Sage-Tips

Is GEP difficult?

What are the percentage of students who manage to qualify for the GEP? Every year, only 1\% or less than 1\% of students qualify. In our opinion, this is one of the most challenging tests in the world.

Is GEP good?

Generally, GEP students are able to place in the top percentile. Many GEP students are among the PSLE top scorers list. However, not all GEP students can perform well in PSLE. GEP selection process is to sieve out the intellectually gifted who might not be the top students driven by exam scores.

What is the benefit of GEP?

Benefits of GEP It provides a high quality education for children with advanced needs. This is especially important given the increasing number of such children in Singapore. It also ensures that these children receive a high standard of education, which can be crucial when they enter the workforce as adults.

How do I prepare for the GEP test?

6 ways to tackle the GEP Selection Exercise

1. Practise Maths Olympiad questions.
2. Learn words from Primary 4-5 vocabulary books.
3. Complete the Vocabulary and Cloze sections of the English Language Paper first, and do the Comprehension section last.
4. Don’t spend more than 5 minutes on an MCQ question.

Is it hard to get into gifted program?

In the United States, only about 6\% of students are considered gifted, and schools can sometimes fail to identify gifted students by administering only a single eligibility test.

How many GEP schools are there in Singapore?

nine primary schools
As of 2020, nine primary schools offer GEP.

Is gifted Education Special Education?

But, as educators we often over look the other end of the spectrum, the gifted and talented students. Students placed in these programs do in fact fall under the umbrella of Special Education. These students differ from typical students in terms of learning style, depth and complexity of understanding, and potential.

When did GEP start in Singapore?

January 1984
The GEP was piloted in January 1984 in two primary schools – Raffles Girls’ Primary and Rosyth School – and two secondary schools – Raffles Institution and Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary).

Does Singapore have the best education system?

Singapore produces the world’s brightest young people. For example, rankings published by the OECD in its Programme for International Student Survey (PISA) have repeatedly placed Singapore in the top-five highly ranked countries in educational outcomes. …

How well do Singaporeans know about the gifted education programme?

Most Singaporeans would have heard of the GEP, but many possess piecemeal knowledge about this MOE initiative. Many Primary 3 students from schools across Singapore have gone home today with a leaflet about the Gifted Education Programme (GEP).

What is the school-based Gifted Education (SBGE) programme?

When GEP primary school students graduate after PSLE, they can choose to pursue their studies in IP (Integrated Programme) schools which offer the School-based Gifted Education (SBGE) programmes.

What is the Moe gifted programme?

The programme was launched by MOE in 1984, with the aim of nurturing students who are intellectually gifted. According to the government website, MOE is “committed to nurturing gifted individuals to their full potential for the fulfilment of self and the betterment of society”.

What percentage of students are enrolled in gifted and talented programs?

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights estimates that six (6) percent of public school students are enrolled in gifted and talented programs. Learn more about Gifted Education in the U.S.