You're going to have to go with your instincts on this one, nobody knows your child better than you do 'cept maybe your child. What does he say?

My niece loves loves loves the gifted program at her school, but she is only away from regular school part-time so didn't have to give friends up.

From my regular public schooling point of view, it's hard work to be bored beyond belief yet still be made to sit still and pay attention 8 hours a day.