Families spent a median sum of $600 a month per child on such extra classes.
But they were concerned about academic competition and tuition costs.
Survey Details and Demographics
Its past reports include a 2025 study on support for children with special educational needs.
The latest survey was conducted mainly online and administered in English, Chinese and Malay. The sample broadly reflected national demographics by race, gender and housing type, said Bhandari.
Tuition Spending Across Income Groups
It found that tuition spending varied across income groups. Those earning between $15,000 and $20,000 a month spent $1,000 per primary school child.
Did You Know? EveryChild.SG is a non-profit advocacy group founded in 2023 by former civil servant Pooja Bhandari, which previously published a 2025 study on support for children with special educational needs.
Confidence in Primary Schools
Most respondents in EveryChild.SG’s survey thought well of Singapore’s primary schools.
Said Bhandari: Singapore has built an education system that is widely admired for its academic achievements.
Views on Academic Pressure
The report noted that this suggests that parents are open to structural change.
Proposed Structural Changes
Kwan described the PSLE as an “imperfect but fairly useful sorting mechanism”. Scrapping it may not end academic competition, he said.
Questions About the EveryChild.SG Survey Results
Who conducted the survey and when was it released?
The survey was released on Nov 9 by children’s advocacy group EveryChild.SG. Market research firm NielsenIQ conducted it mainly between January and February.
How much did families spend on tuition across different income brackets?
Those earning between $15,000 and $20,000 a month spent $1,000 per primary school child.
How many people participated in the research?
The survey polled 4,007 Singapore citizens and permanent residents, consisting of 2,002 parents aged 25 to 65 and 2,005 young adults aged 18 to 30.
How will future structural reforms to national examinations affect household spending on private tuition?
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