Acceleration Program Year 7 details

This is a special program for gifted and talented students. The Acceleration Program has been an integral part of the school’s program since 1981. Students in the acceleration program are placed in the same homegroup and engage in a curriculum that challenges and extends them in all subject areas. University High School has a vibrant and extensive performing arts, sport, student leadership and activities program with many opportunities for students to explore and further develop their skills and interests. A full description of the school curriculum and information about the extra-curricular program can be found in relevant sections on the school website.

Application for the Acceleration Program for Year 7 in 2022

All students offered a confirmed place in year 7 at University High School in 2022 can apply to be part of the year 7 acceleration program. Admission to this program is at year 7 level only and the selection process is based on aptitude tests and interviews. Interviews are conducted with short-listed applicants.

All students who apply will be required to sit an aptitude test through Edutest.
The open date for applications is Friday 6 August, 2021. Use the link below to register, but please note, this link will open on Friday 6 August 2021.

Link to apply for the Year 7 Acceleration program in 2022.

The closing date for applications in Friday 3 September, 2021.
Parents/Carers will be notified of the outcome of their application to the Year 7 Acceleration Program before the end of 2021.

Link to curriculum documents

Link to 2022 Year 7 Enrolment Process

Please Note: University High School is currently experiencing a high level of demand for places and is under an Enrolment Management Plan. Places can only be offered to students in the first two categories of the DET Priority Order. Please download the Plan for further details.