For students interested in applying for the Sept 2026 Incentive classes, please note the following dates:
1. Monday January 5, 2026 – Applications Open at 8:00am
Along with the application form, students will be asked to submit their final Grade 6, and current Grade 7 report cards. Applicants should also kindly ask their Grade 7 teacher to complete a reference form, available for download when the applications open.
2. Friday January 23, 2026 – Applications Close at 3:00pm
3. Wednesday January 28, 2026 – Math and English Entrance Exams
The Math exam is a 100-question multiple choice, non-calculator test on the Grade 6 & 7 math curriculum. The English exam is a 1-paragraph (maximum 300 words) written piece on a topic given the day of the exam.
4. February 9-27, 2026 – Richmond School District Transfer Applications Round 1
Only students registered to Palmer Secondary are eligible for the Incentive Program. Transfer application information is available on the Richmond School District website at https://www.sd38.bc.ca/student-registration/transfer-applications
5. Thursday February 5, 2026 – Palmer Grade 7 Info Night
Incentive Program Information Meeting 7:45pm
6. Friday February 13, 2026 – Interviews for selected students
Students will be contacted and assigned interview times. Each interview will last approximately 30 minutes. Please bring a portfolio of school or extracurricular samples of skills, abilities, effort, and/or achievement.
7. Friday February 27, 2026 – Notification of decision
8. Friday March 6, 2026 – Deadline for accepted students to submit Program Acknowledgement Form and Deposit.
Applications for the Sept 2026 Grade 9-11 classes will take place from May 4-15, 2026.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Liang for more information.
RC Palmer Incentive Program 