SEAL Program

Albert Park College offers the Special Education Accelerated Learning program (SEAL) for students in years 7-9. As an accredited member of The Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools (TAASS), our staff share knowledge with other SEAL schools and engage in extensive professional development in educating advanced and gifted children. 

The aim of SEAL is to cater for students with exceptional learning potential. The program provides enrichment and extension material involving higher cognitive processes such as generalising, dealing with abstractions and recognising relationships. Students cover traditional subjects in a shorter time frame (acceleration) and courses are studied in greater depth and complexity. Students can begin to undertake both IB or VCE Unit 1 and 2 subjects (equivalent to Year 11 standard) at Year 10 to provide them with a sixth or sometimes seventh subject. Exemplary students may have an opportunity to complete a first-year university subject in Year 12. 

The SEAL program also develops creative and leadership potential in students, enabling them to interact with their intellectual peers, without compromising social relationships and development. SEAL teachers are selected for their skill in dealing with gifted students. 

Pathways within the program are determined by a student’s performance, rather than teacher recommendations and parent/carer/student wishes. SEAL students are expected to pursue a pathway into Year 10 Advanced core subjects but this is dependent on their work ethic, behaviour and capability and not guaranteed.