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Is there a government body that assesses overseas
qualifications for employment to the Public
Service?
Acceptance of qualifications for employment is determined by the
respective employers. There is no government authority that
assesses or grants recognition to qualifications awarded by
overseas institutions for employment to the Public Service, because
we are in no position to know about qualifications awarded by
universities from all over the world.
How do I know that my degree is acceptable for
employment in the Singapore Public Service?
For graduate positions, degrees from universities
accredited by the home government of the country where the
university is located will be considered for appointment into the
Public Service. This applies to degrees obtained full-time or part
time, through distance-learning or twinning programmes, etc.
Professional qualifications such as law and accountancy from
foreign institutions also need to be recognised by the relevant
professional body in Singapore to be considered for
appointment.
If you wish to check on the accreditation status of your degree,
you can refer to relevant guidebooks such as the Commonwealth
Universities Yearbook, or call the relevant education centres or
professional bodies.
Click: A list of guidebooks, education centres and
professional bodies
The Public Service does not solely look at academic qualification
when choosing candidates. We also take into account other
important factors such as relevant work experience, past
performance (e.g. track records), as well as personal attributes
like leadership abilities. The relative emphasis on each
factor and the criteria set depends on the nature and level of the
job, and only the candidate who best fits the overall requirements
of the job will be recruited.
source: www.vog.gov.sg