Welcome to Gifted Academy, Singapore - IQ, GEP, GAT, DSA, Gifted, Dyslexia & Learning Difficulties Consultancy Services
Gifted Academy - Kids' Testing & Development Centre - provides specialist psychoeducational assessments and consultation, as well as academic learning services for all children, including the talented, exceptionally gifted, twice-exceptional, academic underachievers and those with learning difficulties in school, at reasonable fees .
Our Ministry of Education (MOE) - recognised assessments and programmes are specially conducted by MOE-trained Educators, Registered Educational Psychologists and MENSA members. These are aimed at helping parents identify their children's talents, giftedness, developmental profile or any unique learning needs. A proven way to help your children excel holistically in school and realise their full potential!
Information on MOE-recognised Gifted Assessment and Intervention Programme, click GIFTEDNESS.
Information on MOE-recognised Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention Programme, click DYSLEXIA.
Information on Direct School Admission (DSA) Preparatory Course for P6 students, click DSA PREP.
Information on Gifted Education Programme (GEP) Preparatory Course for P1, P2 & P3 students, click GEP PREP.
Information on MOE-recognised Academic Learning Difficulties Assessment for your child, click LEARNING DIFFICULTY.
Educational Consultancy
Offers consultation services for parents on the P3 GEP Selection Test, P6 DSA Exercise, diagnosis of Giftedness, Dyslexia, Academic Learning Difficulties, ADHD and educational planning with the aim of helping children optimise their full potential.
Specialised Programmes
Customised programmes for children with the following unique needs:
- Gifted & High-Ability
- Dyslexia
- Learning Difficulties
- ADHD, Memory, Attention
- School Underachievement
Gifted, IQ & Psycho-Educational Assessments
MOE-recognised psycho-educational assessments are available to determine the ability of children, identify the presence of a disability and help parents determine a child's strengths and educational needs.
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Our Managment
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Excerpts of Parents' Testimonial
"We are grateful for sharing your constructive, fruitful experience and guidance. We learn that being upset and disappointed are not good for us as parents. From your encouragement, we are learning how to change ourselves so that we can contribute more love and concern for our child. Frankly, you saved us from the depression during the downhearted period. We will always remember your words and optimistic character..."
Parents of 4-year old child
"Your GEP Prep sessions have greatly benefitted my child. I greatly appreciate all you have done for him ..." Parents of 9-year old child
"It is the best S$600 that I've ever spent!! With your IQ assessment report, I now better understand the cognitive strengths and weaknesses of my child. I'm also super glad I found someone who is genuine in guiding me and my kids..."
Parents of 11-year old boy & 8-year old girl
"With your MOE-recognised psychological assessment report, my gifted child has been offered a level skip to a higher school grade and qualified for the GEP. Thanks!"
Parents of 9-year old child
"You were very encouraging...and have the kid's welfare at heart...that's the right approach. Thank you!"
Mother of 9-year old child
"Teacher, thank you very much because your training, techniques and guidance you gave has helped my child to complete the GAT during the DSA Selection Test..."
Mother of 12-year old child
Our Specialist Team
Gifted Academy - Kids' Testing & Development Centre - is recognized for leadership in providing developmental & psychoeducational assessment, consultation and design of customised programmes for children of various abilities, including dyslexic, gifted and twice-exceptional children.
Our expert team of skillful, experienced MOE-trained educators, specialists and educational psychologists understand the intricacies of assessing children of all ages & abilities and are familiar with the local Singapore educational landscape. All our assessments are carried out by Registered Educational Psychologists and our psychological reports are duly recognised by the Ministry of Education, Singapore, and many schools and institutions worldwide.
Our specialist team, who is committed to helping every child succeed in school and in life, has provided professional consultation to clients worldwide including those from the USA, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, Timor-Leste, The Philippines, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, India, Korea, Vietnam, United Kingdom, France and Singapore.
Comprehensive Dyslexia Assessment
MOE-recognised IQ Test, Literacy and Phonological Assessment, inclusive of a report and a feedback session with Specialist Psychologist. Fee:- S$550
Academic / Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD) Assessment & Diagnosis
MOE-recognised Cognitive and Academic Assessment with SLD Diagnosis according to International Standards, inclusive of a report and a feedback consultation with Specialist Psychologist - Fee:-S$600
MOE-recognised IQ & Gifted Assessment
MOE-recognised IQ and/or Gifted Assessment with Gifted Diagnosis according to International Standards, for children from 3 years of age, inclusive of a report and a feedback consultation with Specialist Psychologist. Fee:- S$500 .
Parents could opt for:
(a) Wechsler Pre-School & Primary Scale of Intelligence-3rd
Edition; or
(b) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-4th Edition; or
(c) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale-5th Edition.
Dyslexia & Academic Remediation Programme
Caters to Pre-School, Primary & Secondary students in English and Mathematics. Small group class size of up to 4 students only!
English Remedial Class (Individual)
(a) 1 hr per session; 4 times per month
(b) Fees for (i) Primary school - S$280 per month
(ii) Secondary school - S$320 per month
English Remedial Class (Group)
(a) 1.5 hr per session; 4 times per month
(b) Fees for (i) Primary school - S$200 per month
(ii) Secondary school - S$250 per month
Mathematics Remedial Class (Individual)
Mathematics Remedial Class (Group)
Autism/Aspergers' Screening Assessment
Assessment and Identification of Autism and Aspergers' Syndrome, inclusive of a report and a feedback consultation with Specialist Psychologist - Fee:- S$300
GEP Preparatory Class for Primary 1-3
All classes are conducted by MOE-trained teachers with experience in teaching gifted and high-ability students in top Singapore schools. Small class size of 4 only! Proven results!
(a) English - S$200 for 4 sessions per month (1 hr per session)
(b) Mathematics - S$200 for 4 sessions per month
(c) General Ability Test (GAT) - S$100 per hour
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Screening Assessment
Focused Assessment and Identification of ADHD and ADHD-related academic learning problems, inclusive of a report and a feedback consultation with Specialist Psychologist. Fee:- S$300
MOE QT / GAT / DSA Preparatory Class
All classes are conducted by experienced MOE-trained teachers with proven track record! The number of sessions will be customised based on the individual needs of your child/students.
Fee: - S$100 per hour. 1 hour per training session.
Parents' Consultation
Session with Specialist Psychologist at S$100 per hour.
Our assessment & learning centre is at:
Blk 165, Bukit Merah Central #03-3665 Singapore 150165
Our Founder
Ms Polene Lam
M Ed Mgt, BSc, Dip.Ed, Cert. Counselling, LTCL (UK), Member of MENSA
Polene is a MOE-trained teacher with over 18 years of teaching experience in various schools, including top Singapore schools. Personable and nurturing, she has been actively bringing fun-filled classes to students with varying unique learning needs, including many high-ability & gifted children, and was a nominee for the national President Teachers’ Award, Singapore. A firm believer in helping children to fulfill their potential, Polene has successfully coached many children to succeed in school and prepared students for the national Primary 3 Gifted Education Programme (GEP) and the Direct Schools Admission (DSA) Selection Test for Primary 6 students.
To make an appointment, please call +65-9383 2244 ( during office hours ) OR complete the online form below (together with your contact number, child's name & date of birth, purpose of referral and preferred date & time of appointment):
Signs of Learning Problems or Specific Learning Difficulties
These are the main signs that a child or adolescent may need a comprehensive psychoeducational assessment and individualized instruction in order to cope with school:
- Difficulty learning, understanding, and remembering what is being taught.
- School grades have declined and the child has difficulty coping with increased learning demands.
- Child does not enjoy reading.
- Difficulty comprehending what he or she reads.
- Child can do the initial part of the Mathematics exam paper well but not the more challenging problems in the later part.
- Child does poorly on classroom exams. This is particularly concerning when the child has studied for a test and seems to know the material but then does no’t do well on the test.
- Child does not know how to study independently.
- Child appears smart but is underachieving in his/her school results.
- Dfficulty completing homework on time or rushes through homework without concerns about correctness.
MOE-recognised Academic Learning Difficulty Assessment & Diagnosis - Fees: S$800
MOE-recognised Cognitive and Academic Assessment with Diagnosis according to International Standards, inclusive of a MOE-recognised psychological report and a feedback consultation with our Principal Educational Psychologist.
Academic Learning Remediation Programme
Do not leave the future of your child to chance! We offer cognitive, memory and academic skills testing for students of all ages. It is our belief that all children can learn and be successful students. The key to learning and academic success is finding the instruction and support that meets the learner's individual needs. Our goal is to help students develop into successful, independent learners.
Thus, the optimal academic learning outcomes for your child will be best achieved following a professional diagnosis by a Registered Educational Psychologist of your child's learning issues before parents start on any tuition or remediation programmes.
Evidence of Success:
Nearly every student has shown improvement under our remediation programme. The degree of improvement varies but in almost every case the student's rate of learning is significantly higher than it was prior to our remedial programme. All instruction is individualized and delivered by trained teachers.
Subjects: English, Mathematics and Science
Individual
(a) 1 hr per session per subject; 4 times per month
(b) Fees per subject for (i) Primary - S$280 monthly (ii) Secondary - S$320 monthly
Group (4 per class)
(a) 1.5 hr per session per subject; 4 times per month
(b) Fees per subject for (i) Primary - S$200 monthly (ii) Secondary - S$250 monthly
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About Dyslexia
Dyslexia, occurs when there is a problem in areas of the brain that help interpret language. It is not caused by vision problems. The disorder is a specific information processing problem that does not interfere with one's ability to understand complex ideas. Most people with dyslexia have normal intelligence but they may experience varying difficulties with reading, spelling, writing and language development.
Dyslexia may appear in combination with other specific learning dificulties such as dyspraxia, ADHD and developmental arithmetic disorder. Dyslexia often runs in families and it is estimated that 10% of Singaporeans may be dyslexic.
Dyslexia may lead to:
(i) Problems in school, including behavior problems and loss of self-esteem. Without early detection and remediation, the child may be labeled as "stupid" or "uncooperative". Consequently, anxiety, fear, anger, and a dislike for school may become prevalent in the child.
(ii) Reading problems that persist into adulthood, which may affect job performance, particularly, if problems are not addressed early in life.
Symptoms
A person with dyslexia may have trouble rhyming and separating sounds that make up spoken words. These abilities appear to be critical in the process of learning to read. Owing to a difficulty connecting the sounds of language to the letters of words, they may have difficulty understanding sentences and with reading comprehension. In general, symptoms of dyslexia may include:
(i) Difficulty determining the meaning (idea content) of a simple sentence, (ii) Difficulty learning to recognize written words and rhyming, (iii) may occur in combination with writing or math learning problems.
MOE-recognised Assessment & Diagnosis
Fees:- S$700
Affected families should make every effort to recognise symptoms early. Early diagnosis by a Registered Educational Psychologst and specialist intervention will provide the best possible outcome for your child.
Our MOE-recognised Comprehensive Dyslexia Assessment for your child (aged 6 years and above) is based on well-recognised standardised cognitive and literacy tests. Inclusive of a MOE-recognised psychological report and a feedback consultation with our Principal Educational Psychologist.
Dyslexia Remedial Programme
Dyslexia is life-long, but the difficulties caused by dyslexia can be overcome with specialist teaching and the use of compensatory strategies.
English Remedial Class (Group of 4 students)
Mathematics Remedial Class (Group of 4 students)
What is Giftedness?
It is developmental advancement that can be observed in early childhood. Although the term gifted is used to include many kinds of strengths, there are a few broad areas in which giftedness can show itself. They are intellectual ability, leadership ability, talent in art and music, and psychomotor ability. However, the gifted child may not advance equally in all areas.
Specifically, intellectually gifted children and adults see the world differently because of the complexity of their thought processes and their emotional intensity. People often say to them, “Why do you make everything so complicated?” “Why do you take everything so seriously?” “Why is everything so important to you?” The damage we do to gifted children and adults by ignoring their unique characteristics could be far greater than the damage we do by labeling it.
How Will My Child Benefit from Testing?
All children with advanced development require comprehensive diagnosis and early intervention in order to develop all of their capabilities. This is the primary purpose of testing rather than simply to obtain an IQ score. Individual assessment by a Registered Educational Psychologist who is experienced in testing the gifted is the best way of determining the full strength of a child's abilities objectively. Ability testing may qualify your child for special programmes or educational provisions such as subject acceleration and/or level skipping.
Characteristics of Giftedness
Some common characteristics of highly gifted children:
- Shows exceptional ability in a single area but not necessarily in others.
- Has an ability to relate to a broad range of ideas and synthesise commonalities
- Has a high degree of ability to think abstractly which develops early.
- Grasps concepts and sees relationships at an extraordinary speed.
- Displays a keen sense of curiosity/Is highly inquisitive.
- Possesses an unusual capacity for memory.
- Displays intense concentration when engaged in a task.
- Has a fascination with ideas and words.
- Uses an extensive vocabulary and expresses himself/herself well.
- Shows a sensitivity to the feelings of others.
- Shows a strong sense of right and wrong.
- Shows intolerance for vagueness/ambiguity.
- Shows a keen awareness of world issues.
- Is acutely aware of his/her own ability.
MOE-recognised IQ/Gifted Assessment & Diagnosis - Fees: S$600
MOE-recognised IQ and/or Gifted Assessment with Gifted Diagnosis according to International Standards, for children from 3 years of age, inclusive of a MOE-recognised psychological report and a feedback consultation with our Principal Educational Psychologist. Parents could opt for :
(a) Wechsler IQ Tests (WPPSI-III or WISC-IV) ; OR
(b) Stanford-Binet V (SB5) IQ Test
Programme Schedule & Fees
All classes are conducted by MOE-trained teachers with experience in teaching gifted and high-ability students in top Singapore schools.
Proven success achieved in the past 6 years!
GEP Prep Class (English and Maths combined)
(i) P1&2 - 1.5 hr/session; 4 times/mth; $300 monthly
(ii) P3 - 2 hr/session; 4 times/mth;$400 monthly
Class size of up to 4 students only.
GEP Selection Test Prep 2012 (GA I and GA II)
Date: Sat, 13 October 2012 (Tentative)
(i) Class A : 9am to 1pm
(ii) Class B : 2pm to 6pm
Class size of up to 20 students. Fees: S$300
Give your child an extra competitive edge for a brighter future! Call 93832244 to confirm your seats! Limited places!
Gifted Education Programme (GEP) Preparatory Course
Our customised Gifted Education Programme (GEP) Preparatory caters to Primary 1, 2 and 3 high-ability children. The curriculum is specially designed by MOE-trained Teachers, Educational Psychologists and MENSA members. More GEP information at http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/gifted-education-programme/
Aim
This course gives your child a competitive edge and prepares him or her to sit for the Primary 3 MOE-GEP Screening and/or Selection Tests with confidence.
The Course
- Exposes your child to various strategies to solve Mathematics, English and General Ability Test questions in the MOE-GEP Screening and/or Selection Tests.
- Optimise your child's performance under test conditions.
Eligibility
- Children who are (i) currently members of MENSA and/or (ii) with acceptable IQ scores and/or (iii) has outstanding school academic performance.
- Children who do not meet the above criteria will undertake an evaluation screening test to determine their eligibility.
GEP Prep Class Schedule for Primary 1, 2 and 3 students:
- For Primary 1 : Saturday, 4.00pm to 5.30pm
- For Primary 2 : Saturday, 1.30pm to 3.00pm AND Wednesday, 2.30pm to 4.00pm.
- For Primary 3 : By appointment.
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Trainers
This programme is cost effective and conducted by trainers and/or MOE-trained teachers with an excellent track record in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011!
Direct School Admission (DSA) Preparatory Course
Our customised Direct School Admission (DSA) Preparatory caters to high-ability children, both local and international, seeking admission into top Singapore secondary schools. The curriculum is specially designed by MOE-trained Teachers, Educational Psychologists and MENSA members. More information on DSA at http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/
This course prepares your Primary 6 child to sit for the DSA to Top Singapore Schools (such as Raffles Institution, Raffles Girls' Secondary, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Singapore Chinese Girls' School, Nanyang Girls' High School, Dunman High School, National Junior College, School of Science and Technology, Cedar Girls' School, Victoria School, Methodist Girls' School) with full confidence.
- Exposes students to various strategies to tackle the General Ability Test (GAT) and/or Higher Ability Selection Test (HAST) for the P6 DSA.
- Optimise students' performance under school admission test conditions.
Course Duration & Schedule
- GAT : Sat, 30 June 2012 (tentative). (i) Class A : 9am to 12pm (ii) Class B : 1pm to 4pm. Up to 20 students per class.
- HAST : 4 hours duration. By appointment and customised to the individual needs of your child. Up to 4 students per class.
The programme is conducted by experienced and well-qualified MOE-TRAINED teachers ONLY. Proven record of success in 2009, 2010 & 2011!
Course Fees
(a) GAT - S$250 and (b) HAST - S$400. Invest in a brighter future for your child! Limited places! Call 93832244 now or c l ick HERE to register now!
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