MOE COS HIGHLIGHTS 2023

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Develop the Early Childhood teaching force by increasing salaries for educators in MOE Kindergartens (MKs) by up to 10%
Revised Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework to provide updated guidelines for quality teaching and learning
This includes stronger emphasis on developing children’s values, social and emotional competencies, and learning dispositions

10 more MOE Kindergartens to be launched
Total 60 MKs by 2027, to provide parents with more preschool choices
Income ceiling for priority admission to MKs raised to $4,500 (Gross Household Income) or $1,125 (Per Capita Income) to ensure MKs remain accessible to lower-income households
For more info on developments in the preschool sector, visit ecda.gov.sg
For more COS announcements, visit moe.gov.sg/microsites/cos2023

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Students will be posted to Sec 1 through one of three Posting Groups
Students will be placed in mixed form classes comprising peers with different backgrounds, strengths and interests
Students can take subjects at different levels according to their strengths, interests and learning needs
They can adjust their subject levels at appropriate junctures across their secondary school journey

All SPED schools to have meaningful partnerships with mainstream schools to nurture inclusivity and support SPED students in integrating to society

2 new SPED syllabuses focusing on communication and social-emotional skills
To help students live independently, learn continually, and work productively

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Increased access to polytechnics
FROM THE AY2028 INTAKE – More students, like those taking G3 subjects or a mix of G3 & G2 subjects, can join the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
FROM THE AY2026 INTAKE – PFP students choose a cluster of interest instead of a specific diploma

3 content-based subjects will count towards University Admission Score (UAS). Fourth subject included only if it improves UAS
Removal of mid-year exams progressively from 2024
All students must study General Paper; H2 Knowledge & Inquiry remains a contrasting subject for both Arts and Science students
Project Work will be a Pass-Fail subject

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60% in 2025 is how much the “Lifetime Cohort Participation Rate” for publicly-funded university degrees will increase to, up from 50% today
More Singaporeans can study in university, at different life stages
More subsidised places for adults to do pre-employment training and Continuing Education and Training programmes
Workplace Skills Recognition (WPSR) Programme can help workers gain formal certifications for skills developed at the workplace (Pilots in Food Services and Retail sectors)

Enhancing job compatibility through the Jobs-Skills Integrator, to be piloted in 3 sectors: Precision Engineering, Retail, and Wholesale Trade
So IHLs, training providers, employers and individuals can create and benefit from more relevant training opportunities as well as improved employer-employee matches

MOE to partner parents as they seek to strengthen relationships with their children
Support our Parent Support Group to work closely with schools
Increase students’ exposure to workplaces by facilitating more partnerships between industry and schools

Nationwide expansion of UPLIFT Community Network, to support 1300 students from disadvantaged backgrounds through partnerships between school and community