Academic Scholarship
We are delighted that you are considering Ivanhoe Grammar School for your child’s education. Our Academic Scholarship program is more than a fee outcome—it is a warm invitation to join a vibrant, supportive community where students are encouraged to thrive. At Ivanhoe Grammar School, we are committed to developing young people of character while fostering a culture of academic excellence where students are encouraged to achieve their best.
Applications for Academic Scholarships are now open for students entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2028.
Registration closing date – Monday 5 October 2026 at 4.00pm. Late applications are not accepted.
Eligibility
Academic Scholarship opportunities are open to students entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2028. 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 provide additional documentation or attend an interview at the School prior to an offer being made.
Students sitting the Academic Scholarship test for Year 7 2028 entry will take the ACER Level 1 test.
For Year 7 2028 registration (Level 1 test) – https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/3578
Students sitting the Academic Scholarship test for Year 10 2028 entry will take the ACER Level 2 test.
For Year 10 2028 registration (Level 2 test) – https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/3577
Key dates and costs at a glance
- Registration cost $200.00
- Registration opens Monday 10 August 2026
- Registration closes Monday 5 October 2026, 4.00pm (late applications are not accepted)
- Examination date Saturday 17 October 2026 (alternate testing dates are not available)
- Fee reduction Up to 50% of net tuition fees for the duration of the student’s secondary education
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 practise 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/au
Where is the exam held?
• Students applying for a scholarship at Plenty Campus will attend Plenty Campus, in Doreen, to sit the test
• Students applying for a scholarship at the Ridgeway Campus will attend the Ridgeway Campus, in Ivanhoe, to sit the test
• Detailed information regarding testing day will be sent via email a week prior to 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)
The following items are not permitted
– Working out paper
– Mobile phones (exceptions for medical reasons only)
– Smart watches
– Calculators
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.
When can we expect to hear from the School?
Approximately three 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 3 weeks after testing.
What do the students wear on testing day?
Casual clothes.
Scholarship Terms and Conditions
1. Academic Scholarships offer a reduction in the net tuition fees of up to 50%, for the duration of the student’s secondary education. All other fees and charges are payable in full.
2. A scholarship award is made on the condition that the student remains enrolled at Ivanhoe Grammar School for the completion of their secondary schooling. If the student leaves the School prior to the completion of Year 10, the parent/s (or guardians) will be required to repay the amount of tuition fee remission received up until that time.
3. All scholarship awards are reviewed annually and, subject to satisfactory performance on the part of recipients and payment of school fees in line with the Business Notice, are automatically renewed for the following year. In exceptional circumstances the scholarship award may be terminated by the Principal.
4. Families are given seven days from the scholarship offer to accept the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship award. Extension to this response date will not be granted.
5. Once the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship award are accepted, families have two weeks to complete the enrolment process. This includes payment of a non-refundable, non-transferable Capital Levy of $1,500 (if not already paid) and a $3,500 non-refundable, non-transferable Tuition Fee Deposit. The Tuition Fee Deposit is deducted from the February 2028 tuition fee instalment. The Tuition Fee Deposit is fully credited against the second instalment of school fees, invoiced in February 2028.
6. The School reserves the right not to offer scholarship awards if the standard of those presenting does not warrant it doing so.
7. The School’s decision is final and further correspondence will not be entered into.
