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Malay language classes in Singapore

Malay is the national language of Singapore’s neighbours and shares much of its vocabulary with Indonesian. Classes focus on Malay usage, idiom and pronunciation, so what you learn sounds right in Kuala Lumpur, not just on the page. Native teachers and small groups, from beginner to advanced.

What are you looking for?

Group classesSmall groups, fixed timetable Private lessonsOne-to-one, on your schedule Meet the trainersProfiles and backgrounds

Trustindex4.7 out of 5 based on 570 reviews

Why Lingo

Trusted where the standard is highest.

Small groups of max. 8

Never more than eight students, so you speak in every lesson and your teacher hears every answer.

Official testing for MCCY & MFA officers

Lingo is an official test for MCCY and MFA officers. We take pride in the quality of our courses and assessments, and that expertise goes into every programme we deliver.

Who it is for

Learn Malay for the reason you have.

Business professionals

Meetings, email and negotiation in the register colleagues really use, plus the Malay for clients, suppliers and presentations.

Leisure travellers

Order, ask the way and hold a real conversation on your next trip, with the everyday Malay that hotels, markets and taxis run on.

Language enthusiasts

Go past memorised phrases into the grammar behind them, so you can read, watch and follow the culture in Malay rather than a translation.

Course outline

What you cover in Malay.

Every level splits into two class steps, so the jump from one to the next stays manageable. Here is the route from your first sentence to professional fluency.

CEFR alignment: A1 to C1
Total hours: 18 hours per level
Class size: Maximum 8
Delivery: On-site or live online

CEFRLevelWhat you can do at the end

A1BeginnerIntroduce yourself, order, ask simple questions and understand familiar words.

A2ElementaryHandle everyday situations, short conversations and simple written messages.

B1IntermediateDiscuss work, travel and opinion with growing confidence and fluency.

B2Upper intermediateFollow complex discussion, argue a point and write clearly on most topics.

C1AdvancedUse the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional life.

Want the certificate? We prepare students for Malay proficiency exam preparation.

In person

United House, 20 Kramat Lane #05-05, a short walk from Dhoby Ghaut and Somerset MRT.

Live online

The same lesson, teacher and class size, joined from home, the office or another city.

Private or closed group

One-to-one or a group of your own, on days you choose, in the centre or online.

Your trainers

Meet your Malay trainers

Experienced, qualified teachers who bring the language to life in every lesson.

Ms Sara Bte Mohamed

Malay & English trainer

MOE-trained teacher with 15+ years of experience and a native speaker of Malay and English. She designs customised courses for government agencies and corporate teams, from CEFR A1 to C1.

Mr Brian Indrawan Soepratsono

Lead Academic Director

MOE-registered Malay, Indonesian and Javanese teacher who has led the school’s Malay and Bahasa Indonesia team since 2014. Known for clear, practical lessons that build sentences from the first class.

Mr Rafil Kamaruddin

Malay trainer

MOE-registered Malay teacher with a master’s in strategic communications from NUS. Interactive lessons built around real-life use and persuasive communication.

Mr Wen Yong Xing Yesaya

Language trainer

MOE-registered teacher since 2012 with native command of English, Mandarin, Malay and Bahasa Indonesia. Strong on structural grammar and workplace language for corporate and government clients.

Mr Razali Bin Asim

Malay trainer

Leads on-site Malay Beginner 1 and 2 group classes. Holds a WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment, with 7+ years in corporate training and workshop facilitation.

Ready to learn with them? Choose how you would like to study.

Group classesSmall groups, fixed timetable Private lessonsOne-to-one, on your schedule

Google reviews

What Malay students say

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“No stress, enjoy the small class! The teacher, Brian, is good — I learnt how to construct sentences in his class, which is different from other Malay classes.”

Theresa Chng · Jul 2026 · Google

“Brian explains concepts in a very clear, direct and easy way. He’s attentive, passionate, and genuinely cares about each individual.”

Jay Hwang · Jul 2026 · Google

Schedules & pricing

Malay cohorts and fees

Small groups of eight or fewer, on-site at United House or live online, taught by a native speaker. Every cohort below shows its start date, weekly schedule and full course fee.

Malay Beginner 1

BeginnerThu · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Starts 26/11/2026

S$419.658 seats left

Malay Beginner 1

BeginnerWed · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMOnline only

Starts 02/12/2026

S$419.658 seats left

Malay Beginner 1

BeginnerSat · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMOnline only

Starts 12/12/2026

S$419.658 seats left

Malay Elementary 1

ElementaryMon · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Starts 16/11/2026

S$419.658 seats left

Malay Pre-Intermediate 1

Pre-IntermediateTue · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Starts 03/11/2026

S$458.894 seats left

Private lessons

One-to-one Malay lessons

A dedicated teacher, a plan built around your goals, and days and times you choose. Private lessons suit busy schedules, specific needs — a presentation, an exam, a move abroad — and anyone who learns faster without a group.

Your choice of days and times, in the centre or online
A lesson plan written for your level and purpose
One-to-one, or a private group of your own
Progress reviewed with you as you go

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Private Malay lesson packages

Malay Beginner 1

Beginner

Start date to be arranged

S$1,596.856 seats left

How you will learn

A small class, a real conversation.

Malay classes follow the same method as every language at Lingo: a group of no more than eight, a native-speaking teacher, and a lesson that spends its time on speaking, listening, reading and writing — in that order of emphasis, and in the proportions your goal needs.

Max. 8

Small enough that you speak in every lesson.

Native teachers

Learn the language as it is really spoken.

CEFR pathway

A clear route from A1 to C1.

Malay

There is a Malay class for you.

The same native teachers and small groups, arranged six ways. Choose the one that fits how you want to learn.

Onsite class

Small groups at United House, or the same class live online.

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Online class

Live over video, from wherever you are.

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Malay beginner class

Start from zero, with the words you will use first.

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Malay class for kids

Small groups for younger learners, after school and at weekends.

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Malay private lessons

One-to-one, on a schedule that fits your week.

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Official test (Malay proficiency)

Prepare for Malay proficiency with teachers who know the paper.

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Enrol

Register & secure your Malay slot.

Next cohort: Malay Beginner 1 · starts 26/11/2026 · S$419.65.