Xinhua
09 Jul 2025, 11:15 GMT+10
SINGAPORE, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Singapore will recruit 1,000 new teachers annually over the next few years, Education Minister Desmond Lee announced on Wednesday.
This represents an increase from the previous intake of about 700 teachers each year.
Speaking at the annual Teachers' Investiture Ceremony at the National Institute of Education in Nanyang Technological University, Lee said that while Singapore has built a committed and high-quality teaching force over the years, the education system must continue to adapt to changing times.
He noted that fast-evolving trends such as artificial intelligence, climate change, and social media are significantly reshaping the way young people communicate. The education system, he said, must do more than keep pace with these shifts.
According to data from the ministry, the number of teachers in Singapore has declined from 33,378 in 2016 to 30,396 in 2023, due to a slowdown in recruitment.
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