Primary 1 English at a glance
| Level and subject | Primary 1 English |
|---|---|
| Class size | Maximum 6 students, one teacher |
| Fee | $50 per lesson |
| How you pay | By the month: lessons in the month x $50. Pay for several months at once if you like. |
| Trial lesson | $20, online or at the centre |
| Centres | Beauty World Centre and Alexandra Central |
| Syllabus | Current MOE English syllabus for Primary 1 |
Reading fluency and confidence
Phonics and sight words, reading aloud every lesson, simple sentence writing, listening and speaking in full sentences. A child who leaves Primary 1 reading comfortably finds everything after it easier.
- Phonics, sight words and reading aloud
- Building and writing simple sentences
- Listening and answering in full sentences
- Spelling and vocabulary through stories
Reserve a seat or book a trial
Pick a slot and the months you want. The price is the number of lessons in the month times $50. Join mid-month and you pay only for the lessons still to come. Public holidays and closure dates are already left out.
How English builds from here
Other levels in English, and the other subjects at Primary 1. Most families take two or more subjects on the same afternoon.
Questions about Primary 1 English
How much does a lesson cost?
$50 per lesson for Primary 1 to 3, $55 for Primary 4 to 5 and $60 for Primary 6, for every subject and at both centres. A trial lesson is $20. Full details are on the fees page.
How does the $20 trial lesson work?
Your child joins a real class of six or fewer for one full lesson, at either centre. The teacher then shares what they noticed and whether the class is the right fit. There is no obligation to continue, and no sales talk.
How many students are in a WhaleYou class?
Never more than six. Every Primary 1 to 6 class at WhaleYou Learning is capped at 6 students with one teacher, at both Beauty World Centre and Alexandra Central. If a class is full we open a new one or waitlist; we do not add a seventh chair.
Can siblings at different levels attend at the same time?
Often, yes. Because all four subjects and all six levels run at each centre, we try to place siblings in classes that run at the same time so parents make one trip. Tell us the levels when you book and we will look at the timetable together.
Do you teach composition writing?
Yes. Composition planning, structure and vocabulary are part of every English class from Primary 3, and PSLE Paper 1 (situational and continuous writing) practice starts in Primary 5. Marked compositions come back with specific fixes, not just a grade.
Try Primary 1 English for $20
One real lesson, then decide. Book online or pay at the centre.