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She said: 'The girls usually have a stronger language competency and can express themselves better, so perhaps that is why they eventually do better than boys in examinations.'

Over the past three years, the top student in BPGHS, a co-ed school which moved up two places to 15th this year, has been a girl.

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Mr Yap also cited another difference: Emotional literacy.

He said: 'Girls are usually more sensitive to others' feelings than boys, so they may learn soft skills such as negotiation and interview skills better.'

All hope is not lost for the guys.

Miss Helen Choo, principal of CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School, said soft skills can be tutored.

'Be it man or woman, if you realise that you are lacking in these skills, you can learn and practise to improve yourself,' said Miss Choo, whose school is ranked seventh.

However, ultimately, she feels that gender differences may not be a bad thing after all.

She said: 'Boys and girls are not created equal.

'But if we can work together and complement each other's differences, we can build a better place.

Chinese women outshine men in business

BEIJING - Superior communication skills and more rational thinking made Chinese businesswomen more likely than their male counterparts to turn in a profit, state media reported on Aug 23.