The Best Language Classes and Courses for Kids in Singapore
Published 07 August 2026 at 09:43
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Learning many languages in Singapore is inevitable. After all, the city has 4 official languages! This unique lingua melting pot creates many possibilities to become a polyglot. And imagine the benefits of this knowledge! Various studies prove that when a person knows and uses two languages it has a positive impact on the memory and focus of a bilingual. They can easily switch between tasks without losing attention and have better problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
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Proficiency in a foreign language is a huge bonus to any CV. More than that, it is a chance to boost your communicational skills and break up new grounds. The ability to talk to locals when you travel abroad is priceless, as that is the real chance to get the feel of the country, its culture, traditions, and people.
And, if there is a possibility for kids to study a new language, you must give full play to it! It is so much easier to learn foreign languages at an early age than in adulthood! And, knowledge of one language simplifies the process of learning the other language to the max. So, the more languages your kids will learn, the easier it will be for them to learn the next language!
Luckily for us, parents, Singapore offers many top language classes and courses for children! We’ve rounded up some of the best places where kids can learn foreign languages in an interactive, fun, and entertaining manner! Don't forget to check out our other selection of proven English courses!
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Private Language Lessons Tailored to Your Child
Learning a new language can open a child’s world to new people, cultures and experiences. However, not every learner thrives in a traditional classroom. Some children need more speaking practice, a gentler pace or lessons built around the subjects that naturally interest them.
TUTOROO connects families with private language tutors for personalised lessons conducted in person or online. Parents can browse tutor profiles, compare teaching experience, lesson rates and availability, and select someone who suits their child’s age, personality and learning goals.
One-to-one language lessons give children more opportunities to speak, ask questions and receive immediate feedback. A tutor can adapt activities to the learner by using stories, games, songs, picture books, role-playing and everyday conversation, making the language feel relevant rather than purely academic.
Families looking for support with Singapore’s most widely studied languages can explore private English tutors in Singapore or find an experienced Chinese and Mandarin tutor in Singapore.
TUTOROO also offers access to tutors teaching French, Spanish, Japanese lessons, Korean, German, Arabic, Thai, Italian and many other languages. Lessons can focus on conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, schoolwork, examination preparation or helping a child communicate with relatives who speak another language.
With flexible scheduling and a teaching approach personalised to the learner, private lessons can complement school or enrichment classes while helping children develop confidence using their new language in real situations.
Languages: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean and many more
Age: Children, teenagers and adults
Lesson Format: Private one-to-one lessons, in person or online
Locations: Available across Singapore
Pricing: Displayed individually on each tutor’s profile
Help your child discover a language through lessons designed around their interests, level and pace.
Find the right private language tutor on TUTOROO
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Alliance Française de Singapour
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With more than 70 years of experience, Alliance Française de Singapour is undoubtedly the reference in terms of language schools in Singapore!
Alliance Française offers French classes for children of all ages: teens, kids, and even toddlers from as young as one-year-old, and whatever their level of proficiency. Children will get to learn French in a fun yet structured way, and the fully-immersive classes encourage interactions with one another. Alliance Française also offers focus courses that target specific learning objectives as well as courses for bilingual children.
Depending on the needs and level of knowledge, you may choose different directions of the classes, be it a conversation, grammar, DELF\DALF exam preparation courses, and more.
Another great way to delve into the French atmosphere is attending holiday camps for kids and teens. Enriching workshops and creative activities will create an impression of visiting France on holidays!
At Alliance Française where learning meets play, other programmes to enrich children’s knowledge of the French language and culture include storytelling sessions at the library, screenings of child-friendly films at their in-house theatre, twice-yearly holiday camps… the list goes on!
And don’t forget to enjoy some delicious French delicacies at their café!
Age groups: 1-5, 6-9, 10-15, adults.
Contacts: +(65) 6737 8422.
Location: Alliance Française de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130.
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British Council
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Meet another heavyweight in the realm of teaching foreign languages! For more than 90 years the British Council helps millions of people globally to learn English. In Singapore, we teach more than 12,000 students yearly.
The British Council offers a well-thought-out mix of experience, up-to-date methodology, and professional approach to every student. Here, teachers know how to make learning an enjoyable experience!
English Сourses for Kids and Teens suggest a wide range of activities aimed to ignite the passion for learning this language. Students will read, discuss up-to-date topics, communicate with each other, and have fun! The teachers constantly search for new enriching and catching ways to hold classes so kids are always interested in lessons. The courses are designed to be in line with the syllabus set by the Ministry of Education so they will be of huge help to any kid!
In addition, The British Council offers June and November/December Holiday Camps for local students, as well as Winter and Summer Camps for international students.
- A new topic is explored each week
- Hands-on learning keeps students engaged and motivated
- Programmes build English proficiency, confidence, and global awareness
- New camps begin every Monday!
Book a free consultation, find out your child's learning level and choose a course!
Age: 3-17
Location:
- Napier Road Centre, 30 Napier Rd, Singapore 258509
- Toa Payoh Centre, 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #09-01 HDB Hub East Wing, Singapore 310480
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Seimpi Education
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Language is the very foundation on which we interact and communicate with others. Not only does language play a part in daily interactions, but it also reflects one’s own development and upbringing. A child’s language development capabilities are greatly influenced by being in an environment that is rich with many different words, rhythms, and sounds. Language skill is therefore a carefully cultivated craft, instead of just a naturally-endowed talent.
Learning languages effectively can be a lifelong skill that will open doors and create opportunities for children if it is cultivated properly from a young age. Seimpi Education’s Language program primes students for academic excellence, aiming to provide a solid foundation in aural comprehension, phonemic awareness, verbal presentation, and penmanship skills. In addition to teaching students speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills, teachers here also cultivate thinking, reflecting, and presentation skills as well. Through engaging students on a wide range of general and global issues, classes stimulate their thirst for knowledge and cultivate their phonemic awareness as they discuss topics carefully selected by Seimpi Education’s teachers. Carefully selected teaching materials will immerse students in English/Chinese literature and culture, and they will be guided holistically to appreciate and apply their language skills in many contexts.
Students can attend classes in our Seimpi Education centres or online.
Contacts: Tel: 6737 6731; Whatsapp: 9028 2308
Locations:
- #03-16/17 The Centrepoint;
- #05-04/05 Hougang Mall;
- #04-13/14 JCube;
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