Addressing Public Concerns over Alleged Prompt Discrepancy Regarding 15 July 2026 "O" Level English Oral Examination Through Transparency of SEAB Verification Processes

43 Mr David Hoe asked the Minister for Education following feedback on the 15 July 2026 "O" Level English oral examination (a) how many candidates and schools reported a prompt alleged discrepancy; (b) what evidence and checks supported the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board's (SEAB's) finding of no discrepancy; and (c) whether SEAB will consider publicly sharing a fuller account of its verification process to address continuing public concerns.

Mr Desmond Lee: The Ministry of Education will provide an oral answer to this Parliamentary Question (PQ) together with other PQs which have been filed on this topic, at the next available opportunity. [Please refer to ​"Probe into Incident of 15 July 2026 where Preparation Prompt for "O" Level English Language Oral Examination Differed from What Was Asked", Official Report, 4 August 2026, Vol 96, Issue 33, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]