Singapore families spent S$1.8 billion on private tuition for children in 2023

The amount spent on tuition has risen over the years, from S$1.1 billion in 2013, to S$1.4 billion in 2018. - Photo: ST File

SINGAPORE: Families in Singapore spent S$1.8 billion on private tuition for their children in 2023, as expenditure on education services continues to grow.

According to the latest government survey on household expenditure, the uptick in educational expenses in 2023 was due to higher spending on private tuition and pre-school education.