20 Countries With The Toughest Education In The World

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1. Singapore

PISA Score: 560

In Singapore’s education system, success in school isn’t just about hitting benchmarks; it’s about constantly outperforming your peers. Gone are the days of simpler bell curves – the competition is fierce, and the pressure starts young, piling on from primary school through university. This push for academic excellence pays off: Singapore consistently boasts top rankings in global education. But that comes with a cost. Children face intense pressure from schools and classmates, leading many to seek professional help to manage the daily grind. Exam periods become anxiety-laden battlegrounds, leaving both kids and parents stressed and stretched thin.

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This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

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