Program Overview

Program Overview

The Program Pengayaan Cuti Sekolah (PPCS) PERMATA@Pintar UKM is a two-week enrichment and acceleration program designed to challenge the minds of gifted students in Malaysia. The program is based on the National Education Philosophy, which emphasizes holistic development of students in terms of physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social aspects.

Program Structure

The program is conducted by trained educators, teaching assistants, and student assistants who have received special training from experts at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), including training at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) in the United States. During the program, students participate in academic and co-curricular activities, including arts and sports, spiritual programs aligned with their respective religions, and educational visits.

Eligibility Criteria

Students selected for the program are between 9 and 12 years old and come from diverse ethnic and socio-cultural backgrounds. They are chosen based on two screening tests: UKM1 and UKM2.

Course Offerings

Participants will follow one of the 40 courses offered, reflecting the program's commitment to providing enrichment and acceleration opportunities that empower gifted students for lifelong learning.

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide a holistic education experience that develops students' physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social aspects. The program also seeks to challenge the minds of gifted students and prepare them for lifelong learning.