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Chemistry tuition · Upper Thomson

Chemistry that makes sense, and answers that earn the marks.

Chemistry specialists teaching small, in-person classes at Upper Thomson, from Sec 1 to JC2.

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[PLACEHOLDER] Small classes · Trial lesson available · Sec 1 to JC2

Classes

Find the class for your level

Four levels, one subject. Pick yours to see what we cover, how lessons run and when classes meet.

A-Level H2

A-Level H2 Chemistry

JC1 - JC2 · H2 Chemistry (9476) [PLACEHOLDER: confirm syllabus code]

For JC students who want the whole H2 syllabus to make sense and want answers that collect every mark.

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Sec Pure

Sec Pure Chemistry

Sec 3 - 4 · O-Level Chemistry (6092)

For Sec 3 and 4 students taking Pure Chemistry who want solid mole work, bonding and organic chemistry, and answers that score.

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Combined Sci

Combined Science Chemistry

Sec 3 - 4 · Combined Science (5086 / 5088)

For Sec 3 and 4 Combined Science students who want the Chemistry paper to stop being the weak half.

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Lower Sec

Lower Sec Science

Sec 1 - 2 · Lower Secondary Science

For Sec 1 and 2 students who want to understand science, not just memorise it, and arrive at Sec 3 ready.

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Why Chemify

Built around one subject

Everything we do is shaped by how chemistry is taught and examined in Singapore.

  1. 01

    Chemistry only

    One subject, taught in depth. Every worksheet, example and explanation is written for chemistry, not adapted from a general science course.

  2. 02

    Small, in person

    [PLACEHOLDER] Small classes at Upper Thomson, so each student has their working read and corrected in the lesson.

  3. 03

    Exam technique

    Students learn what markers reward: precise wording, complete working and the key points that earn each mark.

See how we teach

Same question, two answers

A weak answer and a strong one, marked line by line the way an examiner would. Every class page has one.

Worked example

[PLACEHOLDER] Original exam-style question written by Chemify

Question

The first ionisation energy of aluminium is lower than that of magnesium. Explain why. [3]

Weak answer

1 / 3

Aluminium has one more proton than magnesium, so it should be harder to remove an electron. But aluminium's electron is further away so it is easier to remove.

  • B1Recognises that the outermost electron in Al is easier to remove.
  • B1Does not name the 3p subshell versus 3s.
  • B1Does not say the 3p electron is shielded by the 3s electrons.

Strong answer

3 / 3

Al: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹; Mg: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s². The electron removed from Al is in the 3p subshell, which is higher in energy than 3s. The 3p electron is also partially shielded by the 3s² electrons, so less energy is needed to remove it despite the larger nuclear charge.

  • B1Electron removed from 3p in Al, 3s in Mg.
  • B13p is higher in energy than 3s.
  • B1Extra shielding by 3s² outweighs the extra proton.

Marks follow the examiner's mark scheme: B = independent mark, M = method/reasoning, A = answer.

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Your tutors

Taught by Dave and Jacy

[PLACEHOLDER] Two chemistry tutors who teach every class themselves.

[PLACEHOLDER] Co-founder and chemistry tutor

Dave

[PLACEHOLDER] Dave teaches A-Level and Sec Pure Chemistry and likes to start every topic from why it happens before what to write.

  • [PLACEHOLDER] Degree in Chemistry
  • [PLACEHOLDER] Years of teaching experience

[PLACEHOLDER] Co-founder and chemistry tutor

Jacy

[PLACEHOLDER] Jacy teaches A-Level, Sec Pure and Combined Science Chemistry and focuses on exam technique: reading the question, planning, and writing answers examiners can mark.

  • [PLACEHOLDER] Degree in Chemistry
  • [PLACEHOLDER] Years of teaching experience
Meet the tutors

How it works

Three steps to your first lesson

No forms and no sign-up. It starts with a message.

  1. Step 1

    WhatsApp us

    Tell us your level and school. We reply with the class times that fit.

  2. Step 2

    Try a lesson

    [PLACEHOLDER] Join a trial lesson to see how we teach before you commit.

  3. Step 3

    Join a class

    Take a regular weekly slot. We keep parents updated on how things are going.

Results

What students and parents say

[PLACEHOLDER] Real quotes will replace these once the owner supplies them.

“[PLACEHOLDER] Organic chemistry finally makes sense. I can work out a mechanism now instead of memorising it.”
[PLACEHOLDER] Student nameJC2, H2 Chemistry[PLACEHOLDER] Grade improvement
“[PLACEHOLDER] The weekly feedback showed us exactly where marks were being lost, and the tutors kept us updated.”
[PLACEHOLDER] Parent nameParent of a Sec 4 Pure Chemistry student[PLACEHOLDER] Grade improvement
“[PLACEHOLDER] Mole questions used to scare me. Now I follow the same steps every time and get them right.”
[PLACEHOLDER] Student nameSec 3, Combined Science
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Schedule

Next classes at Upper Thomson

[PLACEHOLDER] Example times. Tap a slot to ask about it on WhatsApp.

  • Saturday2:00pm - 4:00pmA-Level H2A-Level H2Upper Thomson · [PLACEHOLDER] Times to be confirmedAsk about this slot
  • Saturday10:00am - 12:00pmSec PurePure ChemistryUpper Thomson · [PLACEHOLDER] Times to be confirmedAsk about this slot
  • Thursday5:00pm - 6:30pmCombined SciCombined ScienceUpper Thomson · [PLACEHOLDER] Times to be confirmedAsk about this slot
  • Friday4:30pm - 6:00pmLower SecLower SecUpper Thomson · [PLACEHOLDER] Times to be confirmedAsk about this slot
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In person at Upper Thomson

[PLACEHOLDER] Exact address to be confirmed. All classes are taught face to face at our Upper Thomson centre.

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FAQ

Questions parents ask first

Short answers here. The FAQ page has the rest.

How big are the classes?

[PLACEHOLDER] Classes are kept small so every student gets their work checked in each lesson.

How much are the fees?

We share fees directly on WhatsApp, so we can tell you the right package for your child's level and schedule.

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Which levels do you teach?

A-Level H2 Chemistry (JC1-JC2), Sec Pure Chemistry (O-Level 6092), the Chemistry half of Combined Science (5086/5088), and Lower Sec Science (Sec 1-2).

Can my child try a lesson first?

[PLACEHOLDER] Yes. Message us on WhatsApp with your child's level and we'll arrange a trial lesson in a suitable slot.

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