Give Your Helper the English Skills She Needs

At a Glance

Pursuits Education runs practical English courses for domestic helpers in Singapore.
Classes run in person at 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road (near Beauty World MRT) or live on Zoom.
Language classes are listed from S$238 (indicative, HelperPlace listing, Oct 2026).
Lessons cover household vocabulary, childcare instructions, role-plays and handling home emergencies.
Your helper is entitled to 1 rest day a week, a natural slot for a class if she wants one.
WhatsApp Pursuits Education on 9823 9390.

Friends, if your helper's English was a bit better...

Would there be fewer misunderstandings and frustrations at home?

I have seen this in more homes than I can count. The helper is hardworking, gentle with the kids, willing to learn. The English just is not there yet, and the small gaps quietly pile up.

Why does my helper's English matter so much?

A home runs on instructions. Clear English helps most in moments like these:

Medication and care

Timings for elderly parents or someone with special needs, where a mix-up matters.

Kids and routines

What to do when the toddler will not stop crying and you are stuck in a meeting.

Speaking up early

A helper who can explain flags a small problem before it becomes a big one.

You see, grammar is the small part. The big part is a calmer, safer house.

Where can my helper take English classes in Singapore?

You do not have to teach her yourself between the cooking and the laundry. Pursuits Education builds short, practical English programmes for domestic helpers, focused on the everyday English she uses inside your home.

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Item	Pursuits Education
Format	In-person classes or live online lessons on Zoom
Centre	144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 588177 (near Beauty World MRT)
Trainers	Cambridge CELTA-certified, according to Pursuits
Price	From S$238 (indicative, HelperPlace listing, Oct 2026)
Contact	WhatsApp 9823 9390, www.pursuits.sg

Check the latest course dates and fees with Pursuits directly before you sign up.

What will my helper learn in a helper English course?

Everything is built around situations she faces every single day:

Household vocabulary for the kitchen, cleaning, laundry, groceries and appliances
Childcare communication, so instructions about the kids land clearly
Caring for elderly family members
Listening and speaking practice through real-life role-plays
How to report a problem or handle a home emergency in English
Reading labels, simple recipes and the notes you leave on the fridge

By the end, she is using the words with confidence, in your home, on the spot.

When can my helper attend English classes?

Her rest day is hers

She gets 1 rest day a week. A class on her off day should be her choice, so ask her first.

Or during work hours

Zoom lessons can fit around her duties at home, if you agree a time together.

What do employers say after their helper's course?

Her helper Cho Cho came home from each class in a better mood, more confident speaking and understanding instructions.

Jocelyn, employer

After the course, her helper Naum Naum spoke a lot more, expressed herself better and was easier to communicate with.

YC Yak, employer

That is the real win. A helper who feels confident enough to use her English.

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P.S. A handful of hours with a proper teacher beats months of awkward correction over the sink... and saves your soup from one more "salty" misunderstanding.