Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 4: Desmond Lee on ‘learn for life, together’ in next bound of education reform
The government wants to support every Singaporean to learn and reach their full potential and seize opportunities in a fast-changing world in Singapore’s next bound of education reform, said Education Minister Desmond Lee. “In line with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's call for a 'we first' society, we will 'learn for life, together',” he said in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3). The Ministry of Education (MOE) will do this in three ways. Firstly, learn together - develop students to their full potential, uplift disadvantaged students, and support those with Special Educational Needs. Secondly, grow together - prepare students for the future by strengthening the focus on holistic development, lifelong learning and deep learning. Thirdly, work with educators, parents, industry and community partners to build a stronger education ecosystem. Mr Lee highlighted an initiative to stretch and challenge primary students with academic strengths and other talents. There will be 15 centres offering after-school advanced modules. The first batch of Primary 3 students will participate in the standardised one-stage identification exercise in August. Students can also join at the end of each semester at Primary 4 and Primary 5. Mr Lee also assured the House that MOE is reviewing the Primary 1 registration framework. Turning to AI, he outlined “four learns” - learn about AI, learn to use AI, learn with AI and learn to use AI to amplify impact.
The government wants to support every Singaporean to learn and reach their full potential and seize opportunities in a fast-changing world in Singapore’s next bound of education reform, said Education Minister Desmond Lee. “In line with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's call for a 'we first' society, we will 'learn for life, together',” he said in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3). The Ministry of Education (MOE) will do this in three ways. Firstly, learn together - develop students to their full potential, uplift disadvantaged students, and support those with Special Educational Needs. Secondly, grow together - prepare students for the future by strengthening the focus on holistic development, lifelong learning and deep learning. Thirdly, work with educators, parents, industry and community partners to build a stronger education ecosystem. Mr Lee highlighted an initiative to stretch and challenge primary students with academic strengths and other talents. There will be 15 centres offering after-school advanced modules. The first batch of Primary 3 students will participate in the standardised one-stage identification exercise in August. Students can also join at the end of each semester at Primary 4 and Primary 5. Mr Lee also assured the House that MOE is reviewing the Primary 1 registration framework. Turning to AI, he outlined “four learns” - learn about AI, learn to use AI, learn with AI and learn to use AI to amplify impact.
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