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  2. www.channelnewsasia.com › singapore › new-citizenPritam Singh advocates for English test in Singapore ... - CNA

    Feb 27, 2023 · SINGAPORE: Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh said in Parliament on Monday (Feb 27) that he would advocate for an English test when assessing a person's application for citizenship or...

  3. www.channelnewsasia.com › singapore › english-testEnglish proficiency valued but it should not be sole ... - CNA

    May 3, 2023 · Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh had on Feb 27 advocated for an English test when assessing a person’s application for citizenship or permanent residency in Singapore.

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  5. mothership.sg › 2023 › 02Josephine Teo & Pritam Singh debate over new S'pore citizens ...

    • Questions on Granting Citizenships
    • Teo's Response
    • English Proficiency as A Criteria

    Singh asked what Singapore's goals should be when it comes to bringing in new citizens, citing that with the historically low fertility rate, new citizens would be "a critical pillar in the shape of any future Singapore." Singh said: Singh used Switzerland as an example where there is a highly specific selection process for new citizens. In order t...

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    In response to Singh's questions, Teo said that while the ability of an applicant to integrate into Singapore is a consideration, naturalisation tests or interviews are not used. "One can learn the right answers the immigration authorities want to hear and not actually be integrated with locals," she replied. Similarly, Teo said that if detailed cr...

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    Teo questioned Singh if he was advocating for an English proficiency test to be conducted before someone can be considered for PR status or citizenship. Singh replied in the affirmative, saying it would be a helpful tool to improve integration, citing a recent census report which stated that English is increasingly used in Singapore — even more wid...

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  6. www.channelnewsasia.com › singapore › english-testCNA poll finds majority welcome English test to be part of ...

    Apr 3, 2023 · On Feb 27 during the Committee of Supply debates, Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh said that he would advocate for an English test when assessing a person's application for...

  7. www.theonlinecitizen.com › 2023/03/15 › netizensNetizens support English test as a requirement for ...

    Mar 15, 2023 · Netizens voice support for Workers’ Party chief, Pritam Singh’s English proficiency test proposal for citizenship applicants, sharing personal experiences of language barriers and emphasizing the importance of assimilation.

  8. theindependent.sg › sporeans-support-pritam-singhsSupport Grows for Pritam Singh’s Suggestion on English Test ...

    Feb 28, 2023 · Pritam Singh’s call for an English proficiency test in Singapore citizenship and PR applications wins public support, despite skepticism from authorities.

  9. theindependent.sg › pritam-singh-80-singaporeansPritam Singh Advocates for English Tests to Boost Integration ...

    May 2, 2023 · Pritam Singh Advocates for English Tests to Boost Integration in Singapore. By Anna Maria Romero. May 2, 2023. SINGAPORE: A video clip of a speech from Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh...