Huge tuition industry needs closer scrutiny from MOE, parents

Parents should rethink the need for tuition and be aware of some misleading practices

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January marks the beginning of the school year and students are now adjusting to the new academic year.

Some parents may also be wondering how recent changes to the education system will affect their children and may consider sending them for supplementary or tuition classes.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 22, 2019, with the headline Huge tuition industry needs closer scrutiny from MOE, parents. Subscribe