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Why Choose the Select Entry Biretta Program
Nuturing gifted learners to reach their full potential
Our approach to education is grounded in evidence-based teaching practices, We nurture academically gifted students in a stimulating and supportive environment empowering our Select Entry Biretta Program students to excel. We offer:
- A dynamic learning environment that challenges and inspires
- Curriculum acceleration in English and Mathematics to foster advanced academic growth
- Opportunities beyond the classroom, including competitions, workshops, and unique projects
- The Year 9 China Program, a 2-week immersive exchange with top Chinese schools and universities in Chongqing and Chengdu
- Pathways to early VCE and university-level learning, positioning students for future success.
This program is designed for students who are ready to engage deeply with their learning, thrive among ambitious peers, and embark on a journey that stretches their potential and prepares them for outstanding achievement.
From students in the Biretta program
The Biretta program is the perfect opportunity for high-performing students to challenge themselves and take their learning to the next level. While Maths and English follow an accelerated curriculum, the rest of my classes are equally exciting and stimulating. The Biretta program also offers opportunities to participate in extracurricular initiatives to further enhance the academic pathway such as the Da Vinci Decathalon, Tournament of the Minds, The University of Melbourne’s research, and statistics competition.
Shaun Shums
Year 8 Biretta Student
The Capstone Advantage
Building skills, confidence, and leadership through real-world projects
From 2026, the program will introduce a compulsory Capstone Unit. This project–based elective allows students to pursue research, innovation and advocacy while learning how to communicate their ideas to an audience. The Capstone Unit not only extends academic skills but also builds confidence, leadership and problem-solving ability, qualities essential for success at school and beyond.
Entry and Commitment
Starting strong, staying committed, reaching further
Entry into the Biretta Program begins in Year 7, through a select process designed to identify boys with the ability and motivation to thrive in an accelerated environment. Once enrolled in the program, students commit to continuing through to Year 12, ensuring continuity of learning and the opportunity to build on their strengths year after year. Each student’s placement in the program is reviewed annually, based on their performance and ongoing commitment to both the College and the program.
A Bright Future
Prepared to lead, ready to succeed
The Biretta Program is more than academic challenge — it is about unlocking potential. By the time students reach their senior years, they are equipped not just with advanced subject knowledge, but with the mindset, confidence and resilience to lead in their chosen fields.
The potential benefit of group enrichment for the highly-academic learner is clear. Strong, consistent results support the idea that ability grouping promotes and enriches learning.
Select Entry Biretta Program Brochure
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