Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance programs extend and enrich learning and let creative talents flourish. Register your interest now for the 2027 intake.

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Gifted and Talented

Discover a world of opportunities in our Gifted and Talented programs.

Students in Gifted and Talented programs learn with like-minded peers, following an enriched curriculum designed for their needs, delivered by teachers with expert skills and knowledge. Access is provided to universities, industry bodies and mentoring programs with opportunities to take part in national and international competitions.

The selection process starts when students are in Year 5, testing in Year 6, with placement starting from Year 7. Limited vacancies may also be available for entry into Years 9, 10 and 11.

Important changes to Gifted and Talented results release dates

We will now email the Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET) performance reports on Thursday, 12 June 2025.

We will email the first round of offers for all programs on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. 

To access the full updated schedule for the 2026 intake, refer to key dates and applicant guidelines.

Program locations

These Gifted and Talented academic, arts and languages programs are available at 24 select public secondary schools including:

  • new academic programs at Albany Senior High School and Alkimos College
  • a selective academic school
  • a selective arts college
  • 2 regional schools
  • an online academic program for country students.

Important dates

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Results and offers of placement

Find out about your child's Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET) performance report, and how to respond to an offer of placement.

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Programs and opportunities

Our programs are available at select schools across the state and online. There is residential support for country students.

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Applications, testing and results

The process of application, identification and results occurs over a period of several months.

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Key dates and applicant guidelines

Key dates, applicant guidelines and information to support you through the application, testing and placement processes.

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Contact our team

Contact our team

For more information about Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance programs, call 9264 4307 or email gtsu@education.wa.edu.au

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