Want to bend it like Beckham? Score like Ronaldo? Or just beginning to play the game? There are plenty of football schools and lessons in Singapore that your kids will love. Suitable for boys and girls, they will learn new skills, like tricks, tackling, dribbling and so much more. Get ready to score a goal at these top football schools just for kids in Singapore.
Started in 2005, Cosmo United Football Academy (CUFA) continues to this day to be Singapore’s leading Football Academy! This academy aims to educate and develop kids and teenagers between the ages 2.5 -17 in a fun yet professional, individualized, and stress-free environment. Children and teenagers will not only meet new friends but also learn how to dedicate themselves to a sport, learn how to work within a team and gain confidence, key attributes in life.
Cosmo United Football Academy (CUFA), Swiss Club, 36 Swiss Club Road, Singapore 288139, +65 9821 3869, www.cufa.com.sg
The French Football Academy in Singapore is the first academy that uses the official training methods of the current world champions. They provide training for kids - boys and girls - from 6 to 17 years of age and welcome all players regardless of skill level or experience! In addition to training, they have league games and even fitness and football activities for the parents! They are supervised by the French Football Federation and have produced superstars such as Thierry Henry and Kylian Mbappe. The FFF ensures that our coaches are of the required standard of excellence. If you want to learn from the world champions, come join up! You can sign up for a free trial here.
The French Football Academy, Click here for locations, info@fffacademysg.com, https://www.fffacademysg.com
Whether your child is an introvert who prefers personalized classes, or is a chatty extrovert looking to make friends, SG United Soccer has both on offer. Lessons are tiered according to difficulty level as well, starting with foundation skills like passing, before moving up to dribbling and scoring techniques. 5-day holiday camps also occur during school breaks, giving your kiddo more chances to practise and reach their full potential.
SG United Soccer, Singapore Khalsa Association, 2 Tessensohn Road, Singapore 217646, +65 8838 5804, www.sgunitedsoccer.com
Helmed by one of Singapore’s football legends himself, Fandi Ahmad, F-17 Football Academy trains top-notch players all around Singapore. Boasting certified coaches, modern equipment and large outdoor pitches, students will get the full experience of what it’s like to play a professional match. A free trial class is also open to kids from as young as 2 years old, all the way up to 18 years old.
F-17 Football Academy, multiple locations, f17academy.com
With local and international coaches made of ex-players, Singapore Football Club Academy offers a guided introduction to picking up skills on the field. Boys and girls from 4 to 18 years old are welcome to train here. Look out for their holiday camps, which consist of five days of intense but fun coaching. Once your kiddo becomes a pro over the years, they might even end up playing for international league tournaments!
Singapore Football Club Academy, Turf City, Bukit Timah & Yishun, +65 65 9118 3570, www.singaporefootballclub.com
International Soccer Academy has 20 years of professional experience coaching, making them one of the most popular soccer schools for kids between 4 to 18 years old. Passionate about developing soccer skills for young ‘uns, coaches here conduct classes daily at various timings to suit you and your child’s schedules. There’s even a dedicated goalkeeper course for kids who prefer playing defence. Free trials are also available to register for at their website!
International Soccer Academy, Rainforest Sports Hub, 2 Turf Club Road, Turf City Singapore 287988, +65 9060 7204, isa.com.sg
Sign up for a free trial at First Kick Academy to make sure your kiddos are happy playing football! This academy has lessons for kids aged 4 to 6, 7 to 10, and 11 to 14. They will take part in warm-up, improving techniques, learning new skills, ball control, and games. Classes are run on Saturdays and they have centers all over Singapore. Besides training and coaching, they also organize football camps for the youth. Sign up here for a free trial.
First Kick Academy, multiple locations, www.fka.sg
Deemed as Singapore's leading youth football club, Turf City FC was established in 1999 with 10 teams between U7-U16. They provide top European level coaching and their focus is on regular, intensive training combined with important off-pitch aspects like mental preparation and nutrition. They also give players the unique chance to play against the best teams in Europe and Asia, either via tournaments, tours, or preparations. Sign up for a free trial here.
Turf City Football Club, 2 Turf Club Road, Rainforest Clubhouse, Singapore 287994, +65 8607 8064, www.turfcityfc.com
BARÇA Academy Singapore is the flagship school of FC Barcelona that provides the finest footballing education for kids between the ages of 5 to 16. Using the same methodology that produced household names such as Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta, players will experience what it means to represent and play the FC Barcelona way. The Development program is available for players between 5 to 16 years old whereas the Advanced program is for players between 8 to 16 years old. Free trials are available for the Outfielder and Goalkeeper Specialist Course.
Barça Academy Singapore, St Patrick's School, 490 East Coast Road & Montfort School, 50 Hougang Avenue 8, +65 8922 8256, fcbarcelonasg.com
Espzen Soccer School is one of the most famous football schools in Singapore. Kids aged 4-16 can take part in their soccer training. They will go through a rigorous curriculum, work with great coaches and come out with a newfound love of the game. They also do birthday parties, holiday camps and school programs. There are so many reasons to choose this school, your kids will come out like little pros!
Espzen Soccer School, Lakeside, Bukit Timah, MacPherson,
soccerschool.espzen.com
Suitable for boys and girls aged 3 to 16, Euro Soccer Academy provides tuition for kids who want to truly learn all football skills. They have lots of experienced coaches who will teach and train your little ones all they need to know. Lessons run on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Your kids can also take part in local and national training competitions. This is a great way to build that competitive spirit.
Euro Soccer Academy, Bukit Timah (Premier Pitch) & Woodlands, www.eurosoccer.com.sg
Football And Soccer Lessons For Kids In East and North-East Singapore:
Singapore Soccer Academy - Changi
Chelsea FC International Development Singapore - Tampines
Football And Soccer Lessons For Kids In West Singapore:
Real Madrid Foundation Football School - Bukit Timah
Sporting CP Soccer Academy - Turf City
Island City FC - Turf City
ANZA Soccer - Turf City
Turf City FC - Turf City
Singapore Pro Soccer Academy - Bukit Timah
Football And Soccer Lessons For Kids In Multiple Locations Singapore:
JSSL Singapore Football Club - Tampines, Portsdown, Off Upper Serangoon
French Football Academy - Yishun, Tampines, Balestier
ActiveSG Football Academy - multiple locations
ProActiv Sports - multiple locations
British Football Academy Singapore - multiple locations
Coach Leo - all around Singapore
Borussia Academy - Turf City, Aljunied, Off Hillview
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