IGCSE Economics
Tuition in Singapore
Most students treat Economics as general knowledge. That’s why they’re stuck at a B.
It’s knowing where Cambridge hides the marks.
The “Smart Student” Struggle
Why do students at international schools who are good at English and Math still struggle to break into A*?
The “Common Sense” Trap
You write answers that sound correct logically, but score 0 marks because you missed a Cambridge trigger word — saying “prices went up” instead of “inflationary pressure”. One phrase. Zero marks.
The “Diagram” Disconnect
You draw the graph — and then do nothing with it. Examiners don’t award marks for the drawing. They award marks for analysing the shift and explaining the consequence. The diagram is just the entry ticket.
The 8-Mark Evaluation Block
You can explain why a policy works. But the A* is hidden in the Evaluation marks — explaining why it might fail, and under what conditions. This is the skill most schools leave until the last minute.
How We Turn B Students Into A* Students
Three tools that turn every lesson into something directly usable on IGCSE exam day.
Quality Cheat Sheets — Not Textbooks
Forget 50-page textbooks. I collapse entire chapters like Macroeconomic Aims or Market Failure into single-page visual summaries covering every keyword, every diagram, every evaluation angle.
Memorise the sheet. Secure the content marks.
The “Answer Skeleton” for Every Question Type
When you see a “Discuss” question, you won’t panic — you’ll fill in the blanks. I teach you the exact structure Cambridge rewards for each command word.
It isn’t a pitfall, it’s free marks — if you know the skeleton.
Define → Explain mechanism → Diagram reference → Link to question
Counter mechanism → Why it may fail → Context dependency
Weigh both sides → State condition → Reach a verdict: “It depends on…”
The Paper 1 Drill — 30% of Your Grade
Paper 1 is 30 questions worth 30% of your score — and the easiest place to silently lose marks to carefully-worded “filler” options Cambridge designs to mislead.
We drill the specific trap questions that trip students up year after year, until pattern recognition becomes instinctive.
Zero Gaps. Every Topic. Every Mark.
Complete IGCSE Microeconomics and IGCSE Macroeconomics coverage — taught with the exact keywords and evaluation angles Cambridge rewards.
IGCSE Microeconomics — Paper 1
- 1The Basic Economic ProblemScarcity, opportunity cost, factors of production, PPC curves — movements vs. shifts, choice and trade-offs
- 2Allocation of ResourcesDemand & Supply analysis, Price Elasticity of Demand (PED), Price Elasticity of Supply (PES), Market Failure — Public Goods, Externalities, Merit & Demerit Goods, government intervention
- 3Microeconomic Decision MakersBanks & financial institutions, Households, Trade Unions, Firms — economies & diseconomies of scale, business objectives and growth
IGCSE Macroeconomics — Paper 2
- 4Government & Macroeconomic PolicyFiscal Policy (taxation & expenditure), Monetary Policy (interest rates, money supply), Supply-Side Policy. Macroeconomic aims: Inflation, Unemployment, Economic Growth, Balance of Payments equilibrium
- 5Economic DevelopmentDifferences in living standards, measuring development — GDP vs. GNI vs. HDI, poverty traps, income inequality, characteristics of developing economies
- 6International TradeComparative advantage, Free Trade vs. Protectionism, Globalisation, Exchange Rate systems — Floating vs. Fixed, Balance of Payments — Current Account analysis
One Subject. Full Focus.
At many centres, IGCSE Economics is taught by tutors who juggle Geography, History, and Business Studies. I teach only Economics — every framework, every set of notes, and every drill session is purpose-built for Cambridge 0455. I currently teach students from UWC, SJI International, ACS International, Chatsworth, EtonHouse, and Invictus International.
Find Your Slot
Small group IGCSE Economics classes capped at 8 students for maximum individual feedback. Classes held in Bukit Timah (near Beauty World MRT) and Orchard Road (near Somerset MRT). Online available.
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| 16:00 | IGCSE G10 (SJI)16:30–18:30 |
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| 17:00 | IGCSE G10 (SJI,ACSI,HCI)17:00–19:00 |
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| 19:00 | IGCSE G9 (SJI,ACSI,HCI)19:00–21:00 |
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📍 Bukit Timah — Near Sixth Avenue MRT | 📍 Orchard Road — Near Somerset MRT | 🌐 Online — Zoom lessons available
IGCSE Economics Tuition — Questions Answered
Common questions from students and parents at international schools in Singapore, answered honestly.
IGCSE Economics tuition in Singapore ranges from $40–$120/hr depending on format and tutor experience. At KiNG Economics, small group classes are $55/hr ($440/month for 4 × 2-hour sessions). 1-to-1 sessions are $100/hr ($800/month). Both include comprehensive notes, WhatsApp support, and essay feedback. New students receive 25% off their first month of group tuition.
Yes. Whether you’re from UWC Dover / UWC South East Asia, SJI International, ACS International, Chatsworth International, EtonHouse, Invictus International, Tanglin Trust, Canadian International School, or Nexus International — the core 0455/0987 syllabus is identical across all schools. I tailor the lesson pace to where your class currently is, so there’s no awkward jumping ahead or revisiting content you’ve already covered.
No — Grade 9 is where you build the Microeconomics foundation (Supply & Demand, Elasticity, Market Failure). If you build the wrong habits here — writing in common sense rather than economic terminology — Grade 10 Macroeconomics becomes significantly harder to unlearn. Starting in Grade 9 gives us time to build precision before exam pressure hits.
The content is identical. Cambridge IGCSE Economics 0455 uses the traditional A*–G grading scale, while 0987 uses the newer 9–1 numerical scale. Same topics, same papers, same skills. Our tuition covers both codes comprehensively.
I don’t believe in homework for the sake of homework. You get one structured assignment per week — usually an essay or case study question — which I mark personally with specific video or text feedback. I also provide short worksheets before and after each lesson to consolidate what was covered. Quality over quantity: one well-marked essay is worth more than ten rushed ones.
IGCSE Economics has a deceptive difficulty curve. The concepts themselves are not complex — but the mark scheme is unforgiving about keyword precision and essay structure. Students who treat it like an essay subject or general knowledge quiz plateau at B. Students who learn the specific language Cambridge rewards find it becomes one of their higher-scoring subjects.
The trial is a full 2-hour lesson — no obligation, no payment required. You’ll cover real syllabus content, receive the lesson notes, and experience the teaching approach firsthand. After the lesson, you decide whether to continue. WhatsApp to book a slot.
See The Difference in 2 Hours.
IGCSE Economics tuition in Singapore — no commitment, no hidden fees.
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What International School Students Say
“The cheat sheets saved my life during mocks. I went from not knowing what to write in the 8-mark question to having a formula I could use every time. The structured evaluation approach made all the difference.”
“I finally understood how to evaluate. Before, I just explained why policies work — I had no idea the A grades were in explaining why they might fail. The ‘Discuss’ skeleton changed how I write every answer.”
“The Paper 1 drills were spot on. I kept falling for the same MCQ traps and didn’t know why. After three sessions the patterns became obvious. Went from 21/30 to 28/30 on Paper 1 alone.”
Kirby Ng
NUS Economics Graduate · IGCSE & IB & A-Level Specialist · Bukit Timah & OrchardI started tutoring because I remembered exactly how I felt as a student — staring at a perfectly logical essay answer that somehow scored a B, with no idea why. That feeling of working hard and still not getting the marks is what drove me to understand how Economics is examined, not just how it’s taught.
Every lesson I teach is built around one question: what does Cambridge’s mark scheme actually reward? That’s where I found the gap most students fall into — and it’s what I spend every lesson closing.
Outside of tutoring, I coach Slowpitch softball at NUS on a pro-bono basis, and I can be baited by any marketing gimmick involving Pokémon. My students know this.