Prepare for the ACER-style scholarship tests with Australia-wide practice papers, expert writing reviews and timed mock exams — built to recognise and reward academic excellence for Years 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10 entry.
The ACER-style scholarship test is a national assessment used by independent schools across Australia to award scholarships to academically gifted students. It tests Reading & Viewing / Humanities, Mathematics and Written Expression — measuring comprehension, inference, deduction and critical thinking that go beyond the school curriculum. Selective Trial offers 14 full ACER-style practice tests (with unlimited attempts, full solutions and tutor-marked writing) for Year 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10 entry, starting at AUD 99.
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Scholarship Tests are designed to identify and support educationally gifted students through scholarships across Australia. Participants must demonstrate a broad spectrum of skills — including comprehension, inference, deduction, and critical thinking. The tests go beyond the school curriculum and are not meant to assess rote knowledge alone, so genuine, targeted practice makes a measurable difference.
Selective Trial mirrors the real ACER-style experience: timed papers, authentic question formats, full worked solutions, performance graphs and writing marked by experienced Australian tutors. Our practice Scholarship tests are categorised into two main levels:
At the primary level, candidates undertake three tests:
Reading & Viewing — a 30-minute multiple-choice questionnaire with 25 questions, evaluating comprehension and interpretation of written and visual content across subjects.
Mathematics — multiple-choice format, 30 minutes with 20 questions, assessing mathematical reasoning and basic operations.
Writing — 40 minutes to craft two short written responses to separate prompts, focusing on the quality of ideas and language.
For the secondary level there are several parts:
Written Expression — creative writing across two prompts. The emphasis is on quality of expression and ideas rather than length, judged on thought & content, structure & organisation, and expression & style.
Humanities — Comprehension & Interpretation — MCQ based, 40 minutes, covering English, Art, History, Geography and Social Studies. Between 40 and 45 questions, each with four options (A, B, C, D).
Mathematics — measures mathematical and scientific skill (Skills Levels 1, 2 and Scientific skills Level 2). Between 32 and 36 multiple-choice questions.
The single best technique is to practise more and more. Visit the official ACER Scholarship website for full details of the actual test: acer.org/au/scholarship.
Our platform provides practice mock questions similar in style to the ACER Style Test Scholarship test. Trying mock questions and complete tests helps you get used to the question format, identify areas of weakness, and improve speed and accuracy.
A complete, research-backed preparation program built by ATAR high-achievers and selective-school tutors.
14 full ACER-style tests matched to the real exam's style, difficulty and timing.
Two writing tasks marked by experienced Australian English tutors (PRO plans).
Track performance by question type and topic, and benchmark against peers.
Re-attempt every paper with full step-by-step solutions for 240 days.
Writing Expressions · Humanities · Mathematics — here's exactly what each section looks like.
Two writing topics let students use different styles. This test focuses on the student's ability to express thoughts and ideas in writing.
Respond to questions based on textual and visual content spanning English, Art, History, Geography and Social Studies. No advanced knowledge is assumed — all needed information is provided. Critical thinking across fiction, non-fiction, poetry, cartoons, diagrams and maps.
Measures mathematical and scientific ability rather than school achievement. Material is drawn from a wide variety of sources and may differ from standard school-based curriculum materials.
| Level | Section | Format | Time | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary (Yr 4–6) | Reading & Viewing | Multiple choice | 30 min | 25 |
| Primary (Yr 4–6) | Mathematics | Multiple choice | 30 min | 20 |
| Primary (Yr 4–6) | Writing | Two responses | 40 min | 2 prompts |
| Secondary (Yr 7–10) | Written Expression | Extended response | 25 min | 2 prompts |
| Secondary (Yr 7–10) | Humanities | Multiple choice | 40 min | 40–45 |
| Secondary (Yr 7–10) | Mathematics | Multiple choice | 40 min | 32–36 |
Writing is assessed according to the points below — students who do not address them will receive low marks.
Experience a real, timed ACER-style test with detailed explanations — no card details needed.
Pick your entry level (5/6, 7/8 or 9/10) and PLUS or PRO with tutor-marked writing.
Work through 14 papers with unlimited attempts, full solutions and performance graphs.
Master timing, question types and writing structure to maximise your scholarship chances.
Humanities — Comprehension & Interpretation, Mathematics and Written Expressions, all in one plan.
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Our e-book imparts English Grammar basics to school-level students, covering a wide range of topics with exercises and examples. With sufficient coverage and clear explanations, students will find it easy to grasp English Grammar — the perfect companion for the Written Expression section.
Choose your entry level. Every plan is valid for 240 days with unlimited attempts and full solutions.
*2 Writing Tests marked manually by experienced tutors
*2 Writing Tests marked manually by experienced tutors
*2 Writing Tests marked manually by experienced tutors
Most cooperative schools share a common application close and test date. Alternative-date schools set their own — always confirm with the school.
Dates are indicative and based on published school information. Check the exact date with each school in the participating-schools table below.
Every paper includes all question types similar to the real exam. We follow the current OC, Selective, NAPLAN and HAST formats. After each test, students review and revise all questions with feedback and detailed, step-by-step explanations.
Start with revision questions first, then move to the time-scored Question Bank. Published as per the NSW and Australian curriculum, our revision bank covers all chapters so students can re-practise any question type.
Personalised tutoring to clear concepts where students struggle, in an online classroom equipped with an advanced whiteboard, audio-video and screen-sharing.
Students submit writing tests through our Learning Management Portal. Each is evaluated in detail by experienced Australian English tutors as per the Australian curriculum.
Feedback is crucial for building your child's stamina to get the same type of question right next time — and to understand why they got it wrong in the first place. Parents can view performance relative to peers and by question type and topic.
Browse 224 schools by state, then search by name. Dates shown are as published; always confirm directly with the school.
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Everything parents ask about ACER-style scholarship tests, writing marking and our practice platform.
Things to remember:
Different styles of writing are covered: creative, narrative or persuasive.
✅ Many students see improvement in both writing structure and reasoning accuracy after targeted practice.
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