Our Economics Teacher

About Anthony Fok

Holding multiple degrees, Dr. Anthony Fok is a former MOE teacher. While he enjoyed his time in the education system, he aspired to reach a wider audience, develop his own programmes, and gain more independence in his teaching. This vision led him to establish JC Economics Education Centre, a platform through which he has empowered countless students to achieve their full potential.

Practically speaking, Dr. Fok embodies everything one could hope for in an Economics tutor. He possesses an in-depth understanding of the Singapore-Cambridge Economics syllabus, knows exactly what Cambridge expects from students, and guides his students to meet those standards through clear, accessible explanations. His learning resources, personally compiled, are highly valued by students for their clarity, practicality, and ease of application.

Beyond his academic expertise, Dr. Fok is also personable, caring, and dedicated. His lessons are never dull; he keeps students engaged with Economics-related anecdotes and real-world examples. He generously offers support even outside of tuition hours, ensuring students always have someone to turn to. This combination of professionalism, approachability, and genuine care has made him a well-loved and highly respected tutor among his students.

Above all, Dr. Fok considers himself an educator first. He firmly believes that every student has the potential to excel and is committed to putting his heart and soul into helping them succeed in Economics and beyond.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours)  
  • Bachelor of Economics 
  • Masters of Education  
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)  
  • Doctor of Education
  • Former Ministry of Education (MOE) school teacher.

Awards and Accolades

Dr. Anthony Fok, principal tutor of JC Economics Education Centre, is one of Singapore’s most highly regarded A-Level Economics tutors, widely recognized for his expertise, dedication, and proven results. He is a two-time Singapore Book of Records (SBOR) holder, for being the “Highest Earning Economics Tutor in Singapore” and the “Author of the Most A-Level Economics Books in Singapore”. Dr. Fok is the only Economics tutor in Singapore featured internationally as a “Super Tutor”, with appearances on major platforms including BBC, CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, and MediaCorp TV, as well as extensive coverage in local media such as The Sunday Times, The New Paper, zbCOMMA, and Singapore Business Review.

He has been described as “an inspirational and dedicated teacher” and “a tutor with a passion for Economics”, while Professor Tommy Koh, a highly respected diplomat, legal expert, and educator—currently Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Special Adviser at the Institute of Policy Studies, Chairman of the Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore, and Rector of Tembusu College at NUS University Town—commended him as “warm, caring and inspiring”. Dr. Fok is also a Fellow of The College of Teachers, Institute of Education, London, for significant contributions to educational literature and management. With these accolades, he has firmly established himself as a trusted, results-driven, and highly sought-after A-Level Economics tutor in Singapore.

Hear It From The Press

  • Featured on ‘The Sunday Times‘ newspapers as one of the five “most sought-after super tutors” in Singapore.
  • Featured on CNBC TV “a well-known face of Singapore’s booming private tuition industry and a part of an elite group of super tutors” in Singapore.
  • Featured on ‘The Straits Times’ newspapers as a “super tutor who earn at least $1m a year”.
  • Featured on MediaCorp Channel 5 TV programme ‘Made in Singapore’ as “an educator with extraordinary qualities”.
  • Guest speaker on ‘MediaCorp Channel 5’ TV Programme “The 5 Show” about tuition and enrichment classes in Singapore.
  • Featured on ‘zbCOMMA’ Chinese language newspapers as an “inspirational and dedicated teacher”.
  • Featured on ‘The Sunday Times‘ newspapers as an “Economics tutor who puts theory into practice”.
  • Featured on ‘TODAY‘ newspapers for his views on “staying ahead of the academic race”.
  • Featured on “The New Paper” as a “tutor with a passion for Economics”.
  • Featured on ‘MyPaper‘ and ‘The Straits Times‘ newspapers for his views on the GCE ‘A’ level Economics ten-year-series, a compilation of Cambridge past years’ examination papers and worked solutions.
  • Featured on ‘Lianhe Wanbao‘ newspapers as a ‘one-man show’ Economics tutor who “wins students by word-of-mouth recommendation”.
  • Featured on ‘Shin Min Daily News’ Chinese newspapers on his views about the tutoring industry.
  • Featured on ‘Singapore Business Review‘ magazine as a “top tutor who brings economics theories to life”.
  • Featured on ‘U-Weekly Magazine’ on his views about the tuition industry in Singapore.
  • Featured on ‘Today’s Parents‘ magazine for “educating the new generation using unique teaching methodology.
  • Featured on ‘8-Days’ and ‘I-Weekly Magazine’ as a tutor who “motivates students to become investors and thinkers”.
  • Featured on ‘Scholarship Guide Magazine’ as a renowned economics tutor sharing tips on how to clinch the scholarship.
  • Featured on ‘MediaCorp Channel 5’ TV programme as “an educator with extraordinary qualities which puts Singapore in good stead to solidify its reputation as Asia’s education hub”.
  • Featured on “Domain of Experts” premier tuition platform which names seasoned tutors hailing from prestigious top schools.
  • Featured on “Popular Club Magazine” on “How to Master GCE ‘A’ Level Economics”.
  • Featured on ‘The Straits Times’ newspapers on conducting the economics intensive revision programme that helps students spot topics by analysing past years’ trends.
  • Guest speaker on ‘MediaCorp Channel 5’ TV Programme “The 5 Show” about tuition and enrichment classes in Singapore.
  • Guest speaker on “Official 938LIVE” radio segment ‘On the Job’ – “Super tutor Anthony Fok sharing his experience as a full-time Economics tutor”.
  • Guest speaker on “Official 938LIVE” radio segment ‘Dollars and Sense’ – “Star Economics tutor Anthony Fok helping students make sense of dollars!”
  • Panel speaker at National Library Board’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations Discussion Forum “Out With Tuition and In With Reading”, moderated by Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-At-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Fellow of The College of Teachers, Institute of Education, London, for individuals who have made a significant contribution to educational literature or to educational management at a senior level.
  • First Economics tutor to set a new Singapore record “Highest Earning Economics Tutor” in the Singapore Book of Records (SBOR) 2015.
  • First Economics tutor to set a new Singapore record “Author of most number of A-level Economics books” in the Singapore Book of Records (SBOR) 2015.
  • Registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore.

Professional Memberships

  • Member of the Economic Society of Singapore.
  • Member of the American Economic Association and Economic Society of Australia.
  • Member of Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (Singapore).
  • Member of Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE).
  • Member of Educational Research Association of Singapore (ERAS).
  • Fellow of The College of Teachers, Institute of Education, London, for individuals who have made a significant contribution to educational literature or to educational management at a senior level.