'Genius search' delays class

'Genius search' delays class

JAKARTA: A "super class" course for science geniuses will not
be able to start in late August as scheduled due to the fact that
geniuses have turned out to be more difficult to find than
anticipated.

The founder of the Jakarta Super Class program, Yohanes Surya,
said on Tuesday that the selection process, which was initially
slated for the second week of August, will have to be put back.

"We have come up against several administrative problems ...
However, I've given an ultimatum to all involved that come what
may, the selections must be made on Sept. 5 at State High School
No. 3 in Setiabudi, South Jakarta," said the trainer of science
Olympiad candidates.

The free classes are aimed at giving a headstart to 30
talented high school students in the capital with a view to their
competing in international science Olympiads.

It is expected that up to 5,000 high school students from
Greater Jakarta will take part in the selection tests. -- JP