Private 1-to-1 Economics Tuition

Personalised Coaching for A-Level,
IB & IGCSE Economics

Senior Tutors with the full TET programme behind them

Chief Tutor $240/hr
Senior Tutor $130-$160/hr

Private Economics Tuition — Built for 2 Types of Students

1 to 1 Economics coaching at TET is designed for students at both ends of the spectrum:

High-Performing Students who are looking for the extra edge to lock in a top distinction. We sharpen your evaluation, help you master exam strategy and question selection until an A or 7 is the predictable outcome.

The Plateaued Students who need clarity on concepts, structured answering frameworks and someone to close the gaps fast. We diagnose exactly where you're leaking marks and give you the blueprint to achieve a higher grade.

1-to-1 Private Tuition vs Group Tuition: Which Fits You?

Students thrive in different environments. Here's an honest side-by-side look to help you choose the right format for your goals:

Customised 1-to-1 Private Tuition Collaborative Group Tuition
Lesson focus Built entirely around your weak spots, diagnosed directly from your past scripts. Follows a structured syllabus that ensures full, comprehensive topic coverage.
Pace Set by you — slow down on complex topics, skip ahead on what you've mastered. Keeps you moving at a steady, exam-ready pace alongside the cohort.
Asking questions Answered the exact moment you get stuck. Answered live — plus, you learn from high-level questions you might not have thought to ask.
Peer learning None — the focus and energy are entirely on you. See how other students structure strong answers and benchmark where you stand.
Exam practice Personalised drilling that specifically targets your recurring blind spots. Timed practice alongside motivated peers, closely replicating real exam pressure.
Energy Quiet, highly focused, and strictly tailored to your learning style. Interactive and discussion-driven — many students find this environment highly motivating.
Scheduling Flexible and arranged around your busy academic and CCA timetable. Fixed weekly slots that build a consistent, unshakeable study rhythm.
Cost Premium — you are paying for undivided, elite-level attention. More accessible — the same expert teaching, shared across a small group.

Why TET Private Tuition Is Different

Economics tutors are common. A private coaching team armed with the frameworks of a former government policymaker and a NUS & NTU Econs Senior Tutor Offeree is rare.

The Typical Tuition Trap

Most Economics classes give you a rotating tutor, a stack of notes, and a one-way lecture. You're taught about Economics, but nobody checks how you think, strictly marks how you write, or answers your frantic questions the night before a paper.

At TET, you get:

Elite, handpicked tutors, personally trained in the proprietary distinction frameworks developed by our founder, Kelvin Hong.
Weekly line-by-line script marking, of your actual essays and case studies, not batch-marked homework.
80–90% of students scoring distinctions, built on intensive 1-to-1 coaching and mentoring, never spoon-feeding.
Step-by-step materials and model answers, plus customised resources on the specific concepts you struggle with.
24/7 WhatsApp consultations. Stuck at 11 pm means answered in a few hours.

Handpicked Senior Tutors, Trained by Founder Himself

Every senior tutor at TET was selected and trained by Founder and Chief Tutor Kelvin Hong himself. They teach using his exact materials and frameworks, meaning the standard never depends on who takes your lesson. This is a deliberately small, elite team holding PhDs and Honours degrees, each with 10 to 15+ years of teaching experience.

"To maintain the highest quality for every student, I have personally selected and trained a team of Senior Tutors. They utilise my exact teaching materials and frameworks to ensure consistent distinction results." — Kelvin Hong, Chief Tutor & Founder

Dr. Max Lee

Earned his PhD in Economics from the National University of Singapore. With 15 years of teaching experience, Dr. Max translates deep theoretical knowledge into the practical application needed to score top marks in exams.

Mr. Toh

A BSc. Economics graduate who has been a private economics tutor and also teaching in centres since 2010. Armed with 15 years of experience and TET's frameworks, the vast majority of his students consistently score an A.

Ms. Wendy Kang

Earned her Honours degree in Economics from the National University of Singapore. An educator for over 15 years, she is also a key member of TET's curriculum and resources development team.

What Every TET Student Gets

Whichever option you choose, you unlock the full "Distinction Ecosystem" — the most comprehensive Economics resource suite in Singapore.

Best-selling Study Guides & Model Essay books (the exact ones schools buy, direct from the author)
Smart Sheets™ and exam-ready summary notes
Past-year papers with TET's own examiner-style model answers
Concept videos, infographics & short reels to make dry theory memorable
Proprietary frameworks: PEEL(ED)™, the Evaluation (AO4) Matrix, and DUO™ time-management
24/7 WhatsApp support and weekly, line-by-line script marking

Every Level Covered

Whether it's the A-Levels, the IB Diploma, or IGCSE, our private-style coaching is fully aligned to your syllabus:

A-Level H2 Economics — the rigorous 9570 syllabus, essays + CSQs
A-Level H1 Economics — Case-Study focused
JC A-Level Economics (overview)
IB Economics (HL & SL) — targeting the Grade 7
IGCSE Economics
TET Economics Study Guides and Model Essays

What Students Say About Our Private Lessons

We’ve been successfully conducting 1-to-1 Private Economics tuition since 1998.

★★★★★
"I think the private lessons were exactly what I needed. Having 1-to-1 attention meant we could focus entirely on my specific weak topics, saving me so much time during the stressful exam period and eventually helped me improve from Level 3 to Level 6 in IB SL Economics."
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Emily Liew

SJI International
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"The 1-to-1 pacing has been amazing for me because we can stop and deep-dive into complex evaluation points whenever I get stuck. The undivided attention helped me bridge the gap in my understanding instantly and I went from a E to A at A-Levels."
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Timo Van Meurs

Temasek JC
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"Private 1-to-1 lessons worked perfectly for my schedule. It was highly convenient as we could arrange flexible timings around my busy CCA commitments, ensuring I never fell behind."
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Zhang Hanwei 3

Hwa Chong Institution
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"I felt much more comfortable asking questions in a private setting. The quality of the coaching was exceptional and completely customized to my school's unique syllabus sequence. I eventually achieved a 7 for IB HL Economics."
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Shereen Goh

ACS International
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"It was highly conducive. Mr. Kelvin diagnosed exactly why I was failing my case studies and we spent the private sessions eliminating those specific errors. My grades jumped within weeks and I went from S to A at A-Levels."
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Nicholas Chia

ACJC
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"I feel that private coaching by Mr. Toh was very helpful and excellent at explaining things clearly. Also came with extremely high quality resources and my tutor put in alot of effort into marking my essays."
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Aaron Lee

HCI International
How Private Coaching Works

Three steps. The match comes first.

1

Book a paid trial lesson

We start with a paid trial because the tutor match must be perfect. We pair you with an elite senior tutor, evaluate your learning style, and conduct one lesson with absolutely no long-term commitment pressure.

2

Confirm your roadmap

Once you are confident in the fit, we formalise the plan. We set a flexible schedule that works around your school workload, and immediately begin targeting the exact topics where you are leaking marks.

3

Unlock the Ecosystem

You officially become a TET student. You gain instant access to our proprietary study guides, model essays, 24/7 WhatsApp consultation, and our strict weekly line-by-line script marking.

Lock in your best grade, one-to-one.

Private economics tuition works best with the right tutor, the right frameworks, and the right system behind it. Stop relying on rote memorization and start writing predictable, A-grade answers. We start with a trial so the match is right.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. TET offers 1-to-1 private Economics tuition, with lessons built entirely around one student and every session diagnosed from your own scripts. It’s the format we recommend for students rebuilding weak foundations at their own pace, and for students chasing an A with specific gaps to fix.

Three types of students benefit most:

  • Students who are far behind and need foundations rebuilt, without a class moving on without them.
  • Students with specific, known weaknesses like evaluation technique, CSQ handling, and particular topics, where every hour should target the gap.
  • Students on tight timelines, such as private candidates or those preparing for Prelims and A-Levels with months, not years.

Lessons are built entirely around the student. We diagnose your exact gaps, rebuild weak foundations or sharpen your evaluation skills depending on your specific needs. You can follow the TET curriculum or you can also bring up any content or school work you need help in. It is entirely flexible, according to your needs.

Independent 1-to-1 Economics tutors in Singapore commonly charge $100–$200/hr; they are often undergraduates with no materials or system behind them. TET’s 1-to-1 private tuition lesson fees range from $130-220/hr, and is backed by the full TET system, weekly line-by-line marking, and WhatsApp consultation access. Do note that a 1 -time Registration fees of $80 applies once student officially comes on board after the trial lesson and a semesterly material package fees of $120 applies for all the Study Guides, Model Essay books, Worksheets, Summary Notes, Mindmaps and Infographics as well as Concept Videos.   

It depends on how you learn. 1-to-1 gives you fully personalised pace and focus, while group classes add peer benchmarking, timed practice against motivated peers, and a consistent weekly rhythm at a lower cost. You may combine both: group lessons for coverage and momentum, and 1-to-1 sessions to target specific weaknesses before major exams.

We cover A-Level H1 and H2 Economics, IB Economics (HL & SL), and IGCSE/O-Level Economics, each aligned to the latest syllabus. 1-to-1 also suits private candidates and retakers whose needs don’t fit standard class schedules.

Yes. We have been running live online Economics since 2012, using HD screen-sharing and digital whiteboards for step-by-step diagrams and frameworks. This 1-to-1 format translates best online, since the entire session is already built around one student’s screen and scripts.

It depends on the exact timing and tutor assigned. We will work that out with each individual student. 

Explore Our Economics Programmes

While our 1-to-1 coaching is highly customized, students looking for standard group classes can explore our award-winning Economics tuition in Singapore.

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JC Economics A-Level

Master the Singapore-Cambridge syllabus with our proprietary PEEL(ED) frameworks. Specialist cohorts guarantee targeted, exam-focused preparation.

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IB Economics

Conquer the demanding IB syllabus (HL & SL) and secure your Grade 7. Step-by-step guidance on your Internal Assessments (IA) and Extended Essays (EE).

IGCSE Economics Class

IGCSE Economics

Build a bulletproof foundation in core economic theory. Our programme prepares international school students to ace their IGCSE examinations with absolute confidence.