Online Primary Tamil Tuition in Singapore: One-to-One and Small-Group Tutors for P1 to P6
Primary Tamil gives P1 and P2 to the Tamil letters, from the first consonants to every vowel-consonant combination, then builds reading, writing and conversation towards the PSLE. onlinetuition.sg matches P1 to P6 pupils with Tamil tutors for live online lessons, one-to-one or in small groups, for Tamil, Higher Tamil or Foundation Tamil.
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About the Primary Tamil Syllabus
MOE's 2024 primary Tamil syllabus is being introduced one level a year, so it reaches P3 in 2026 and P6 in 2029. Pupils who started P1 before 2024 continue on the 2015 syllabus.
- Roll-out
- Tamil: P1 in 2024 to P6 in 2029 · Higher Tamil: P3 in 2026 to P6 in 2029 · Foundation Tamil: P5 in 2028 and P6 in 2029
- Higher Tamil
- Offered to P5 and P6 pupils since 1992, and now introduced in P3 and P4 to stretch strong readers and writers
- Lesson time
- Twelve 30-minute periods a week in P1 and P2, nine in P3, eight in P4 and nine in P5 and P6; Foundation Tamil has five
- At the end of P6
- The PSLE: composition, language, oral and listening
The letters are introduced by shape, starting with straight-line letters such as ட, ப and ம, and the letters ன, ண, ல, ள and ழ are taught one after another so pupils hear how they differ.
Common Challenges Primary Tamil Students Face
Two Years of Letters
Every vowel-consonant combination must be read, written and pronounced correctly, and the syllabus gives the letters all of P1 and P2.
Letters That Sound Alike
ல, ள and ழ, or ன and ண, sound close but change the meaning of a word, and PSLE Paper 2 has a section on such words.
Written Tamil for Writing
Pupils may speak in spoken or written Tamil, but compositions need the words and sentence patterns of written Tamil.
Grammar in Use
Case endings, modifiers and verb forms all appear in the PSLE language paper, so they need regular use in sentences.
Poems and Proverbs
The syllabus sets lines from works such as Aathichoodi and Thirukkural, and the PSLE asks what poems and proverbs mean.
Reading Aloud Well
Reading aloud is marked on pronunciation, word stress, fluency and rhythm, which takes regular practice with feedback.
How Our Online Primary Tamil Tutors Help
Letters by Shape and Sound
The tutor writes each letter on the whiteboard and says it clearly, and your child writes and reads it back.
Sound-Alike Word Practice
Words with ல, ள and ழ practised in sentences until your child hears the difference and spells it.
Vocabulary From Stories
Short stories and passages that widen your child's written-Tamil vocabulary week by week.
From Pictures to Stories
From one sentence about a picture to a full composition, with corrections shown on the shared screen.
Poems and Proverbs Explained
Each line from the set list explained with an example from daily life, so your child remembers its meaning.
Conversation Every Lesson
Talking about school, family and pictures on camera, so speaking Tamil feels natural.
Primary Tamil Skills Covered by Our Tutors
From MOE's 2024 syllabus, which lists its letters by year, its grammar for P1 and P2 and then P3 to P6, and its poems and proverbs from P2.
P1 and P2
- P1 letters
- The 18 consonants and the first five vowels, with the vowel-consonant letters they form
- P2 letters
- The other seven vowels, the rest of the vowel-consonant letters, and the aytham
- Poems
- From P2, lines from Aathichoodi
P3 and P4
- Letters
- Five Grantha letters in P3
- Poems and proverbs
- More Aathichoodi and Ulaganeethi in P3; Kondrai Vendhan, Vetri Verkai and ten proverbs in P4
- End of P4
- The school recommends a subject combination for P5, and Higher Tamil may be offered to pupils who pass all four subjects and do very well in Tamil
P5 and P6
- Poems and proverbs
- Ten Thirukkural couplets and ten more proverbs in P5
- Courses
- Tamil, Higher Tamil or Foundation Tamil
- PSLE
- A composition, a 40-question language paper, an oral and listening comprehension
Why Choose onlinetuition.sg for Primary Tamil Tuition?
Tutors Who Know the MOE Syllabus
Tutors need a deep understanding of the primary Tamil syllabus and the PSLE it leads to.
Tamil, Higher or Foundation
Lessons follow the Tamil course your child takes, Higher Tamil from P3 included.
Pronunciation Heard Clearly
Cameras on, so your child sees and hears each sound and practises it live.
One-to-One or Small Group
One-to-one, or up to 4 pupils at the same level on the same course.
A Trial Lesson First
Your child tries a lesson before you decide.
No Agency Fees
Requesting a Primary Tamil tutor is free.
Frequently Asked Questions About Primary Tamil Tuition
Thinking of Primary Tamil Tuition?
When Should My Child Start Primary Tamil Tuition?
Early help with the letters in P1 and P2 makes later reading easier. Many families also start in P3 or P4, as passages and compositions grow longer.
Can My Child Take Higher Tamil Before P5?
Yes, under MOE's 2024 syllabus Higher Tamil now starts in P3, from 2026, for pupils who are strong in Tamil. Ask your child's school how it selects pupils.
Is Spoken Tamil Allowed in the Exam?
In the PSLE oral, pupils may express their ideas in spoken or written Tamil. Written papers, including the composition, use written Tamil.
What Is the Mother Tongue Support Programme?
A programme MOE designed for P3 and P4 pupils who need more help with Tamil, with its own teaching approaches and materials. Under the 2024 syllabus it runs in P3 from 2026 and in P4 from 2027.
Getting a Tutor
How Do I Request a Primary Tamil Tutor?
Fill in the free request form above with your child's level and Tamil course. We'll reply on WhatsApp, aiming for within one working day.
Who Are Your Tamil Tutors?
Part-time and full-time tutors, current and former school teachers, and undergraduates, all screened for their qualifications, results and teaching experience.
Can Siblings Learn With the Same Tutor?
Tell us about each child in your request, and we'll arrange it where possible.
Lessons
Can a P1 Child Learn the Tamil Letters Online?
Yes. The tutor writes each letter large on the whiteboard, and your child copies it on paper and holds it up to the camera.
How Long Are Lessons?
Usually 1.5 or 2 hours, at the same time each week.
Can I Sit In on Lessons?
You're welcome to, but please let your child answer on their own; working independently is part of learning.
Others
How Much Does Primary Tamil Tuition Cost?
Fees depend on the level and class size. We'll confirm the fee on WhatsApp before the first lesson.
Are There Any Agency Fees?
No.
How Do We Pay, and How Do We Stop?
Payment is by PayNow. Please give one month's notice to stop, out of courtesy to the tutor's planning.