How much do you spend on the kids' tuition/enrichments?

[jedamum]

Upz.

Lol.
I read back my posting in 2010 and see a double increase in expenditure in two years. :faint:
Estimated expenditure per kid likely to be $600 per month starting next year. :faint:
I think overspend for ds2 already, but he refused to drop math which really is optional, but did a great job in getting him interested.

:faint:

There is a similar recent thread, can someone direct me? Thanks!

[Imami]

Is it this jedamum?


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=679311#p679311

[sleepy]

jedamum:

Upz.

Lol.
I read back my posting in 2010 and see a double increase in expenditure in two years. :faint:
Estimated expenditure per kid likely to be $600 per month starting next year. :faint:
I think overspend for ds2 already, but he refused to drop math which really is optional, but did a great job in getting him interested.

:faint:

Same here, expenditure increased unexpectedly. I thought without preschool fees, my expenses will be lower. Boi, wrong calculation, tuition cost more than preschool fees!

For 2 kids:
Music (cello + piano) + theory = $585 (excluding music books, graded exam fees)
Tuition (3 subjects each) = $994

Going to add swimming for 1 kid $50

Total $1629 per month :yikes:


And yet to include ad hoc school holiday programmes & workshops

[Imami]

sleepy:

Same here, expenditure increased unexpectedly. I thought without preschool fees, my expenses will be lower. Boi, wrong calculation, tuition cost more than preschool fees!

For 2 kids:
Music (cello + piano) + theory = $585 (excluding music books, graded exam fees)
Tuition (3 subjects each) = $994

Going to add swimming $50

Total $1629 per month :yikes:

And yet to include ad hoc school holiday programmes & workshops

Sleepy, the $994 tuition is individual tuition right?

[sleepy]

Imami:

Sleepy, the $994 tuition is individual tuition right?

Group tuition at tuition center. 3 subjects for each kid.

Can't afford individual tuition or branded center.

But even average tutition center also add up to a lot :faint:

[Vevey]

Vevey:

Piano - $110

Wushu - $40
Help me to fold laundry & vacuum floor - priceless!

This is such a nostalgic thread n helps us keep track of expenses. Must dig this out every 2 years hor.. Kekeke...

Current:
Swimming - $60

Erm..that's all!
Ds1 has maths Olympiad in sch for 2 terms n we opted him out of the 2yrs English enrichmentw trinity exam bcos don't think it's nec.
Unless ds1 wanna continue grade 5 piano then add $140.

[jedamum]

Imami:

Is it this jedamum?


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=679311#p679311

Yes, it is this one. Thanks!
Want to see the poll results

[Canvas]

Hi all, I would like to estimate extra enrichments expenditure for my children. Currently my vote is (B) as DS has only mother tongue tuition. I am considering adding some physical enrichments like swimming or Robotics, things that he enjoys. From a laid-back school, DS joined a new school yesterday and to keep up with the rest, he might need some extra help along the way. As a sahm, I was his main tutor but as the syllabus gets trickier by the year, I don't wish to mislead him with outdated limited knowledge. DD has also been asking to join Ballet and to learn playing the piano after seeing her older cousins doing them. I am trying to add extras without going overboard and thus putting a big strain on the family's finances.


Please share! :boogie:

[Canvas]

Hmm, is this topic too sensitive for most ppl? I am just a not very seasoned SAHM trying to stretch my dollars, no hidden agenda hor, declare first.

[Skyed]

For me the only enrichment I have now is math tuition. Had piano lessons before in P1, absolutely hated it.