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The Why Factor: Why are More and More Children seeing a Tutor?
Why is private tutoring becoming so commonplace and what impact does it have on education? Mike Williams hears from students and tutors in Hong Kong and London.
Why is private tutoring becoming so commonplace? In London it is estimated that 50% of schoolchildren have a tutor at some point. In Hong Kong, that figure is much higher. What impact does tutoring have education systems around the world? And does it entrench inequality? Mike Williams hears from academics, tutors and the students they teach.
Produced by Rosamund Jones
(Photo: School teacher and student high five in a classroom. Credit: Shutterstock)
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