Ignite is a program for gifted and talented young people in South Australia, created in 1997 and formerly known as SHIP (Students with High Intellectual Potential). It is administrated by the South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services

The Ignite program is fast paced and contains less review and repetition than the normal curriculum

The students are selected for the Ignite program through an assessment designed by ACER commonly known as IGNITE TEST that is held every year in Feburary

• Year 6: : IGNITE PROGRAM ENTRY TEST 2022 (will be held on 26 February 2022)
• IGNITE PROGRAM ENTRY TEST 2023 (Not confirmed yet).

Participating Schools

There are 3 participating schools for this program:

• Glenunga International High School
• The Heights School
• Aberfoyle Park High School

All three participating schools use the ACER HAST(Higher Ability SelectionTest) exam as a first part of the selection process. The test consists of four sections.

Components of the IGNITE Program Entry Test

Component	Minutes	Questions	Type
Reading Comprehension	45 mins	40	Multiple Choice
Mathematical Reasoning	40 mins	30	Multiple choice
Written Expression	25 mins	1	Written Response
Abstract Reasoning	30 mins	30	Multiple Choice