We thank Mr Fu Yingxiang ("申请当华文教师为何须通过英文水平考试?", Sep 21), Mr Zhang Qi ("教学核心谈选拔", Sep 24) and Mr Chen Jiesheng ("华文教师也必须有英文能力", Sep 24) for their views.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) evaluates teaching applicants holistically based on their subject proficiency, attributes, and job fit to ensure that our teachers possess the necessary competencies to thrive in our diverse educational environment.
Although Mother Tongue Language (MTL) teachers teach primarily in their MTL in class, they are required to have basic proficiency in English language to enable them to interact with colleagues, parents and students from diverse linguistic backgrounds in the school environment.
MOE welcomes individuals who are passionate about nurturing a love for the MTL to join us. We will continue our efforts to attract suitable individuals with the right dispositions and competencies to enable our students to learn their MTL to as high a level and for as long as possible.
Mr Khoo Cheng Eng Roland
Director, Recruitment Centre
Ministry of Education
全面评估教师申请者
谨答复《联合早报·交流站》于9月21日刊登的符应祥读者投函《申请当华文教师为何须通过英文水平考试？》、9月24日刊登的张倚读者投函《从教学核心谈选拔标准》和陈杰盛读者投函《华文教师也必须有英文能力》：
我们感谢三位读者的意见。
教育部是以学科造诣、素质和工作契合度，对教师申请者进行全面评估，以确保教师具备必要的能力，可以在多元化教育环境中发挥所长。
虽然母语教师主要以母语教学，但他们必须具备基本的英语能力，以便在学校环境中，与来自不同语言背景的同事、家长和学生交流。
教育部欢迎热爱母语教育的人士加入我们。我们会继续努力吸纳具备适当品性和能力的教师，帮助学生竭尽所能持续学习母语和提高水平。
邱清荣
教育部 招聘中心主任