# Singapore Parents Want Less Academic Pressure Despite Tuition Costs

> Singapore parents see tuition as necessary for school success but want less academic pressure.
- Title: Singapore Parents Want Less Academic Pressure Despite Tuition…
- Summary: Singapore parents see tuition as necessary for school success but want less academic pressure.
- Keywords: singapore, tuition, academic pressure, psle, everychild.sg, primary school, secondary school, through train system, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/11/10/survey-most-singaporean-parents-see-tuition-as-necessary-despite-wanting-less-academic-pressure/242699
- Published: 2026-11-10T14:22:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: singapore, tuition, academic pressure, psle, everychild.sg, primary school, secondary school, through train system, news, world
## Survey Finds
A survey released yesterday shows 75% of Singaporean parents believe tuition outside primary school is necessary for their children to do well.
## Tuition Spending
Families spent a median of S$600 (RM1,901) per child monthly on extra classes, according to the survey.
## Parental Concerns
72% of parents want less academic pressure but fear losing advantage in the Primary School Leaving Examination.
## PSLE Optional System
77% of parents would reduce academic pressure if secondary school placement was guaranteed through a PSLE optional system.
## Education System Confidence
Most respondents praised Singapore's education system but noted stress and tuition costs as key concerns.
## Survey Methodology
The survey polled 4,007 Singapore citizens and permanent residents between January and February 2026.
## Income-Based Spending
Households earning S$5,000 or less spent S$300 monthly per child, while higher earners spent S$600 to S$1,000.
## Through-Train System
80% of respondents believe a 'Through-Train' system would make learning more enjoyable and reduce examination pressure.
## Class Size Issues
66% of parents feel classes are too large for teachers to give sufficient attention to each child.
## Key takeaway

75% of Singaporean parents believe extra tuition is needed for their children's academic success, but 77% would reduce pressure if secondary school placement was guaranteed through a PSLE optional system.