Singapore to ban phone use in schools to raise social interaction

In recent years, schools have stepped up measures to curb the usage of smartphones.

A spokesman of the ministry said that schools here have rules and routines in place to manage students’ use of mobile phones during curriculum hours, which are appropriate for the school level.

These include dedicated mobile phone storage spaces in classes or at the general office where students deposit their phones before the start of lessons.

He added that schools may restrict the use of mobile devices to designated areas or times, like during recess, after school or at the foyer.