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Chinese that your child can actually score in.

Composition, comprehension, oral and Paper 2, taught by an ex-MOE Chinese teacher. Small groups, weekly practice papers and honest feedback, from Kindergarten to Secondary.

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👩‍🏫 Ex-MOE teacher since 1999👥 Groups of 10🎯 Free 1-1 consultation
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学在晶华 乐在晶华Kindergarten · Primary · SecondarySince 2010GrammarComprehensionCompositionDictationSchool-holiday camps 学在晶华 乐在晶华Kindergarten · Primary · SecondarySince 2010GrammarComprehensionCompositionDictationSchool-holiday camps
2010Founded by Ms Zhou Jing
10Students per normal group
4Max in a premium group
20%Off for multiple programmes
Weekly programmes

A programme for every stage

All aligned to the Singapore MOE curriculum, running through every term and school holiday. We can also tailor one to your child.

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Kindergarten (K1–K2)

I Love Hanyu Pinyin. 1.5 hr lessons, 10 lessons a term, over 2 terms.

  • Initials and finals of Pinyin
  • Spelling rules and the four tones
  • Chinese children's songs in pinyin
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Primary (P1–P6)

P1–P2: LSRW All-in-One, in line with the latest MOE Holistic Assessment. P2–P6: TPR, CCO or COP.

  • Listening, speaking, reading, writing
  • Show & Tell and picture description
  • Weekly spelling that follows school progress
  • Mock exams and regular tests
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Secondary (Sec 1–4)

Two focused 1.5 hr programmes, 10 lessons a term.

  • Current Affairs & Letter Writing: discuss the news, build argumentative essays
  • O-Level Comprehension & CL/HCL Paper 2: mock papers, cloze passages and passage shortening
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Holiday programmes too. June and December timetables, preparatory programmes before each semester, plus Chinese, idioms and culture camps. See below.

Which lesson fits?

CCO, TPR, COP or PM/E?

From P2, we split the All-in-One into focused programmes so every part of the school Chinese exam gets proper revision.

CCO

Composition, Comprehension & Oral

2 hrs weekly · group

1.5 hrs of composition writing or oral practice, plus 30 min of comprehension skills. How to read the title, structure a story, describe action and emotion, and use idioms. These parts carry over 60% of the exam.

TPR

Textbook & Paper 2 Revision

1.5 hrs weekly · group

Follows the school textbook with a practice paper every unit, mini-tests and SA prep. 20 sets of papers over 20 lessons.

COP

Composition, Oral & Paper 2

3 hrs weekly · group

The complete package: CCO and TPR combined to cover everything in the school Chinese exam.

PM/E

Paper Marking with / without Explanation

10 sessions per semester

A free-and-easy enrichment option. Finish 10 papers, with 1-1 explanation, or drop off papers for detailed marking and go through them at home.

2027 weekly timetable

Classes after school and on Saturdays

Several slots per level, so you can pick one that fits your child's school hours. The centre confirms the exact class when you register.

LevelProgrammesClass slots
K1 – K2Hanyu Pinyin All-in-OneFri 5:00–6:30pm or Sat 11:30am–1:00pm
P1LSRW All-in-OneWed or Thu 2:30–4:00pm, Fri 5:00–6:30pm, Sat 11:30am–1:00pm
P2 – P6TPR · CCO · COPWeekday afternoons between 2:30pm and 6:30pm, plus Saturday slots. About 4–5 slots for each programme.
Sec 1 – 4TPR · CCO · COPSaturday: TPR 4:00–5:15pm, CCO 4:45–6:30pm, COP 4:00–6:30pm
All levels1-1 individual lessonsArranged with the centre

Summary of the 2027 timetable on Essence's current site.

School holidays

Holiday programmes, June and December

Intensive programmes every holiday, for exam practice or a fun way to keep Chinese going. Below is what ran in June 2026, as an example.

P1 – P5

8-Day Getting Ready for Semester Two

Preview the next textbook and build vocabulary, with daily comprehension practice.

1.5 hr × 8 days · $65 / lesson
P6

8-Day Intensive Comprehension

For P6 students who are weak in comprehension skills.

1.5 hr × 8 days · $65 / lesson
P1 – P6

8-Day Compo & Oral Skills

For students who need a boost in composition and oral.

1.5 hr × 8 days · $65 / lesson
K1 – P1

8-Day HanYu PinYin Crash Course

Learn pinyin intensively before Primary 1.

1.5 hr × 8 days · $65 / lesson
K1 – K2

Pre-School Fun Reading

Picture books and specially made learning materials, with fun activities.

1.5 hr × 8 days · $65 / lesson
Secondary

4-Day Getting Ready for O-Level

Composition with argumentative essays and email writing, Paper 2 comprehension, then oral practice.

3 hrs × 4 days · $150 / day
P3 – P6

4-Day Chinese Idioms Camp

Learn idioms the fun way with videos and worksheets. Free idiom dictionary.

3 hrs × 4 days · $130 / day
All levels

4-Day Chinese Culture Camp

Calligraphy, brush painting, tea appreciation, paper cutting, clay sculpture and lantern making.

3 hrs × 4 days · $130 / day
P1 – P6

4-Day CCOL Camp · PSLE Success Camp

Comprehension, composition, oral and listening. The PSLE camp for P6 covers MCQs, close passages and orals.

3 hrs × 4 days · $130 / day

Holiday-programme discounts

Existing students get 10% off, sign up early for 10% off, and bring a friend so you both enjoy a multi-programme discount. Maximum 10 students per programme, so register early.

🎓 Existing students: 10% off ⏰ Early-bird: 10% off 📚 2 programmes 10% · 3 programmes 15% · 4+ 20% 🤝 Referral: bring a friend, both get a multi-programme discount

Prices and dates are from the June 2026 timetable and may change. 1-1 lessons are also available in the holidays. Discounts can't be combined; the highest one applies. The Culture Camp is designed for ages 6–10. Register by WhatsApp and pay by PayNow.

Class sizes

Pick the attention your child needs

10

Normal group

Most programmes run in groups of up to 10 students.

2–4

Premium group

Max 4 per class. Form your own group of 2, 3 or 4 for more flexibility.

1-1

Individual lessons

Tailored to your child's needs, at competitive rates. Call us to find out how it works.

Ms Zhou Jing, Principal Tutor

Ms Zhou Jing
Founder & Principal Tutor

Meet your teachers

Taught by people who know the exam from the inside

  • Founded by Ms Zhou Jing in June 2010, a premier centre registered with the Ministry of Education
  • Ms Zhou has taught Chinese since 1999, and is an ex-MOE teacher from Nanyang Primary School
  • Ex-instructor of Secondary Chinese Reading & Writing at Confucius Institute, NTU
  • Has helped many private schools develop their Chinese curriculums
  • Hand-picked teachers, trained by Ms Zhou herself
Ms Chen JingSenior Chinese Language Teacher

Bachelor's degree from Shanghai Donghua University with China Teacher Qualification. Keeps upgrading through teacher training courses, and wants children to enjoy Chinese.

Ms Summer Zhou ShanshanChinese Language Teacher

Diploma in Teaching Chinese from Confucius Institute, NTU. A nurturing, meticulous approach that brings out every child's potential.

Ms Su HongChinese Language Teacher

Diploma in Teaching Chinese from Confucius Institute, NTU, with rich experience teaching Chinese in Singapore. Starts by cultivating the student's interest.

🏆 Interviewed for 500 Promising SMEs Award 2012🏆 Interviewed for Singapore Brands Award 2012📻 Video interview on 988 Radio
Our promise

Three things we guarantee

Essence believes every child can excel with the right dedicated, experienced tutor. We also pass on traditional Chinese values.

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Updated curriculum

Programmes designed in line with the MOE curriculum and paced with school lessons. Materials are matched to each student's ability and language level.

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Conducive classrooms

Whiteboard, computer, visualizer, projector and sound system in each classroom, to make Chinese as fun as possible.

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Partnership with parents

A learning portfolio keeps your child's work for revision, plus a term report and regular parents' meetings so you always know the progress.

Promotion

Sign up for more, pay less

Multiple-programme discount on weekly programmes, for whole-term sign-ups.

2 programmes (20 lessons)10% off
3 programmes (30 lessons)15% off
4+ programmes (40+ lessons)20% off
Terms and conditions apply. Not applicable for pro-rated lessons.
Parents say

Real words from real families

Taken from the testimonials already on Essence's current website. Shortened for space.

★★★★★

“Lucas achieved A* in Chinese and Distinction in Higher Chinese in the PSLE. Thank you Ms Zhao and Essence Education Centre!”

Parents of Lucas Boh, P6 FROM CURRENT SITE
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“Within five months, she had improved from 20.5/45 to 34/45. Thank you for your patience, care and encouragement.”

Parent of Amelie Toh, P3 FROM CURRENT SITE
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“Within half a year, my son improved from 50 plus marks for SA1 to 80 plus marks for SA2.”

Mother of Matthew Teo, P5 FROM CURRENT SITE

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Getting started

Four easy steps

Book a chat

Call or message us for a free, no-obligation 1-1 consultation.

Bring a paper

Bring your child's latest SA paper and we'll analyse the weak areas.

Get a plan

We explain the latest MOE syllabus and recommend the right programme.

Start learning

Join a group, premium group or 1-1, and see the progress each week.

Everything from your current website

All your real timetables and posters, in one place

Nothing is left behind. Tap any image to view it full size. These are your own files from essenceedu.com.

2027 weekly timetable
June 2026 holiday timetable
June 2026 holiday notice and discounts
4-Day CCOL Camp poster
4-Day Chinese Culture Camp poster
4-Day Idioms Camp poster
8-Day Semester Two preparatory poster
Lesson dates calendar
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Join our team

We are looking for Chinese teachers and teaching assistants, full-time or part-time. Email your resume with current and expected salary to info@essenceedu.com.

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Chinese culture camps in schools

Essence also works with MOE schools on Chinese art, culture and language programmes, designed with Art Director Mr Gong Yaomin (龚瑶敏). Schools can email info@essenceedu.com for an information package.

Book your free 1-1 consultation

We'll explain the latest MOE syllabus, look at your child's latest paper and suggest the most efficient way to improve.

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