The Best Foreign Language Schools in Novena (2026)

illum.e tuition - Novena Campus

5.0(110 reviews)

22K monthly visits

illum.e is an MOE-registered tuition centre offering English, IP English and Language Arts, General Paper, Economics and Humanities programmes. It serves Primary, Secondary, IP and Junior College students through campuses across Singapore, including Novena. Subjects include English, GP, Economics, Geography, History and Social Studies-related Humanities courses. Lessons use structured strategies, Thinking Frames, examination practices, in-house materials and personalised consultations. The centre also provides learning portals and AI-assisted tools, although the site does not specify online classes.

MindChamps PreSchool @ Zhongshan Park

4.9(115 reviews)

39.1K monthly visits

MindChamps PreSchool @ Zhongshan Park provides preschool and enrichment programmes for children aged 18 months to 6 years across playgroup, nursery and kindergarten levels. Its bilingual curriculum is designed to support early learning and prepare children for primary school. The centre uses the S.M.I.L.E.S.™ Methodology, drawing on neuroscience, child psychology, theatre and education. Children also participate in experiential learning opportunities, including access to a nearby nature garden, while teachers undergo compulsory training and accreditation.

Hao Chinese Tuition

5.0(371 reviews)

1.3K monthly visits

Hǎo Chinese Language Centre located near Balestier, Toa Payoh, and Novena is a Singapore-based specialist Chinese Tuition Centre founded by a group of experienced educators and parents. We strive to provide excellent Chinese Enrichment programmes for young children. Our goal is to cultivate confidence in our students to perform and attain high level achievement in Chinese language. As loving mothers of our own children, we shared the belief that it is critical to start our children's literacy development at a young age. The philosophy of our Centre, 'Confidence in Chinese Language‘, guides our students in confidently expressing themselves vocally and literally in life through the Chinese language.

HCL Education Centre @Zhongshan Mall

5.0(21 reviews)

4.2K monthly visits

HCL Education Centre is a Chinese-language tuition and education provider with multiple outlets across Singapore. The listed branches include locations in Bishan, Thomson, West Coast, Bukit Timah, Sengkang, Marine Parade, Simei, Zhongshan, Tampines, Buangkok, Tiong Bahru, Choa Chu Kang, Rivervale, Kovan, Yishun and Woodlands. The available information identifies the centre and its branch contact details but does not specify programmes, student levels, class formats, teaching methods or online services.

BriliBrain Edu

5.0(90 reviews)

BriliBrain offers Comprehensive enhancement of Chinese language proficiency. Nurturing Chinese language pillars with professionalism, approachability, patience, and care. Achieving outstanding academic results through effective learning. 全方位提升华文 秉持“学中给力”的理念 培养“习中加力”的习惯 收获成绩，自信人生！

The Singapore Centre for Chinese Language (SCCL) was opened by founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on 17 November 2009. Its establishment was earlier announced by the then Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 6 September 2008. The objective of SCCL is to enhance the effectiveness of teaching Chinese as a second language in a bilingual environment and to meet the learning needs of students from non-Mandarin speaking homes. Through the provision of quality training, SCCL hopes to enhance the teaching literacy, competency and professionalism of Chinese language teachers. It further strives to promote the development of Chinese culture and language in Singapore.

EtonHouse Newton Pre-School provides early education for children aged 18 months to 6 years in Singapore’s city centre. The school offers an IB Primary Years Programme and a Reggio Emilia-informed learning approach, with English and Mandarin educators throughout the day. Its programmes include Japanese enrichment and ZhongHua Full Mandarin Immersion for Pre-Nursery and Nursery 1 children. Learning takes place in indoor and outdoor environments, with an emphasis on inquiry, language development, multicultural understanding and preparation for later schooling.

Exploart

5.0(42 reviews)

Exploart provides home-based individual and group learning programmes for children aged two and above. Its Mandarin programme uses a curated curriculum incorporating art, science, calligraphy, drama, sports, stories and role-play. Speech and Drama classes develop speaking, reading aloud, public speaking, poetry recital, vocal skills, body language and personal presentation. The centre also offers tailored individual programmes covering interests such as phonics, swimming, field trips and children’s life coaching, with specialist teachers and individualized education plans.

Nili Chinese Learning Nili老师华文乐园

4.9(57 reviews)

Nili Chinese Learning is a Chinese tuition centre in Novena offering programmes for preschool, primary, secondary, and international school students. Its classes develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, comprehension, composition, and oral expression skills through MOE-aligned materials and customised assignments. The centre uses small-group teaching, with class sizes varying by level, and provides parent updates, study reports, exam support, and complimentary consultations. It also offers holiday programmes, camps, speaking activities, and selected online sessions.

My English School (Novena)

4.9(38 reviews)

My English School provides structured English enrichment for preschoolers from Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2 and primary students from Primary 1 to Primary 6. Its programmes cover phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, writing and oral communication. Preschool students follow an ability-based Reading Programme, while primary students attend the Primary English Programme or PSLE Preparation Class. The curriculum is developed in-house, aligned with Singapore’s MOE English syllabus for primary students and delivered by trained teachers.