Protocols for Schools' Overseas Trip or Expeditions Undertaken without Accompanying Teachers or Adults

48 Mr Darryl David asked the Minister for Education (a) whether there are any overseas trips or expeditions that students from schools and institutions run by the Ministry are required to go on without accompanying teachers or adults; and (b) if so, what protocols are in place to ensure students’ safety and well-being on such unaccompanied trips.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: All overseas trips organised by Ministry of Education (MOE) schools, polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have accompanying staff to oversee the safety and well-being of students. Our polytechnics and ITE also organise overseas exchange programmes and internships of longer duration, where students have accompanying staff or on-site staff from the host institutions or companies.