When you’re investing in your child’s education from abroad, you need more than just maths tuition. You need absolute certainty that your child will be ready—not just ready, but ahead—when it’s time to enter the UK school system.
At Singapore Maths Academy, we make you a promise: we don’t just teach maths. We ensure your child is performing well above the UK national average using the world’s #1 mathematics method, so they arrive at top UK schools not just prepared, but confident and ahead of their peers.
The Challenge Facing International Families
If you’re based in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or anywhere else in the world and planning for your child’s education in the UK, you face a unique set of concerns:
- Will my child’s current maths education prepare them for UK schools?
- How do I know if they’re genuinely ahead or just keeping pace?
- What if there are gaps in their knowledge when they arrive?
- Will they be able to compete with students who’ve been in the UK system all along?
These aren’t just worries—they’re legitimate concerns that can affect your child’s placement, confidence, and long-term academic success.
Why “Just Teaching Maths” Isn’t Enough
Many tutoring services will teach your child maths. They’ll cover topics, work through problems, and keep your child busy. But being busy isn’t the same as being ahead.
The difference between average tuition and what your child truly needs comes down to three critical factors:
1. Measurable Progress Against UK Standards
It’s not enough to complete worksheets or finish a curriculum. Your child needs to be measurably ahead of where UK schools expect them to be. This means:
- Working above their year group level
- Demonstrating a deeper understanding than the national curriculum requires
- Developing problem-solving abilities that exceed standard expectations
- Building skills that will give them an advantage in selective school entry
2. The Right Method, Not Just Any Method
Not all maths education is created equal. The Singapore Maths method isn’t just popular—it’s proven. Singapore consistently ranks #1 or #2 globally in mathematics education (TIMSS and PISA assessments), significantly outperforming the UK average.
When your child learns through Singapore Maths, they’re not learning UK maths adequately—they’re learning mathematics at a world-leading standard.
3. Preparation for Top Schools, Not Just Any School
If you’re planning for grammar schools, independent schools, or other selective institutions in the UK, your child faces entrance exams that are significantly more challenging than standard schoolwork. They need to be operating well above the national average just to be competitive.
The Singapore Maths Advantage: Why It’s the World’s #1 Method
Singapore’s mathematics curriculum has become the gold standard in education worldwide. Here’s why:
Depth Before Breadth
While many curricula rush through topics to cover everything, Singapore Maths ensures mastery before moving forward. Your child doesn’t just learn concepts—they truly understand them. This depth of knowledge means they can handle complex problems with confidence.
Problem-Solving at the Core
Singapore Maths doesn’t treat problem-solving as a bonus skill—it’s embedded in every lesson. By the time your child enters a UK school, they’ll have spent years developing:
- Analytical thinking skills
- Multiple problem-solving strategies
- The ability to tackle unfamiliar questions
- Mathematical reasoning abilities
These skills don’t just help with exams—they make your child stand out in classroom discussions and accelerated programmes.
Visual Learning Through the Bar Model
The famous Singapore bar model technique transforms how children understand mathematical relationships. This visual approach helps students:
- Break down complex word problems
- See connections between concepts
- Solve problems more efficiently than traditional methods
- Develop spatial reasoning skills
When UK teachers see a student using bar models, they immediately recognise a child with advanced mathematical training.
Mental Mathematics and Number Sense
Singapore Maths develops extraordinary mental calculation abilities. Your child won’t just know their times tables—they’ll understand number relationships, calculate mentally with speed and accuracy, and estimate effectively. These skills give them a significant advantage in timed assessments and everyday classroom work.
What “Ahead of the UK National Average” Actually Means
We’re specific about what we promise because we’re confident in what we deliver. When we say your child will be ahead of the UK national average, here’s what that looks like in practice:
- Working above year level: A Year 5 student comfortable with Year 6 and Year 7 concepts
- Exceeding curriculum expectations: Not just meeting requirements but surpassing them
- Higher-order thinking: Solving problems that challenge even accelerated students
- Competitive for selective schools: Scoring in the top percentiles on practice 11+ assessments
- Mathematical confidence: Viewing themselves as strong maths students, not struggling or average
This isn’t about boasting—it’s about ensuring your child has a genuine advantage when they enter the competitive UK education environment.
Real Outcomes: What Our Families Experience
Parents who work with Singapore Maths Academy report transformative results:
Before Starting With Us:
- Anxiety about whether their child will keep up
- Uncertainty about their child’s actual level
- Concerns about gaps in mathematical understanding
- Worry about selective school entrance exams
After Working With Us:
- Children working confidently above their year group
- Acceptance into top grammar schools and independent schools
- Teachers commenting on their child’s exceptional problem-solving skills
- Children who love maths and volunteer to solve challenging problems
- Parents with peace of mind about their child’s preparation
Why Location Doesn’t Limit Excellence
We deliver our tuition online from anywhere in the world, which means families in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, or any international location have the same access to world-class maths education as families in London.
Our tutors are:
- Experienced in the Singapore Maths method
- Knowledgeable about UK school expectations and entrance exams
- Skilled at online teaching that engages and challenges
- Committed to ensuring measurable progress
The technology we use creates an interactive, engaging learning environment where your child receives personalised attention and targeted instruction.
From International Schools to Top UK Schools: Bridging the Gap
Many international schools offer excellent education, but few deliver the depth and problem-solving focus of Singapore Maths. Our students often discover:
- They were stronger in calculation but weaker in reasoning
- They knew methods but didn’t understand why they worked
- They could handle routine questions but struggled with problem-solving
- They needed to develop mental mathematics skills
Singapore Maths Academy addresses these gaps systematically, transforming your child from a competent student into an exceptional one.
The Investment That Shapes Their Future
Choosing the right maths education isn’t just about passing exams—it’s about positioning your child for long-term academic success. Students who are ahead in mathematics:
- Gain confidence that spreads across all subjects
- Qualify for accelerated programmes and top sets
- Develop problem-solving skills valuable in all areas of life
- Build resilience and a growth mindset
- Open doors to competitive universities and careers
The return on this investment extends far beyond the school years.
Our Commitment to You
When you choose Singapore Maths Academy, you receive:
- Regular progress assessments so you always know where your child stands
- Transparent reporting showing exactly how they compare to UK standards
- Personalised learning plans tailored to your child’s strengths and goals
- Entrance exam preparation specifically designed for top UK schools
- Responsive communication across time zones that works for your schedule
We don’t just tell you your child is doing well—we show you with evidence, assessments, and measurable progress.
Ready to Secure Your Child’s Academic Future?
If you’re planning for your child’s education in the UK and want more than just adequate preparation—if you want your child to be ahead, confident, and ready for the best schools—Singapore Maths Academy is your partner.
We don’t just teach maths. We ensure your child arrives in the UK education system as a leader, not a follower.
Contact us today to discuss your child’s needs and discover how the world’s #1 mathematics method can give them the advantage they deserve.
Because when it comes to your child’s future, ahead is exactly where they should be.