Gifted & Talented (G&T)
Gifted & Talented programs offer accelerated instruction to eligible elementary school students in New York City.
For Children Interested in Applying to Kindergarten G&T Programs in Fall 2026
Kindergarten offers are now available for families who submitted an application before the January 23rd deadline. All children born in 2021 are eligible to apply. Families who did not already apply to G&T programs before the January 23rd deadline and who were not already screened for eligibility, cannot be considered for G&T programs by adding themselves to the waitlist.
Here are some key dates:
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Kindergarten Application Opens
- Friday, January 23, 2026: Kindergarten Application Closes
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Kindergarten Offer Release
For Children Interested in Applying to Grades 1, 2, 3, or 4 G&T Programs in Fall 2026
Here are some key dates:
- Monday, April 20, 2026: G&T Upper Grade Application Opens
- Friday, May 8, 2026: G&T Upper Grade Application Closes
- Thursday, June 11, 2026: G&T Upper Grade Offer Release
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