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Certification requirements

What's required depends on what you teach โ€” sports coaching carries physical-safety requirements that don't apply to tutoring or arts instruction, and vice versa.

Non-Academic โ†’ Sports coaches

โœš Standard First Aid + AED

Compulsory for every Non-Academic > Sports coach, regardless of sport. Must be valid (not expired) and issued by a recognised provider (e.g. Singapore Red Cross, SRFAC-accredited providers).

Academic tutors & Arts instructors

๐ŸŽ“ Relevant qualification or track record

For Academic tutors: a degree, teaching qualification, or a strong track record in the subject you teach. For Arts instructors: a relevant qualification (e.g. ABRSM for music) or demonstrated teaching/performance experience.

Required for everyone

๐Ÿชช Government-issued ID

Used for identity verification only โ€” never shown publicly on your profile.

Recommended

๐Ÿ… NROC registration (Singapore, Sports only)

Strongly recommended where available for your sport. Shown as a badge on your profile.

๐Ÿ… Sport-specific coaching certification

e.g. national federation or recognised coaching body credentials for your sport (Singapore Swimming Association, Badminton Association, etc.).

๐Ÿ… Exam board certification (Arts > Music)

e.g. ABRSM, Trinity, or other recognised music exam board grades โ€” shown on your profile if provided.