The dismantling of distinctions between GEP and non-GEP schools may persuade some Singaporean parents that they do not need to move near a popular primary school for their child’s sake, says mother-of-two Lara Tung.
The primary school s’ new high-ability programmes will broaden inclusivity from “gifted” children to “high-ability” children. SINGAPORE: A popular tuition centre near my home charges S$1,000 a month to prepare children for the Gifted Education Programme’s maths syllabus.
But the reality is that many Singapore parents are conscientious and competitive in seeking the best outcomes for their children. Parents with more resources can afford tutors to help their children gain entry into the “best” programmes. In line with the nation’s objectives to encourage more mixing across social classes and discourage elitism, the Ministry of Education decided in 2008 that one-third to half of GEP students’ curriculum time would be spent with non-GEP students.
This creates a tier of schools perceived to be “better” than schools that do not have the GEP model. It also leads to more competition for slots at the Primary 1 registration exercise, which inevitably results in more disappointment when students are turned away.
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