SocietySingapore’s $1.8 billion tuition bill: Why is education causing so much stress?

Education in Singapore is being compared with an arms race. Parents nationwide spent S$1.8 billion on tuition in 2023, with some enrolling their children in classes before they even start primary school. Students and parents say entering a “good school” is tied to hopes for a brighter future. Recent education dialogues have opened discussion about these pressures, the AL scoring system and whether success should be judged by more than grades.