Is private tuition right for your child? From costs and travel time to different learning styles and peer pressure, let’s explore the pros and cons of 1-on-1 tutoring in Singapore! 

Academic pressure in Singapore is getting more and more prevalent, and with that, it’s no surprise that you also see more and more tutoring options becoming available every day – phone applications, online classes, you name it. 

However, one form of tutoring remains the most sought after in Singapore – private tuition. 

Why is private tuition so popular in Singapore? 

There can be a myriad of reasons why private tuition in SG is popular. Here are the two most common reasons in Singapore: 

• Working Parents 

There is a high number of double-income families in Singapore, which means that both parents work full-time and do not have time to supervise their child’s studies independently. Private tuition, in this case, helps reduce the stress on parents as the tutor helps give the student a leg up in their learning. 

• Learning pace

A typical classroom of a school in Singapore consists of ~30 students. This means it is difficult for the teacher to cater to every student’s individual learning pace during class time, making those who are already falling behind find it even harder to follow the lessons. 1-to-1 tutoring benefits students greatly in this case as the tutors are able to guide them with a more personalised approach. 

Are there any disadvantages to it?

However, there are still parents and students who prefer attending group tuition instead of private tuition in Singapore. 

The student’s personality, learning needs and cost are all factors that should be considered when deciding whether group tuition or private tuition is more suitable for your child. 

So, is private tuition the best course of action for my child’s education?