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About Us

Bringing Back Joy To the Classroom

At Joyous Learning, we are more than just a tuition centre in Toa Payoh, Singapore – we are a community of passionate and skilled educators committed to nurturing the well-being and growth of our young learners. We firmly believe that students excel academically when they are joyful and driven. Even though crafting interactive and innovative lessons demands extra time and dedication compared to traditional teaching methods, we wholeheartedly believe that the rewarding outcomes make every effort worthwhile.

Our students’ results and their parents tell us so!

Our Teachers

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Teacher Adrian

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Special Powers

  • GEP Screening & Selection Test Preparation
  • English & Creative Writing
  • Science
  • Bonding with Young Learners

Story

Adrian has spent the last 15 years writing materials for and teaching Primary-Level English, Science, and GEP preparatory classes after his decade-long stints in a fund management firm and investment bank. As a GEP Screening and selection Test coach, he has helped over 450 students gain admission into the Gifted Education Programme.

Adrian is an ex-ASEAN Secondary, pre-U, and undergraduate Scholar. “I was quite the nerd in my younger days,” he admits. Some would say he is still one today.

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Teacher Irah

Academy Manager

Special Powers

  • Mathematics
  • Warm-heartedness
  • Infectious Cheerfulness
  • Efficiency

Story

Irah is an educator with 15 years of experience in MOE schools and enrichment and student care centres. At Joyous Learning, she has created a homely and conducive learning environment for students and teachers alike. Parents appreciate her for her warm personality, chattiness and willingness to go out of her way to attend to their needs.

“The key is in finding that sweet spot where the interests of students, their parents and our teachers converge,” Irah proclaims sagely.to find that sweet spot where the interests of students, their parents,

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Teacher Seok Bee

English Specialist

Special Powers

  • Energetic & Focused
  • Wry sense of Humour
  • Making Lessons Effective & Enjoyable

Story

In addition to majoring in English Language and Literature, Seok Bee has minors in Chinese Studies and Literature. With more than 20 years of experience in MOE schools, overseas institutes and enrichment centres, Seok Bee is a master in the Tao of Teaching.

Having raised two children in the Gifted Education Programme, Seok Bee understands what it takes to nurture and motivate young learners.

This English Specialist enjoys travelling and chronicling her jaunts in an analogue travelogue. “I will be the last bastion of offline journaling!” steadfast Seok Bee declares.

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Teacher Ligaya

English Specialist

Special Powers

  • Inspiring Young Learners
  • English Communication
  • Making English Relevant for Young Learners

Story

For over two decades, Ligaya has taught English to primary and secondary students in MOE schools and enrichment centres. She is the quintessential teacher’s teacher – having served mentor to younger teachers.

Ligaya proclaims, “I strive to impart the accurate use of the English language and to awaken the joy of learning through books, articles, songs, poems, and videos. By exposing students to the breadth and depth of language, I hope they will find their own voice of expression.”

Naturally, fo one should expect nothing less from an English Language and English Applied Discourse major. one should expect nothing less from an English Language and 

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Teacher Kian Ming

English, Mathematics & GEP Specialist

Special Powers

  • Curriculum Writing
  • Meticulousness
  • Spicing up the Routine

Story

As a MOE school teacher and an ex-editor at an educational publishing house, Kian Ming brings valuable teaching and curriculum design experience to the table.

When asked about his curriculum writing process, he said, “Oftentimes, I’m inspired when I’m watching documentaries, reading the news, or shopping at the supermarket.” Indeed, judging from his questions about animals drinking from a pond in a savannah and efficient food packaging designs, he’s not joking.

On his off days, Kian Ming attends warehouse books sales where he buys everything from the The Colonial History of Sabah and Sarawak to the Adventures of the Mad Chinaman. Presumably, he reads them.

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Teacher Stella

Science & Mathematics Specialist

Special Powers

  • Enthusiasm & Initiative
  • Gregariousness
  • Connecting with Kids

Story

Armed with a degree in Science and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Mathematics, Stella has been teaching Primary and Secondary Maths and Science in MOE schools and enrichment centres for over 15 years. Her work as HOD of Pupil Welfare at a previous workplace has imbued her with sensitivity and the skills to manage students’ affective needs.

Stella likes to devise math-based card tricks to entertain the young ones during family gatherings. Her other interests include visiting the Science Centre with her children. “It’s more fun than shopping at Orchard Road,” she claims.

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Teacher Cindy

Mathematics & English Specialist

Special Powers

  • Numbers
  • Languages
  • Motivating students to do what needs to be done

Story

Cindy’s sharp pedagogical skills can be attributed to her training in both formal and informal settings. She started her educator journey as a teacher at a MOE school and a private tutor at an enrichment centre chain. She recently graduated from the tricky business of being a personal tutor to her boy. A double major in Mathematics and English, Cindy is adept at explaining mind-numbing mathematical problems in simple language.

 Cindy likes learning languages, including non-human ones. A proud mistress of two dogs, she is, in her own words, a “dog whisperer”.

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Teacher Pey Tyi

Mathematics & Science Specialist

Special Powers

  • Dynamic & Engaging
  • Interesting & Fun
  • Master of Clear Communication
  • Interactive & Hands-on Lessons

Story

Meet Ms Pey Tyi, a passionate educator with nearly two decades of teaching experience in Maths and Science. When she’s not guiding her students towards academic success, you might find her travelling around the world, capturing beautiful moments through her camera lens, or marvelling at quirky doors, lighthouses, and trains!

Her teaching philosophy is simple: “Every student has the potential to excel. I’m here to make learning enjoyable and rewarding, because when students find joy in learning, progress naturally follows.”

Known for her encouraging and nurturing approach, Ms Pey Tyi forges strong bonds with her students, who invariably describe her as supportive and inspiring. Whether it’s simplifying tricky concepts or motivating her students to set high yet achievable goals, she brings energy and enthusiasm to every lesson.

Here are what some students say about lessons @ Joyous Learning

Student’s Testimonials

My Tutor is a good teacher.

★★★★★

My tutor is a good teacher. He always sets up fun games for us and when you are not sure of how to do questions, he will always explain again. If I have not finished writing, he will wait for me. He is a very funny and patient teacher.

– Sera

The teachers here are all very kind.

★★★★★

The teachers here are all very kind. I don’t feel like I’m going for extra lessons or another school when I come to Joyous Learning. It’s my second favourite place after home.

– Jayden

My teachers are awesome!

★★★★★

I like how my teachers always finds something interesting to share during the lesson. I like learning new things that are not already covered in my textbooks. My teachers are awesome!

– Shihan

My teacher never fail to make every lesson enjoyable.

★★★★★

My teacher never fail to make every lesson enjoyable. No matter the topic, she always finds nuggets of information to share with us that blow our minds! My grades have definitely improved since I started attending lessons here!

​- Malcolm

Here are what some parents say about lessons @ Joyous Learning

Parent’s Testimonials

Joyous Learning is a learning centre that really cares for their students.

★★★★★

Joyous Learning is a learning centre that really cares for their students. A big thank you to Adrian and his team for putting in their heart into helping my son with his PSLE prep. Due to a medical condition, he was not able to attend school in P5 & P6 and had only 6 months ( april to sept) to prepare for psle in the midst of treatment. The weekly online tuition sessions were very useful for helping him to catch up with “lost time” that enabled him to gain confidence in facing the psle. The curriculum and materials of the centre are well organised and paced very well for PSLE preparation. The centre manager Irah was also always ready to support during the online lesson times. Eventually the results exceeded our expectations and he managed to score an A* for both English and Science ( the subjects that he had tuition with Joyous Learning)!

– Mrs Grace Phua, mother of Jonas ( P6 2020)

We love Joyous learning.

★★★★★

I enrolled my girl to Joyous Learning in early of this year. Actually my intention is not to push her into GEP. I wanted my girl to explore more and broaden her horizons, learn the different ways how to think instead of fixed ways taught at school. She was very excited to share with me the various creative ways of solving difficult problems she learnt from the teachers, who were very kind, patient and humorous. My girl and I believe Joyous Learning really focuses on inspiring and guiding children to think independent. We love Joyous learning. Thank you teachers. We definitely love to recommend you and Joyous Learning to everyone.

– Zhou AM

Well deserved full star rating.

★★★★★

My girl attended the Nov school holiday writing class for P3 which is a 4 days program.
The marked worksheets of dd’s compo were with constructive feedback. I had a discussion with the teacher and she pinpointed dd’s weak areas. The framework of this program is favourable for us. Thank you Mrs Ang!
Dd also enjoyed the one day Science holiday class. The approach for the answering technique is a great input. Will refer again once the term starts for 2019.
Had been following J.L. on Facebook before this program, and will continue to keep in touch with the programs offered.

– Jass C

I'd recommend this center to other parents looking for fun and engaging enrichment for their kids.

★★★★★

My P3 son attended Joyous GEP class since the beginning of the year, and thus far it has been great. My son is the type who never likes school, or tuition, etc. But surprisingly he likes joyous classes. I think the lessons at joyous, as the name indicates, are truly joyous 🙂 I’d recommend this center to other parents looking for fun and engaging enrichment for their kids.

– Dr Sun

The lessons at Joyous are both interesting and insightful, online and offline.

★★★★★

My P3 boy looks forward to his weekly lessons at Joyous. His teacher is an effective and experienced teacher who employs innovative learning strategies to engage the class. Joyous has advanced technology and resources, which explains why my boy enjoyed the fully interactive live video conferencing cum online lessons via Zoom (during the COVID-19 period). The lessons at Joyous are both interesting and insightful, online and offline.

– Mrs Seow

We heard good reviews about the teachers.

★★★★★

We picked Joyous mainly because we heard that Joyous Team was previously from a renowned tuition brand where GEP and PSLE results were record high. We heard good reviews about the teachers as well. They are indeed nurturing and above all, put in great effort in their teaching. My child looks forward to his lessons every Wednesday night. All thanks to Joyous Learning, my child comes home with full marks every time. Another plus point is that the class size is kept small to maximize student and teacher interaction.

– Lizhe

My sincere thanks to the teachers!

★★★★★

My son, Reagan is with Joyous Learning for Thinking Writer and Science. Having been with a few enrichment centres, he simply loves Joyous Learning. Most importantly is that he has been enjoying the lessons very much from the start in Jan this year. The teachers are awesome and engaging and that contributed to Reagan’s enthusiasm in attending the classes. They provide feedbacks to parents on child’s learning and I am still monitoring his progress. My sincere thanks to the teachers!

– Mok SL

My girl was happy!

★★★★★

I’ve tried mathematics enrichment for my daughter at several centres. To me, mathematics is quite straightforward. Just drill all the way. So was pleasantly surprised by the small little things they do in class to make lessons more interesting. One activity I remember in particular was the forex exchange game they played in class when they were learning the topic of money. My girl was happy cos she exchanged the most amount of “joyous dollars” at the end. Haha!

– Kev W

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