Frequently Asked Questions
Background and Philosophy
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Who governs NGC? |
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NGC is governed by a board comprising the Elders of The Elijah Centre and other representatives of the Congress-WBN. |
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Is NGC a school for Christians? |
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NGC is founded on the Biblical principles of justice and integrity and accepts students from all ethnicities, nationalities and faiths. |
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What is the NGC worldview as regards education? |
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Education is a tool for human development and must impact the mentality of students. It is a journey from ignorance to knowledge, from naïveté to wisdom, from self-centeredness to community-mindedness. |
Curriculum
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What academic programme is offered at NGC? |
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Students are prepared to sit external examinations in the core subjects of mathematics and English together with a programme of foreign languages, natural, social and computer sciences, modern studies, business subjects and visual arts. |
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What is offered as a non-academic programme? |
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Biblical studies, sports, drama, debate, dance, career guidance, environmental responsibility. |
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Do students receive textbooks and book grants under the government programme? |
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All NGC textbooks on the approved ministry list are provided. |
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Do you offer tuition for the SAT? |
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From September 2006, SAT English I and Math I will be offered to post-CSEC students as part of a 1 year “Career Path” day programme. |
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Do you have an evening programme? |
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Discussions are currently being held to facilitate an evening programme of studies. |
Facilities
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What facilities does NGC have? |
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Apart from classrooms there is a library, computer lab, science lab, cafeteria, and sports field. |
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Does the cafeteria provide hot meals? |
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Students can purchase hot meals as well as sandwiches and salads from the cafeteria. |
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Is there a nurse? |
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Parents are asked to collect their children in case of illness. In case of accident or emergency students are taken to the Mt Hope Hospital. |
Fees and Finances
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How is NGC financed? |
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NGC is a private school where parents pay fees for their children to attend. |
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Are scholarships available to students? |
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Parents and a few private individuals assist us to give scholarships to deserving students. We are currently seeking corporate sponsorship. |
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What are the fees for the academic year 2006-2007? |
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The fees are TT$3500 per term or TT$10, 500 for the academic year, and must be paid in advance. |
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Do students have to pay to sit external examinations? |
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Students sitting CXC CSEC and CAPE examinations for the first time have their fees paid by the Ministry of Education. |
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