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Singapore’s tuition industry is a colossus, with children often attending multiple classes per week in areas ranging from math and English to science and Chinese. These classes can amount to a dozen sessions weekly, costing thousands annually. The frequent use of assessment books and mock papers further re-engineers daily routines into exam preparation marathons.
Remarkably, some parents choose to avoid tuition altogether, believing that a focus on core schooling suffices and that less pressure might benefit overall well-being. Nevertheless, the majority still opt for extensive supplementary education, driven by societal norms and fears of educational disadvantage.