Last Updated: 19 Mar 2026
Teaching careers
As teachers, you build the foundation of education. You equip students with essential skills and sound values to prepare them for life. Anticipate a career of lifelong learning, as you grow alongside your students. Find out more on the programmes and schemes available for you to become a teacher.
Teaching in Primary and Secondary schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute
If you are keen to become a teacher in a primary or secondary school, junior college or centralised institute, there are various programmes and schemes to train you to become one. Learn about the opportunities available for you.
Teaching in MOE Kindergarten
If you have a passion for teaching children and want to help us raise the quality of preschool education in Singapore, apply to become a teacher at one of our MOE Kindergartens. Learn how to apply.
Teaching in Special Education schools
Special Education (SPED) schools provide customised and well-developed support for students with moderate to severe special educational needs. Learn how to apply to be a teacher in these schools.
Learn more about SMU's admission exercises and courses .
Graduate Employment Survey (GES)
The GES is jointly conducted by NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU, SUSS and SUTD annually to survey the employment conditions of graduates about 6 months after their final examinations.
Download SMU GES 2024 report .
Indicative Grade Profile (IGP)
The IGP provides information on the grade profile of students who were offered admission to SMU in the previous admissions cycle. This enables prospective students to make informed choices during their application.