South Korea's 'study culture' is infamous — and it's putting pressure on students in Australia too
ABCIt's an industry that emerged from a parental ambition to provide the best education for one's kids. A $1 billion industry Tutoring services are very common among first-generation migrants said Christina Ho, an associate professor at UTS, who researches Asian migrant parents' approaches to education. Mr Kwuen, who attended tutoring services throughout his schooling, said while the situation among the Korean Australian community wasn't as extreme as that in South Korea, "there is an extent it carries on". "Fees typically range between around about $600 a term at the very lowest end, up to $2,000-$3,000 a term," said Mr Dhall from the Australian Tutoring Association. A spokesperson for the NSW Department of Education said: "Private tutoring does not benefit students preparing for the selective high school or opportunity class entry tests.
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