The entry test was introduced in 2005 as part of a package of measures by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to raise the quality of first-time foreign domestic workers (FDWs) working in Singapore.

It serves to ascertain their ability to understand basic numeracy and simple safety instructions to perform household tasks, and adapt to life in Singapore.

Most FDWs who have had eight years of basic education would be able to pass the test.

Overall, about 95 per cent of first-time FDWs pass the entry test conducted in basic English. To better assess whether a potential FDW can pass the entry test, the employment agency and/or the employer may use the sample test questions available on MOM's website.

Julia Ng (Ms)
Deputy Director, Corporate Communications
for Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Manpower