Higher Nucleus Learning Studio is an MOE-registered tuition centre at 260 Bishan Street 22, Singapore 570260, within walking distance of Bishan MRT, offering small-group A-Level tuition in H2 Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics and General Paper, taught by full-time specialist tutors including Kirby Ng (NUS Economics) and Terence Chia (H2 Mathematics).
Minutes from Raffles Institution and Eunoia Junior College, with JC1 and JC2 classes running seven days a week. All six A-Level subjects are timetabled here.
Our Bishan branch is centrally located and easily accessible from several Junior Colleges. Many of our students come directly after school, some within a single MRT stop.
One MRT stop from Bishan. We run a dedicated JC2 Economics class tailored to RI's curriculum pace on Wednesdays.
EJC's Bishan campus is within walking distance. Students regularly attend our weekday evening and Saturday sessions across all subjects.
A short bus ride via Ang Mo Kio. Several ASRJC students attend our Saturday morning and afternoon sessions.
Accessible via the Circle Line to Bishan MRT. CJC students join our Chemistry and Mathematics classes.
Serangoon Avenue 3, a direct Circle Line ride to Bishan with no transfer.
A direct North-South Line ride down to Bishan, which suits students taking a Saturday class and heading home after.
Potong Pasir, reachable on the North East Line to Serangoon then two Circle Line stops to Bishan.
Both sit in the Bishan cluster. Students moving up into JC often carry on here with the same tutor.
We have taught students from every Junior College in Singapore, including HCI, VJC, NYJC, NJC, ACJC, TMJC, JPJC, MI and many more, as well as private candidates.
Higher Nucleus runs the same programmes, the same tutors and the same materials at both branches. The difference is location and timetable, so the right branch is simply the one your child can reach reliably, week after week, without the commute eating into study time.
Every subject is taught by a committed, full-time specialist tutor, never a student tutor or generalist. View the full schedule →
| Subject | Syllabus | Tutor | Levels | Core coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H2 Economics | 9570 | Kirby Ng NUS Economics | JC1 & JC2 | Microeconomics and macroeconomics, market failure, government policy, essay and case study technique. See also the H1 vs H2 Economics comparison. A dedicated Wednesday evening JC2 class is paced to the Raffles Institution curriculum. |
| H2 Chemistry | 9476 (JC1) 9729 (JC2) | Low Kwee Peng BSc Chemistry Merit NUS · PGDE Merit NIE · MEd Science Education · MOE since 2001 | JC1 & JC2 | Chemical energetics, reaction kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry, the Periodic Table, transition elements, organic chemistry, practical paper. |
| H2 Biology | 9477 (JC1) 9744 (JC2) | Alex Xu BSc First Class NTU, Dean’s List · PGDE NIE · MOE since 2011 | JC1 & JC2 | Cell structure and transport, biomolecules, enzymes, genetics and gene expression, respiration and photosynthesis, infectious disease and immunity, evolution, and the H2 Biology Paper 4 practical. |
| H2 Mathematics | 9758 | Terence Chia BSc First Class NUS · PGDE Merit NIE · PSC scholar · since 2004 | JC1 & JC2 | Pure Mathematics: functions and graphs, sequences and series, vectors, complex numbers, calculus, differential equations. Statistics: probability, distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, linear regression. |
| H2 Physics | 9478 (JC1) 9749 (JC2) | Jared Chew BEng Material Science NUS · PGDE Distinction NIE · Ex-RI lecturer · 15+ years Samuel Neo | JC1 & JC2 | Measurement, Newtonian mechanics, thermal physics, oscillations and waves, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, practical skills. |
| General Paper | 8881 | Ms Ng & Ms Yee Sukyi | JC1 & JC2 | Paper 1 essay structure and argumentation, Paper 2 comprehension and Application Question technique, current affairs and evidence selection. |
2026 is a transition year for the sciences. SEAB lists both syllabuses as examined in 2026, with 9729 Chemistry, 9744 Biology and 9749 Physics in their final year of examination. JC2 students sitting the A-Levels in November 2026 follow those codes. JC1 students, who sit in 2027, follow the revised 9476 Chemistry, 9477 Biology and 9478 Physics syllabuses. Economics (9570), Mathematics (9758) and General Paper (8881) are unchanged. Source: SEAB 2026 A-Level syllabuses for school candidates, checked 10 September 2026.
Not attached to a JC? We support private candidates and retakers at both branches, with structured programmes, mock exams, and the same materials as our JC students. Learn more about our Private Candidates programme →
Every class currently timetabled at this branch, with the day, time, level and tutor for each. 26 classes run here each week.
| Day | Time | Subject | Level | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | General Paper | JC2 | Ms Yee Sukyi |
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | H2 Mathematics RI Class | JC2 | Mr Terence Chia |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | H2 Mathematics RI Class | JC1 | Mr Terence Chia |
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | H2 Economics RI Class | JC2 | Mr Kirby Ng | |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | H2 Mathematics | JC2 | Mr Terence Chia | |
| 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | H2 Economics | JC1 | Mr Kirby Ng | |
| Thursday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | H2 Chemistry | JC2 | Mr Low Kwee Peng |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | H2 Physics | JC1 | Mr Jared Chew | |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | H2 Chemistry | JC2 | Mr Low Kwee Peng |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | H2 Economics NYJC & VJC students only | JC2 | Mr Kirby Ng | |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | General Paper | JC1 | Ms Ng |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | H2 Chemistry | JC2 | Mr Low Kwee Peng | |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | H2 Economics | JC1 | Mr Kirby Ng | |
| 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM | General Paper | JC2 | Ms Ng | |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | H2 Chemistry | JC1 | Mr Low Kwee Peng | |
| 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM | H2 Economics | JC2 | Mr Kirby Ng | |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | H2 Mathematics | JC2 | Mr Terence Chia | |
| 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | H2 Chemistry | JC2 | Mr Low Kwee Peng | |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | H2 Mathematics | JC1 | Mr Terence Chia | |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | H2 Physics Open to JC1 & JC2 | JC1 & JC2 | Mr Samuel Neo |
| 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | H2 Biology | JC1 | Mr Alex Xu | |
| 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM | H2 Mathematics | JC2 | Mr Terence Chia | |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | H2 Physics Open to JC1 & JC2 | JC1 & JC2 | Mr Samuel Neo | |
| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | H2 Biology | JC2 | Mr Alex Xu | |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | H2 Mathematics | JC1 | Mr Terence Chia | |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | H2 Biology | JC2 | Mr Alex Xu |
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Every tutor named here teaches at both the Bishan and our other branch. These are students they have taught, from JCs across Singapore.
"He is the best private tutor I have ever had. He has these printed collated notes and practice papers that summarise the chapters so efficiently. For each chapter he is able to tell me what to expect: question types, pitfalls and examples of good and bad answers."
"Mr Low's notes are clear and concise, summarised straight to the point and very useful. I often refer back to them when doing my revision tutorials and past year papers. He is also very fast in replying to questions, and his replies are always clear and helpful."
"Mr Low precisely picks the right questions to tackle common mistakes and solidify my knowledge in each topic. His practice questions and practical guides were essential to helping me familiarise myself with advanced question types. His classes are an excellent environment to ask questions, including basic clarification."
"Thanks so much for helping me with JC math and always being so friendly. I have improved from a U in J1 to an A in the A-Level math exam. I am truly grateful for your A-Level math tuition."
"Mr Chia's notes are meticulously designed and allowed me to understand the basics of complicated, massive topics. What separates him from other tuition teachers is the attention he gives each student, catering to different paces of learning. I was personally struggling with U grades even after my prelims, and his willingness to guide me instilled confidence in myself. I improved to a B."
"Mr Xu is an amazing teacher who makes every lesson a joy to be in. Getting me from a U in mid-years to an A in promos, he sparked an interest in bio for me and motivated me to do well throughout my JC life. He cares for his students both in and out of the classroom, taking his personal time to answer any questions we have."
"Thank you Mr Alex for your advice and teaching, it really helped me to understand the content and answer the questions with confidence. The notes and consolidation of prelim practicals were also really informative."
"Before joining Mr Chew's lessons I constantly struggled with physics throughout JC, often failing tests as I lacked proper understanding of topics. His classes tackled all the problems I faced, clearing confusions and helping me understand almost every topic. This allowed me to achieve far better results and even start liking the subject."
"Mr Chew is patient in teaching concepts and provides the learning materials needed to deepen my understanding. He always challenges me to push beyond my current level. Under his guidance throughout J2, he managed to pull my physics grade from just passing to a B in the A-Levels."
"Thank you for your guidance Mr Chia, I managed to get A for math in the end. I managed to get 90 rank points."
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Alight at Bishan MRT (North-South Line NS17 or Circle Line CC15). The centre is within walking distance of the station.
Alight at the bus stop opposite Bishan MRT, then walk to 260 Bishan Street 22.
Useful landmarks for students arriving early or waiting between classes:
Parking is available at the HDB carpark serving 260 Bishan Street 22, and there is a drop-off point at the block for parents dropping students off before class or collecting them afterwards.
Every class at Bishan can be attended live from home over Zoom. Students keep the same tutor, the same materials and the same weekly slot, so a long journey or a clash with CCA does not mean dropping the subject.
Both centres are fitted with smartboards. Everything the tutor writes and annotates goes straight to the online feed rather than being filmed off a whiteboard, so students at home read the working as clearly as the students in the room, and follow it closely enough to retain it.
Our second branch is at 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #04-44/45, a two-minute walk from Beauty World MRT. Convenient for students from Hwa Chong Institution, NJC, and ACJC. Some subjects run at both branches, so you can pick whichever suits your schedule.
Small classes, in-house materials, and a smartboard in every room so that written working is shared clearly, in the room and online.
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Everything A-Level private candidates and retakers need to know: registration, timetable differences, and how we support independent study.
260 Bishan Street 22, #B1-295, Singapore 570260, within walking distance of Bishan MRT on both the North-South and Circle Lines.
All six A-Level subjects run at Bishan: H2 Economics (Mr Kirby Ng), H2 Chemistry (Mr Low Kwee Peng), H2 Biology (Mr Alex Xu), H2 Mathematics (Mr Terence Chia), H2 Physics (Mr Jared Chew and Mr Samuel Neo), and General Paper (Ms Ng and Ms Yee Sukyi). Both JC1 and JC2 levels. Higher Nucleus also runs O-Level Mathematics and English at this branch.
Yes. H2 Economics at the Bishan branch is taught by Kirby Ng, an NUS Economics graduate, covering SEAB syllabus 9570 at both JC1 and JC2. Lessons focus on essay technique, case study question analysis, evaluation frameworks and Singapore Budget application. A dedicated Wednesday evening JC2 class is paced to the Raffles Institution curriculum.
Yes. H2 Chemistry at the Bishan branch is taught by Low Kwee Peng across JC1 and JC2, covering chemical energetics, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, the Periodic Table, transition elements and the full organic chemistry sequence, with dedicated preparation for the practical paper. JC1 students follow the revised SEAB syllabus 9476 and JC2 students follow 9729, which is in its final year of examination in 2026.
Yes. H2 Biology at the Bishan branch is taught by Alex Xu, who holds a First Class Honours BSc in Biological Sciences from NTU and a PGDE from NIE, and has taught since 2011. Lessons cover cell biology, genetics and gene expression, energy and respiration, and evolution, with practical paper preparation. JC1 students follow the revised SEAB syllabus 9477 and JC2 students follow 9744, which is in its final year of examination in 2026. Teaching includes and unseen-experiment technique.
Yes. H2 Mathematics at the Bishan branch is taught by Terence Chia, a First Class Honours Mathematics graduate of NUS, a PSC scholar and an NIE-trained teacher with a PGDE with Merit, who has taught since 2004. Lessons cover the full SEAB syllabus 9758 across Pure Mathematics and Statistics.
Yes. H2 Physics runs at the Bishan branch for both JC1 and JC2, covering measurement, Newtonian mechanics, thermal physics, oscillations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics, alongside practical skills. JC1 students follow the revised SEAB syllabus 9478 and JC2 students follow 9749, which is in its final year of examination in 2026. Lessons emphasise conceptual understanding rather than memorised derivations.
Yes. General Paper at the Bishan branch is taught by Ms Ng and Ms Yee Sukyi, covering SEAB syllabus 8881 across Paper 1 essay structure and argumentation and Paper 2 comprehension and Application Question technique, with current affairs integrated into every lesson.
The Bishan branch runs classes seven days a week: Monday 17:30 to 19:30, Tuesday 19:00 to 21:00, Wednesday 12:00 to 21:30, Thursday 18:00 to 21:00, Friday 17:00 to 21:00, Saturday 09:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 18:00. The full class schedule above lists every class with its day, time, level and tutor.
It depends on their cohort, because 2026 is a transition year for the sciences. SEAB lists both the current and revised science syllabuses as examined in 2026, with 9729 Chemistry, 9744 Biology and 9749 Physics in their final year of examination. JC2 students sitting the A-Levels in November 2026 follow those codes. JC1 students, who sit in 2027, follow the revised syllabuses: 9476 Chemistry, 9477 Biology and 9478 Physics. Economics (9570), Mathematics (9758) and General Paper (8881) are unchanged across both cohorts. Materials at Higher Nucleus are prepared separately for each code, so a JC1 and a JC2 Chemistry class are not taught from the same notes.
Yes. Raffles Institution is one MRT stop away, and Eunoia Junior College's Bishan campus is within walking distance. Many RI and EJC students attend weekday evening classes directly after school. Three classes at this branch are timetabled to the RI curriculum: JC2 Economics on Wednesdays from 17:00, JC1 Mathematics on Wednesdays from 12:00 and JC2 Mathematics on Tuesdays from 19:00.
Yes. Parking is available at the HDB carpark serving 260 Bishan Street 22, and there is a drop-off point at the block for parents dropping students off before class or collecting them afterwards.
By MRT: alight at Bishan MRT on the North-South Line or Circle Line. The centre is within walking distance. By bus: take service 13, 52, 54 or 88 and alight at the bus stop opposite Bishan MRT.
Yes. Higher Nucleus welcomes private candidates and retakers at both the Bishan and Bukit Timah branches. Private candidates follow the same structured programme with the same materials, plus additional support for independent study planning and mock exams. Full details are on our Private Candidates page.
WhatsApp Higher Nucleus at +65 9787 3734 or use the enquiry form. Share the student's JC, level and subjects, and the team will confirm which classes have places available and recommend the best starting point.
The earlier the better, but it is never too late. Students who join in JC1 build fundamentals properly and tend to stay ahead. JC2 students who join after Promotional Exams or mid-year results can still see significant improvement with focused exam preparation. The earlier gaps are identified, the more time there is to close them.
Each two-hour lesson is structured around the MOE syllabus: concept teaching, guided practice on exam-standard questions, and personalised feedback. Students receive notes, summaries and practice materials. Teachers also provide WhatsApp consultation support between lessons.
Yes. Higher Nucleus Learning Studio is a registered education centre with the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore. The teaching team comprises current and former MOE Junior College teachers with up to 25 years of full-time experience. You can meet our educators on the team page.
Yes. All lessons are taught at the physical venue, and students who need to attend remotely on a particular day can join the same class live via Zoom. Both centres are fitted with smartboards, so the tutor's written working and annotations are sent directly to the online feed rather than filmed off a whiteboard, which makes remote lessons easier to follow and to retain. Higher Nucleus also has a branch at Bukit Timah Shopping Centre. Students may attend whichever location is more convenient.
Yes. The second branch is at 170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #04-44/45, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Singapore 588179, a two-minute walk from Beauty World MRT on the Downtown Line. It runs H2 Chemistry, H2 Mathematics and H2 Biology, and is convenient for students from Hwa Chong Institution, National Junior College and ACJC. You can view the Bukit Timah branch page for full details.
Every teacher at Higher Nucleus is a committed, full-time educator. Higher Nucleus does not hire student tutors or part-time staff. The academic team includes NIE-trained former MOE JC teachers and PSC scholars, and each subject has its own specialist rather than a generalist covering several. The full teaching team is listed on our educators page.
Tell us your child's JC, level and subject combination, and we'll confirm which classes currently have places and which tutor they would be with.
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