Reasons for parents sending their children for tuition
There are many reasons to this question.
- The child is not achieving the expected grades in school.
- The child is weak in certain areas or subjects.
- The child is not fulfilling his/her potential.
- The child easily gets distracted in school and therefore, requires tuition to catch up with lessons.
- Tuition classes can provide more customized teaching.
- The teacher is unable to cater to every student’s needs in school due to the diverse abilities.
Besides the above-mentioned, there are other more startling reasons why so many children are having tuition these days in Kenya.
- Tuition is needed to maintain a competitive edge in school.
- Parents fear that their children may lose out, especially given the fact that even bright students are receiving tuition.
- Students resort to tuition to maintain their high standards, even for those who are achieving ‘A” grades.
- Tuition can provide additional knowledge that a child may not get in school (despite the claim by the Ministry of Education that all schools are good schools).
- Tuition occupies the child’s time and is used as revision.
- Tuition has an integral role in Kenya’s education system due to the emphasis on academic excellence.
- Tuition helps increase the chances of the child getting into a good school, and later a local university
Riara study center offers one on one tuition to various learners sitting for various exams each year. Book a free consultation with one of our education specialists who will help you choose the right course level to meet your child’s specific needs.