Ensuring Quality and Consistency in School-based High-Ability Learner Programmes and Enrichment Activities Post-GEP

Mr Sharael Taha asked the Minister for Education with the discontinuation of the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) in its current form and primary schools identifying their own high-ability learners and implementing their own enrichment programmes (a) how will the Ministry ensure that the quality and effectiveness of these programmes are consistent across all schools, given varying resources and expertise; and (b) whether the perceived differences in programme quality will lead to increased competition for Primary 1 places in certain schools.

This question has been answered as part of the Minister for Education's oral reply to Parliamentary Question Nos 1 and 2 on 10 September 2024. Members may refer to the transcript for the reply. [Please refer to "Outcomes from Gifted Education Programme, and Rationale and Plans for Programme Revamp ", Official Report, 10 September 2024, Vol 95, Issue 141, Oral Answers to Questions section.]