New Year 5 Honours Program
In 2027, KRB will be offering a Year 5 Honours Program.
This two-year program has been thoughtfully designed for high potential and gifted learners who are ready to embrace a greater level of academic stretch within a supportive and connected environment.
Led by an experienced teacher with specialist training in gifted education, the Honours Class will offer a faster-paced learning experience with a deeper exploration of concepts within the Year 5 curriculum and beyond. Students will collaborate with like-minded peers, engage with Senior School specialist staff, and access specialist learning spaces including our STEM and science facilities.
Students in the Honours Class will remain closely connected to the wider Junior School. They will share timetables, play breaks, excursions and community events, maintaining friendships and a strong sense of belonging.
The program reflects our belief that excellence looks different for every learner. When children are given the right combination of challenge, care and opportunity, they grow in both confidence and capability.
Why an Honours Class?
Grouping high-potential and gifted students with like-ability peers requiring similar complexity and challenge is a research-based practice that effectively meets their learning needs. Students in the KRB Honours Class will benefit from a faster-paced learning environment and deeper exploration of concepts within the Stage 3 (Year 5 and 6) curriculum and beyond.
How is the class structured?
The Honours Class will comprise of 22 students (this may vary from year to year) and will run alongside the other Year 5 classes. It is a two-year program (Years 5 and 6), beginning with Year 5 in 2027. From 2028, we aim to offer two Honours Classes in the Junior School – one in Year 5 and one in Year 6.
The class timetable will closely mirror that of other Year 5 classes. Lunch breaks, excursions and special events will be shared across the year group to support the development and maintenance of friendships throughout the cohort.
Who will teach the class?
An experienced educator with training in gifted education will teach all core subjects for the Honours Class. Students will also experience specialist Senior School teachers and facilities to promote deep learning of skills at various times throughout the program.
As with all Year 5 classes, students in the Honours Class will attend specialist classes for STEM, Music, Band, Languages (French/Chinese), Physical Development/Health and Physical Education, and Library.
Who is eligible to apply?
Parents of students entering Year 5 in 2027 – both current KRB families and those considering future enrolment – are welcome to apply.
What is the application process?
Families are invited to indicate their interest in applying for the Honours Class by completing an Expression of Interest Form. Applications open in the first week of November via our website and close at the end of January. The process includes submitting a questionnaire and portfolio, along with fees associated with the AAS testing. Students will sit a placement test on Monday, 16 February 2026. Interviews will follow for applicants not currently enrolled at KRB.
What is the cost of the class?
Kincoppal-Rose Bay fees are applicable to students in the Honours Class. This a non-refundable fee of $5,000 for each student on acceptance of offer. Please visit krb.nsw.edu.au/admissions/fees to view our full tuition fee schedule.
Will there be scholarships awarded?
All applicants who sit the placement test will automatically be considered for a scholarship. We plan to award one two-year scholarship for the 2027 Year 5 Honours Class.
Is my daughter guaranteed a place in the Senior School Honours Classes?
Students selected for the Years 5 and 6 Honours Class are guaranteed entry into KRB Senior School. However, placement in the Years 5 and 6 Honours Class does not guarantee entry into the Senior School Honours Classes. Students will be required to sit an additional placement test.
How can I learn more about the Honours Class?
For more information, please contact at our Admissions Team at 9388 6000 or via email at admissions@krb.nsw.edu.au.
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