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Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEALP)
What is SEALP? SEALP stands for Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development aims to provide opportunities for all Victorian students to achieve their potential as fully as possible by maximising the development of their abilities and talents. In this context, the Department introduced the Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEALP) into selected Victorian schools to help meet the needs of gifted, high-achieving students. In 2007, there were approximately 40 schools in Victoria that have been accredited to deliver the program. Keilor Downs College had its first Year 7 intake of SEALP students in 2002. The program has since grown to include approximately 150 students studying under the guidance and direction of the program across six year levels. Our first SEALP students completed their VCE in 2007.
Why be involved in the SEALP? Keilor Downs College acknowledges the individual differences and needs of all students and seeks to encourage them to actively involve themselves in achieving excellence by developing to their full potential. The College aims to provide a curriculum which offers a broad range of experiences with access to specialist programs to meet the needs of all students.
In this regard, students who require a challenge in their academia are encouraged to apply for the program.
How is the SEALP different from mainstream schooling? SEALP accelerates the curriculum so that the usual four years of schooling (Year 7, 8, 9 and 10) is compacted down into the first three years (Year 7, 8 and 9). In Year 10 SEALP students may take up to three VCE classes (with recommendation). SEALP students are expected to learn a musical instrument through the instrumental program at the College in Years 7 and 8. They also have opportunities to participate in various competitions such as the Rio Tinto Big Science Competitions and Maths Competitions. SEALP students also participate in school community events such as the swimming and sport carnivals where they can compete against others in their Year Level.
What is needed to get into the program? Grade 6 entering into Year 7:
(*This amount is subject to change by KDC)
CURRENT DATES FOR 2010* 2nd February, Monday – Registration opens 10th May, Thursday – Registration closes 22nd May, Saturday – ACER Test at the College *These are currently tentative dates and will be confirmed early 2010.
Higher grade levels: If students wish to enter into the program this can happen one of two ways
The following need to be presented to the SEALP coordinator for examination:
The student is then tested, and interviewed for entry into the program.
How many students are selected to be in the program? Each class at Keilor Downs is a maximum of 25 students. There is one SEALP class at each Year Level (7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12). The maximum intake of Year 7s entering into the program is 25 students.
More Information
Contact Information For more information on any aspect of the SEAL Program please contact the SEALP Coordinator Angela Lane Phone Number: (03) 9367 4200 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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