Common Reasons Given by Teachers for Leaving from 2021 to 2025
Parliament of Singapore · 5 November 2025
Official Report, 5 November 2025, Vol 96, Issue 10 · Open in the reader (summaries, search, filters)
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Dr Wan Rizal asked the Minister for Education over the past five years, what are the most commonly cited reasons by teachers for leaving the profession.
Mr Desmond Lee: Over the past five years, the most commonly cited reasons by teachers for resignation were family needs, such as caregiving and childcare, and to pursue other career interests.
Source: Singapore Parliament Official Report (Hansard) for 5 November 2025. Republished on SGParliament.