This essay examines the education of the gifted learner of high intellectual ability in the primary school. The concept of giftedness is discussed as are genetic determinants. Identification of giftedness is considered. The essay looks at education for the individual and special needs of the gifted learner. It also looks at the role of the teacher and other professionals and finally an attempt is made to draw human and material resources outside the formal educational structure into working alongside the school to provide appropriate educational opportunities. It is acknowledged that the child's environment is made up of the home, the school and the community and the child must therefore be educated within the context of his own personal needs and aptitudes; and within constraints imposed by the home, and the school and by the society in which he lives.