Targets and Timelines to Reduce Workload, Work Hours and Stress of Teachers

Ms Eileen Chong Pei Shan asked the Minister for Education given how the OECD TALIS 2024 report showed that administrative work is one of the main sources of stress for teachers and the average time spent by teachers on administrative work remained relatively unchanged since 2018 at four hours weekly despite technology initiatives, what quantitative targets and timelines has the Ministry set to reduce this burden further.

Ms Eileen Chong Pei Shan asked the Minister for Education in light of (i) the OECD TALIS 2024 survey where 27% of teachers report experiencing stress "a lot" and (ii) that average term time work hours remain unchanged at 53 hours over the past five years (a) whether the Ministry is concerned; and (b) what specific, measurable targets will the Ministry set to reduce teachers' workload, work hours and stress levels.

This question has been addressed in my response on the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 findings and management of teachers' workload and well-being at the Parliamentary Sitting on 4 November 2025, which will be made available on the Ministry of Education's website. [Please refer to ​"Addressing Teachers' Stress Levels and Supporting Their Mental Well-being", Official Report, 4 November 2025, Vol 96, Issue 9, Oral Answers to Questions section.]