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\nTwo boys aged 14 and 16 studying at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology will soon be joined by more young talent.<\/p>\n

Janson Ng Hoi-hei and Victor Lam Ho-tat will be in good company as the university plans to open its special dual program admission – previously limited to invited schools – to all secondary schools from September.<\/p>\n

Ng, 14, studied at the National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science.<\/p>\n

“My parents encouraged me but I won’t spend seven hours a day on maths,” he said. “I have to learn about astronomy and engineering as well.”<\/p>\n

Ng has won many awards in mathematics since 2008. In 2010, he joined HKUST’s Enrichment Program for Science Talents.<\/p>\n

Lam, 16, who has a strong interest in physics, joined HKUST’s physics olympics training system and has been awarded top prizes at international contests since 2008.<\/p>\n

“My parents let me do physics exercises and bought me books to read,” he said.<\/p>\n

Both got along well with more senior classmates and managed to achieve high averages, though Ng and Lam admitted they were initially deserted by classmates after being labeled “talented.”<\/p>\n

“I don’t think I have talent in mathematics,” Ng said. “I am just more hardworking and passionate. I don’t believe in talent.” Lam added: “And we haven’t taken IQ tests.”<\/p>\n

Ng is determined to become a mathematics professor, while Lam wants to be a theoretical physicist so they can pass on their passions to the next generation.<\/p>\n

HKUST’s dual program started in 2010 and has since admitted about 720 students.<\/p>\n

The program provides learning opportunities for talented students in four criteria – biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics – and helps them explore the elementary courses in the university.<\/p>\n

The four-stage program starts with a preparatory course tailored for junior secondary students. This course and Stage 1 will begin in November, with fees ranging from HK$4,500 to HK$6,000.<\/p>\n

Center for the Development of the Gifted and Talented director Ng Tai-ki said subsidies will be given to underprivileged students.<\/p>\n

“What is more important is for parents not to let their children focus on their talent, but to encourage balanced development,” Ng said. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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