Last Updated: 03 Sep 2025
4. Useful information and resources
Tamil Language Teaching Position
1) Mother Tongue Language Entrance Proficiency Test (MTL EPT)
The MTL EPT is for all applicants being considered for the teaching of an MTL, unless exempted.
What is on the test
There will be a speaking component and a writing component where you will be tested on your knowledge of:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary usage
- Stylistic features of the language.
Tamil Language Syllabus
To help you with your preparation for the lesson demonstration, you can refer to the below:
- 2015 Tamil Language Primary
- 2021 G1, G2, G3 and Higher Mother Tongue Languages
- 2021 Mother Tongue Languages Syllabus (Secondary)
Other useful information and resources
- (Singapore Education System)
- Schoolbag articles on Tamil Language teaching
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