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Mr Adrian Choong, 44, hoped his son, Christian,  now 13, would get into GEP when he was in Primary 4, as he hoped Christian could meet like-minded students and form strong friendships.

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.

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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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