Selective High Schools provide an educationally enriched environment for highly achieving and academically gifted students in High School (Years 7 to 12). Parents apply when their child is in Year 5. There are only 21 selective high schools in NSW and thus the positions available are quite limited.
Entry into a Selective High School is determined by two factors:
Opportunity classes, also known as the OC, is offered in selective primary schools that cater for gifted and talented students in Year 5 and Year 6. Parents apply when their child is in Year 4. Successful students may leave their current school at the end of Year 4 to attend a school with an Opportunity Class. The OC is not a pathway to Selective Schools.
Entry into an Opportunity Class is determined by two factors:
There are also parents who prefer to send their child to a private school. If you are in this category, then applying for an academic scholarship may be a wise financial decision. Most private schools offer a full or partial scholarship for gifted students.
Your child is taught by a professional teacher with extensive experience.
Your child is learning rather than just doing worksheets.
Small class sizes of no more than eight students.
Your child will receive just enough quality homework for real understanding and free homework help sessions.
Our smart systems and personalised reports tell you exactly how your child is tracking.
Our roadmaps ensure dramatic improvement to realise your child’s potential.
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