10 Best Language Schools in Singapore

Compare 10 language schools in Singapore for adults — Japanese, Korean, French, German and Spanish — group or private, with JLPT, DELF and TOPIK exam prep.

By: Amir Wahab
Edited by: Amir Wahab
Published: 25 Sep 2026
Reading time: 5 min read

Adult students in a language class with a teacher at a whiteboard in a bright Singapore language school

Picking up Japanese, Korean, French or another language as an adult is far easier with the right teacher and format. This guide rounds up ten established language schools in Singapore for adult and teen learners, spanning single-language specialists and broad multi-language centres, group classes and private tuition, and preparation for exams like the JLPT, DELF and TOPIK. Every school was checked on its own website; confirm current courses and fees directly.

1. inlingua School of Languages

inlingua is part of a global language-training network and says it has taught in Singapore for over 50 years, running courses across a long list of languages that includes Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Lessons follow the CEFR levels from beginner to advanced and are offered as group classes or private one-to-one and closed-group tuition, with proficiency-exam preparation such as JLPT. A practical all-rounder if you want one registered school that can cover almost any language and level.

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2. Berlitz Singapore

Berlitz is a long-established international brand whose Singapore centre teaches English, Japanese, German and more than a dozen other languages using the immersive Berlitz Method. Courses come as private one-to-one lessons, small group classes and corporate or executive training, aimed largely at working professionals who want flexible scheduling. Consider it if you value a structured, conversation-first method and the option to start privately at your own pace.

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3. Stanford Language Centre

Stanford Language Centre, at Peninsula Shopping Centre near City Hall, focuses on Asian languages, teaching Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian to adults. It offers small-group classes, larger group courses, private one-to-one lessons and corporate training, with an emphasis on conversational, everyday use. A good pick if your target language is an Asian one and you want a choice of class size or a tailored private schedule.

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4. Alliance Française de Singapour

Alliance Française de Singapour is the local branch of the worldwide French cultural network and says it has taught French here for more than 70 years. From its Sarkies Road centre it runs regular and semi-intensive group classes, private tuition and focus courses in areas like conversation and grammar, and it is the official centre for the DELF and DALF diplomas, with dedicated exam-preparation courses. The natural first stop for French, especially if you want internationally recognised certification.

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5. Goethe-Institut Singapore

The Goethe-Institut is Germany's official cultural institute, and its Singapore centre on Neil Road teaches German to adults and teens across the full CEFR range from A1 to C2. Courses run as group classes or individual lessons, including intensive formats, and the institute administers the internationally recognised Goethe-Zertifikat German exams. Choose it if German is your goal and you want tuition and certification from the language's official body.

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6. Ikoma Language School

Ikoma Language School is a Japanese-focused school at Shaw House on Orchard Road that says it was set up in Singapore in 1996 and registered with the Ministry of Education. It teaches Japanese from beginner to advanced levels in part-time and intensive classes and offers preparation for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). A strong choice if Japanese is your priority and you want a long-running, dedicated Japanese school.

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7. The Japanese Cultural Society, Singapore

The Japanese Cultural Society, Singapore is a non-profit society that says it was founded in 1963, and its language school teaches Japanese from elementary through advanced levels, including conversation, regular and intensive courses within a multi-year programme. It runs dedicated JLPT preparatory classes and is the body that administers the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test in Singapore, so learners can prepare and sit the exam through the same organisation. Suited to those who want a structured Japanese pathway with strong exam and cultural links.

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8. Sejong Korean Language School

Sejong Korean Language School specialises solely in Korean and says its teachers are MOE-licensed and recruited through a highly selective process. It runs regular, express and intensive group courses plus private lessons, corporate training and online classes from campuses at Tanjong Pagar, Jurong East and Tampines, and its syllabus is built to lead into the TOPIK proficiency exam. A focused option for Korean, with campuses in the central, western and eastern parts of the island.

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9. Spanish World Singapore

Spanish World is a dedicated Spanish-language school in Singapore teaching all levels from beginner to advanced for adults, teens and children, in both group and private formats using its own 'Comunica' method led by native-speaker teachers. Alongside general and conversational courses it offers exam-focused programmes, and the school says it prepares learners for the DELE Spanish diploma. A clear choice if Spanish is your goal and you want a school that concentrates only on it.

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10. Alpha Language School

Alpha Language School is a Ministry of Education-registered school that says it keeps classes small, capped at around eight students, and that its teachers hold a Master's degree in the language they teach plus several years of experience. It covers Japanese, Mandarin, Malay and English, with a focus on adults and expatriates settling into the region. Worth shortlisting if you prefer small-group teaching and one of the languages it covers.

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How to choose

Match the language and level to the school's real focus. Some centres specialise in a single language — French at Alliance Française, German at the Goethe-Institut, Korean at Sejong — while multi-language schools like inlingua or Berlitz cover many; confirm your target language is taught to the level you need.
Decide between group and private lessons. Group classes are usually cheaper and more social, while one-to-one tuition is faster and fits an irregular schedule — many schools offer both, so pick the format that matches your budget, pace and goals.
Check for exam preparation if you need certification. Ask whether the school prepares for the recognised proficiency test in your language — JLPT for Japanese, TOPIK for Korean, DELF/DALF for French, DELE for Spanish or the Goethe-Zertifikat for German — and whether you can sit the exam locally.
Look at teacher background and class size. Native or near-native teachers and smaller classes generally mean more speaking practice, so ask how large classes are and what qualifications instructors hold before committing.
Confirm the practical details in writing before enrolling: full course and material fees, term length and number of lessons, location and travel time, make-up policies for missed classes, and whether lessons are in person, online or both.

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