According to the Vancouver school board. Gifted students are defined as.
Giftedness is defined as: “A student is considered gifted when she/he possesses demonstrated or potential abilities that give evidence of exceptionally high capability with respect to intellect, creativity, or the skills associated with specific disciplines. Students who are gifted often demonstrate outstanding abilities in more than one area. They may demonstrate extraordinary intensity of focus in their particular areas of talent or interest. However, they may also have accompanying disabilities and should not be expected to have strengths in all areas of intellectual functioning” (BC Ministry of Education Special Education Services, 2006).
https://www.vsb.bc.ca/programs/giftedenrichment-education
Gifted Students are not being identified in British Columbia
Many factors, including lack of funding, preventing kids from getting assessed.
Vancouver Sun article that addresses the issue with identification of gifted students.
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Gifted+students+being+identified/10698076/story.html