Gifted Education in Carmel
Introduction
At Carmel, gifted education aims to nurture the potential of all students by providing different learning opportunities. Through the participation in diversified and challenging classroom activities, students with higher ability will become more engaged in learning and thus their talent can be developed. The provision of systematic school-based gifted education programmes allows students to further develop their potential and interact with students having similar abilities and interests. Effective implementation of gifted education does not only systematically and strategically develop the potentials of gifted students, but it also caters to diverse learner needs of all students both inside and outside the classroom.
Teacher Development
To ensure that teachers have a common understanding of the rationale and principles of gifted education and to adopt effective instructional strategies in a regular classroom, almost all teachers in Carmel have completed the Foundation Course in Gifted Education organised by the Education Bureau. Teachers are also encouraged to participate in various professional development programmes on gifted education from time to time.
School-wide and subject-specific staff development programmes are also held regularly on themes closely related to gifted education and addressing learner diversity. Lesson studies are also carried out so that teachers can explore effective learning and teaching strategies to support the learning of students in regular classrooms.
Three-tier Operation Mode
Carmel has adopted the three-tier operation mode suggested by the Education Bureau in implementing gifted education. This comprehensive model facilitates the provision of gifted education at the classroom level (Level 1), through pull-out programmes within or after regular school hours (Level 2) and enrichment and extension learning opportunities outside of school (Level 3).
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
The Way Forward
One significant insight gained from our involvement in gifted education is that this endeavour benefits not only gifted learners but all students. In coming years, the school will continue to explore effective pedagogies such as differentiated instruction and inquiry-based learning approach to engage students in learning and tap their potential. To provide rich learning experience to talented students, more school-based gifted programmes will be organised such as English in Media, English in public speaking, Math Olympiad, Chinese Drama and Language Arts. As a key element of quality education, gifted education will be developed continuously in Carmel.
Gifted Education Programmes offered (to be updated regularly)
(1) HKUST Dual Program 2025
Information links: (i) https://cdgt.hkust.edu.hk/dp-overview (course overview)
(ii) https://cdgt.hkust.edu.hk/dp-course-info (course information)
(iii) https://cdgt.hkust.edu.hk/dp-nomination (nomination procedures)
(iv) https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mGmJoMVoNCqndk (online application)
For application details, please refer to the mass email sent to students.
(2) Programmes by The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (資優教育學院)
Information links: https://www.hkage.edu.hk/
The application procedures will commerce on the coming November, details will be updated soon.
(3) Programmes and competitions by Hong Kong Gifted Education Teachers’ Association
Information links: https://www.hkgeta.org/
A variety of programmes and competitions are provided regularly, please refer to the website for details of individual courses and fees.
(4) 2025 Winter Program for the Gifted and Talented
Information links:
(i)https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/pgt/ (online application)
(ii)https://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/pgt/_Doc/Course_Information/WIN2025/WIN2025_Course_Description.pdf (course description)
(iii)https://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/pgt/_Doc/Course_Information/WIN2025/WIN2025_Summary_of_Course_Schedule.pdf (course schedule)
The deadline of online application is 9 October, 2025. Please refer to the above documents for details of individual courses and fees.
