1. The Desired Outcomes of Education (DOE)1 are attributes that educators
aspire for every Singaporean to have by the completion of his formal education.
These outcomes establish a common purpose for educators, drive our policies
and programmes, and allow us to determine how well our education system is
doing.
2. The person who is schooled in the Singapore Education system embodies
the Desired Outcomes of Education. He has a good sense of self-awareness, a
sound moral compass, and the necessary skills and knowledge to take on
challenges of the future. He is responsible to his family, community and nation.
He appreciates the beauty of the world around him, possesses a healthy mind
and body, and has a zest for life. In sum, he is