All About GEP
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chamonix:
CA2 is over
He'll be back in the system in P4, regardless when he takes the GEP tests. I am only concerned that I would be putting him at a disadvantage should we decide to let him take the test at the beginning of P4. But if I were to bring them home earlier, that is, back in Sg in August, I worried about them adjusting to the local school system (when schools are having tests and exams). Sigh... that's why I am in a dilemma.jtoh:
If it isn't too difficult logistically, I think it would be better to take the test in P3 so he/she can enter GEP at P4. At P4, the kids are eased into the GEP programme. At P5, the work is piled on. So it might be a bit more difficult to adjust if your kid were to join GEP in P5.
yes, the big one will be SA 2, but probably can talk to the school admin to see how to place him...I am sure they can't just take the SA 2 result as it is. And admission test plus the GEP test might be a better gauge -
verykiasu2010:
:moneyflies: :moneyflies:
if you send you child back to Singapore for GEP testing, that will be two trips (first round - anytime now; and second round testing) -
chamonix:
They'll let you take the test at the beginning of P4? How about at the end of P3 when you get back to Singapore. That way, your child can start P4 GEP with everyone else. I think if that's allowed, it'll be better than taking it in August and October, where you'll have to battle with coming back twice plus SA2s.
He'll be back in the system in P4, regardless when he takes the GEP tests. I am only concerned that I would be putting him at a disadvantage should we decide to let him take the test at the beginning of P4. But if I were to bring them home earlier, that is, back in Sg in August, I worried about them adjusting to the local school system (when schools are having tests and exams). Sigh... that's why I am in a dilemma.jtoh:
If it isn't too difficult logistically, I think it would be better to take the test in P3 so he/she can enter GEP at P4. At P4, the kids are eased into the GEP programme. At P5, the work is piled on. So it might be a bit more difficult to adjust if your kid were to join GEP in P5. -
jtoh:
That would be indeed be the best solution. That's why I hope to hear from parents who have gone through or heard about such similar situations.
They'll let you take the test at the beginning of P4? How about at the end of P3 when you get back to Singapore. That way, your child can start P4 GEP with everyone else. I think if that's allowed, it'll be better than taking it in August and October, where you'll have to battle with coming back twice plus SA2s. -
chamonix:
One of my dd's classmates flew back just to take her tests in P3 and joined the class when she came back in P4.
That would be indeed be the best solution. That's why I hope to hear from parents who have gone through such similar situations.jtoh:
They'll let you take the test at the beginning of P4? How about at the end of P3 when you get back to Singapore. That way, your child can start P4 GEP with everyone else. I think if that's allowed, it'll be better than taking it in August and October, where you'll have to battle with coming back twice plus SA2s. -
jtoh:
Looks like sending them back is the best option. Thanks
One of my dd's classmates flew back just to take her tests in P3 and joined the class when she came back in P4.
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mommyNg:
Hi chamonix, I heard of someone who sent his child back for GEP testing at P3 even though the family was still overseas. Did you ask the GEP officer why did he advise you to let your son take the test at P4?
I thought so too. But the GEP branch officer told me that a returning child (from overseas) has the choice of taking the GEP tests at P4, P5 and P6 and advised me to let him take the test at P4. But I am concerned if there will be a big jump between P3 and P4 tests. We are most likely to return in Nov/Dec of the year when he's in P3.chamonix:
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the gep screening is hold in p3 abt this period...so if your kid only back in Singapore in p4 then, I think, he will miss the chance...
Hee hee, just KPO, where are you currently?[/quote]
If you are confident that your child has a high chance to get into the GEp. It is worth it the effort to fly back and take test. -
verykiasu2010:
wah.... so nice ah....
currently in Chamonix, a nice place in France, just beneath Mont Blanc......chamonix:
I think the parent sent the child back last year around August for GEP screening, passed, but didn't get through the selection round in Oct...
Hi mommyNg,
Do you know when the parent sent his child back? This year? For both rounds?
I called up the GEP branch sometime in April this year and asked if it's possible for a child to be exempted from the first round and just go directly for the second test. This used to be allowed for kids staying overseas with their parents. Apparently, it's not encouraged presently. In addition, a child who successfully cleared the P3 GEP tests is deemed as relinquishing his/her GEP status if he/she continues to apply for leave of absence. He/She is re-admitted back into GEP only if he/she manages to clear the GEP test at the time of re-admission, ie. could be P4, P5 or P6. Since at that time of my enquiry, I wasn't sure when exactly our return date would be, the officer advised me to let my son take the GEP test at the time when we return to Sg.
It's interesting... I didn't know that it used to be possible for a child living overseas to be exempted from the first round and just go directly for the second test. So MOE just \"discouraged\" (read: need special reasons), or totally forbid this practice anymore? -
mommyNg:
I thot 1st round was exempted for those living overseas. It has been changed?
It's interesting... I didn't know that it used to be possible for a child living overseas to be exempted from the first round and just go directly for the second test. So MOE just \"discouraged\" (read: need special reasons), or totally forbid this practice anymore?
Anyway, the ones i know, they get into GEP anyway, bc the overseas schooling (often in international schools) is already very much geared like GEP (small class size, exploratory learning), so the child is quite used to that style. Then they just keep their GEP status just in case they come back to singapore. Often, they are exempted from MT too since they are away for extended periods. They would come back to join the classes for a few months during summer hols each year. Then come back to take PSLE (for 3 subjects bc exempt MT), and then do DSA, go on to sec school IP programmes, also on hold bc they are mostly away, and attend school only during summer hols. Interesting arrangement? -
chamonix:
Your child had sat for IQ test? gifted?
:moneyflies: :moneyflies:verykiasu2010:
if you send you child back to Singapore for GEP testing, that will be two trips (first round - anytime now; and second round testing)
If good chance then worth the airtickets
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