Learning Support
The goal of the Learning Support department is to provide students with learning difficulties/ differences the academic, social and emotional support they require to reach their full potential.
Class teachers are responsible for supporting students with a varying range of abilities and needs in their classrooms with assistance from the Learning Support department. Learning support is provided by services such as assessments, academic support, assisting class teachers in modifying strategies and content, and withdrawing students for intervention in a small group or individually.
The Learning Support department liase with outside agencies who provide therapy for students e.g. speech or occupational therapy, educational psychologists and paediatricians.
Admission to the support program depends upon matching the student's needs and the level of support services available.
Positions for students requiring learning support are limited and this service is invoiced in addition to the school fees.
Lisa More
Head of Learning Support
E-mail: lisa.more@gess.sg
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