Jobs in some international schools in danger if enrolment falls along with expat numbers
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Sharon See
Singapore
INTERNATIONAL schools are bracing for a possible fall in enrolment numbers as expatriate numbers slide due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but for the more popular schools, it could mean a shorter wait-list for prospective students.
A spokesperson from Overseas Family School (OFS) told The Business Times that interested parents who are making enquiries at the school are now "struggling" to get their work passes approved by the Ministry of Manpower. This has created uncertainty for expatriates who were originally scheduled to move here.
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