Individualized programmes for gifted students are one of the ways in which curricula can be adapted to take account of the identified educational needs of gifted students. Planning is a key phase in ensuring that these programmes are carried out in a high-quality manner. This article explores the challenges faced in the planning of individualized programmes for gifted students, such as: purpose and objectives, selection of a concept of "giftedness" and of a curriculum model, the planning process, the engagement of students, parents and teachers, and the planning of the document