Thank you for considering the Academy for your child’s 21st Century education
Enrolment help
Demonstrated leadership in an area of specialisation
The Academy is a 21 Century Skills school for students with demonstrated ability in an area (or areas) of specialisation. Whilst most selective programs focus on academic testing for establishing giftedness, this is not the only yardstick for high potential learners.
The Academy offers entry via the following areas - alongside each are examples of evidence you could provide to support your application:
Academic - IQ testing, NAPLAN / ICAS results indicating performance in the top 10% of age group, paperwork from current school documenting high academic success in one or more areas, handwritten writing samples
Artistic - selection and participation in regional or statewide music (e.g. Regional Youth Orchestra), recommendation from Dance, Art or Music institution stating their giftedness for their age or capacities (e.g. Director of the Macquarie Conservatorium or Director of Stepping Out Dance Factory), regional art prize
Community / Leadership - demonstrated commitment to community service / volunteerism or leadership (e.g. volunteer at ParkRun, local charity work, fundraising, involvement in council, government matters / events, sustainability initiatives)
Sports - state representation or higher in given sport
Technology - demonstrated skill in website building, coding, game construction or digital communication (e.g. blogging), film making, music recording and mixing
Interview process
After receipt of the Enrolment Application Form, supporting documents, you may be contacted to organise an interview. This interview will take approximately 45 minutes and will involve a conversation between the Principal and parents/caregivers and a separate conversation will be had between the Principal and the student. The student will be given the opportunity to write a creative story during the parent interview time.
Letters of offer
Following your interview, if your application for enrolment is successful you will receive a formal letter of offer from the principal. If you wish to accept your student's place at the Academy you will need to respond to the letter of offer within the acceptance deadline, and you will be required to make a non-refundable pre-payment of 25% of the annual tuition.
The enrolment process
Step 1
Fill in an Enrolment Application (see below) supplying all requested documentation and supporting evidence.
Step 2
Applications are reviewed against the entry criteria and eligible applicants are contacted for an interview.
Step 3
Following your interview, if your application for enrolment is successful you will receive a formal Letter of Offer from the principal.
Got questions?
To learn more about our 21st Century approach, visit our Home and About pages or download our School Prospectus (575kb PDF)
School fee information can be found on the About page
Dress code and other policies can be found on the For Parents page
Information on demonstrating leadership in an area of specialisation for your application can be found below
For all other enquiries call (02) 6882 4216 or email info@theacademy.nsw.edu.au
Ready to proceed?
Before you get started with your Enrolment Application make sure you have your support documentation prepared.
You will need:
A letter written by the student introducing themselves, their interests, skills, areas of passion and their strengths and areas of improvement as a learner. This letter should be handwritten and not edited by an adult
A copy of the student’s birth certificate
Most recent school reports
Evidence of demonstrated leadership in an area of specialisation
Documentation relating to any medical requirements, learning difficulties, accelerated learning or special needs
Got it all prepped? Let’s go!
If you prefer to fill in the form offline, you can download an Enrolment Application Form (233kb PDF) which includes instructions for submission.
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— John Quincy Adams
Book an exploratory call
If you have questions about the school and are looking for more information, book an exploratory call.
Ready to apply
If you're ready to start the application process book in a face-to-face meeting in my calendar. Parents/guardians and the student will need to attend an in person interview. You will also need to supply documentation prior to the interview.