
Gifted schools
Gifted schools are programs for gifted and talented students that provide specialized education designed to meet the unique needs of students with high potential or advanced abilities.

What are gifted schools
Gifted schools in Canada focus on providing specialized education for the students who demonstrate exceptional abilities or talents. Guidelines of gifted schools are provided by the province and every province has its own policies and resources to support gifted learners. To apply for the gifted programs students will need to show
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High academic achievement
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Good references from the teachers
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Typically high score on IQ test

Benefits
Gifted schools specialize in maximizing the potential of talented students. Schools provide and improve the abilities of students in
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Individual learning
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Critical and analytical thinking
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Interaction with other gifted peers
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Advanced learning materials and resources

Difference and Curricullum
The curriculum in gifted schools differs to meet the needs of the gifted students. Curriculum often includes
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Depth and complexity
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Fast paced learning
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Enriched learning experience
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Critical thinking and analyzing
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Creativity
Website Resource:
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Toronto District School Board (Gifted Programs) - https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Programs/Programs-for-Gifted-Learners
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Gifted Education in Vancouver School Board - https://www.vsb.bc.ca/schools/gifted-education
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Alberta Gifted Education - https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inspire/gifted_education.html
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Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (Gifted Programs) - https://www.ocdsb.ca/learning/programs/gifted_program
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Gifted Education in Edmonton Public Schools - https://www.epsb.ca/programs/immersion/gifted-programs/
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Halton District School Board (Gifted Programs) - https://www.hdsb.ca/Programs/Pages/Gifted-Program.aspx
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Manitoba Gifted Education - https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/educators/gifted/
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Fraser Academy (Vancouver) - https://www.fraseracademy.ca/
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Gifted Program in York Region District School Board - https://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/Pages/Gifted.aspx
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Gifted and Talented Programs in Calgary Board of Education - https://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/gifted-talented/
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Gifted Education in Peel District School Board - https://www.peelschools.org/programs/immersion/gifted
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Montreal Gifted School (École Internationale de Montréal) - https://www.eimontreal.com/
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Gifted Education in Fraser Valley - https://www.sd34.bc.ca/programs/gifted-education
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Gifted Programs in the Waterloo Region District School Board - https://www.wrdsb.ca/
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Gifted Programs in Durham District School Board - https://www.ddsb.ca/Programs/Pages/Gifted-Program.aspx
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Gifted Education in Saskatchewan - https://www.saskatchewan.ca/education/gifted-programs
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Gifted Programs in the Greater Toronto Area - https://www.gifted.ca/
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Gifted Education at the Calgary Academy - https://www.calgaryacademy.com/
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The Academy for Gifted Children – P.A.C.E. (Toronto) - https://www.agcPACE.com/
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Gifted Programs in British Columbia - https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/gifted/
