Halton Region K-12 Specialized or Gifted Programs - Application Information for 2024-25

Oct 3, 2026

Information on specialized or gifted programs for K-12 students living in Ontario’s Halton Region, covering options across multiple grades for the 2024-25 school year. The document outlines key program goals and eligibility, including the Accelerated Learning Program (grades 8-9), the International Baccalaureate (grades 9-12), and Advanced Placement offerings in select schools. It also includes regional enrichment options such as I-STEM and the CCAT7 abilities screening test, with summarized application and assessment timelines.

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Program Overview

Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program

Advanced Placement (AP)

I-STEM

CCAT7-Abilities Screening Test

Information on Specialized or Gifted Programs Available to K-12 Students living in the Halton Region Note: This is not an exhaustive list and the information provided may be subject to change. | Grades that apply in this school year, 2023-24 for the following school year, 2024-25 | Program | Description | Application details | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Grades 8 & 9 | Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) | ALP is a program meant to prepare Grade 9 & 10 students for the academic rigor and workload of the International Baccalaureate ( IB) program.
Apply to ALP in grade 8
Students may apply to enter ALP in grade 10 while in grade 9. | For more information:
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The IB Diploma Program takes place in the last 2 years of highschool -Grades 11 & 12. | Information session: October 17, 2024 Apply between October 25 & December 2, 2024 For more information:
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Placement (AP) | Advanced Placement (AP) exams allow high school students who excel on these exams the opportunity to gain university credits* while still in high school. These exams are written in May and are usually 2-3 hours in length.
AP is designed [by a U.S. education](by a U.S. education) association called the College Board, is catered for highly motivated and academically inclined students who have a strong foundation in fundamental numeracy and literacy knowledge and skills. Students taking AP courses have the opportunity to learn ﬁrst year university material while still in high school.
Students taking AP courses in HDSB will be assessed and evaluated on the Ontario Curriculum; the AP curriculum is built into the course as an enhancement to the Ontario Curriculum. | Four schools in HDSB offer AP courses to their students.
Note: Students in grade 9,10, and 11 may be required to take AP courses depending on the school.
For more information, please visit the school’s website:
[https://www.](https://www.)hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/Advanced-Placement. aspx | (647) 403-6284 [support@mathproject.ca](support@mathproject.ca) [www.mathproject.ca](www.mathproject.ca) @mathprojectlearning | Grades that apply in this school year, 2023-24 for the following school year, 2024-25 | Program | Description | Application details | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Grade 8 | I-STEM | I-STEM is an innovative, regional program for secondary students (Grade 9-12) in Halton and beyond. Students in this four-year program develop innovation skills related to engineering design and design thinking,entrepreneurial thinking skills and global competencies. Students learn to be prepared for technological change and disruption, globalization and shifting demographics. | Information Session: October 24, 2025 Apply between October 25 & December 2, 2024 [https://www.](https://www.)hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM
. aspx | | Grade 4 | CCAT7-Abilities Screening Test | Many schools use these test results to identify students that would qualify for gifted programs. This test is also used to identify students “at risk”. | Assessment Date varies by School or School District. Typically, the CCAT7 is admini

FAQs

Which grades can apply for the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) in 2024-25?

ALP applies to Grades 8 and 9, preparing students for the academic rigor and workload of the International Baccalaureate program. Students apply in Grade 8, and some may enter in Grade 10 while in Grade 9.

What are the key dates for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program application?

An information session is listed for October 17, 2024, with applications open between October 25 and December 2, 2024.

How are students assessed for the Advanced Placement (AP) program, and when are the exams written?

AP exams are written in May and are typically 2–3 hours long. In HDSB, AP students are assessed based on the Ontario Curriculum, with the AP curriculum built into the course as an enhancement.

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