Foreign Instructors Conducting Classes as Work Pass Exempt Activity

Debated in Parliament on 7 Oct 2019.

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Assoc Prof Walter Theseira inquired about the reasons for allowing foreign instructors to conduct classes without a Work Pass if no administrative work is done, why administrative tasks like setting assessments are excluded, and whether this exclusion can be waived to strengthen educational objectives.
The Ministry of Manpower explained that exemptions apply to short-term activities like workshops or seminars, as participants do not become part of the regular workforce, but not for permanent faculty roles involving administrative duties.
MOM requires Work Passes for foreign instructors in educational institutions if they perform administrative tasks such as setting and grading assessments, as these indicate more permanent employment.

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Assoc Prof Walter Theseira

Assoc Prof Walter Theseira asked the Minister for Manpower (a) what are the reasons why foreign instructors may conduct classes as a Work Pass Exempt Activity, provided that no administrative work is carried out; (b) what are the reasons for the exclusion of administrative work such as the setting and grading of assessment materials; and (c) whether this exclusion can be waived in cases where educational objectives can be strengthened through having the same instructor integrate teaching and assessment.

Mrs Josephine Teo

MOM exempts foreigners conducting workshops or speaking at seminars or conferences from the requirement to apply for a Work Pass, as such activities typically take place over a short period of time and the individuals do not become part of our regular workforce.

The exemption does not cover foreigners who are employed on a more permanent basis as faculty or instructors of an educational institution. Such faculty or instructors would typically also perform other administrative duties, such as setting and grading of assessment materials. In these cases, MOM requires the educational institution to apply for a Work Pass for the particular instructor.

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Assoc Prof Walter Theseira inquired about the reasons for allowing foreign instructors to conduct classes without a Work Pass if no administrative work is done, why administrative tasks like setting assessments are excluded, and whether this exclusion can be waived to strengthen educational objectives.
The Ministry of Manpower explained that exemptions apply to short-term activities like workshops or seminars, as participants do not become part of the regular workforce, but not for permanent faculty roles involving administrative duties.
MOM requires Work Passes for foreign instructors in educational institutions if they perform administrative tasks such as setting and grading assessments, as these indicate more permanent employment.

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Foreign Instructors Conducting Classes as Work Pass Exempt Activity

Debated in Parliament on 7 Oct 2019.

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Assoc Prof Walter Theseira inquired about the reasons for allowing foreign instructors to conduct classes without a Work Pass if no administrative work is done, why administrative tasks like setting assessments are excluded, and whether this exclusion can be waived to strengthen educational objectives.
The Ministry of Manpower explained that exemptions apply to short-term activities like workshops or seminars, as participants do not become part of the regular workforce, but not for permanent faculty roles involving administrative duties.
MOM requires Work Passes for foreign instructors in educational institutions if they perform administrative tasks such as setting and grading assessments, as these indicate more permanent employment.

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Assoc Prof Walter Theseira

Mrs Josephine Teo

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Assoc Prof Walter Theseira inquired about the reasons for allowing foreign instructors to conduct classes without a Work Pass if no administrative work is done, why administrative tasks like setting assessments are excluded, and whether this exclusion can be waived to strengthen educational objectives.
The Ministry of Manpower explained that exemptions apply to short-term activities like workshops or seminars, as participants do not become part of the regular workforce, but not for permanent faculty roles involving administrative duties.
MOM requires Work Passes for foreign instructors in educational institutions if they perform administrative tasks such as setting and grading assessments, as these indicate more permanent employment.

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Foreign Instructors Conducting Classes as Work Pass Exempt Activity

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Foreign Instructors Conducting Classes as Work Pass Exempt Activity

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Assoc Prof Walter Theseira

Mrs Josephine Teo

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