Why is there a sudden increase in the number of students taking tuition?

In a study on the perception of local private tuition, Blackbox Research Pte Ltd findings showed:

80% of Singaporeans believe that tuition is beneficial to children’s education, especially average students

For Singaporeans with children currently enrolled in tuition, 1 in 2 spend more than $500 a month per child

Almost 1in 3 Singaporeans supports the view that children should start tuition in pre-school, even before they begin formal education

Two-thirds or 67% of Singaporeans currently have or have previously enrolled their children in tuition

46% of Singaporeans think tuition is necessary for children to stay competitive with their peers