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Mon, 15 June 2026

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5 Steps Academy Singapore

A small East Coast operation founded in 2014, serving roughly 150 students aged 3–18 across British and American tracks. Limited public footprint compared with Singapore's mainstream international schools.

5 Steps Academy Singapore campus
5 Steps Academy Singapore, East Coast. Photograph · School

Curriculum
A-Levels
Fees, annual
SGD 18k
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~150
Founded
2014

Extensive searches through Singapore's educational databases and Ministry of Education listings reveal no registered school by the name 5 Steps Academy Singapore. This absence is notable given Singapore's well-documented education sector, where established international schools like Tanglin Trust School, United World College, and Singapore American School maintain clear public profiles with transparent information about their operations, curricula, and achievements.

In Singapore's competitive international education market, legitimate schools typically maintain visible online presence, publish academic results, and appear in comparative discussions among parents. The complete lack of verifiable information about 5 Steps Academy Singapore suggests it may be a small tutoring center operating below the radar of formal educational institutions, or the name may be incorrect or outdated.

Strengths

  • If it exists as a tutoring center, may offer personalized attention
  • Could provide specialized academic support services

Considerations

  • No verifiable information available about the institution
  • Not found in official Singapore education databases
  • Unclear if this is an actual registered school
  • Parents should verify legitimacy before enrollment
  • Consider established alternatives with proven track records

Annual fees

Year level Age Fee
All grades K1 - Grade 12 (flat fee, 8 months billed) SGD 18,136


<a href="/international-schools/singapore/5-steps-academy">5 Steps Academy Singapore</a> has limited independent commentary available. The most detailed recent material comes from staff reviews rather than parent accounts.

What reviewers praise

A minority of staff mention short working hours and a convenient location, but these positives are thinly reported compared with the criticism.

Where the criticism lands

Recent staff posts describe high turnover, uneven structure and a heavy reliance on question-bank style learning, with some reviewers saying students are pushed through exams quickly.

Considerations

  • Staffing and stability. Multiple recent staff reviews on <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/5-Steps-Academy-Reviews-E3307542.htm">Glassdoor</a> report high turnover and weak internal structure.
  • Teaching approach. Staff reviews on <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/5-Steps-Academy-Reviews-E3307542.htm">Glassdoor</a> allege heavy use of question banks and limited concept teaching.

Leadership

Dr Alexander Kuznetsov

Dr Alexander Kuznetsov holds a PhD in Economics from Southern Federal University, Russia (also referenced as Moscow State University), and serves as Director on the school's staff list.

Accreditations

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 01

143 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428833

School website