Academic Scholarship
Academic Scholarships for entry into Year 7 or Year 10 2027
Registrations open on Monday, 11 August 2025
Academic Scholarship applications are open to external students and currently enrolled Ivanhoe Grammar School students. International students in receipt of a student visa (subclass 500) or who require a student visa (subclass 500) to study within Australia, are ineligible to apply for this scholarship opportunity. Academic Scholarship offers are based on the students’ performance in the examination conducted on the School’s behalf by ACER. Students may be requested to attend an interview at the School prior to an offer being made.
Academic Scholarships offer a reduction in the net tuition fees of up to 50% for the duration of the student’s secondary education.
The registration closing date is Friday 10 October 2025 at 4:00 pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Examination Date and Registration
The examination date is Saturday 25 October at Ivanhoe Grammar School. Students must attend the Campus (selected at the time of registration) in person for testing on this date. Alternate testing dates are not available.
Students sitting the Academic Scholarship test for: Year 7 2027 entry will take the ACER Level 1 test
https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/3311
Students sitting the Academic Scholarship test for Year 10 2027 entry will take the ACER Level 2 test
https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/3312
Frequently asked questions
What can my child do to prepare?
The test is designed to assess skills the student has been developing during their years at school. These skills include:
- the ability to interpret, infer, deduce, and think critically.
- comprehension skills
- problem-solving skills
- reasoning skills
The test is not curriculum-based and does not test the ability to retrieve learned knowledge, so there is no advantage in trying to ‘cram’ for the test. Being relaxed and calm is most important.
For further general test information including:
- test structure
- to download free sample questions or purchase practice tests
- exam tips and strategies
- or to log in to your Parent Account
Please visit the ACER website using the following link www.acer.org/scholarship-parents
Where is the exam held?
- Students applying for a scholarship at the Plenty Campus will attend Plenty Campus in Doreen to sit the test
- Students applying for a scholarship at the Ivanhoe Campus will attend the Ivanhoe Campus, in Ivanhoe, to sit the test
- Detailed information regarding testing day will be sent via email a week before testing
What to bring
- two (2) blue or black pens for the written expression section of the test
- two (2) HB or B pencils for the multiple-choice sections of the test
- a good eraser
- A nut free snack
- Water bottle
- Medications as listed on the Medical Consent form (e.g., Ventolin and Epi pens)
What to expect if a student is successful?
An Academic Scholarship offers a reduction in the net tuition fees of up to 50% until the student completes their secondary education (Year 12).
How many Scholarships are offered?
This varies from year to year and is determined by the calibre of the candidates in any given year.
When can we expect to hear from the School?
Approximately three weeks after the testing date.
When can we expect to hear from the School?
Approximately 3 weeks after the testing date.
Will we receive a report?
Yes, all applicants will receive instructions from ACER on how to download their child’s report, approximately three weeks after testing.
