In 2020, Chaffey Secondary College introduced the Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program for incoming Year 7 students. The SEAL program is an educational opportunity for those children capable of completing a more comprehensive and challenging secondary curriculum.
Chaffey is one of only forty schools in Victoria which is fully accredited to provide the SEAL program and is the only school in the Sunraysia region offering this opportunity for students.
What is the SEAL program?
The Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools (TAASS) is a collective of like-minded schools who strongly value Gifted Education in Victorian Government secondary schools. SEAL Academy schools
offer engaging, accelerated programs for identified groups of high ability students.
The SEAL program provides students with the opportunity to work with like-minded peers in the middle years of schooling and provides them with a broader and more flexible learning program in their senior years. Research has shown that students participating in this program achieve higher ATAR scores, with many students attributing their success at VCE and beyond to the skills they have learned as part of the SEAL program.
To access further information, go to: http://www.sealacademy.org.au/
What Does Acceleration Mean?
The Accelerated Learning Program allows students to progress through their secondary education faster, by providing challenging learning experiences that are more tailored to the needs of talented learners.
There is greater emphasis on higher order thinking and learning skills, independent learning and research. Course content is compacted so that a typical year 7-10 program is covered more quickly than normal without omitting anything. The accelerated program contains less repetition.
Enrichment is provided by broadening content, understanding, experience and skills to a level appropriate to the students’ stages of development. Extension leads to in-depth study and the integration and application of knowledge at a deeper level.
The Curriculum
The SEAL program provides students with the opportunity to work with like-minded peers and provides them with a broader and more flexible learning program in their senior years. Research has shown that students participating in this program achieve higher ATAR scores with many students attributing their success at VCE to the skills they have learnt while in the SEAL program.
Students in the program will participate in an accelerated curriculum in the areas of English, Mathematics, Humanities and Science allowing them to complete four years of learning within three years. Students will also complete studies in the areas of the Arts, Technology, Physical Education and Language. Students in Year 10 will then be offered opportunities to begin a VCE program alongside other Year 10 subjects.
In addition to the program, students are encouraged to participate in the full range of extra-curricular activities offered by the school including interschool sport, Student Representative Council, leadership programs, camps and excursions. As part of the students’ Language studies, an opportunity to participate in overseas study tours may arise at Year 9 or 10.
Students Who Would Suit the SEAL Program
The SEAL program is designed to provide a challenging curriculum to students who are achieving results above the expected level across a range of subject areas. To participate successfully in this program, students must also be those who:
• self-motivated learners
• Capable of working above expected level in a range of areas 
• Be an independent learner
• Be capable of working with others
• Be willing and able to work at an accelerated level
• Maintain work of a high standard
• Complete all set classwork, assessment and homework to the best of my ability
• Maintain high level of attendance
• Consistently meet college expectations
• Seek and apply feedback to continue to improve their learning
Selection Process
Selection Process for 2026 Enrolments
The selection process for the SEAL program is designed to assist the college in identifying students for whom the program is appropriate. Students and their parent/guardian will need to complete a written application. This is available from our website for download.
Application Form:
This consists of 3 sections to be completed by a parent/guardian, the student and their 2026 Year 6 teacher. The nominated teacher will be sent a link to complete their section online.
Attach a copy of your child’s Year 5 NAPLAN and their most recent school report
Students must be enrolled at Chaffey Secondary College to apply for SEAL, as this allows information to be shared between Chaffey SC and your child’s primary school, and short-listed applicants to complete testing onsite.
Applications must be returned to Chaffey Secondary College by 4pm Monday 31 August 2026.
Testing:
Short-listed applicants based on primary school information, parent/guardian and student application will be selected to complete testing
Students will complete 4 online tests focusing on verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, reading comprehension, and Mathematics, and a handwritten test on written expression.
Testing will be completed at Chaffey SC commencing at 8:45am on Friday 30 October 2026
The cost of testing is covered by Chaffey Secondary College
Parents/guardians will be notified of the outcome of their child’s SEAL application prior to the 2026 Year 7 Orientation Day Tuesday 8 December.
Parents/guardians and students offered a place in the SEAL program for 2027 will need to sign a SEAL agreement to accept their place in the program. The agreement sets out expectations for work completion, attendance, behaviour, and attitude to learning that reflects the college values and follow up if agreement is not met.
Key Dates:
Applications due to Chaffey Secondary College Monday 31 August 2026
Short-listed applicants complete online registration with edutest by Friday 23 October 2026 (a registration link will be provided)
Short-listed applicants complete SEAL testing at Chaffey Secondary College on Friday 30 October 2026
Successful applicants will be notified and offered a place in our 2027 SEAL program by Monday 23 November 2026
Students and their parent/guardian will be required to attend the college and complete their SEAL agreement to accept and confirm their place by Tuesday 9 December
Orientation day Tuesday 8 December – students will be in their 2026 SEAL class.