Raising a child in Singapore can be deeply rewarding, but it can also place pressure on the family budget. Beyond tuition fees, parents must plan for uniforms, textbooks, transport, co-curricular activities, digital devices, and post-secondary education costs.
The good news is that Singapore offers a wide range of education support schemes. These programmes ensure that every child, regardless of background, can access quality education.
This guide explains the key schemes, including Edusave, PSEA, MOE FAS, ISB, SCFA, and DigitalAccess@Home, to help parents understand what each covers, who qualifies, and how to use them effectively.
The challenge of school expenses
Public education in Singapore is heavily subsidised, but families still need to manage additional costs.
A primary school student may incur S$200 to S$300 a year for uniforms, books, and transport. Secondary school students often face higher expenses due to CCAs and enrichment programmes. Costs rise further at the post-secondary level, especially for tuition and daily living expenses....