FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Pedagogy, curriculum
Where is Agora?
Fragrance Empire Building, #01-03, 456 Alexandra Road, Singapore 119962, beside ARC. The nearest MRT is Labrador Park (CC27) on the Circle Line, and the building has its own multi-storey car park. Directions are on our Getting there page.
What is a discovery visit?
It is a chance to see the centre on an ordinary morning, meet the teachers and ask anything about Playschool, Preschool, Student Care or enrichment. The visit is free and there is no obligation. Fill in the form below and we'll call or WhatsApp you within 24 hours to find a time.
How do I reach you?
Call or WhatsApp +65 8093 3044 on weekdays, or email info@agora-colearning.space. For Student Care, call or WhatsApp +65 9819 6643. For enrichment classes, WhatsApp +65 9819 6602.
What do you run at the centre?
- Playschool, for ages 6 months to 3 years, with you in the room.
- Preschool, for ages 18 months to 6 years, as a drop-off programme.
- Student Care after school, for all six primary years.
- Enrichment classes, tuition and holiday camps, run by independent partners at the same centre.
What are your hours?
Preschool runs on weekdays from 7.30am. The core day ends at 2pm, and an afternoon extension adds two or four hours. Student Care is open every weekday until 8pm. Playschool and enrichment times depend on the session, so we'll give you the times for your child's. Weekend Wonders runs on weekend mornings.
What is the centre like?
We are on one floor of the Fragrance Empire Building, beside ARC: classrooms, a library, an early years room and a terrace where snack happens. Come and see it on an ordinary morning.
What ages is Preschool for?
Eighteen months to six years, through to primary school.
Is Agora Preschool licensed?
Yes. Agora Preschool is licensed by ECDA as a kindergarten. The licence covers Preschool only.
Will my child be ready for the primary years?
Readiness here means a child who can decode text, handle numbers confidently, sit with a hard problem, and ask for help when they need it. The last two are the ones that actually decide how the primary years go.
Is my child safe here?
A Child First Aider is on site whenever we're open, and only the people you've named can collect your child at the end of the day.
What does Preschool cost?
Fees are set each year, so we don't print a schedule that dates. Ask, and within 24 hours we'll send the programme fee, the afternoon extension and transport in writing. There are no registration, enrolment, admin or deposit charges, and nothing is due at your visit.
Do I have to leave my child?
No. You can stay for every session, for as long as your child is in Playschool. If you'd like to start dropping off, we do it a little at a time, once your child is ready.
How old does my child need to be?
Six months to three years. Within that band it's less about age than whether your child will settle near other children with you close by, and you know that better than we do. Bring your child to the trial and we'll work it out together.
How is Playschool different from Preschool?
Playschool is play-based learning in a small group, with you in the room. Preschool is a separate drop-off programme, from 18 months to 6 years.
What is Weekend Wonders?
Parent-and-child classes for babies and toddlers on weekend mornings. Each class is one guided hour with ten children, ten grown-ups and one facilitator, and you go home with a note on one small thing to try together during the week. See the four classes.
What does Playschool cost?
Weekday Playschool fees come in writing: we go through them at your trial and send them within 24 hours. You decide afterwards, in your own time. Weekend Wonders is $400 for a 10-session term, and the first class is free.
Who is Student Care for?
Children in all six primary years. We run pickup from nine nearby primary schools, and your child has a hot meal, homework time and outdoor play before you collect them.
Which schools do you pick up from?
Nine primary schools near the centre: Radin Mas, CHIJ, River Valley, Cantonment, Blangah Rise, Alexandra, Zhangde, Queenstown and Qifa. Tell us your child's school and we'll confirm the route and the cost in writing.
Is transport included?
Transport is priced separately from the monthly fee. We run it from your child's school to Agora with vetted, experienced drivers. Each child is marked onto the bus by name and photographed, and again on arrival. Tell us your school and we will confirm the route before you commit to anything.
How late can I be?
We're open until 8pm. If you're running behind, call us and we'll stay with your child until you get here.
Will a teacher check the homework and fix the mistakes?
We check it's done and nothing is skipped. We don't correct it. Your child circles what they're stuck on, so their school teacher sees where to help.
Is there a registration fee or a deposit?
No registration fee. We take a deposit equal to one month's fees.
Does my child have to be enrolled at Agora?
No. Anyone can book, whether or not your child is at Agora.
Who teaches the classes?
Each of our 15+ enrichment partners brings its own teachers and curriculum. Agora's own teachers run Playschool, Preschool and Student Care.
Is the trial free?
For most classes, yes. Each course page shows whether a trial is available, and our education consultants can set one up for you.
How do I find the right class?
Every class is on our course listing, with its age range. Tell us how old your child is and the times you need, and we'll help you choose from the classes that fit.
What if my child misses a class or wants to stop?
Make-up sessions, cancellations and refunds follow our course policies, and each partner's make-up policy is shown on its course page.
Still have a question?
If the answer you need isn't here, ask us. Fill in the form and we'll come back to you within 24 hours, or arrange a discovery visit and ask in person.
Centre address
Fragrance Empire Building, 456 Alexandra Rd, #01-03, Singapore 119962
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