Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs are one way that New York City supports the educational needs of exceptional students. Our G&T programs vary in approach, but they all offer specialized instruction and enrichment opportunities.

• Subscribe to our Gifted & Talented email list to get G&T admissions tips and key date reminders.
• Pick up a copy of the 2020 NYC Kindergarten and G&T Admissions Guide at a Family Welcome Center or your current school. Use this guide to learn about G&T admissions and programs in your district and throughout the city; our online admissions guide will also help you navigate the Gifted and Talented admissions process.
• Gifted & Talented test registration is closed. All currently registered children will take the test in January 2020, and those who get a high enough score can then apply to G&T programs this spring. If your child is in pre-K through second grade, next fall, you can register to take the test for the 2021-2022 school year in the fall of 2020.

Your child must be a current NYC resident entering kindergarten through third grade next fall to take the G&T test. To qualify to apply to G&T programs, your child must get a high enough score on the G&T test.

Students with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to take the G&T test—learn more on our Students with Disabilities and Gifted and Talented page.

There are two types of G&T programs:

• District G&T programs are located within DOE public elementary schools. These programs give an admissions priority to students who live in particular school districts.
• Citywide G&T programs are schoolwide. These programs accept students from across the city and do not give admissions priorities based on where students live.

Find out more about Gifted & Talented admissions and specific programs:

• Gifted & Talented Admissions Guide. The 2020 guide provides a map of schools with G&T programs from the 2019-2020 school year. Pick up a copy at your current school or local Family Welcome Center to learn about the G&T admissions process, the G&T test, and admissions priorities.
• Use MySchools to explore elementary schools and learn about G&T programs.
• Diversity in Admissions. This year, G&T programs across the city were invited to participate in a pilot initiative to increase diversity within our programs.