack in his IP class and lost confidence. The tutor worked from his actual school notes and benchmarked him against the IP pace, not a generic syllabus. By the end of Year 2 he was steady again.
Mrs Tan W.
Parent of IP Year 2 boy · Bishan · 1-to-1 home
There's no O-Level to fall back on, so a weak block test really worried us before the promotional exams. The tutor tracked every internal assessment and we always knew where she stood. Her banding came out fine.
Mdm Sarah A.
Parent of IP Year 4 girl · Serangoon · 1-to-1 online
We needed a real H2 subject specialist for the upper years, not a generalist. The Math tutor clearly knew the 9758 marking standard and how the 70-point UAS works now. The route planning was genuinely useful.
Mr R. Kumar
Parent of IP Year 5 boy · Bukit Timah · 1-to-1 home
My daughter chose the IB route and was drowning in the Extended Essay and TOK on top of her HL subjects. Having someone help her plan the core early instead of cramming it made a real difference to her stress levels.
Mrs Goh L.
Parent of IB-track Year 5 girl · Katong · 1-to-1 online
Honest from the start — no promises of a perfect score, just steady weekly work tied to her school's scheme. The monthly notes meant I always understood what was being covered and why.
Mrs Ng S.
Parent of IP Year 3 girl · Pasir Ris · Small group
We switched after a previous tutor kept teaching from O-Level material that didn't match his IP school at all. Eduprime's tutor actually used his lecture notes and past school papers. The fit was obvious within two lessons.
Mr Lee K.
Parent of IP Year 1 boy · Tampines · 1-to-1 home
Student journeys
From overwhelmed in Year 3 to steady in Year 5
Representative paths through the 6-year through-train
A strong PSLE scorer landed mid-pack in a selective IP class and lost confidence in Year 1.
- Diagnostic traced the gap to IP pace and depth, not weak fundamentals
- Lessons re-anchored to the school's own notes and scheme of work
- Internal block-test results tracked term by term
Confidence and consistency returned by the end of Year 2, with steady promotional-exam results.
IP Year 1–2 boy · ~3 terms
An upper-IP student needed H2 depth and a deliberate subject combination under the new 70-point UAS.
- Matched a subject specialist fluent in the H2 marking standard
- Planned three strong H2 subjects plus General Paper around the UAS
- Drilled past-paper technique to the GCE standard
Entered the A-Level year with a clear, score-aware combination and steadier prelim results.
IP Year 5 student · Across Years 5–6
An IB-track student was overwhelmed by TOK and the Extended Essay alongside HL subjects.
- Scheduled the IB core early instead of leaving it to the end
- Built a research-and-writing routine around HL content
- Tracked internal assessments against the IB grade descriptors
The core components stopped being a last-minute scramble and the student's overall load became manageable.
IB-track Year 5 student · ~2 terms
Getting started
From decoding a school's IP scheme to graded work
How starting IP tuition with Eduprime works
- 1
Free needs assessment
We discuss the IP school, the year, recent internal results and the subjects where marks are being lost.
~15 min - 2
Tutor matching
We shortlist tutors fluent in that school's curriculum and the relevant subject depth — home or online.
1–3 days - 3
Diagnostic lesson
The first session benchmarks the student against the school's scheme of work and pace rather than a generic syllabus.
Lesson 1 - 4
Pace-gap closing
Weak topics are rebuilt while keeping up with the accelerated school timetable and internal assessments.
Ongoing - 5
Assessment & exam technique
Block-test, promotional and (upper-year) A-Level or IB style practice marked to the relevant scheme.
Toward assessments - 6
Review & route planning
Progress is reviewed against school results, and subject-combination or A-Level/IB route planning is adjusted.
Each term
Scope at a glance
What integrated programme tuition with Eduprime covers
Honest scope — no guaranteed grades, just structured coverage
- Years 1–6
- Full IP through-train supported
- A-Level / IB
- Both terminal routes
- 1-to-1
- or small group
- Islandwide
- home or online
Common questions
School-bespoke syllabi and the IP transfer rule — parents ask
Straight answers on the through-train, internal assessments and the A-Level versus IB choice
Match an IP-school tutor
Start Integrated Programme Tuition in Singapore
Free assessment to map your child's IP school curriculum and match a tutor fluent in it.
- Tutors aligned to your IP school's scheme (RI, HCI, NYGH)
- A-Level 70-point UAS or IB 45-point route planning
- H2 / HL subject specialists for Years 5-6
Eduprime — Singapore's IP specialists, aligned to each school's scheme and the A-Level or IB terminal exam.
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