Secondary 3 Tuition
The start of the two-year O Level syllabus
What Secondary 3 tuition at EduZ covers
Secondary 3 is the first year of the upper secondary syllabus, and schools teach it fast because Secondary 4 is mostly revision. New subjects start from scratch: Additional Maths, Pure Physics, Pure Chemistry or Combined Science. Students who keep up in Sec 3 have a far easier Sec 4.
We teach E Math (indices, quadratic functions, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, statistics), A Math (surds and indices, polynomials, quadratic equations and inequalities, logarithms, trigonometry, coordinate geometry), Pure Physics, Pure Chemistry, Combined Physics and Chemistry, English and Chinese.
Lessons are 1.5 to 2 hours in a small group, with a progress note after each lesson. We also publish free Sec 3 E Math and A Math practice questions by topic.
- Subjects
- English, Chinese, E Math, A Math, Pure Physics, Pure Chemistry, Combined Science
- Lesson
- 1.5 to 2 hours, once a week per subject
- Fee
- $220 to $250 per 4 lessons (fee table)
- Class size
- Small groups, so every student gets asked questions
- Centres
- Woodlands, Admiralty, Choa Chu Kang and Yishun
- Registration fee
- None, and no material fee
What each subject covers in Secondary 3
English
Chinese
E. Math
A. Math
Combined Phy/Chem
Pure Chemistry
Pure Physics
English
S3 English focuses on the expression of students’ ideas and opinion with precision and persuasiveness. It is also crucial to build upon students’ exposure to current affairs even further while focusing on using appropriate tone and style for the relevant papers.
Content & Language Mastery
Written passages and in-class discussion continues to cover a wide range of current affairs topics to help students develop a global perspective and build content for use in their essay. Students continue to attempt papers of diverse topics to apply discussed ideas.
Skills and Techniques
Students are taught to master their reasoning skills for writing mature text, while also summarising ideas and concepts appropriately in a coherent and logical manner. Examination skills such as time management and concise answering techniques will be honed.
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S3 Chinese focuses on building students’ confidence in attempting their Chinese papers.
Content & Language Mastery
In-class discussion are held to expose students to a wide range of current affairs topics to help students develop a global perspective, build their Chinese vocabulary and build content for use in their essay.
Skills and Techniques
Numerous practice questions are given to build students’ familiarity in the answering techniques for the different question types in their composition and comprehension papers.
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S3 E math is a continuation of Mathematics from lower secondary. More complex concepts are taught while essential mathematical presentation and analytical skills are honed.
Content Mastery
S3 E Math revises and expand students’ knowledge on topics from the lower secondary math. New concepts include indices, coordinate geometry, set notation, matrices, properties of circles and further trigonometry and its application.
Skills and Techniques
Students are taught to integrate existing knowledge with upper secondary topics while honing their presentation skills. Building of good habits like double checking their own answers is also crucial to minimise the loss of marks.
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S3 A Math is a set of concepts that is more advanced than E Math. Problem sums require longer more complicated formulae to solve. Nonetheless, the underlying mathematical technique is highly similar to E Math and guidance will be provided to students.
Content Mastery
S3 A Math focuses largely on advanced trigonometry with concepts on addition formula, double-angle formula, and R formula and drawing of the sine and cosine graphs. Non-trigonometry concepts are still covered, and these includes inequalities, indices and surds, polynomials and partial fractions and binomial expansions.
Skills and Techniques
Manipulation of symbols and functions is a crucial skill in A Math. Students are also frequently expected to prove expressions using identities and formulae and communicate inferences and conclusions to problem sums.
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S3 Combined P/C focuses on providing a balanced revision for both Physics and Chemistry as catered to the Combined P/C syllabus.
Content Mastery
S3 Combined P/C touches on chemistry topics like Atomic Structure and Stoichiometry while managing physics topics like Kinematics, Thermal Physics, and Dynamics.
Skills and Techniques
Students will be exposed to reasoning and conceptual application skills with dedicated focus on concept application and examination skills that are necessary for the combined science level.
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S3 Pure Chem focuses on building students’ Chemistry knowledge as a cumulative curriculum. A strong foundation is crucial for their upper level Chemistry.
Content Mastery
S3 Pure Chem reinforces students’ foundation with topics such as Atomic Structure and Stoichiometry that is helpful for their theory and practical papers.
Skills and Techniques
Students will be coached and guided in problem solving strategies and answering techniques on a wide range of exam questions. Through these repeated practices, students will explore the multiple ways of solving so students can reapply into the various question types.
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S3 Pure Physics focuses on deconstructing complex Physics concepts and allowing the students to learn them in a well-paced, structured manner.
Content Mastery
S3 Pure Physics explores topics such as Kinematics, Pressure, Thermal Properties of Matter, General Wave Properties and Electromagnetic Spectrum in depth.
Skills and Techniques
Students are taught to develop an understanding of the role of Physics in scientific issues and relevant applications of Physics, which is beneficial to prepare them for their practical and theory papers.
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Enquire NowQuestions parents ask about Secondary 3
This year's Secondary 3 students entered Secondary 1 in 2024 under Full Subject-Based Banding, so they will be the first cohort to sit the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) in 2027, which replaces the O and N Level exams. Students in Secondary 4 and 5 this year still sit the GCE O or N Levels. The subject syllabuses are the same either way, and our lessons follow them.
Most students find A Math the harder subject in Sec 3 because every topic is new and builds on the one before it. Falling behind in logarithms or trigonometric identities makes the rest of the year hard to follow. E Math problems come from familiar Sec 2 ideas but with more steps. Many of our Sec 3 students take both with us, and the two-subject discount applies.
Secondary classes are $220 to $250 for four lessons of 1.5 to 2 hours each, depending on the subject. There is no registration fee and no material fee. If your child takes two subjects you get $20 off, and three or more subjects get $60 off. The full table is on the fees page.
Classes run on weekday afternoons and evenings (2pm to 10pm) and on weekends (9am to 7pm). The timetable differs by centre and changes as classes fill, so we do not publish it. Message the centre on WhatsApp with your child's level and subject and we will send you the current slots.
Yes. A free trial lesson is available to new students who book one in advance. Book the trial online or message the centre on WhatsApp, and we will place your child in the right class for their level and subject.
Try a lesson before you decide
Secondary 3 classes run at our four centres in Woodlands, Admiralty, Choa Chu Kang and Yishun. Tell us your child's school and subjects and we will suggest a class, or book a free trial lesson and see how it goes.