Higher level engagement

Our courses and workshops aim to extend our children and provide them
with skills and knowledge that equip them with higher order thinking.

The Scholars 21 difference:

Educate. Extend. Excel.

Established with the individual child in mind.

Scholars 21 was established with the individual child in mind. We cater to the needs of children who require or wish to have an extended learning program that offers differentiated curriculum and high-level engagement. Our focus is on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) which develops the child’s creative thinking, critical thinking, collaborative and communication skills. These are skills that are necessary for the 21st century and future success. We inculcate positive habits of mind and a growth mindset, in the workshops and courses, that we conduct. Our courses and workshops aim to extend our children and provide them with skills and knowledge that equip them with higher order thinking and skills. These are essential skills for effective performance in schools.

Advanced learning experiences.

Scholars 21 programs provide opportunities for gifted, highly able and academically talented students, and are tailored for their special educational needs. Our programs provide learning experiences that are advanced in content and process, providing challenging yet interesting, hands-on learning; specifically designed to stimulate motivation and interest among students.

Creating opportunities to engage with complex, abstract and multi-disciplinary problems, the Scholars series workshops meets the fundamental principles of extending and stimulating higher order thinking, analysis and reflection.

Developed and presented by highly qualified teachers and experts in their fields, the courses offered by Scholars 21 integrate the highest quality of teaching and learning.

Principal of Scholars 21: Dr Velu Ramasamy

Dr Velu (as he is popularly known by his students) has a wealth of knowledge teaching in Singapore and Australia. Besides providing this learning opportunity to many students from various walks of life, Velu specialises in STEM and gifted and talented education. He is currently also a regional coordinator for gifted and talented education for the Department of Education, Western Australia. He has a Doctorate in Education from the University of Western Australia. He is also a Rotarian who does community service with a key interest in educational programs and the youth.

His wide range of knowledge, experience and skills inspired him to develop the Scholars 21 series to support the curious and inquisitive young minds and their parents in their child’s learning journeys.

He has won several awards in his teaching career, including a top teacher award in Singapore. He was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International in 2017 and was also a finalist in the Pride of Australia 2015 for his contribution to education and the wider community.

The Scholars 21’s team of presenters have:

  • qualification and experience in meeting the learning needs of highly able and talented students.

  • expertise in their area of knowledge

  • passion for sharing their knowledge and expertise.

  • creativity and innovation in program development and delivery.