Singapore's teachers among world's youngest

SINGAPORE’s 33,000-strong teaching force is among the youngest in the world – 36-years old compared with 43 on average worldwide – but they are well-trained before going into the classrooms, seek continual training and feel valued by society, according to a global survey of teachers.

The five-yearly Teaching and Learning International Survey (Talis) that saw 34 countries taking part last year, also found Singapore teachers among the most hard working.