Admission Tests
At GATE Hong Kong, we aim to stretch the potential of our learners. Prior to enrollment, they will have to complete a set of admission tests. A review session will then provided be to parents to recommend suitable learning tracks for their child and the range of enrichment courses available.
Types of Test Conducted by GATE:
To measure mathematical and English abilities of K-12 students
- Developed by GATE using high ability Asian students data built over more than 10,000 sample size.
- Benchmarking test based on Singapore Education standard (world top three for reading, mathematics and problem solving skills by PISA).
To measure nonverbal abilities of K-12 students
- Developed by Pearson Accredited by New York City Education Department Designated selection test for Gifted Education Programme in NYC
- Scope of the test: 1. Pattern Completion 2. Reasoning by Analogy 3. Serial Reasoning 4. Spatial Visualisation
To measure verbal, quantitative and figural reasoning skills
- SAGES-2 used in identifying gifted students K-8 Reliability coefficients ranging from 0.77-0.95
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Process of Admission Test-How it works:
There is no single test or technique that can be used to identify high ability learners. We believe in the multiple assessment approach.
Your children may not need to go through the placement test if
- You have already sent your child for assessment conducted by any qualified psychologists, please just bring along the report when you apply for admission.
- You have tested your child’s IQ through an IQ test, please submit the test result for admission purpose. Although IQ is not the single measurement of a child giftedness, we will use the report as an important assessment criteria.
- You may arrange an appointment with our associated child psychologist/clinic psychologist for assessment if formal report is required.
Gifted Programs Enrolment After Admission Test:
GATE English (3 to 15 years old)
Accelerated module: Based on our English language art syllabus at an accelerated learning pace, students will focus on critical reading skills required by IGCSE/IB.
Milestones:
- Singapore top school benchmark exam
- Trinity GESE graded exam
- Early completion of IGCSE and IB
- Book publication, essay competitions
Gifted module: Integrated with humanities subjects such as History, Current Affairs, and Political Science, high-ability learners will develop advanced writing skills needed for authorship.
GATE Math (3 to 15 years old)
Milestones: Early completion of IGCSE and IB
We enrol our students in prestigious international competitions and assessments, American Math Competition, Australian Math Competition, 90% completed IGCSE/IB curriculum 2 or more years ahead of school.
Gifted module: Aimed to help our students excel in local and international Maths competitions, our learners will master higher level mathematic reasoning and complex problem solving skills.
GATE Science (7 to 15 years old)
Accelerated module: Students who have exceptional mathematical talents will study an advanced Science syllabus that accelerates their IB/IGCSE. GATE Science Programme will provide high ability learners the necessary skills to be in the top percentile in the area of Science. This programme is designed for high ability children who wish to take on a challenging Science curriculum to hone their knowledge of Science in areas such as conceptual learning, processing skills and the development of critical thinking ability.
Milestones:
- Early completion of IGCSE and IB
- Science competitions (Olympiad Science)
- Future research work in science
- In our enrichment module, we integrate competition science module for high ability Learners. Enrichment module hones conceptual learning, processing skills and critical learning ability development
English Oral & Public Speaking (3 to 15 years old)
Accelerated module: Develop outstanding public speaking skills and prepare students for a wide range of context required by international exams
Milestones: Trinity College of London Communication Skill Graded Exam, Schools Speech Festival
Gifted module: Students will gain a high level of confidence and interact with people at different levels and at large scale international public speaking events, competitions and debating contest.
We have effective training programmes that will train our children in public speaking and impromptu talks, EMC and role plays in building their confidence and content as they make that important presentation and speech.
We will regularly invite distinguished speakers and CEOs of listed companies and enterprises to conduct master classes, motivate our students and to share their experiences in presentation and public speaking.
We prepare students for School Admission Interviews and scholarship interviews.
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