SEAL

The Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools (TAASS) is a collective of like-minded schools who strongly value Gifted Education in Victorian Government secondary schools. SEAL Academy schools, such as Staughton College, offer accelerated and engaging programs for their groups of gifted students.

The TAASS Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program is designed to cater for gifted, talented and high-achieving students. It operates on the principles of Curriculum Acceleration and Enrichment.

The first of these – Curriculum Acceleration – enables students to commence areas of work earlier and/or move through areas of work more quickly. The end result of this approach is to provide a more challenging learning environment for students. TASSS SEAL students complete a three-year program, with the intention of allowing them to study of a greater number and range of VCE units, which can assist with both ATAR scores and course entry requirements.

The second of these – Curriculum Enrichment – encourages the study of more complex and abstract concepts in class and a greater emphasis on higher order thinking skills such as analysing, synthesising, generalising and recognising relationships. Students are actively encouraged to develop investigative, problem solving and creative thinking skills which will challenge and engage them, and which will provide an excellent foundation for further studies.

The High Abilities Learning Coordinator oversees the program and learning progress of all SEAL students. The SEAL program includes a range of academic study along with enrichment activities and community focused events. Part of the learning progress involves monitoring student’s progress and reports. Supportive adaptable learning tools are a key element in ensuring every SEAL student achieves success. Each SEAL group stays together as a class for the first three years of their secondary schooling, receiving a purpose designed and delivered curriculum program.

From Years 7–9, students in the SEAL Program undertake a range of subjects including Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities, Music, French, Food, Health, Physical Education and Art.

Following Year 9, SEAL students have a range of pathway options available to them as they continue their senior secondary schooling. Students are encouraged to explore all options to ensure they select a pathway that best supports their learning goals, aspirations and the achievement of their strongest possible outcomes.

Pathway decisions are made through a collaborative process involving students, families, the High Abilities Learning Coordinator, Course Counsellors and relevant staff. All conversations consider a range of information, including student strengths, interests, aspirations and academic progress, to support informed decisions about the most appropriate pathway for each student.

  1. Consolidate their understandings by studying mainstream Year 10 in all subjects (Students can choose to do year 10 Math Methods or Yr 10 Math and English or Literature and three electives in their areas of interest)
  2. Year 10, with same choices for Math and English, two Year 10 electives and accelerate in one VCE Year 11 subject (not Math or English).

Please be advised that we are currently reviewing the structure of our SEAL program in line with the DET High-Ability initiative.

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Timeline for applying for 2027 SEAL program

SEAL Timeline

  • SEAL Timeline

    • Monday 3rd of August: Edutest registration open. Cost: ~$99.00 (Apply Now button above)
    • Tuesday 8th of September: EduTest registration closes
    • Monday 14th of September: Students who have registered and paid for the EduTest will sit the EduTest at Staughton College.
    • 30th October: Candidates informed of position in SEAL program

    If you have any further questions, please contact the High Abilities Learning Coordinator via staughton.co@education.vic.gov.au

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