Who did Duolingo, Inc. target for this survey on tuition waivers and expenses?

The survey targeted one thousand one hundred parents with children in junior high or high school.

What percentage of parents reported that their household finances became tighter due to rising prices?

Approximately eighty percent of the surveyed parents reported tighter household finances due to inflation.

What is the most common use of the money saved from high school tuition waivers?

The top use of the saved money is for living expenses, such as food, reported by forty-three point five percent of parents.

Why did approximately forty percent of parents report an increase in using free learning apps?

They increased usage due to rising prices, with fifty-two percent citing that there is no cost involved.

[National Survey of 1,100 People] 80% Report Financial Strain Due to Inflation, Yet Education Costs Remain Untouchable; Over 40% Use Savings from High School Tuition Waivers for Living Expenses

Q: How many parents pay more than three hundred thousand yen annually for non-tuition education costs?

Thirty point four percent of parents reported that their annual out-of-pocket expenses for non-tuition costs exceed this amount.

Published Mar 27, 2026 11:56 PM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 3:52 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

A Duolingo survey reveals that even amidst rising prices, parents are reluctant to cut education spending, with savings from high school tuition waivers primarily being redirected toward daily living expenses.

Duolingo, Inc. (Headquarters: Pittsburgh, USA) conducted a survey on "Awareness of High School Tuition Waivers and Household/Education Expenses," targeting 1,100 parents with children in junior high or high school. With the upcoming removal of income restrictions for high school tuition support funds starting in April 2026, the survey focused on how learning opportunities are being maintained amidst changing household financial burdens.

・Despite increasing financial pressure, education-related spending remains less likely to be cut compared to other expenses. ・Approximately 80% of parents reported that their household finances have become tighter over the past year due to inflation. The top categories for spending cuts were "Dining out" (44.3%), "Travel/Leisure" (39.7%), and "Food costs" (39.2%). In contrast, only 9.6% reported cutting "Education expenses (lessons, etc.)."

・Over half (58.3%) of parents feel that high school tuition waivers are (or will be) helpful to their household finances. ・However, costs outside of tuition (school trips, uniforms, teaching materials, cram schools, etc.) remain out-of-pocket expenses. ・30.4% of parents reported that their annual out-of-pocket expenses for non-tuition costs exceed 300,000 yen.

・The top use for money saved from tuition waivers is "Living expenses (food, etc.)" (43.5%), followed by "Savings" (30.9%) and "Cram school/Prep school" (22.8%).

・Approximately 40% (39.7%) of parents reported an increase in the use of free learning apps due to rising prices. The primary reason cited was "No cost involved" (52.0%). ・About 60% of app users utilize either "mainly free apps" or "a combination of free and paid apps."

Even with financial strain from inflation, education costs are the last to be cut. When asked, "To what extent have your household finances become tighter due to rising prices over the past year?" 80.8% of respondents felt the impact, with 35.1% saying "significantly tighter" and 45.7% saying "somewhat tighter." This is likely because households with children generally have larger living expenses and are structurally more susceptible to the effects of inflation.

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[National Survey of 1,100 People] 80% Report Financial Strain Due to Inflation, Yet Education Costs Remain Untouchable; Over 40% Use Savings from High School Tuition Waivers for Living Expenses

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