Probe into Incident of 15 July 2026 where Preparation Prompt for O-level English Language Oral Examination Differed from What Was Asked

Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Minister for Education regarding feedback that in the 15 July 2026 O-level English Language oral examination, the preparation prompt differed from what was asked (a) whether the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) examined each candidate's displayed prompt and contemporaneous planning notes, or only central logs; (b) how many reported the alleged discrepancy to SEAB; and (c) what assistance, if any, will be provided to candidates who gave such feedback.

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Education regarding the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board’s (SEAB) investigation into feedback that candidates in the 15 July 2026 GCE O-level English oral examination were asked a planned response question different from that displayed on candidates' screens (a) what records and evidence were examined; (b) whether affected candidates and examiners were consulted; and (c) what evidence supported its conclusion that no error occurred.

The Ministry of Education will provide an oral answer to these Questions, together with other Questions which have been filed on this topic, at the next available opportunity.