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Proposed Funding Arrangement of Diversity Learning Grant (DLG). CDI March 2008. New Resources for NSS. Teacher to Class Ratios under NSS. Up to the double cohort year (2012) JS: 1.7 teachers per class SS: Current system: 2.3 teachers per S6 & S7 class
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Proposed Funding Arrangement of Diversity Learning Grant (DLG) CDI March 2008
Teacher to Class Ratios under NSS • Up to the double cohort year (2012) JS: 1.7 teachers per class SS: Current system: 2.3 teachers per S6 & S7 class NSS/S5 of current system: 1.9 teachers per class • After 2012 JS: 1.7 teachers per class SS: 2 teachers per class
Programmes to be Supported by DLG DLG ApL Other Languages SEN Gifted Programmes Network Programmes To be further explored Details to be provided later Combined into one category
DLG Funding Arrangement DLG ApL Other Languages Other Programmes (Gifted & Network Programmes)
DLG Funding Arrangement Other Languages French German Hindi Japanese Spanish Urdu + Funds allocation per student / annum Chinese for NCS students
DLG Funding Arrangement Other Programmes Programmes for Gifted Students Network Programmes Among Schools Small enrolment NSS subject • Pull-out programmes • Off-site support • Funds allocated per • SS class / annum
ApL Contribution Student NIL – free secondary education ApL course fees School Shared contribution EDB
Flexible Deployment of School Resources • OEBG / EOEBG • Acquire course fee reduction by collaborating with course providers • providing part of the teaching venues • school staff taking up part of the teaching loads • providing administrative support • A safety net to assist needy schools during the transition period (3 years)
Tentative Timeline Responsible party Jan-Mar Draw up 3-year plan & get endorsement from SMC/IMC School EDBSchool Invite applicationSubmit application via WebSAMS Mar/Apr Confirm DLG planConfirm ApL enrolment via WebSAMS after student selection interview EDBSchool Jun Aug Provisional disbursement of DLG EDB Confirmed headcount for ApL and Other Languages via WebSAMS Adjust DLG after headcounts EDBSchool Sep Nov Upload 3-year plan to school’s homepage School
Funding arrangement and implementation details Schools will be informed through CM in summer 2008