
Ministry of Education Singapore General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 19 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ministry of Education Singapore.
Intern
The interview process started with a group interview involving 6 candidates and 2 interviewers. The hiring decision isn't necessarily limited to one candidate. This was followed by a written test, which is more of an assessment of how your thinking aligns with the department or position rather than a traditional test.
- Why did you decide to apply for this internship?
Scholarship
It was a standard interview process. They basically want to understand your character and qualities better. They also want to ensure they are making a good investment in Singapore through talent recruitment.
- Could you share your long-term plans for the next 5-10 years?
- What are your motivations for pursuing studies in Singapore?
Intern
It was a round table interview with about 10 people interviewing and some from MOE HQ and a HOD from a school. Questions were asked and we were to answer freely. It felt like a small discussion amongst the group at times. We started off with introductions and our backgrounds. Then, questions about the ethics of a teacher and some of the common problems faced by teachers were asked.
- Is it acceptable for a teacher to follow their students on social media?
Ministry of Education Singapore General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ministry of Education Singapore interview reports.
“Is it acceptable for a teacher to follow their students on social media?”
Read reports →“When teaching Chinese to students, do you believe English should be used?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on social media connections between teachers and students?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to be a teacher?”
Read reports →“What's a change you'd like to see in the school curriculum, or what change do you think would be beneficial.”
Read report →“What makes you want to enter the teaching profession?”
Read report →“What makes you want to pursue teaching?”
Read report →“What's your favorite school subject and explain why?”
Read report →“What makes you want to teach?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 Ministry of Education Singapore interview reports.