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Primary 3 English
Tuition in Singapore
Help your child tackle new question types and develop their writing. Our Primary 3 English tuition introduces Synthesis & Transformation, cloze exercises and oral practice, with seven compositions in AY2027.
No upfront deposit & registration fees
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AY2027 Trial Class Promotion
Experience 4 Lessons before You Commit
Inclusive of free EverLoop after-class revision.
No upfront deposit or registration fee.
Primary 1–6
$129/ 4 lessons
Levels & Subjects
- English
- Math
- Science
- Creative Writing
- Chinese
Secondary 1–4
$149/ 4 lessons
Levels & Subjects
- English
- E-Math
- A-Math (Sec 3–4)
Promotion valid for registrations from 7 September 2026 onwards. Fees are subject to 9% GST.
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How Our English Tuition for Primary 3
Supports Your Child
Primary 3 brings a wider range of English paper components. Our lessons introduce Grammar Cloze, Editing, Synthesis & Transformation and new comprehension formats, with oral revision every term. Children also develop their stories through focused composition practice. This course forms part of AGrader’s Primary English programme for P1–P6.
2 hoursper weekly lesson
Maximum 12students per class
EverLoopafter-class revision included
The AY2027 Primary 3 Learning Programme
What Your Child Will Learn in Primary 3
Build familiarity with the components of the upper-primary English paper. Our cyclical approach revisits grammar, vocabulary and comprehension, while focused composition lessons develop openings, descriptions, dilemmas and conclusions.
Five Key Learning Areas
Grammar, Cloze & Editing
Build sentence accuracy and apply grammar in Grammar Cloze and Editing exercises.
- Simple, continuous and future tenses
- Conditionals: if + present, will + verb
- Pronouns and subject-verb agreement
- Determiners, prepositions, connectors and question tags
Synthesis & Transformation
Learn seven patterns for combining and rewriting sentences, introduced at Primary 3.
- Adding information, time and contrast
- Purpose, result, reason and condition
- Relative pronouns: who, which and whose
- Direct and indirect speech
Vocabulary & Spelling
Develop word choice through themed vocabulary, weekly spelling and Vocabulary Cloze.
- Feelings and speech words
- Actions and figurative language
- Collective nouns and phrasal verbs
- Applying vocabulary in cloze exercises
Reading & Comprehension
Practise three comprehension formats in rotation and become familiar with how each asks for information.
- Open-ended comprehension questions
- Visual Text
- Comprehension Cloze
Oral Communication
Revisit oral skills every term through a dedicated revision week with paired practice.
- Oral Communication revision in each term
- Paired practice with classmates
- Term 1 oral revision included in AY2027
AY2027 · Across the Year
English Composition for Primary 3
In AY2027, children write seven compositions of at least 100 words. Each piece focuses on a particular skill, from opening a story and developing characters to describing a dilemma and bringing the story to a close.
Making a New Friend
Try introductions using sound, dialogue, action or setting.
Being Left Out
Develop characters through SAL: Speech, Actions and Looks.
Helping Someone
Write a conclusion.
Feeling Unwell
Use the five senses to show, not tell.
A Lesson Learnt
Write a dilemma.
A Broken Promise
Choose vivid verbs and adjectives.
A Job Well Done
Vary sentence structure.
In our P3 English composition lessons, teachers introduce the writing skill and guide story planning before pupils write. Marked compositions are returned the following week so children can review their work.
THE LEARNING GOALS
By the End of Primary 3
From new paper components to a more developed story.
Our lessons build towards these skills for your child:
- Work through the upper-primary paper components, including cloze, editing, comprehension and oral tasks.
- Combine and rewrite sentences using seven Synthesis & Transformation patterns.
- Write a story of at least 100 words with a strong opening.
- Develop a clear dilemma with show-not-tell descriptions.
- Bring the story to a proper conclusion.
Learning Resources Preview
Preview Our Worksheets for Primary 3
Take a closer look at AGrader’s own learning materials before enquiring about classes, including practice for grammar, vocabulary and comprehension.
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Getting Familiar with the Full English Paper
Our P3 English tuition introduces the full range of upper-primary paper components within AGrader’s primary school English tuition programme. The activities below run across the year, in weekly two-hour physical classes capped at 12 students, across four terms and a 50-week programme.
01
New Language-Use Exercises
Meet Grammar Cloze and Editing alongside work on tenses, subject-verb agreement and connectors.
02
Sentence Rewriting
Practise seven Synthesis & Transformation patterns for combining and rewriting sentences.
03
Comprehension in Rotation
Work with open-ended questions, Visual Text and Comprehension Cloze across the year.
04
Paired Oral Practice
Revisit speaking skills with classmates during an Oral Communication revision week each term.
A Familiar Lesson Routine
Regular language lessons move from spelling and dictation to worked examples, guided exercises and review. Composition, oral and revision sessions focus on their scheduled skills.
One Writing Skill at a Time
Seven compositions of at least 100 words introduce openings, characterisation through Speech, Actions and Looks, conclusions and other writing skills. Each composition session focuses on one named skill.
Separate Diagnostic Papers
In Terms 2 and 4, children sit Paper 1 (Writing) and Paper 2 (Language Use & Comprehension) separately. Follow-up lessons go through corrections and re-teach skills that need attention.
EverLoop After-Class Revision System
Complimentary with Every Enrolment
Primary 3 English students receive four EverLoop modules at no additional charge, alongside weekly lessons and AGrader’s in-house worksheets.
Past Year Paper Practice Packs (PYP)
› To Master Exam Formats & Answering Techniques
P3 English paper practice, teaching videos and detailed solutions help children revisit question types and answering techniques.
Revision Packs
› To Master Each Term’s Learning
Term-specific revision revisits topics covered in Terms 1–4 and gives children opportunities to identify learning gaps.
Topical Packs
› To Master a Specific Topic
Targeted practice and teaching videos offer additional explanations and opportunities to revisit a particular topic.
LessonTube
› To Catch Up Missed Lessons or Revisit Lessons
Lesson recordings let children return to missed lessons or revisit what was taught after enrolment.
Meet Our Primary English Curriculum Team
Meet the team behind AGrader’s Primary English curriculum.
Teacher Andrea
With years of tutoring experience, Ms Andrea is passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve their learning goals. She aims to make learning fun and enjoyable by creating engaging lessons in a safe and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and learning at their own pace.
Teacher Arina
Dedicated and driven teacher with years of tutoring experience, Ms Arina puts in her utmost effort into imparting knowledge to your little ones. She believes that each child has different learning styles and strives to cater to their needs. With continuous motivation, she believes that they will always have a positive mindset and always be eager to learn.
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Explore other levels: Step back to Primary 2 English tuition, or move up to Primary 4 English tuition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Useful answers about the curriculum, weekly lessons and home practice.
What will my child learn in Primary 3 English tuition?
The P3 programme covers Grammar Cloze, Editing, Synthesis & Transformation, Vocabulary Cloze, Visual Text, Comprehension Cloze and Oral Communication, alongside grammar, open-ended comprehension and composition. Important skills are revisited throughout the year.
How much composition practice is included?
The AY2027 programme includes seven compositions of at least 100 words. Each piece focuses on a writing skill, including story openings, characterisation through Speech, Actions and Looks, conclusions, show-not-tell descriptions, dilemmas, vivid word choice and varied sentence structure.
Does my child also need Creative Writing?
The English programme includes seven compositions in AY2027 alongside grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and oral practice. Creative Writing is a separate, more focused composition programme. Ask us which programme best matches your child’s needs.
Is oral practice included?
Yes. Primary 3 has an Oral Communication revision week in every term, with paired practice. This includes Term 1 oral revision in AY2027, giving children opportunities to revisit oral skills across the year.
How does a Primary 3 English tutor guide my child in class?
Your child’s Primary 3 English teacher explains each skill with notes and worked examples before guiding worksheet practice. This programme uses group lessons: each weekly physical class is two hours long and capped at 12 students. Enquire with your preferred centre for available timings.
What spelling and home practice will my child receive?
Spelling is set every week. Each sheet contains five words with meanings, example sentences, word forms and a figurative expression; the next lesson begins with dictation. Children also receive an Extra section to finish at home and Language Detective or Confusing Words sheets.
How do teachers review my child’s understanding?
Children have termly revision and Diagnostic Tests in Terms 2 and 4. In AY2027, Paper 1 (Writing) and Paper 2 (Language Use & Comprehension) are sat and reviewed separately. Each test is followed by corrections and re-teaching. Compositions are marked and returned the following week.
Can I preview the learning materials?
Yes. Use the Download P3 button in the learning-resources section above to view a preview of the materials before enquiring.
Where can I check fees and class schedules?
Use the View Fees & Schedules link, or enquire with your preferred AGrader centre about fees and available class timings.
Let’s Talk About Your Child’s Next Step
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