Over fifty percent of high school students are receiving private academic assistance outside of school.
Working our way up the school years, here's a lowdown on the tutoring landscape in Russia.
First off, let's talk about the junior high bunch, the 7th and 8th graders. A whopping 32% of these young scholars hit the books with tutors, setting back their parents an average of 4,000 rubles a week.
Now, let's take a look at the high schoolers, the 10th and 11th graders. In a recent SuperJob survey, it was revealed that a staggering 60% of them dive into additional studies, with families shelling out 5,800 rubles per week on average. When it comes to 9th graders preparing for the OGE, it's 46% that seek out extra lessons, costing parents 4,500 rubles per week. And get this, 15% of parents of 9-11th graders don't bat an eye at spending over 10,000 rubles per week on individual lessons!
So, what subjects are hot on the tutor market? mathematics, Russian (mandatory for OGE and EGE), and English top the list, followed by physics, chemistry, and social studies.
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Now, let's delve a bit deeper. Tutoring is a common as a cold in Russia, especially in urban areas where competition for university entrance exams and academic pressure are high. Although specific K-11 statistics are tough to come by, shadow education (private tutoring) is quite popular among secondary students preparing for the Unified State Exam (EGE). Studies suggest that a considerable number of students make use of tutors, especially in grades 9-11.
As for the costs, they vary by subject, location, and tutor expertise. Averages for primary grades (K-4) range from $10 to $20 per hour for basic literacy and math, while middle school (5-9) students might spend $15 to $30 per hour on subject-specific help. High school (10-11) students, preparing for the EGE, might shell out $20 to $50 or more per hour for specialized instruction. Prices in major cities like Moscow or St. Petersburg tend to exceed these ranges, while group tutoring or online sessions could potentially save you some cash.
However, it's important to note that the sources primarily focus on international platforms like Preply, Wyzant, and iTalki. Therefore, precise statistics and localized pricing for Russia specifically are required for a more accurate picture.
- In Russia, among secondary students preparing for the Unified State Exam (EGE), a significant number turn to tutoring, with 60% of 10th and 11th graders seeking additional studies.
- The average spending for high schoolers in Russia is 5,800 rubles per week, but for 9th graders preparing for the OGE, it's 4,500 rubles per week.
- When it comes to popular subjects for tutoring in Russia, mathematics, Russian, English, physics, chemistry, and social studies top the list.
- Despite the lack of specific statistics for K-11 students in Russia, shadow education (private tutoring) remains quite popular, especially among older students where academic pressure and competition for university entrance exams are high.
