Ancourage Academy Woodlands: New Centre Guide

Three years ago, we started Ancourage Academy in a small space at Bishan. The idea was simple: keep classes small, teach properly, and let the results speak for themselves. Word spread. Parents told other parents. We outgrew that space, then outgrew the next one.

Now we are opening our second centre in Woodlands.

This is not a franchise expansion or an investor-driven growth plan. It is a response to something we have heard repeatedly from families in the North: "We love what you do, but Bishan is too far."

Why Woodlands?

Honestly, we looked at several locations. Tampines had good foot traffic. Jurong East made logistical sense. But Woodlands kept coming up in our conversations with parents.

The North region has excellent schools — Riverside Primary, Woodgrove Secondary, Christ Church Secondary nearby — but fewer small-group tuition options compared to central areas. With the MOE school network growing in Woodlands as part of the Regional Centre development, more families are settling here. Most centres here are either large chains or home tutors. Parents who wanted something in between had to travel.

We found a space at Vista Point, a 5-minute walk from Woodlands South MRT on the Thomson-East Coast Line. It is not a massive shopping mall location with expensive rent we would have to pass on to families. It is a comfortable, accessible space where we can do what we do best.

What is Different About This Centre?

Nothing, really. And that is the point.

Both centres run the same programmes with the same teaching approach:

• Same class sizes: Maximum 6 students per class, usually 3-4
• Same methodology: Our ESB (Engage, Structure, Build) approach
• Same subjects: Primary and Secondary Maths, English, Science, Chinese, plus Art programmes
• Same pricing: No premium for the new location
• Same team culture: Teachers who actually want to teach, not just clock hours

We are not creating a "Woodlands experience" that is different from Bishan. If anything, the challenge is making sure both centres feel the same — that a student transferring between them would not notice a difference in quality.

Our Woodlands Location

We are at Vista Point, 548 Woodlands Drive 44, #02-16, Singapore 730548.

Getting here:

• By MRT: Woodlands South (TE3) is a 5-9 minute walk. The Thomson-East Coast Line makes the journey straightforward from most parts of Singapore
• By bus: Routes 900, 901, 901M, and 962 stop nearby. During peak hours, 665 and 951E also serve the area
• By car: Parking available at Vista Point. Enter from Woodlands Drive 44

The centre has the same setup as Bishan: air-conditioned classrooms, a waiting area for parents, and a quiet environment designed for focus.

What Parents Have Asked Us

"Will you have the same teachers?"

Some teachers will work at both locations. Others will be based primarily at Woodlands. All go through the same training and follow the same curriculum. We do not hire fresh graduates and throw them into classrooms — our teachers have actual teaching experience and understand Singapore's education system.

"Can my child attend classes at both centres?"

Yes. If you are usually in the North but occasionally need a session near Bishan (or vice versa), we can arrange that. Same lesson credits work at both locations.

"Are you starting with all subjects?"

We are launching with our core programmes: Primary and Secondary Maths, English, Science, and Chinese. Art programmes will follow shortly. If there is something specific you need, ask us — we are flexible for the right situations.

"Is the trial class the same?"

Exactly the same. $18 for a proper lesson where we assess your child's level and you see how we teach. No sales pitch at the end — we will give you honest feedback on whether tuition makes sense for your child.

The Bigger Picture

Opening a second centre is exciting, but it is also a reminder of why we started. Every week, parents ask us why we do not just expand faster, offer online-only options, or franchise the brand.

The answer is always the same: we would rather teach 100 students well than 1,000 students poorly.

Woodlands lets us reach families who could not access us before, without compromising what makes Ancourage work. Small classes. Teachers who know each student's name. A focus on understanding, not just memorisation.

If that sounds like what you have been looking for, come visit. We are happy to show you around before you commit to anything.

Visit Us

Woodlands Centre:
Vista Point, 548 Woodlands Drive 44, #02-16, Singapore 730548
5-9 min walk from Woodlands South MRT (TE3)

Bishan Centre:
152 Bishan St.11, #01-215, 2nd Floor, Singapore 570152
10 min walk from Bishan MRT (NS17/CC15)

Questions? WhatsApp us at 8849 8106 or book a trial online.

We look forward to meeting the Woodlands families.