Science Math Talent Programme (SMTP)

The Hwa Chong Science and Math Talent Programme (SMTP) is our in-house special programme for high ability students with a passion for Science and Mathematics. From 2023, the Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) Programme has merged to become part of SMTP, as the GATE programme had a similar focus on nurturing high ability students with a passion for Science.

The Core Curriculum in SMTP is designed to ENRICH by broadening the learning experience, ACCELERATE by providing the right pace for high ability students and EXTEND by deepening the learning through higher order thinking processes in the Science and Mathematics subjects they read. Pedagogies used aim to develop students' skills in critical thinking, communication and inculcate independent and lifelong learning.

The Elective Curriculum is an extension curriculum that serves to excite, enhance and expose students to a wide variety of fields in STEM and beyond. Elective modules, workshops and enrichment beyond the core curriculum are offered to SMTP students to deepen their passion in areas of interest and widen their horizons. Electives may be conducted by experts from the fields from universities, established professionals or our in-house lecturers.