Health and STEM Pathways Program

STEM Pathways Program Mentoring

Each year, there are up to 30 positions available for enrolment at Adelaide Botanic High School through the out-of-zone selective entry process. These positions are available to students who reside outside of the school zone and who show a high-level interest and success in one or more of the STEM areas.

Entry into the Health and STEM Pathways Program is also available for in-zone students once they are enrolled and have commenced at Adelaide Botanic High School. This occurs via application in term 1.

Program overview

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How to apply

Applications for the Health and STEM Pathways Program are currently closed and will open in December 2026. This page will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.

Requirements

  • Applications will only be available to year 6 students (in 2027) entering year 7 in 2028

Key dates

  • Applications open: December 2026
  • Applications close: February 2027

Application overview

Applications will be available online through our website and will require:

  • A copy of the year 5 (2026) semester 2 school report
  • A 2 minute introduction video addressing the following prompts:
    • Show us something STEM-related that you’re proud of and tell us how you approached and achieved this
    • Tell us how this program excites you to continue to stretch and extend your STEM learning
  • Payment to sit the ACER Higher Ability Skills Test in Adelaide (Cost in 2025 was $115)

Following application and payment, the Adelaide Botanic High School team will be in contact with you directly to provide details about the ACER Higher Ability Skills Test. The test is usually held in late February or early March within the Adelaide CBD.