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Domestic Helper Training in Singapore: Compare Skills and Learning Routes

Compare ACMI and Aidha by the helper’s learning goal, entry requirements and actual course bill.

Researched 2026-10-25 · By Tendou

2 published options covered. This is a selected shortlist, not every provider in the market. Research method and limits.

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OptionPublished routeBefore committing
ACMIPublishes language, computer, caregiving and interest courses with a January-June 2027 weekend intake.Confirm actual class/assessment, schedule and S$110 course fee plus S$12 vest; cooking/baking adds S$60 ingredients and S$6 apron. Check tax, materials, attendance and the approval-based refund terms.
AidhaLists money/technology, financial-future and business modules with English and short-course options.Confirm eligibility, level, language, actual intake, attendance, complete fee/materials, travel and cancellation; no savings or business outcome is promised.

Choose by what you need

Discuss the helper’s chosen learning goal and available rest-day time before enrolling. ACMI publishes vocational/language classes and an open January-June 2027 weekend intake. Its stated S$110 course fee is supplemented by a S$12 vest; cooking/baking adds S$60 ingredients and a S$6 apron. Some classes require assessment or earlier modules. Aidha publishes money/technology, financial-planning and business modules alongside English and short courses. These are different learning routes: compare prerequisites, language, attendance, materials, travel and refund terms. A named course is not a guarantee of job competence or a substitute for any separately required training.

Shortlisted options

These options are listed alphabetically. Compare the selected offer and terms before committing; inclusion is not a quality ranking.

ACMI

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Publishes language, computer, caregiving and interest courses with a January-June 2027 weekend intake.

Why consider it: The selected skill and course-specific entry requirements can be matched before registration.

May suit: Helpers choosing a published vocational or language class.

Before deciding: Confirm actual class/assessment, schedule and S$110 course fee plus S$12 vest; cooking/baking adds S$60 ingredients and S$6 apron. Check tax, materials, attendance and the approval-based refund terms.

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Aidha

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Lists money/technology, financial-future and business modules with English and short-course options.

Why consider it: A financial/technology learning pathway can be distinguished from a cooking or caregiving class.

May suit: Helpers selecting a finance, business or related learning programme.

Before deciding: Confirm eligibility, level, language, actual intake, attendance, complete fee/materials, travel and cancellation; no savings or business outcome is promised.

Official website and enquiries ↗

Before booking or ordering

  • Which skill does the helper want, with which language and prerequisites?
  • Which intake, attendance, rest-day travel and materials are required?
  • What total fee, extras and refund conditions apply?

How this comparison was researched

We reviewed the linked primary pages on the research date. We did not visit, receive services, buy products, apply for finance or make bookings. This records published scope and enquiry terms; it does not assess service quality or promise outcomes or availability. Confirm the selected arrangement and complete current charges directly.

How this guide was researched

Options are listed alphabetically, not ranked. No business paid for editorial inclusion. Known Tendou client relationships are disclosed. Confirm the selected product, visit or contract directly.

Sources

  1. ACMI skills development and2027intake (Official operator, responsible venue or public-body page, checked 2026-10-25): https://acmi.org.sg/skills-development/
  2. Homepage - aidha (Official operator, responsible venue or public-body page, checked 2026-10-25): https://aidha.org/
  3. Useful courses to benefit you and your helper (Official operator, responsible venue or public-body page, checked 2026-10-25): https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/publications-and-resources/living-with-a-migrant-domestic-worker/useful-courses-to-benefit-you-and-your-helper

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