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Key Citizenship Dispositions

Explore the four key dispositions that guide National Education in Singapore.

Last updated on 17 September 2026

The following key dispositions for citizenship in Singapore shape the purpose of and approach to National Education:

  • A Sense of Belonging: To develop a deeper understanding of who we are as Singaporeans, and a shared understanding of the values that are important to us as a nation.

  • A Sense of Hope: To have confidence and optimism in Singapore’s future and the resilience to face the challenges ahead.

  • A Sense of Reality: To be aware of contemporary realities – including Singapore’s constraints and vulnerabilities – which affect us as a nation amidst the backdrop of a less predictable world.

  • The Will to Act: To be active citizens who have a collective resolve and a sense of shared mission towards building a Singapore for all.