GAPSem Briefing on

International Courses
01 Feb 2023
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International Courses
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GAPSem ICs’ Strong ASEAN Focus
• ASEAN: One of the fastest-growing regions of the world
• An economic powerhouse with a combined GDP of USD2.6 trillion1
• On course to become world’s fourth-largest single market by 20302,
behind the US, China and the European Union
• Population of approx. 660 million3 makes it the third most populous
market after China and India

Sources:
1 Eastspring Investments (Singapore), CEIC, UN DESA, Morgan Stanley Research. Latest full

year 2020 data

2 https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/overseas-markets/asia-pacific/asean/overview
3 https://www.statista.com/statistics/796222/total-population-of-the-asean-countries/
Programmes involving Homestay
(Singapore and/or overseas)
• Immense learning opportunity to learn
about a nation, its culture, and people
• Learn, live, and forge long-lasting ties
with like-minded youth

• Some examples:
• Beyond Boundaries Programmes: Kerinci (Indonesia)
[New!] and Hue (Vietnam)
• A Tale of Two Cities in Hanoi (Vietnam)
Information on GAPSem ICs
• View the International Course Outlines
on IVY
• Read the instructions and application
details carefully
• Pay attention to pre-requisites (if any)
and cost
Information on GAPSem ICs
Time to Explore [25 min]
• Consider your Learning Objectives
• Read the International Course outlines carefully
• View all the displays for a rough idea of the IC learning outcomes
• Note: There may be unforeseen programme changes due to the global situation
• Check Course Outline for the 2023 IC codes
• Ask the teachers if you have any questions
 GAPSem IC Consultation with Teachers-in-charge
Atrium School Crest

HUM: IC11 EL: IC24

History and Geography Field Trip to Bangkok Exchange Programme with Shibuya &
Makuhari Schools
RLI: IC12 LD: IC25
Conservation and Community Development
Tobacco-Free Generation Student
in Terengganu
Ambassadors’ Programme
SCI: IC13 SCI: IC26
Kobe Science Summer Exchange Programme Exchange Prog with KMLA

GAP: IC21, IC22 SCI: IC27

BEYOND BOUNDARIES in Kerinci, and Hue Forests in the Face of Global Change

AES: IC23 CCE: IC28

Looking Through My Eyes: Photography and
A Tale of Two Cities: Cultural Immersion in Hanoi
Homestay in Taiwan
What To Do Next
• IC Application opens from 02 Feb 2023 (Thu), 12.00 noon, and
closes on 06 Feb 2023 (Mon), 12.00 noon

• Important: ALL Y4s are to login to gapsem.ri.edu.sg to either:

• (a) Register for an IC* OR
• (b) Indicate that you do not wish to apply for an IC

• Every single Y4 student must login!

*Note: Discuss with your parents regarding ICs with hosting/homestay commitments
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