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Teaching in Primary and Secondary schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute

As teachers, you build the foundation of education. You equip students with essential skills and sound values to prepare them for life. Learn more about the programmes and schemes you can apply, to become a teacher.

Explore the different programmes and schemes available to help you become a teacher at primary or secondary schools, junior colleges or centralised institute.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

If you have a university degree, or are currently an undergraduate, you can become a teacher by applying for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). Learn more about the programme and how to apply.

If you would like to teach on a short-term basis, you can apply under the:

  • Scheme for Relief Educators if you are an undergraduate currently pursuing a degree on-campus or you are a graduate with a degree obtained on-campus.
  • Flexi-adjunct Teaching Scheme if you have a professional teaching qualification such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Education or the Diploma in Education