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Stalford Academy Singapore

Not a full school but a long-running Singapore tuition network of 600-plus educators, focused on local MOE exam preparation from primary through JC levels across some twenty branches.

Stalford Academy Singapore campus
Stalford Academy Singapore, Singapore. Photograph · School

Curriculum
A-Levels
Fees, annual
SGD 23k–34k
Ages
6 to 18
Pupils
Est. 600
Founded
2009

Operating as a tuition provider rather than a full-time school, Stalford serves local Singaporean families seeking academic support aligned with Ministry of Education standards. The center employs over 600 educators across its extensive network, offering structured group lessons with exam-focused methodologies including past-year paper practice and systematic revision programs. Classes typically cost S$35-65 per lesson, positioning it as an affordable option among Singapore's tuition providers.

The center's strength lies in its widespread accessibility through multiple locations including Tampines Hub, Jurong East, and Parkway Parade areas. Programs cover core subjects like English, Mathematics, Physics, and General Paper, with particular emphasis on PSLE preparation and JC-level support. However, unlike traditional international schools, Stalford does not offer IB programs, university placement services, or the full school experience that expatriate families typically seek when researching international education options in Singapore.

Strengths

  • Extensive network with over 20 branches across Singapore for convenience
  • Large pool of over 600 educators providing subject expertise
  • Affordable fee structure at S$35-65 per lesson
  • Strong focus on local exam preparation including PSLE, O-Levels, and A-Levels
  • Flexible class scheduling with regular and intensive holiday programs

Considerations

  • Functions as a tuition center, not a full international school
  • Limited to Singapore curriculum pathways - no IB or other international programs
  • No campus facilities, university counseling, or extracurricular programs typical of international schools
  • Serves primarily local students rather than expatriate communities
  • Group lesson format may not provide the individualized attention some families prefer

Annual fees

Year level Age Fee
Year 1 6 SGD 22,508
Year 2 7 SGD 22,508
Year 3 8 SGD 23,240
Year 4 9 SGD 23,240
Year 5 10 SGD 23,972
Year 6 11 SGD 23,972
Year 7 12 SGD 26,087
Year 8 13 SGD 26,087
Year 9 14 SGD 28,039
Year 10 15 SGD 28,039
Year 11 16 SGD 34,384
Year 12 17 SGD 34,384

One-time fees

Item Age Fee
Application Fee SGD 407
Enrolment Fee SGD 1,627


  • Singaporeans mention Stalford as a private-candidate route into the GCE A and O Levels, alongside MDIS, Dimensions and Insworld.
  • One former pupil credited Stalford tuition with turning around a failing chemistry grade to an A2 at O Level.
  • Adult learners and second-chance candidates dominate the audience; threads frame Stalford as a fallback for students who cannot or do not want to follow the JC route.
  • Glassdoor reviews of the affiliated Stalford Learning Centre show mixed staff experience (around 2.8 stars), with comments on staffing policies and operations.
  • No critical mass of parent reviews of Stalford as a school. Most independent review pages carry a few entries each, mostly positive about teacher patience and exam preparation.

Positives

  • Private-candidate A and O Level prep. Repeatedly suggested as a place to prepare for GCE exams as a private candidate.
  • Tuition results. Pupil credits Stalford tuition with moving chemistry from failing to A2 at O Level.

Considerations

  • Staff working conditions. Glassdoor reviews of the related Stalford Learning Centre describe pay and bonuses as fair but flag operational and policy frustrations.
  • Audience fit. Discussed as a route for late starters, retake candidates and international students rather than a mainstream day-school choice.

Leadership

Ruby Teo

Ms. Ruby Teo is the founder and CEO of Stalford Education Holdings. As the principal of Stalford Learning Centre and Stalford Academy, she has touched the lives of countless students.

Accreditations

  • EDUTRUST 01
  • SG_MOE 02

  • O Level 2024 100% of students achieved grade C6 or better in at least one O Level subject.
  • A Level 2023 66.7% have been admitted to NUS and NTU.
  • A Level 2023 100% have been admitted to Singapore Autonomous Universities or QS Top 100 universities.
  • A Level 2022-2025 86% of graduates have been admitted to a degree programme in Singapore or worldwide.

11 Slim Barracks Rise, NTU@one-north #08-02, Singapore 138664

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