Gifted Programs Guides
Guides to gifted programmes worldwide — UK, US, Canada, Australia, Netherlands and UAE. Eligibility criteria, application processes, and how to prepare your child for gifted identification.
6 guides
WISC-V Scores Explained: Full Scale IQ, Index Scores, and Gifted Cut-Offs
WISC-V Full Scale IQ scores explained: what FSIQ ranges mean, the five index scores (VCI, VSI, FRI, WMI, PSI), gifted cut-offs by programme type, and how WISC-V compares to CogAT and MAP.
CogAT vs. NWEA MAP for Gifted Identification: Which Test Matters More?
CogAT vs NWEA MAP for gifted identification: what each test measures, when districts use one or both, how scores compare, what to do when results conflict, and which programmes require which.
CogAT Scores Explained: What Your Child's SAS, Percentile and Stanine Mean
CogAT Standard Age Score (SAS) explained: what percentile and stanine each score represents, what scores gifted programs require, and how the three batteries compare.
How Does Your Child Compare Globally? International Academic Benchmarks 2026
Selective schools think in global percentiles — not national grades. What the international data shows and what it means for your child's future.
Gifted Program Testing Guide: How US Gifted Identification Works and How to Prepare
US gifted program identification: CogAT, WISC-V, NWEA MAP, and OLSAT explained, with score thresholds by program type and a practical preparation guide.
NWEA MAP Scores Explained: What RIT Scores Mean and How to Interpret Your Child's Results
MAP RIT scores by grade level 2025–26: average reading, math and science benchmarks, gifted cut-offs and percentile chart. What's a good score for your child?