Ignite is a program for students with high intellectual potential.
The Heights School is a Department for Education (DfE) Special Interest School which is funded to provide programs for Ignite students previously known as ‘Students with High Intellectual Potential’ or ‘Gifted and Talented’.
Research shows that many gifted learners are working at a pace that is much slower than their capabilities. The Ignite Program offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated rate commensurate with their ability.
Registrations for Year 7 in 2026
2025 Ignite Assessment for Year 7 2026 Entry
The ACER Ignite assessment is held in late February every year for Year 6 students entering Year 7 the following year.
Registrations for the 2025 assessment will be via the ACER portal which will open in November 2024. Assessment date information will also be made available at this time.
The assessment comprises four parts, completed over a period of 3 to 5 hours with time allowed for a break.
- Reading Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Abstract Reasoning
The test materials will be sent to the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) in Melbourne for marking. We anticipate results within nine to ten weeks. Please do not contact the school or ACER in relation to the results. You will receive notification of results by email.
Eligibility
The assessment is open to students in Year 6 at the time of the assessment.
- Please only apply to one Ignite School. Please register and sit the assessment at your first preference of Ignite School.
- Students can only sit the assessment once.
- Students not residing in Australia at the time of the assessment cannot register to sit the assessment. Eligible families must be residing in Australia. Ignite assessment cannot be administered overseas.
- Families can expect to receive the student ID in the week leading up to the assessment day via email.
- School Card holders need to pay the full fee of $145. After registration, please email your 2023 School Card approval letter to dl.1430.ignite@schools.sa.edu.au. We will then issue a refund of $125 after the registration closing date.
- No late applications will be accepted.
Registration Details
It is vital to read all instructions including the ACER Parent Guide before starting your application.
Applications are via ACER, you can download the guide to online registrations here.
If you have any questions about your application, or for further information or if you have a query, please contact the Ignite Team via dl.1430.ignite@schools.sa.edu.au
We look forward to receiving your submission.
For any technical issues or if you have any queries about the online application system, please contact the ACER HAST team via hast@acer.org or call 03 9277 5625.
Selection is based on the student’s ACER results. Under our Capacity Management Plan, we select a maximum of 60 students per yearly intake.
If there are extenuating circumstances relating to the taking of the Ignite exam for your student, or for any enquiries, please email the Ignite team at dl.1430.ignite@schools.sa.edu.au or call 8242 8900.
Ignite Program Assessment Registrations
Registrations for the 2025 Ignite Test open on Friday 1st of November.
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In line with our school’s Strategic Directions and Values the Ignite Program gives students the opportunity to pursue excellence and strive for their personal best within a supportive environment. Students can access flexible pathways and study across year levels. Student successes are celebrated.
The Heights School provides a range of accelerated learning options for students.
Students are selected for entry into the Ignite Program through an ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) assessment which is held once per year in February. Each year The Heights accepts approximately 60 students through this process, based on student performance.
The assessment will be open to students while in Year 6 for entry the following year.
Assessment Registration Details
Students from country or interstate Primary Schools can sit for the assessment at their primary school if approved by the school Principal and a teacher from the school is prepared to accept the responsibility for supervision. It is preferred that the student attend The Heights School for the assessment, if possible.
The assessment comprises four parts: Reading Comprehension, Written Expression, Mathematical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning.