Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in High Potential and Gifted Education

The Graduate Certificate in High Potential and Gifted Education is a comprehensive program designed to empower practicing educators with the knowledge and skills to meet the diverse needs of high potential and gifted learners, including those with disability. This program fosters an inclusive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth.

Degree Overview

This program provides a comprehensive curriculum aligned with research and practice for high potential and gifted learners. Key areas of focus include:

• Identification of Gifted Learners
• Curriculum Development
• Social-Emotional Support
• Advocacy

Students who complete this Graduate Certificate are eligible to articulate into the Master of Special and Inclusive Education (High Potential and Gifted Students with Disability specialisation) with up to 40 units of credit.

Career Opportunities

This program has been developed to provide practicing teachers and school leaders with a qualification and expertise in high potential and gifted education. The explicit purpose is to enable leadership capacity in high potential and gifted education, identified as a key workforce need for the NSW Department of Education.

Program Details

• Program Code: 50090
• Duration: 1 year (full-time) up to 3 years (part-time)
• Next Start Date: 17 August 2026
• Indicative Fee: AUD 20,590
• CRICOS Code: Not specified

Admission Information

• Duration: 1 year (full-time) up to 3 years (part-time)
• Next Start Date: 17 August 2026
• Start Dates (Online): Semester 2 17 August 2026
• English Proficiency Requirements: IELTS overall minimum - 6.5, IELTS section minimum - 6

What You Will Study

This Graduate Certificate provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to align research and practice for high potential and gifted learners. The program is grounded in an inclusive education philosophy, ensuring all learners have equitable access to high-quality education that nurtures their potential.

Core Courses

• EDUC6690: Curriculum for High Potential and Gifted Learners
• EDUC6691: High Potential and Giftedness in Special Populations
• EDUC6692: Teaching High Potential and Gifted Students
• EDUC6693: Meeting the Needs of High Potential and Gifted Students with a Disability

Similar Degrees

• Master of Special and Inclusive Education:
  • Indicative Fee: AUD 41,175
  • Full-time Duration: 1 year
  • Part-time Duration: up to 4 years
  • Locations: NAIHE Singapore, Newcastle, Online
• Graduate Certificate in Special and Inclusive Support:
  • Indicative Fee: AUD 20,590
  • Full-time Duration: 0.5 years
  • Part-time Duration: up to 3 years
  • Locations: NAIHE Singapore, Online, Newcastle