KS Academia Prep charges no sign-up fee, no deposit and no extra fees, and there is no term-long commitment. You pay monthly for the lessons in that month.
Ask for the fee for your subjectPage last updated 9 October 2026
| Level | Format | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 & 10IGCSE, one 2-hour lesson a week | Small group | S$440 to S$700 / month4 or 5 lessons, depending on the month |
| Grade 11 & 12IB Diploma SL & HL, one 2-hour lesson a week | Small group | S$520 to S$800 / month4 or 5 lessons, depending on the month |
| One to oneIGCSE, 1.5-hour lessons | One to one | S$100 to S$160 / hourRate confirmed on enquiry |
| One to oneIB Diploma SL & HL, 1.5-hour lessons | One to one | S$100 to S$180 / hourRate confirmed on enquiry |
Many centres in Singapore also charge a one-time registration fee, commonly $50 to $200, and hold a deposit of up to a month's fees, often refundable if you give proper notice (MoneyBees 2026 cost guide). Both are worth asking about when you compare. KS Academia Prep charges neither, so the monthly fee above is the whole cost.
Group classes have a maximum of 8 to 10 students. Fees are billed by the number of lessons in the month (4 or 5) and paid at the start of the month.
Check availability on WhatsAppKS Academia Prep, Far East Shopping Centre, #15-06, 545 Orchard Road, Singapore 238882. WhatsApp +65 8129 8782.
Every KS Academia Prep fee, group or one to one, covers the following.
An hourly rate tells you what one lesson costs. It does not tell you what a term costs, what is included, or what you are signing up to.
A fairer comparison asks three things: what is the all-in cost for a full term, what is included in it, and what are you committed to?
| Topic | Questions to ask any centre | At KS Academia Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | Is there a registration or sign-up fee, and is it refundable? | No registration fee. |
| Deposit | Do you hold a deposit, and when is it returned? | No deposit. |
| Materials | Are notes, worksheets and practice papers included, or charged separately? | Included. No material fees. |
| Upfront commitment | Do I pay monthly, or for a term or quarter in advance? | Monthly, for the lessons in that month. No term-long commitment, and pausing over the school holidays is usually fine. |
| Missed lessons | What happens if my child misses a lesson, or I need to cancel? | Tell us ahead of time and the lesson can be cancelled or rearranged; last-minute cancellations are charged as normal. A recording of a missed group lesson is available on request. |
| Class size | How many students are in a group class? | A maximum of 8 to 10 students, in every subject. |
| Marking and feedback | Is my child's own work marked, with written comments? | Yes, with written feedback. Tutors are contactable outside lessons, and KS Academia Prep's Economics tutors also mark extra essays between lessons. |
A trial is a normal lesson, the same length as the class or one-to-one lesson your child would join. It is paid, and the fee depends on the subject. If your child continues, the trial fee counts towards the first month's fees.
In Economics especially, marks are won or lost in how an answer is written, so KS Academia Prep tutors mark each student's own work rather than handing out one model answer. Students describe what that led to in these Google reviews.
Google review★★★★★
아이비 경제 믿고 여기서 들으세요. The best econs tution you can find in Singapore. I started taking lessons from here since IGCSE econs all the way upto IB econs. I successfully managed to gain both a 7 in HL econs and A for econs extended essay. The active interactions between the tutor and students as well as the top tier teaching skills of the tutor made my experience here truly memorable.정유찬 · July 2026
Google review★★★★★
I started attending KS classes in grade 9, getting tuition help with mostly IGCSE subjects. One of the subjects that helped me out the most at school is definitely economics. My economics tutor was Kirby Ng, and I think what made his lessons with me so helpful and special was his approachability. Kirby, apart from his superb teaching skills, was also an extremely friendly and approachable teacher, that I was able to contact at any time, when I had questions, or needed help with anything. One of the most memorable experiences I have with Kirby would be the holiday programme, where we would meet as a class almost 6 hours a week, just to drill through the past papers, and also to cover any content that we lacked. This especially helped me in my journey of economics, as Kirby gave each of us personalised feedback to help us excel. Overall, my economics grades went from a 60-70% in grade 9 to a 94% in the IGCSE. I strongly recommend these IGCSE economics lessons as it can often be quite challenging to study a completely new subject. I am certain that Kirby will be able to provide his support and guidance, no matter what level you are at, just like he did for me.Lee Jayden · August 2026
Google review★★★★★
Taking classes from Jason tutor was an amazing experience. He focuses on both the 'intuitive understanding of economic concepts' and 'the practical methods to score high marks in the actual exam'. He is also very capable of planning lessons based on the individual needs of the student, which proves that he thoroughly observes each students for their weaknesses and capabilities. Thanks for Jason, I was not only able to get a 7 for economics on the IB Final exam, but was able to develop an economic mindset and logic and take it with me even after graduating highschool. But afterall, he is passionate of what he teaches and the impact he gives to his students, which is what inspired me most of all.JiHo JEONG · July 2026
Google review★★★★★
在KS Academia prep的学习体验真的非常棒！Jason老师的教学方法特别有帮助。他不仅会耐心讲解经济学的知识和理论，还会帮学生剖析答题技巧和学习方法。他从不要求学生死记硬背，而是通过思维导图和逻辑链条的方式，帮助我们把知识点理解透彻、记得牢固。他教给我的论文结构、答题技巧、IA写作方法和高效记忆法，不仅让我在IB HL经济中拿到了7分，而且这些学习方法也让我在其他科目上同样受益。很高兴能遇到像Jason老师这样认真负责、真心为学生着想的老师。通过他的课程，我不仅取得了理想的成绩，养成了良好的学习习惯，更对经济这门学科产生了浓厚的兴趣。另外，Jason老师的押题也非常准！他总能提前预判考试的重点内容，帮助学生做好最充分的考前准备。真心推荐给所有正在学习IB经济的同学！Lucy Lu · July 2026
Fees
At KS Academia Prep, small-group IGCSE tuition is S$55 to S$70 per hour, which comes to S$440 to S$700 a month for one 2-hour lesson a week, depending on whether the month has 4 or 5 lessons. One-to-one IGCSE lessons are S$100 to S$160 per hour. The exact fee depends on the subject and whether the tutor is senior or junior.
At KS Academia Prep, small-group IB Diploma tuition is S$65 to S$80 per hour, which comes to S$520 to S$800 a month for one 2-hour lesson a week, for SL and HL, depending on whether the month has 4 or 5 lessons. One-to-one IB lessons are S$100 to S$180 per hour.
At KS Academia Prep, one weekly 2-hour group lesson costs S$440 to S$700 a month for IGCSE and S$520 to S$800 a month for IB. The range is wide because fees follow the number of lessons: a 4-week month is billed as 4 lessons and a 5-week month as 5. There are no registration, deposit or material fees on top.
Fees vary by subject, level and tutor, so a single price would be wrong for most families. The ranges on this page show where fees fall. Message us on WhatsApp with the subject and grade and we will tell you the exact fee.
Rates reflect each tutor's experience. Senior and junior tutors teach the same syllabus with the same materials, and every fee includes the same marking, materials and access to the tutor outside lessons.
Group lessons cost less per hour and suit students who benefit from steady weekly practice alongside others. One-to-one lessons suit students with specific gaps or close deadlines. Both include the same materials and marking.
Billing and terms
No. KS Academia Prep charges no registration or sign-up fee, no deposit, no material fee and no extra fee of any kind.
No. You pay at the start of each month for the lessons in that month. There is no term-long commitment.
Fees follow the number of lessons. A 4-week month is billed as 4 lessons and a 5-week month as 5 lessons.
No. The trial lesson is paid, and the fee depends on the subject. It is the same length as a normal lesson, and if your child continues, the trial fee counts towards the first month's fees.
Yes, if you tell us ahead of time: the lesson can be cancelled or rearranged. Last-minute cancellations are charged as normal, because the tutor has already planned and prepared marking for that class.
Ask KS Academia Prep for the recording of the missed group lesson, which is available on request, and your child can catch up on what was covered.
Yes, in most cases. Pausing over the school holidays is usually fine; just tell us ahead of time. KS Academia Prep also runs holiday programmes to help students catch up or revise before exams. For Economics, students who attend a holiday programme are given priority for places when classes for the new semester are allocated.
Lessons
KS Academia Prep group classes have a maximum of 8 to 10 students, in every subject.
Group lessons run for 2 hours, once a week. One-to-one lessons run for 1.5 hours.
Lessons are taught in person at Far East Shopping Centre, #15-06, 545 Orchard Road. Online lessons on Zoom are available for several subjects.
Economics, Mathematics, Science, English and Business, for IGCSE and IB students.
Yes. At KS Academia Prep, Kirby Ng teaches small-group IB Economics classes in Mandarin for Chinese-speaking students; written work is done in English, because the exams are marked in English. Lessons in Korean, and in Mandarin for other subjects, depend on teacher availability.
Study Supervision is free for enrolled students, in selected time slots. Contact the centre to arrange a slot.