NYPS China Immersion Programme

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NYPS China Immersion Programme
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Objectives

• To provide immersion in a totally Chinese
  environment
• To provide an opportunity for our children to
  learn and live independently

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Itinery

• Pupils will attend classes together with the
  local pupils
• Lodgings will be at the school hostel
• All meals will be provided by the school
• Pupils will visit local places of interest on
  weekends

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School Support

• There will be school teachers /staff accompanying
  the pupils throughout the immersion programme.
  (1 teacher to about 10 pupils)
• The schools are selected based on
• Good performance record
• Similar socio-economic background
• Similar niche areas

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Tentative Time Frame of Programme and estimated
cost

• 25 May to 10 Jun 2005
• Nanjing (1600)
• Shanghai (1900)
• Suzhou (1900)
• 30 Aug to 25 Nov 2005
• Shenyang (not confirmed but should not exceed
  2500)
• 17 Nov to 8 Dec 2005
• Xiamen (1600)
• Zhuhai (1700)

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(Contd)

• Estimated cost inclusive of
• Return tickets
• Board and lodgings
• Sightseeing tours
• Required learning materials
• Insurance

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Selection criteria (if applicable)

• Pupils should
• Have a positive learning attitude
• Be self-disciplined
• Be independent
• Recommendation by form/subject teachers are taken
  into consideration. There will also be an
  interview for short-listed candidates.

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For clarifications, please email

• nyps_at_moe.edu.sg