Moulding resilient thinkers of tomorrow.
We’re a small boutique enrichment centre in Aljunied with a big belief: children should build focus, confidence and resilience early, and enjoy doing it.
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey
Iron Scholars was founded by Nabila Abu Talib, an educator with an MPhil in Education from the University of Cambridge. She started the centre so children could build important life-skills early; resilience, focus and confidence, through programmes that are proven and genuinely fun.
Today, Iron Scholars brings award-winning abacus and STEAM programmes together with primary school tuition, all under one roof.
In the news
What others are saying about Iron Scholars.
“Dekak-dekak bina asas kukuh matematik, pupuk daya tahan, yakin diri”
Abacus builds a strong foundation in maths, and nurtures resilience and self-confidence.
“Pendedahan kepada dekak-dekak seawal usia empat tahun dapat membantu kanak-kanak membina asas kukuh dalam matematik, penyelesaian masalah dan keyakinan diri.”
“Exposure to the abacus from as early as age four can help children build a strong foundation in maths, problem-solving and self-confidence.”
Read the articleWhat we believe
Three things we build in every child, whatever the class.
Resilience
Children learn to stick with a hard sum or a robot that won’t work, and try again.
Focus
Abacus and hands-on building train attention that carries over to schoolwork.
Confidence
Small wins each week, level certificates and competitions help children believe they can.
Programmes from proven partners
We’re an official franchise of Shenmo Education and a home of Stick’Em STEAM.
Shenmo Education
- Two-hand abacus method for faster mental math
- Clear levels, exams and certificates
- Teachers trained and quality-checked by Shenmo Singapore HQ
- Pathway to the International Shenmo Cup
Stick’Em STEAM
- Developed by SUTD and NUS experts
- Winner of the 2025 Hult Prize
- Hands-on builds that grow creativity and problem-solving
- Pathway to the Global Robotics Games
Meet our team
A small team of educators who notice the small wins, remember the struggles, and back every child.
Nabila Abu Talib
Sharifah Firdhah
Chen Kang (CK)
Mandy Yeo
Nur Adzfar
Salimah Alias
Supported by Shenmo Education Singapore HQ
Our teachers are trained by Shenmo HQ, and our materials are quality-checked by them.
Tiffany Liew
Grace Yang
Come and meet us at the centre.
Book a trial class, see a lesson in action, and ask us anything.