Gifted and Talented Program
Alkimos College
About Gifted and Talented
In 2022, Alkimos College was proud to be Western Australia’s 24th school to be chosen to offer the Academic Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Program. Students sit the ASET (Academic Selective Entrance Test) in Year 6 to gain placement in the program for Year 7 at Alkimos College. To find out how to apply, please visit: Application process – Department of Education
Parent Information Evening
Alkimos College will be hosting a Gifted and Talented Parent Information Session presented by the Department of Education for interested parents on Tuesday 29 October at 6pm.
The presentation will cover all aspects of the application, testing and placement processes for Gifted and Talented Academic, Arts and Languages programs for the 2026 intake.
Students are welcome to attend.
RSVP’s are essential as places are limited. Please book your place for the evening via Compass Tix here: https://compasstix.com/e/9c8hbydof2
Academic Program
Our Gifted and Talented students learn with like-ability, like-minded peers from expert teaching staff in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities. The GAT program is academically rigorous and educators may use compacting, extension or enrichment methods to enhance student outcomes. Students are encouraged to find their areas of passion and ignite these with project-based and inquiry learning experiences.
Engagement and Support
At Alkimos College, we understand that Gifted learners may face unique challenges in their educational journey or may be identified as Twice Exceptional. Some students may struggle at times with underachievement or disengagement. Our GAT Program Coordinator, Specialist teachers, Learning Support and Student Services staff provide a holistic approach and endeavour to meet the needs of each individual child, to ensure that they achieve their personal best. This may include tailored Individualised Education Programs, providing socialisation support or mentoring.
Regional Students
WA country students who are accepted into our Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Program may be eligible to apply to board at the Department of Education’s City Beach Residential College.
Opportunities and Enrichment
We take pride in ensuring our Gifted learners are provided with regular opportunities to show off their skills or build new areas of passion or interest. Some of the exciting opportunities provided to our Gifted and Talented cohort in 2023 included:
- Northshore Christian Grammar Academic competition
- Big Science competition
- Write a Book in a Day competition
- Australian Maths competition
- Have Sum Fun competition
- Tim Winton creative writing competition
- Excursion to the Perth Zoo
- Excursion to an Escape Room
- Workshop from Film Bites
- Workshop from Rubik’s Cube experts
- Incursion from the Perth Water Corporation
- Incursion from Window to the World: Science Week
- Incursion from the Bell Shakespeare Company
- Incursion from World of Maths
- Incursions from the Fremantle Literacy Centre
How to Apply
Students are selected based on the results of the Academic Selective Entrance Test (ASET). The college has been selected as a testing venue for the Year 7 intake and this will be in Term 1 in 2025 for the 2026 intake. The Department will provide further details to those applicable.
Applications for testing are now will open on 14 October 2024 for entry into the Alkimos College selective Academic Gifted and Talented program for the 2026 Year 7 and Year 9 intake. Applications close on Sunday 9 February 2025.
Late applications can only be considered under exceptional and extenuating circumstances.
You can register for the the 2026 intake here:
https://www.education.wa.edu.au/gifted-and-talented
See the flyers below for more information:
Alkimos College – GAT Info Flyer for Parents
Department of Education – Gifted and Talented Information Flyer
If you have any further questions please call the college on 9561 7300.
At Alkimos College our students work together to foster creativity and innovation to create empowered individuals. We provide a safe and inclusive environment where ‘hands on’ and ‘minds on’ learning experiences are embedded in everyday college life. Our staff and students strive for excellence and grow with our community to cultivate a culture of high quality teaching and learning.
