Julia Gabriel and Growing Up Gifted
This week 2 year old Nathan had his first class at Julia Gabriel. We did not want to send him to baby school too early, as we did not feel that it was very beneficial. But as Nathan was not doing much at home, we felt that some stimulation was needed!
Nicole went for Classes at Growing Up Gifted at United Square, and as a result, we are able to do a tentative comparison between the 2 schools.
At the moment, we really prefer Julia Gabriel.
The curriculums in the 2 schools are different, but like in all schools – the teachers play a very significant role!
Nathan’s teachers were really bundles of energy. They were bouncing and dancing around the class.
Chinese is also used as a medium of instruction in the class (Btw, Nathan was lost when the Chinese teacher talked to him…It was as good as speaking in tongues)
Growing up Gifted
Nicole attended 3 terms in GUG, and as my wife was pregnant with Nathan, I spent a lot of hours attending lessons with Nicole.
I think the teachers at GUG were not very impressive, and the teacher to student ration is not as good as well.
I remember the classes at GUG were really full, and there were only 2 teachers for the whole class.
In JG, there are 4 teachers in the class – which results in better supervision by the teachers.
The prices at Julia Gabriel are more expensive, but I think it might be more worth it….
Of course, u can try another school of thought, and send them for classes to develop their motor skills at My Gym instead…
March 26th, 2009 at 6:06 am
Haha! I was just thinking of sending Jay for some enrichment classes too! And also deciding between Julia Gabriel (Val’s recommendation) and MyGym (cos it’s near my house)! Haha!
March 26th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Which branch is Nathan attending? I used to work at JG Evans Road – it’s a good school =) Nathan will get to interact with kids from different nationalities too cos lots of expats send their kids to JG.
March 26th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Hi there, just want to share that like you, I’ve experienced both schools – my son went to JG for 2 terms and then to GUG, and he’s been enjoying himself there for the past 2 years (and my little gal’s joinned too)! Thankfully my kids have had wonderful teachers at GUG whom they seem to ADORE
Funnily, I thot at JG the teacher was abit too hyper loud and the class was full and got chaotic with too many adults (1 teacher and 3 aides) milling around. I guess we also like GUG’s creative curriculum and I was quite amazed my son was able to pick up all 26 phonics sounds after just 2 terms.
March 27th, 2009 at 1:20 am
ED-Em
He is attending the one at Forum Galleria.
I think there are a lot more asians in his class!
March 27th, 2009 at 2:52 am
ED-Danissa
Glad to hear that your kids enjoyed GUG.
Maybe things will change at Julia Gabriel after a few weeks…
But Glad to see you dropping by
March 27th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Haha… if it was as good as speaking in tongues, it’s time to get someone to interpret, then. =)
March 29th, 2009 at 6:37 am
ED-Kristin
I dont think I will make a good interpreter.
Glad to see u dropping by!
August 30th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
I agree with you here.
My ger attended a term in GUG and now with JGC. She is doing another term with JGC when this term ends this week.
GUG is slightly cheaper only.
http://sunflower700.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/is-gug-cheaper/
November 21st, 2009 at 5:51 am
I am all for Julia Gabriel.
I think the teachers are better!
August 31st, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Hi just read your comments w interest. Did send my son to Julia Gabriel for 2 months but felt the teachers were too loud. Somehow GUG teachers seem more sincere and there are more hands-on activities. The language-building skills are excellent too which was enuff reason for us to move my son back to GUG!
September 1st, 2010 at 2:25 am
I think it really depends on the teachers that you got. Which centre did you send your son to? Gerri at Forum Galleria is really good, and i will definitely recommend her!