Since 1991, Stanford University Education Program for Gifted Youth has offered computer-based courses to students of high ability. Today, EPGY curriculum includes mathematics, physics, expository writing, and computer programming courses. EPGY courses at InfoKids are taught through multimedia CD-ROM presentations in a real classroom and online "virtual classroom" tutoring sessions. Qualified instructors monitor student performance and provide tutorial support. Students gain credit for courses through Stanford's Continuing Studies Program (CSP). Currently over 3000 students from 28 countries, who range from 5 to 18 years of age, are enrolled in the EPGY program. EPGY continues to expand its course offerings and improve its instructional services through the innovative use of new technology.

What Course Credits will students receive from Stanford?
All students admitted to EPGY enroll formally in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program (CSP) and receive credit from CSP for each course completed. Students who take courses beyond the advanced placement level and matriculate as undergraduates at Stanford University may use these credits towards their bachelor's degrees. Students who attend other universities will have to transfer the credits from CSP.

Here is what students have to say about EPGY:
Students from Hong Kong
"I enrolled in EPGY Calculus AB course in my senior high school year. I believe by taking the EPGY courses, it has benefited me both directly and indirectly. Directly, by taking CAL AB, it has allowed me to waive the Math requirement at JHU, which leaves me more time to concentrate on other subjects and hence achieve even better grades, putting me on the Dean's List. Also, admission-wise, by listing EPGY on my application, I am certain that the number of AP courses I have taken has helped me to score extra mark for admission into colleges in the US. Indirectly, the problem-solving skills I learnt in this course also help me in the SAT and in solving other math problems. "
-Joanne Tsui, Johns Hopkins '04
Joanne graduated in 4 years from Johns Hopkins University in 2004 with a Master in Psychology and 2 double major Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Computer Science. She was elected to be a member of the distinguished Phi Beta Kappa Society and is now working in the US for one of the top 20 Fortune companies.

"EPGY has played an important role in my admission to Oxford University but the most important improvement the EPGY has brought on me is that the course has not only widened my horizon and taught me how to think, it has also provided me with a pleasant atmosphere to learn. The focus of EPGY is on theory education and practical skills training while A-Level Maths mainly centers on practical skills. Apart from obtaining knowledge, peer interaction is another invaluable part of EPGY. I enjoyed the group discussion part most because I found that I learnt most during presentation and debating. Sometimes I thought I knew something but I actually did not. The presentation part gave me a chance to clarify my thoughts and it was a good practice to improve my communication skill. Besides, all of my classmates are brilliant and insightful, so I was always introduced to the different perspectives of an issue and this trains me to approach a problem from different angles and views."
-Michael Shang, Oxford '05


Students from other parts of the world
"EPGY let me take the courses I wanted to take, when I wanted to take them, even though they weren't offered at my school."
-Nick Feamster, Multivariate Calculus/Optics student

"Thanks to EPGY I will be able to attain Junior standing during my freshman year at Stanford."
-Aaron Aslanian, Stanford '99, EPGY student from 1991-95

"EPGY provided me with the chance to follow my interests. The courses were difficult, but enjoyable. My favorite part of EPGY is the instructors. They are extremely knowledgeable and very good at explaining things."
-Joy Su, Harvard '00, EPGY student from 1991-96

"It has been wonderful doing EPGY . The best thing about it is that I can keep learning at my own pace until I'm old enough for college. The critical difference is that the people at EPGY want to help me learn as much as I want to learn as fast as I want to learn it. My EPGY teacher seems to be as curious about the world as I am - only he knows more than anyone I have ever met! The video conference is better than a regular class! Even if I could take all these courses at school, I would prefer EPGY with VC. Everyone has gone through the course lectures etc. before the virtual classroom session, so during the session we only talk about the more difficult or interesting applications. The virtual classroom is a dream class of bright, well-prepared students from all over the world who are intrigued by a subject, being taught by a superb tutor-mentor. It is awfully fun when the ideas flow! It doesn't get better than this! The people at EPGY have been very flexible to schedule these sessions when I am awake.
I think the EPGY people have a genuine understanding of and compassion for kids like us. Otherwise they wouldn't go to all of the work and expense of making more classes at higher levels for such a tiny population. I feel very grateful.
-Sarah Ade, student in mathematics, physics, and writing since 1996; Sarah currently resides in Brunei.

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