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Ministry of Education

73 primary schools to hold ballots for Phase 2C of P1 registration

This year, a total of 79 schools are oversubscribed, meaning they have received more applications than there are vacancies.
This year, a total of 79 schools are oversubscribed, meaning they have received more applications than there are vacancies.

No system malfunction found, after 432 students report O-level English oral discrepancies

In response to queries, SEAB had on July 18 said that no discrepancies were found.
In response to queries, SEAB had on July 18 said that no discrepancies were found.

New national reading movement wants people to read 15 minutes a day – in exchange for cash

The Big Book Giveaway will take place on Sept 19 and 20 this year.
The Big Book Giveaway will take place on Sept 19 and 20 this year.

Schools conduct drills and exercises to prepare students for potential threats: MOE

MOE said the sessions cover immediate response, recognising warning signs, incident reporting, and escalation, to strengthen emergency preparedness in schools.
MOE said the sessions cover immediate response, recognising warning signs, incident reporting, and escalation, to strengthen emergency preparedness in schools.

Primary 1 registration: 31 schools to conduct ballot in Phase 2B

Nanyang Primary School in Bukit Timah is the most oversubscribed in Phase 2B, with 52 children vying for 20 spots.
Nanyang Primary School in Bukit Timah is the most oversubscribed in Phase 2B, with 52 children vying for 20 spots.

S’pore proposes focus on AI, STEM and student development under new five-year ASEAN education plan

The ASEAN Work Plan on Education, which will run from 2026 to 2030, was launched on July 22 by Education Minister Desmond Lee, together with other ASEAN education ministers.
The ASEAN Work Plan on Education, which will run from 2026 to 2030, was launched on July 22 by Education Minister Desmond Lee, together with other ASEAN education ministers.

In the age of AI, this A-level subject teaches students to think for themselves

MOE is rolling out a new KI syllabus from 2027.
MOE is rolling out a new KI syllabus from 2027.

JC philosophy subject Knowledge and Inquiry to get syllabus refresh in 2027

The subject is currently offered at five JCs: Eunoia Junior College (pictured), Hwa Chong Institution, National Junior College, Raffles Institution and Temasek Junior College.
The subject is currently offered at five JCs: Eunoia Junior College (pictured), Hwa Chong Institution, National Junior College, Raffles Institution and Temasek Junior College.

Banned individuals allowed in casinos, undeclared project savings among lapses found in AGO report

Between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2025, 120 individuals under exclusion orders were allowed to enter the two local casinos in Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands.
Between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2025, 120 individuals under exclusion orders were allowed to enter the two local casinos in Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands.

2027 school year to begin from Jan 4 for MOE kindergarten, primary, secondary students

The academic year ends on Nov 19, 2027, for most MOE Kindergarten, primary and secondary school students.
The academic year ends on Nov 19, 2027, for most MOE Kindergarten, primary and secondary school students.

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