Reading
Reading and understanding a range of passages.
- Finding the main idea
- Inference and author's purpose
- Vocabulary in context
How we prepareWeekly reading across unfamiliar text types, with a chat about why each answer works.
Years 5 to 9
Online Scholarship Test Preparation for Australian Students
Help your child feel confident for ACER and school scholarship exams. Live online lessons build reading, writing, maths and reasoning skills for students in Years 5 to 9.
The Scholarship Test Sections We Prepare Students For
Each school sets its own paper, but most test the same four skills.
Written Expression
A timed piece, often narrative or persuasive.
- A strong idea and clear structure
- Vocabulary and sentence control
- Planning before writing
How we prepareTimed prompts with feedback on ideas and structure.
Maths
Problem solving across the curriculum.
- Multi-step word problems
- Algebra and number patterns
- Shapes, space and measurement
How we prepareChallenge questions a step above the year level, with strategies for unfamiliar problems.
Reasoning
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
- Spotting patterns and sequences
- Using clues to find the answer
- Working under time pressure
How we prepareShort, regular puzzles that build speed and calm.
What to Focus on, Year by Year
Scholarship tests are sat from Year 5 to Year 9. Choose your child's year and try a question.
Year 5
Build strong reading, writing and number sense.
- Reading widely every day
- Writing short pieces weekly
- Mental maths and number patterns
Try a sample question
What is 7 × 8?
The correct answer is C (56).
Year 6
Start timed, test-style practice.
- Timed reading passages
- Multi-step maths problems
- Short persuasive writing
Try a sample question
What is 3/5 of 40?
The correct answer is C (24).
Year 7
Move into reasoning and longer writing.
- Algebra and ratios
- Comparing texts
- Planning a timed essay
Try a sample question
What is 15% of 200?
The correct answer is C (30).
Years 8 and 9
Stretch with abstract problems and polished writing.
- Multi-step algebra
- Analysing the writer's techniques
- Writing with a clear voice and evidence
Try a sample question
Solve for x: 5x − 7 = 28
The correct answer is C (7).
How Scholarship Offers Work
Each school sets its own steps. Here is how it usually works for Australian families.
See Where Your Child Sits- Choose SchoolsLook at each school's scholarship options and dates.
- RegisterRegister for the test by the school's deadline.
- Sit the TestSit the school's paper or an ACER test, as set by the school.
- Interview or Extra RoundSome schools add an interview or a second round.
- Receive an OfferOffers and any fee reduction are set by the school.
Scholarship Tests Questions From Parents
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Message Us on WhatsAppDoes my child need a scholarship test to join an independent school?
No. Many students join without a scholarship. A scholarship test can lead to a fee reduction or an academic award at some schools.
What is the ACER scholarship test?
ACER writes scholarship tests that some independent schools use. Each school decides how to use the results.
When should we start preparing?
Many families start 6 to 12 months before the test, with a little practice each week.
Will test prep make my child anxious?
We keep it low pressure, with short sessions and friendly tutors.
How will I know if my child is improving?
Regular quiz results and parent reports show progress skill by skill.
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