Supporting Gifted and Twice-Exceptional learners: How Hilldale School stands apart

That’s why their needs matter just as much, and deserve to be identified and supported! 

At Hilldale, we’re designed specifically for bright and gifted children. Our curriculum is accelerated, broad, and flexible. We offer individualized learning opportunities, so each student can grow at their own pace. Discover how our unique program challenges, supports, and inspires students every day, and explore what sets our curriculum apart. 

Equally important, we teach students how to understand themselves. They learn self-awareness and how to manage their emotions and behaviours effectively through our dedicated focus on social-emotional learning and wellbeing. 

We also help children and families understand OE’s (overexcitabilities), which are often part of the gifted experience. And we rely on expert insights and proven strategies from professionals who work every day to support families like yours. 

Giftedness refers to students whose intellectual abilities are significantly above the norm. These students often exhibit heightened sensitivity, intense curiosity, and an insatiable appetite for learning. At Hilldale, our approach is tailored to nurture these exceptional minds: 

• Accelerated curriculum: We offer a curriculum that challenges students intellectually, allowing them to delve deeper into subjects and progress at a pace suited to their abilities, and to know more about it, read here. 

• Differentiated instruction: Recognizing that each gifted learner is unique, our educators employ teaching strategies that cater to individual learning styles and needs. 

• Social-emotional support: Understanding the emotional complexities of gifted students, we provide resources and counseling to help them navigate their feelings and develop resilience. 

• Parental collaboration: We work closely with families, offering guidance and resources to support their child's educational journey both at school and at home. 

Our commitment is to create an environment where gifted students feel understood, challenged, and supported. By doing so, we aim to cultivate not only their intellectual growth but also their emotional well-being, preparing them to thrive both academically and personally.