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Singapore's Primary School Leaving Examination under scrutiny
Original: primary school leaving examination
Singapore's primary school leaving examination is back in the national spotlight as families weigh the mounting costs of the education arms race. Reporting highlights parents spending thousands of dollars on tuition for the same subject twice over, and housing choices driven by school proximity, with mortgages of $8,000 a month. The discussion centres on how far families will go to secure an academic edge for their children.
Why now: Concerns over the financial burden of exam preparation in Singapore's competitive school system are resonating with parents.
SingaporePrimary School Leaving ExaminationStraits Times
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- $8,000 mortgages and double tuition for same subject: The cost of Singapore’s education arms race · The Straits Times
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