Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Education whether the Ministry will consider reducing the hurdle rate for experienced tertiary education providers, such as university lecturers and professors, to acquire SkillsFuture accreditation. Mr Chan Chun Sing: To raise the quality of adult training and education in Singapore, SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) sets out Adult Educators (AE) QualificationsContinue reading “SKILLSFUTURE ACCREDITATION FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION PROVIDERS AND INSTRUCTORS”
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CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS TO ENROL IN MOE SCHOOLS AT A COMPARABLE GRADE LEVEL UPON THEIR RETURN
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Education whether the Ministry imposes specific performance criteria that students previously enrolled in international schools will have to meet in order to seamlessly enrol in MOE schools, upon their return, at a comparable grade level. Mr Chan Chun Sing: MOE is committed to help Returning Singaporean (RS) students toContinue reading “CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS TO ENROL IN MOE SCHOOLS AT A COMPARABLE GRADE LEVEL UPON THEIR RETURN”
SUBSIDIES AND ACCREDITATION FOR SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS SITED OUTSIDE SINGAPORE
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Education whether the Ministry provides any subsidies and accreditation to Singapore international schools located in cities outside of Singapore. The Minister of State for Education (Ms Gan Siow Huang) (for the Minister for Education): Mr Deputy Speaker, MOE provides funding and teaching support to the Singapore International School inContinue reading “SUBSIDIES AND ACCREDITATION FOR SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS SITED OUTSIDE SINGAPORE”
USAGE OF SKILLSFUTURE CREDITS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING RECEIVED
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Education (a) to date, what is the number of citizens who have used their SkillsFuture credits, with a breakdown by age; (b) what is the feedback from those who have used their SkillsFuture credits as to the effectiveness and value of the training they have undergone; (c) what type ofContinue reading “USAGE OF SKILLSFUTURE CREDITS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING RECEIVED”
SECURITY MEASURES AT PRESCHOOL TO PREVENT INTRUSIONS BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS
The following question stood in the name of Ms He Ting Ru – 9 To ask the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) whether there are any standard training, support or security measures in place for staff of preschools or childcare service providers regulated by the Early Childhood Development Agency to handle unexpected security incidents; andContinue reading “SECURITY MEASURES AT PRESCHOOL TO PREVENT INTRUSIONS BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS”
ATTENDANCE AT MOOT PARLIAMENT PROGRAMME
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Education (a) how many students does the Moot Parliament Programme (MPP) take in each year; (b) what is the rationale for limiting MPP participation only to Year 3 and Year 4 students from schools offering School-based Gifted Education or the Integrated Programme; and (c) whether the Ministry will consider expandingContinue reading “ATTENDANCE AT MOOT PARLIAMENT PROGRAMME”
ASSESSING SUFFICIENCY OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE DEEMED MEDICALLY UNFIT FOR EMPLOYMENT
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Social and Family Development whether there are any ongoing reviews to assess whether the current level of financial support is sufficient for those who are deemed medically unfit for employment but are well enough to perform most Activities of Daily Living. Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: MSF regularlyContinue reading “ASSESSING SUFFICIENCY OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE DEEMED MEDICALLY UNFIT FOR EMPLOYMENT”
PARTICIPATION OF AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES IN IN-PERSON INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES IN LAST FIVE YEARS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Education for local undergraduates at the Autonomous Universities, what is the proportion of students who have participated in in-person international exposure opportunities such as student exchange programmes and overseas internships in each year over the last five years. Mr Chan Chun Sing: The Autonomous Universities (AUs) provide opportunities forContinue reading “PARTICIPATION OF AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES IN IN-PERSON INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES IN LAST FIVE YEARS”
QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR MERCHANTS’ ENROLLMENT IN CDC VOUCHERS SCHEME
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what are the qualifying criteria for merchants to be enrolled under the Community Development Council Vouchers scheme; (b) whether an update can be provided on the number of merchants enrolled in the scheme; and (c) how many applications by merchants to be added inContinue reading “QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR MERCHANTS’ ENROLLMENT IN CDC VOUCHERS SCHEME”
MEDIAN AND MEAN NUMBER OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CLASSES HEADED BY FORM TEACHERS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Education for Primary and Secondary schools, what is the current median and mean number of students in a class as defined by the grouping of students headed by a form teacher. Mr Chan Chun Sing: In 2021, the mean form class size in both Primary and Secondary schools was 33. TheContinue reading “MEDIAN AND MEAN NUMBER OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CLASSES HEADED BY FORM TEACHERS”
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