Gifted & Talented (G&T)

Gifted & Talented programs offer accelerated instruction to eligible elementary school students in New York City.

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For Children Entering Kindergarten G&T Programs in Fall 2023

The kindergarten application is open and beginning this year, families will be able to apply to kindergarten Gifted and Talented programs on the same general kindergarten application! If your child was born in 2018 and lives in New York City, they are eligible to apply for fall 2023. Apply by January 20, 2023.

If you list G&T programs on your application, eligibility will be determined after you apply. To learn more about eligibility requirements, go to G&T Admissions for Children Entering Kindergarten in Fall 2023.

For Children Entering G&T Programs for First, Second and Third Grade in Fall 2023

For children who wish to enter G&T programs for grades 1-3, more information will be provided soon.

You may apply:

• Online at MySchools.nyc or

• Through your local Family Welcome Center (schools.nyc.gov/FWC)

Need help? Call 718-935-2009 or email ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov

G&T Admissions for Children Entering Kindergarten in Fall 2023

This process is for kindergarten G&T programs. If you list G&T programs on your application, eligibility will be determined after you apply. Students will be considered for eligibility based on behaviors that may indicate readiness for accelerated learning.

Eligibility Process

This varies a bit depending on where (and whether) a child currently attends pre-K.

• For current pre-K students at DOE/district schools, Pre-K Centers, NYC Early Education Centers (NYCEECs), or charter schools:

  • Anyone who adds a G&T program to their kindergarten application will be evaluated by their current pre-K teachers.

• For current pre-K students at private or parochial school programs, or for children who are not yet in school:

  1. Interested families apply by listing a G&T program on their kindergarten application.

  2. After the application closes, DOE's Division of Early Childhood Education contacts applicants to set up interviews.

  3. Then, interviews take place.

  4. Based on these interviews, early childhood education experts nominate eligible applicants for G&T admissions.

How Kindergarten G&T Offers Are Made

• After all applications are submitted and eligibility is determined, all eligible applicants are considered for offers.

• Offers are determined based on families' application choices, seat availability, and admissions priorities. All G&T programs give an admissions priority to siblings of current students. Some programs also give a priority to applicants who live or attend school in a specific district.

• All applicants will receive a results letter in spring 2023.

For More Information Visit:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/gifted-talented