Tuition centres go the extra mile to woo students

They hand out fliers, bubble tea and even free breakfast coupons More tuition centres are distributing eye-catching fliers and unusual promotional materials – such as foolscap pads, bubble tea and even breakfast sets – outside the gates of schools, which are now keeping a close eye on the situation. Some centres do it themselves, […]

Tuition race hots up as big players up their game

From free wealth management tips to offering shuttle bus services, the tuition race in Singapore has entered a new and more aggressive phase. No longer is the industry dominated by home tutors and small neighbourhood outfits. Instead, they are chains in malls, with deep pockets, multiple branches and snazzy marketing. There are also more of […]

Students turn to ‘crash courses’ to boost grades

Looking to snag eight straight As for her upcoming A-level examination, Raffles Institution (RI) student Jenny Goh, 17, paid more than $800 for last-minute cram sessions during the June holidays for two subjects that she was weaker in. She attended “crash courses” in physics and economics at tuition centre Quintessential Education Centre. Each course comprised […]

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