Top 10 Football Academies for Kids and Adults in Singapore
Whether you're a child dreaming of becoming the next Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or an adult looking to improve your football skills, Singapore offers elite football academies that cater to all levels. These academies provide structured and high-quality training programmes designed to enhance the technical, tactical, and physical aspects of the game.
ActiveSG offers holistic football programmes focused on character development, teamwork, and sportsmanship for ages 3 to 17.
Venues: Several locations islandwide.
Find out more: https://www.activesgcircle.gov.sg/academies-clubs/football/academy-centres
Borussia Academy Singapore offers a curriculum based on German football philosophy, focusing on technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning. Their approach drives creativity and adaptability for children aged 3 to 17, rather than monotonous drills.
Venues: SJI International, SkyPark@Holland, and The Arena at Shelton.
Find out more: https://borussia-academy-sg.com/
Experience the Real Madrid methodology with a focus on technical skills, tactical knowledge, strategy, technique and physical fitness, offered through programmes aimed at boys and girls aged 4 to 17.
Venues: 6 locations islandwide
Find out more: https://www.frmsingapore.com/
Barca Academy follows the renowned FC Barcelona training methodology, prioritising small-group leaning, with emphasis on their ball control, passing, and positional play.
Programmes are aimed at ages 5 to 16 for girls and boys
Venues: Nexus International School, St Patrick’s School, SJI International and Perse School (from April 2025).
Find out more: https://barcaacademy.sg/
The British Football Academy follows a training programme based on the English football philosophy, focusing on technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning.
Programmes are for aged 4 to 18.
Venue: North London Collegiate School
Find out more: https://www.bfasingapore.com/
The French Football Academy or Football for Friendship (FFF) follows a complete pathway which puts together friendship, equality, amid a robust professional football training programme for players from 4 to 16.
Venue: XCL World Academy, SAFRA Tampines, St. Gabriel’s Secondary School
Find out more: https://www.fffacademysg.com/
Celtic Soccer Academy offers a curriculum based on the Scottish football philosophy, focusing on technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning while encouraging positive development and values through sport. Programmes are for both girls and boys from 4 to 18.
Venue: Over 10 locations island-wide.
Find out more: https://getgungho.com/
Coach Leo puts football training in a fun and engaging manner, using Brazilian-style football techniques that fuse technical skills with flair, and creativity. Programmes from age 4 to 16.
Venue: Various locations across Singapore
Find out more: https://www.coachleo.sg/
International Soccer Academy focuses on international football philosophy, while supporting their players’ individual development alongside technical skills and tactical understanding. Core values of teamwork, respect, ethics and perseverance also take key priority for players aged 4 to 18.
Venue: The Rainforest Sports Hub at 25A West Coast Highway, The Rainforest Turf Club and SkyPark Arena@Holland.
Find out more: https://isa.com.sg/
The English Football School offers a curriculum based on English football philosophy to develop youth athletes with a love of the game, and help them improve and apply their agility, technical skills on the pitch. Programmes for children as early as 2 all the way till 16.
Venue: Various locations in Singapore.
Find out more: https://efs.com.sg/
JSSL gives a comprehensive football curriculum for youth players with emphasis on technical skills and tactical knowledge to help them on an off the pitch. Several programmes for children aged 4 to 18, including junior leagues and even overseas youth tournaments.
Venues: 48 Woodleigh Park, SAFRA Tampines and Tanglin Trust School.
Find out more: https://www.jssl-singapore.com/