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Increasing ECG Curriculum Time in Secondary Schools

Published on: 06 May 2026

NewsParliamentary replies

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Shawn Loh, Jalan Besar GRC

Question

To ask the Minister for Education given the need to inculcate a habit amongst Singaporeans to plan ahead for their own skills, whether the four hours per year of curriculum time for Education and Career Guidance in secondary schools can be increased with support from external vendors, to expose students to more career opportunities, so that young Singaporeans can start dreaming of possibilities earlier in life.

Response

  1. MOE recognises the importance of guiding students to develop a greater awareness of their strengths and interests, and explore various education and career pathways at each stage of their educational journey. Curriculum time spent on Education and Career Guidance (ECG) is complemented by student development experiences beyond the classroom. These include visits to Institutes of Higher Learning, career fairs and talks, learning journeys to organisations, and job-shadowing opportunities. Through these programmes, industry practitioners share their experiences and highlight skills required in their respective fields, giving students early exposure to career possibilities.
  2. To support students in self-directed exploration, the MySkillsFuture Student Portal is available to students from Primary 5. Tertiary students have access to the MySkillsFuture Workforce Portal. Through its suite of tools, students can deep dive into self-discovery, understanding their own interests, values, and abilities, and explore the range of education and career pathways available to them.
  3. Access to ECG Counsellors is also available to students from secondary schools and pre-university institutions who require more guidance in exploring suitable education pathways and career possibilities.
  4. MOE reviews our curriculum regularly and will continue to review curriculum time allocation to ensure that students are well-supported in their holistic development, including in education and career guidance.