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    NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

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      dagong99
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      matadorepy:
      dagong99:

      [quote=\"matadorepy\"]
      Sorry, busy for a while and did'nt come to KSP. Yep, DD was a GEPer with 5 others from RGPS who joined NUSH in 2010. GEP only make up 20-25% of NUSH yearly intake. There is no special or preferential treatment, hence no SBGE classes. Besides the cohort of 29 NUSH girls are spread into 6 classes. Hence everyone is alike. No special treatment even for Einstein ++. From the DSA selection process, you can already see that NUSH is the only place where GEPers and mainstreamers are treated the same, based on their own strength and merit.

      Thanks for your info, tot NUSHS is one of the schools that provides SBGE, no wonder DS1 told me there is no special class for SBGE pupils, all are the same. So if my DS2 were to join NUSHS under GEP domain, will he be entitled to EESIS too even if he score below NUSHS cut off point ? Did your DD join Einstein ++ ? In P4 or P5 ?

      Joining NUSH is purely thru DSA Testing and selection thru the camp, hence no domain to consider unlike all other IP school. All GEPer are entitled to GEP scholarship in secondary school (they are still monitored by GE Branch, MOE) if they satisfies the GEP requirement at P6 and hence no need for EESIS which is for only for mainstreamers with PSLE score of 260+.

      The cut-off point are unusually high for NUSH (> 260 ) b'cos the competition for the no of placing (PSLE) is only 17. GEP are still entitled to their scholarship (amt same as EESIS) even if they don't meet the NUSH PSLE Cut-off point. Most NUSH student who are not strong in MT( for high PSLE score) scored at least 250 + but are not entitled to EESIS.

      No, My DD was'nt even aware (like me) of Einstein Club or Einstein ++ until she heard the Open house talk in 2010. She like the school learning environment, the non \"O\" & 'A' level curriculum , and no major national exams (he he ) .. Having said that DD had few ex-GEP classmates who really want to join NUSH but did'n make it somehow thru the test or the camp. Talk about fairness and equality treatment for all, NUSH is no 1.[/quote]Thanks for the reply. Like your DD, my DS1 likes the non \"O\" & 'A' level curriculum and no major national exams too :celebrate:

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        matadorepy
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        dagong99:
        justbehappy:

        Yes, NUS High offers SBGE. There is no differentiation between primary GEP and non GEP, everyone takes the same SBGE in NUS High.


        http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/gifted-education-programme/integrated-programmes/
        Of these 11 schools, 7 schools offer School-Based Gifted Education (SBGE) to cater to the intellectually gifted. They are:

        Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
        Dunman High School
        Hwa Chong Institution
        Nanyang Girls’ High School
        NUS High School of Maths and Science
        Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary)
        Raffles Institution

        So does that mean those from mainstream attend SBGE too in NUSHS, having the exact programmes as what the GEPPERs do ? How about other SBGE schools ? I think they do separate GEP & Non GEP after they graduate from Primary school.

        Not too sure about this \"SBGE\" thingy in NUSH but the curriculum in NUSH are meant to be fast paced and accelerated with depth and intensity. The teachers or subject mentors don't teach or rather they can't teach everything ..eg. some Math topic in Y2 are briefly covered in 1 or 2 lesson .The student are expected to read up themselves. There are no spoon feeding..(hence no tuition required). A lot of passion and self-learning are required. At NUSH you start practically at Sec 3 level (thinking mode - based on my observation). These are fairly matured kids not the average one.

        Hence the DSA process is supposed to filter out all those who can't adapt or cope with the learning environment in the school.

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          dagong99
          last edited by

          matadorepy:
          dagong99:

          [quote=\"justbehappy\"]Yes, NUS High offers SBGE. There is no differentiation between primary GEP and non GEP, everyone takes the same SBGE in NUS High.


          http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/gifted-education-programme/integrated-programmes/
          Of these 11 schools, 7 schools offer School-Based Gifted Education (SBGE) to cater to the intellectually gifted. They are:

          Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
          Dunman High School
          Hwa Chong Institution
          Nanyang Girls’ High School
          NUS High School of Maths and Science
          Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary)
          Raffles Institution

          So does that mean those from mainstream attend SBGE too in NUSHS, having the exact programmes as what the GEPPERs do ? How about other SBGE schools ? I think they do separate GEP & Non GEP after they graduate from Primary school.

          Not too sure about this \"SBGE\" thingy in NUSH but the curriculum in NUSH are meant to be fast paced and accelerated with depth and intensity. The teachers or subject mentors don't teach or rather they can't teach everything ..eg. some Math topic in Y2 are briefly covered in 1 or 2 lesson .The student are expected to read up themselves. There are no spoon feeding..(hence no tuition required). A lot of passion and self-learning are required. At NUSH you start practically at Sec 3 level (thinking mode - based on my observation). These are fairly matured kids not the average one.

          Hence the DSA process is supposed to filter out all those who can't adapt or cope with the learning environment in the school.[/quote]No wonder DS1 borrowed the 10 year series SMO Q&A booklet, copy & copy ... check & check ... do & do ... :evil:

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            Nebbermind
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            What about the other schools’ SBGE (can ignore ACSI coz they also run the prog leading to O level which I presumed is not SBGE)? Do they have special curriculum for selected pupils (GEP or otherwise)?

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              taima
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              What tuition centre do all of u recommend for students at NUSH?thanks!

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                Jon101
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                Can I check if students at NUS High require to bring their own notebook to school? If yes, can it be an iMac or must it be window-based notebook?

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                  dagong99
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                  taima:
                  What tuition centre do all of u recommend for students at NUSH?thanks!

                  No. Dun think there is any tuition centre that caters for syllabus at NUSHS. The teachers are your best tutors.

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                    dagong99
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                    Jon101:
                    Can I check if students at NUS High require to bring their own notebook to school? If yes, can it be an iMac or must it be window-based notebook?

                    Yes and in fact, you need it frequently for your presentations. No restrictions on type of notebook, you will also get free wifi.

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                      Jon101
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                      dagong99:
                      Jon101:

                      Can I check if students at NUS High require to bring their own notebook to school? If yes, can it be an iMac or must it be window-based notebook?


                      Yes and in fact, you need it frequently for your presentations. No restrictions on type of notebook, you will also get free wifi.

                      Thanks

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                        taima
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                        dagong99:
                        taima:

                        What tuition centre do all of u recommend for students at NUSH?thanks!


                        No. Dun think there is any tuition centre that caters for syllabus at NUSHS. The teachers are your best tutors.

                        :thankyou:

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