Tuition teachers doing well for themselves

Hiring a tuition teacher in Singapore is becoming standard practice and seen by many parents and students as a necessity to excel in their studies. The Sunday Times reports that, of 100 students polled, 97 receive tutoring, either at a centre or privately. Many students have a variety of tutors for various subjects, especially Math and English, spending an average of two hours on these subjects. Trends show that tutoring isn't just for students who are struggling or for older students. Strong students seek out tuition training to give them a competitve edge and students are receiving tutoring when they are younger.

Many parents are referring to this as "tuition syndrome" and some students are enrolled at more than one centre like Gradtutors, which reports that parents are spending 10-15 per cent more for tutoring on top of educational fees. Gradtutors states that advantages include one-on-one attention versus large classrooms, flexible times and that tutors have the time to inspire students that traditional educators don't.

Some tuition teachers who are extremely in demand are making as much as S$20,000 per month but have 80-90 students and may employ other tutors as part of this income. They also write study guides, educational articles and operate Web sites on their subject.

Image Source Gradtutors.com
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