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Kuah Eng Liang
- Founder of
Heguru Education Centre Singapore
Bringing the Heguru Method from Japan to Singapore
Kuah Eng Liang is the founder of Heguru Education Centre Singapore, who introduced the Heguru Method to Singapore in 2013.
His journey with Heguru began in 2011, when he travelled to Japan to experience Heguru Education personally, attend a Parents' Course, meet the founders of HEGL Japan, and observe Heguru classes firsthand.
Inspired by Heguru's distinctive approach to children's cognitive development and its emphasis on nurturing each child's potential, he went on to establish Heguru Education in Singapore, where the programme has since supported thousands of children and families.
Since establishing Heguru Education Singapore in 2013, Eng Liang has been actively involved in the development of the centre, programme delivery, teacher training, parent education and the introduction of Heguru's programmes to Singapore families.
"Every child has tremendous potential. Our role is to create the environment and opportunities that allow that potential to emerge."
— Kuah Eng Liang, Founder of Heguru Education Singapore
Mr Kuah Eng Liang
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Founder of Heguru Education Centre in Singapore
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EDB Singapore (Economic Development Board - Promising Local Enterprise) Overseas Scholar
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Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude), Cornell University (USA)
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Master of Science, NUS
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Father of 3 children
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2 children selected to join the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) in Primary School
Academic Background & Scholarship
Eng Liang, founder of Heguru Education Centre Singapore, was among the top-performing students in his secondary school and in Singapore in the GCE O-Level Examinations.
He was subsequently awarded both:
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EDB (Economic Development Board) Promising Local Enterprise Overseas Scholarship to the USA
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Public Service Commission (PSC) Singapore Government Scholarship to France
He chose to pursue the EDB scholarship, earning his Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude) from Cornell University, USA, one of the prestigious Ivy League universities.
Upon returning to Singapore, he continued his academic journey and obtained a Master of Science from the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Eng Liang's academic journey has shaped his lifelong interest in learning, education and human potential.
His educational background provided him with a broad perspective on learning and development, while his subsequent experiences with children and education led him to explore how learning could be approached beyond conventional academic methods.
EDB Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Minister Lim Swee Say with Eng Liang
EDB Scholarships Award Ceremony
Chairman of EDB, Mr Philip Yeo, and Eng Liang
Passion for Teaching Sparked
Eng Liang’s passion for teaching was sparked during his stint as a relief teacher at a MOE secondary school in Singapore, while awaiting the commencement of his Master’s programme after returning from the USA.
The experience proved to be one of the most enriching and meaningful experiences of his early career. Beyond teaching, he found great fulfilment in nurturing students, building meaningful relationships with them, and witnessing their growth and development. The strong rapport he developed with his students, who fondly remembered and greatly appreciated him, further strengthened his passion for education and inspired his journey into teaching.
How can we help children develop their abilities more fully, rather than focusing only on what they can achieve academically?
This question became an important part of his educational journey and eventually led him to discover Heguru Education.
For Eng Liang, education is not simply about preparing children for examinations. It is about helping children develop confidence, curiosity, concentration, memory, thinking skills and the ability to learn independently.
What Inspired Eng Liang to
Bring Heguru to Singapore
Discovering Heguru Education in Japan
A Journey That Changed the Direction of His Life
Upon comparing his educational experiences in Singapore and overseas, Eng Liang observed that the Singapore education system was often heavily focused on academic and analytical development, with relatively less emphasis on nurturing the broader cognitive abilities of children.
When his wife became pregnant with their first child, Eng Liang began researching right-brain development and training for young children. During his research, he discovered Heguru—a programme that was not yet available in Singapore at the time.
Intrigued by Heguru’s unique approach, he travelled to Japan in 2011 to visit Heguru Japan to experience the Heguru method firsthand.
Rather than simply reading about the programme, he wanted to understand what Heguru was actually like from a parent's perspective.
During the visit, he attended a three-day Parents’ Course. During the visit, he had the opportunity to meet Heguru’s founders, Mr Hirotada Henmi and Mrs Ruiko Henmi, and was invited to observe classes at Heguru Japan.
He was deeply impressed by what he witnessed—the remarkable focus, enthusiasm and abilities of the students, as well as the distinctive teaching methods used in Heguru’s programmes. More importantly, he was touched by the passion and dedication of Mr and Mrs Henmi towards nurturing children and developing their potential.
Meeting the Heguru Japan Founders -
Mrs Ruiko Henmi and Mr Hirotada Henmi
During his visit to Japan, Eng Liang had the opportunity to meet Mr Hirotada Henmi and Mrs Ruiko Henmi, the founders of Heguru Japan.
Meeting the founders personally gave him a deeper understanding not only of the Heguru Method, but also of the philosophy and vision behind it.
He was particularly inspired by their long-standing dedication to children’s development and their belief that every child possesses tremendous potential waiting to be discovered and nurtured.
The experience strengthened his conviction that Heguru could offer Singapore families an educational approach worth exploring.
" Why I Brought Heguru to Singapore "
A Personal Mission to Nurture Children's Potential
"When I first encountered Heguru in Japan, I saw something very different from conventional enrichment education."
What impressed me was not simply the speed or volume of the activities. It was the way the programme sought to develop the child as a whole — including memory, concentration, visualisation, processing speed, confidence and learning ability.
I began to ask myself whether Singapore children could benefit from the same experience.
I decided that the best way to answer that question was not simply to talk about Heguru, but to make it available to families here.
That decision eventually led to the establishment of the very first Heguru Education Centre in Singapore in January 2013.
Launching Heguru Singapore
in 2013
In January 2013, Eng Liang founded and launched the first Heguru Education Centre in Singapore, introducing the Heguru Method brain-training programmes to Singapore families for the very first time.
The vision was simple:
To make Heguru's distinctive approach to children's development accessible to families in Singapore.
Since then, Heguru Education Singapore has grown from its beginnings into a network serving families across Singapore.
The centre continues to provide Heguru programmes for children from infancy through the primary-school years, incorporating activities designed to develop memory, concentration, numeracy, literacy, visualisation, processing speed, problem-solving and other cognitive abilities.
More importantly, the focus remains on helping children discover their own potential and develop confidence in learning.
HEGL Japan founders, Mrs Ruiko Henmi and Mr Hirotada Henmi, graced the grand opening of Eng Liang’s first Heguru Education Centre in Singapore in 2013.
Eng Liang is also a
Heguru Japan Certified Instructor
Eng Liang's commitment to maintaining the standards of Heguru Education extends beyond the establishment and management of Heguru Education Singapore.
He is also a certified Heguru Japan instructor for Levels 1, 2 and 3, reflecting his extensive training and continued professional development with HEGL Japan.
Over the years, he has made numerous and constant visits to Heguru Japan to participate in training, support and accompany Heguru Education Centre's teachers during their training and certification programmes, and maintain close professional ties with the Heguru headquarters.
This ongoing engagement helps ensure that our teachers remain closely aligned with the teaching standards, methods and philosophy of Heguru Education in Japan.
A Personal Connection to Heguru
Why Heguru Is Personal to Our Founder
Heguru is more than a programme that Eng Liang introduced to Singapore.
It has also been part of his own family's educational journey.
His two children attended Heguru lessons from a young age and were subsequently selected for Singapore's Ministry of Education Gifted Education Programme (GEP).
The experience gave Eng Liang a personal perspective on the importance of nurturing children's abilities from an early age.
While every child's educational journey is unique, this experience reinforced his belief that children should be given opportunities to develop their abilities broadly — not only through conventional academic learning, but also through activities that nurture memory, concentration, thinking, visualisation and confidence.
Eng Liang's Educational Philosophy
Every Child Has Potential
Eng Liang believes that children develop at different rates, learn in different ways and demonstrate their abilities in different forms.
For Eng Liang, the purpose of enrichment is not simply to give children more work. It is to help children become more capable learners.
Heguru aims to create an environment where children can experience learning positively while developing skills that may support them throughout their education and beyond.
Eng Liang Featured on Media:
Singapore TV, Radio
Over the years, Eng Liang has been invited to share his perspectives on children's development, education and Heguru Education through Singapore and international media.
Channel NewsAsia
2017
" Bright Start, Bright Sparks "
Eng Liang has appeared on Channel NewsAsia in features relating to Heguru Education programmes and how they benefit children.
Channel NewsAsia
2018
" How to Raise a Super Baby "
Eng Liang has appeared on Channel NewsAsia in features relating to children's development and education from an early age.
Mediacorp Radio
LOVE 97.2 FM
2024
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Eng Liang has also been invited to share his views on children's education and development, as well as his entrepreneurial journey through Mediacorp radio programme,
Eng Liang Featured on Media:
International Media Interviews
German ARD TV
Lesson Filming & Interview
2015
Programme on
Education Landscape of Singapore
Eng Liang and Heguru Education Singapore have attracted attention from German television media, reflecting international interest in Heguru’s distinctive approach to children’s development, as well as Singapore’s education landscape.
German Sieben TV
Lesson Filming & Interview
2025
Programme on
Education Landscape of Singapore
The German television crew travelled to Singapore to film Heguru Education lessons and interview Eng Liang, gaining first-hand insights into Heguru’s programmes and their application in Singapore.
Eng Liang in the Media:
Guest Experts on Shows
Over the years, Eng Liang has been invited as a guest expert on shows and events, sharing his insights and perspectives on children's development, learning and education.
His appearances include programmes that explore parenting, education, children's cognitive development and innovative approaches to learning, providing audiences with a closer look at Heguru Education and the importance of nurturing children's potential.
Noontalk Media
2019
" Dads' Talk "
In this light-hearted feature, celebrities Dasmond Koh (许振荣), Hong Junyang (洪俊扬) and Xu Bin (徐彬) put their memory skills to the test and experienced a remarkable improvement in just five minutes, using a memory technique taught to Heguru students.
Eng Liang shared his insights into children's right-brain development and the techniques used to nurture their cognitive abilities.
HDB x ITE Collaboration
2020
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HDB collaborated with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to hold a virtual event at Oasis Terraces . Through the collaboration, HDB hoped to provide the ITE students with an authentic learning experience by giving them a real-life opportunity and experience to plan and execute events.
Being a meaningful project which will greatly benefit the graduating ITE students, Eng Liang agreed to participate by facilitating them with filming of interviews, lessons, and interactive activities,
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Guest Expert
Eng Liang was invited to the series as a guest expert on children brain development, sharing and teaching right brain memory techniques for children
Eng Liang's
Community Contributions
Eng Liang's work extends beyond regular Heguru classes.
Over the years, he has been invited to conduct talks and educational sharing sessions for parents during community events.
These opportunities allow him to share ideas about children's development, learning and the importance of nurturing potential from an early age.
He has also welcomed educators and overseas education delegations interested in learning more about Heguru Education and Singapore's education landscape.
Kampong Ubi Commnunity Centre
2013
Family Event
Eng Liang shared about children brain development and contributed lucky draw prizes during the community event for families.
Tampines GRC
2015
SG50 Babies
Brain Stimulation Talk
Eng Liang conducted a talk to families on nurturing babies and contributed lucky draw prizes for the SG50 community event for families.
Our Tampines Hub
2016
Topping Up Ceremony
Eng Liang was invited to attend the Our Tampines Hub Topping Up Ceremony which was a major milestone event for Our Tampines Hub.
Our Tampines Hub
2022
Kids Club Enrichment Festival
Heguru Education Centre was invited to participate in the Enrichment Centre Festival in Our Tampines Hub during the September school holidays.
At our booth, we created free brain challenges for children to take part to win prizes. It was a blast, as even adults were drawn to play the brain challenges.
Our Tampines Hub
2023
Hosting Delegates from
Ministry of Education,
Makassar (Indonesia)
Eng Liang helped host and shared Heguru's programmes with the team of delegates from Makassar, Indonesia.
The team comprised of school principals and educators from the Ministry of Education.
During their 1-week stay in Singapore, they also visited preschools, primary as well as secondary schools.
Eng Liang's
Awards & Recognition
Awards from Magazines
Enrichment Centre of the Year
in Cognitive Development
Recognition highlighting Heguru Education Centre's focus on providing quality enrichment programmes on children's cognitive development.
Awards from
Heguru Japan Headquarters
Heguru Education Singapore has always been committed to upholding the highest standards of teachers and class delivery, while remaining faithful to the true spirit, teaching methods and philosophy of the Heguru Method from Japan.