Gifted Education Programme offers deeper learning, but kids can still excel outside of it

Mr Adrian Choong had hoped his son Christian would get into the programme as he wanted the boy to meet like-minded students and form strong friendships. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
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SINGAPORE – Primary 3 pupils will find out this week if they have been selected for the Gifted Education Programme (GEP).

With about 1 per cent of the cohort entering the GEP each year – ranging from 370 to 400 pupils, depending on the cohort size – this might mean disappointment for a number of children.

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