Many Victorian government primary schools offer school-based enrichment programs, but the names vary by school. Some programs are statewide, while others are unique to individual schools.

Statewide Victorian Government Programs

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Victorian High-Ability Program (VHAP)    Years 5–8

A 10-week online extension program in English and Mathematics delivered by Virtual School Victoria. Selected students also attend a face-to-face masterclass.

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series (VCES)   Foundation–Year 12

Free enrichment workshops delivered by universities, science centres, teacher associations, tech schools and specialist organisations. Topics include STEM, philosophy, coding, engineering, mathematics, creative writing and more.

Student Excellence Program (SEP)Foundation–Year 12

The Department of Education's umbrella program that funds VHAP, VCES and high-ability support in every Victorian government school.

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Many schools operate their own extension classes under different names.These school-based programs vary from year to year and are generally available only to enrolled students. Schools determine eligibility using teacher recommendations, classroom performance and assessment data. Some schools offer SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning), others have Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP), Honours, High Achievers, ACE, Gifted & Talented, or STEM Excellence program.

Below is a list of many well-known Victorian government secondary schools with accelerated or high-ability programs.

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School                                                                  Program

Glen Eira College                                         SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning)

Gleneagles Secondary College                  SEAL Program

Mill Park Secondary College                       SEAL Program- all the below mentioned schools run SEAL prgram

Balwyn High School

Box Hill High School

Brighton Secondary College

Brunswick Secondary College

Buckley Park College

Dandenong High School

Emerald Secondary College

Belmont High School

Bellarine Secondary College

Mount Clear College

Mordialloc College

Rosebud Secondary College

Sale College

Staughton College

Reservoir District Secondary College

Mount Erin Secondary College

McGuire College

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Schools in Melbourne's South-East

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Cranbourne West Secondary College                        High Ability and extension opportunities through the Victorian Student                                                                                                      Excellence Program.

Alkira Secondary College                                              High Ability, STEM and extension opportunities

Berwick Secondary College                                         Academic Excellence, extension classes and high-achiever opportunities

Kambrya College                                                            High Ability and enrichment programs.

Fountain Gate Secondary College                             Extension and enrichment programs.

Patterson River Secondary College                           Accelerated learning and extension classes

Cranbourne Secondary College                                 High Ability extension programs.

Lyndhurst Secondary College                                    STEM and academic extension opportunities

Narre Warren South P–12 College                             High Ability and enrichment programs

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Independent and Private Schools with Well-Known Gifted or Enrichment Programs

Many independent schools have their own named enrichment programs. Examples include:

SchoolExamples of Academic Programs

Haileybury                                               Academic Extension Program, Horizons Program

Wesley College                                        Gifted and Talented Education, Academic Extension

Melbourne Grammar School                 Academic Extension and Scholars Program

Scotch College                                          Academic Enrichment Program

Carey Baptist Grammar School             Gifted Education and Extension Learning

Caulfield Grammar School                      Academic Excellence Program

Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC)        Extension Learning and Academic Scholarships

Methodist Ladies' College (MLC)              Enrichment and Accelerated Learning

Camberwell Grammar SchoolAcademic Excellence and Extension

Camberwell Girls Grammar School            Horizons and Extension Learning

Ivanhoe Grammar School                       Academic Enrichment Program

Peninsula Grammar                            Gifted and Talented Learning

Billanook College                                     Academic Excellence Program

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Many of these programs require students to demonstrate advanced reasoning, strong literacy, mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. AskOn Education prepares  students in reaching their academic potential through a comprehensive range of enrichment and preparation programs. Our programs include scholarship exam preparation, VHAP readiness, Mathematics and English extension, verbal and numerical reasoning development, creative and persuasive writing skills, and STEM-based problem-solving activities. Students benefit from small-group classes at our learning centres, live online learning sessions, regular mock tests and diagnostic assessments that identify strengths and areas for improvement. Askon Education also provides downloadable worksheets, practice papers and enrichment materials to encourage independent learning, build confidence, and develop the critical thinking skills required for scholarships, high-ability programs, accelerated learning pathways, and future academic success.