18 Best Language Schools & Courses In Singapore For French, Japanese, Chinese Lessons & More

Whether it’s Mandarin, French or Japanese, language learning has become a popular enrichment choice for kids. Here’s a full guide to language schools and courses in Singapore, including classes led by native-speaking teachers!

Did you know that bilingualism is a great way to improve focus and creativity? Exposing your child to a second language in Singapore isn’t a challenge either, as mother tongue language programmes are a vital part of the curricula in both local and international schools (there are also some great bilingual schools in Singapore). If you’d like to further boost your child’s linguistic skills, you’ll be hunting down excellent language schools. For an English learning boost, check out these English tuition classes. If your little one needs help with Mandarin, these Chinese tuition centres can help. For all other languages, check out these popular language courses in Singapore that offer everything from Japanese classes to French classes, to find the right course for your child (or yourself!).

Jump to:
– French Language Schools in Singapore
– Spanish Language Schools in Singapore
– Japanese Language Schools in Singapore
– Malay Language Schools in Singapore
– Tamil Language Schools in Singapore
– Multi-Language Schools in Singapore

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French Language Schools in Singapore

Alliance Française de Singapour

With more than seven decades of experience, Alliance Française offers French classes for children of all ages, regardless of their level of proficiency. Children will get to learn French in a fun yet structured way, where the immersive classes encourage interactions with one another. Plus, there’s a café at the centre where you can tuck into French delicacies while you wait for class to finish!

Alliance Française de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130, www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg

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French Studio

Offering classes for both adults and kiddos from the age of 3, French Studio employs only native French speakers and offers both small group classes and personalised one-to-one instruction. French Studio also offers Mother Tongue classes for children from French-speaking countries and is MOE-certified for students looking to opt out of other Mother Tongue options at local primary and secondary schools.

The French Studio, 81 East Coast Road, #02-01, Singapore 428785, www.frenchstudio.sg

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French Toast Language Centre

French Toast specialises in teaching French with 100% native French teachers. The French language centre in Singapore is registered with MOE and offers small classes with technology such as interactive whiteboards for a fun yet professional setting.

French Toast, 220A Upper Thomson Road, #02-00, Singapore 574352, www.frenchtoast.sg

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Language Schools for Spanish Lessons in Singapore

Spanish Studio

Spanish Studio is a Spanish language school situated on Singapore’s east coast. They provide Spanish lessons for adults and children, and you can choose to learn Spanish with their popular group classes or through private tuition.

Spanish Studio, 81 East Coast Road, #02-01, Singapore 428785, www.spanishstudio.sg

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Spanish World Singapore

Spanish World has earned the Instituto Cervantes Accreditation Quality Seal, the only internationally recognised seal in the world in terms of Spanish Language Teaching Excellency. Small sizes are the rule here with Spanish language lessons that cater for kids in playgroups right up to teenagers. There are Spanish lessons for adults, too.

Spanish World Singapore, www.spanishworldgroup.com

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The Spanish Council Singapore

The Spanish Council Singapore offers personalised, one-on-one Spanish lessons for kids aged four and up. Their Spanish tutors are trained, so you can rest assured that you will get the best learning experience every time.

The Spanish Council Singapore, 68 Circular Road, Singapore 049422, www.spanish.sg

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Japanese Language Schools in Singapore

Bunka Language School

Bunka Language School is where to go for Japanese lessons, although the curriculum is more suitable for kids aged 13 and above. Textbooks are included with the course fee, and classes are conducted in person or online, depending on your preference.

Bunka Language School, 231 Bain Street, #02-39, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231, www.bunkalang.com

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Hougang Japanese Language School

Established by Mr Kenji Kitahara in 1983 (and now managed by his son), Hougang Japanese Language School has some of the friendliest prices around. In addition to Japanese language classes for children, this school also provides fun workshops, online language lessons and even private tutoring.

Hougang Japanese Language School, three locations including Kovan, Jurong and Alexandra, www.hougangjapanese.com

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Ikoma Japanese Language School

Ikono Japanese Language School is a popular language school for Japanese lessons in Singapore. They are registered with MOE and aim to make each lesson enjoyable for everyone. They offer Japanese lessons for kids from 7 to 13 years old, as well as adult classes.

Ikoma Japanese Language School, 350 Orchard Road, Shaw House #12-07, Singapore 238868, www.ikoma.com.sg

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Japanese Explorer

Japanese Explorer is a Japanese language school in Singapore that offers quality, affordable, and top-class language courses which cater to every age, level, or learning preference. Their online classes are taught by native speakers, so you’ll be in good hands!

Japanese Explorer, two locations in Singapore in Tanjong Pagar and Jurong East, www.japaneseexplorer.com.sg

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Malay Language Schools in Singapore

Mini Uni

Mini Uni is a bilingual enrichment centre offering English-Malay courses and is dedicated to growing inquisitive, confident and eloquent Malay-English speakers. While some of their students are made up of students with Malay as a mother tongue, they’re also equipped to teach students from non-Malay households and those looking to learn Malay as a third language.

Mini Uni, 3 Pemimpin Drive #03-04 (Unit A), Lip Hing Industrial Building, Singapore 576147, www.minimonsters.com.sg

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Tamil Language Schools in Singapore

Jai Learning Hub

Jai Learning Hub offers quality Tamil tuition making learning an easy and enjoyable experience. Jai Learning Hub was founded by Mdm Devi, a well-known Tamil tutor with more than 10 years of private tutoring experience. She is a double degree graduate (Tamil and English) and has produced many A* and A1 students for PSLE and ‘O’ levels respectively every year.

Jai Learning Hub, four locations in Singapore including Yishun, Tampines, Choa Chu Kang and Jurong East, www.jailearninghub.com

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Tamilcube Learning Centre

Tamilcube Learning Centre is a premium MOE-registered Tamil language school. They publish and distribute Tamil books, guides, storybooks and resources on top of being Singapore’s top Tamil E-Learning Platform. They specialise in teaching the Tamil language to all levels including preschool, primary, secondary and even adults.

Tamilcube Learning Centre, multiple locations in Singapore including Little India, Jurong East and Sembawang,  www.tuition.tamilcube.com

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Multi-Language Schools in Singapore

Agape School of Education

Agape School of Education is a private language school based in Singapore, registered with the MOE. Their courses are designed for children and adults who are interested in learning a second (or third) language. These include English, French, German, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, and Thai.

Agape School of Education, 191A Thomson Road, Goldhill Shopping Centre, Singapore 307632, www.agapeschool.edu.sg

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Boutique Education

With bespoke and engaging one-to-one classes, Boutique Education specialises in both Mandarin and English tuition (they can help with Maths and Science, too!). The preferred tuition provider of many of the international schools in Singapore, their lesson times and locations are completely flexible, and teachers are all native speakers who can create fun and interactive lessons for kiddos aged 3 to 18.

Boutique Education, 9 Mohamed Sultan Road, #02-01, Singapore 238959, www.boutiqueeducation.asia

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Inlingua

Catering to students from age 6 to 13, Inlingua’s language lessons are taught by expert teachers who prioritise creating environments in which your child feels safe enough to push their language boundaries. This language school in Singapore currently offers 23 language courses for interested learners. These include, but aren’t limited to, Japanese, German, Hindi, Chinese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Spanish and English lessons.

Inlingua, 51 Cuppage Road #10-12, Singapore 229469, www.inlingua.edu.sg

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School of Language International (SLI)

In addition to English and Mandarin lessons for children and adults, School of Language International (SLI) also offers conversational French and other exam prep courses. The teachers hail from various countries, and their teaching methods place equal importance on all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

School of Language International (SLI), 10 Anson Road, #20-07, International Plaza, Singapore 079903, www.language-int.com

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VivaLing

VivaLing is the world’s first online language school, giving children as young as 3 personalised, 1-on-1 attention from native speakers with strong teaching backgrounds, all from the comfort of their own home! VivaLing currently offers virtual language lessons in English, Spanish, German, Mandarin and French.

VivaLing, www.vivaling.com

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