Please note that the information below is applicable for July 2024 – Feb 2025 course, and the updated information for July 2025 main course will be available from 14th of February 2025. This information provided you a good indication about the structure and the timing of the course.
Enrolments for the main course is now closed. Please follow the link below for our accelerated ACER® Scholarship, Ignite Entry Exam, STEM Pathways course, which is held in January 2026, during school holidays.
AAS Scholarships Examination Preparation Course to Secure Your Child’s High School Success in Adelaide!
What is AAS Scholarship Program?
The Academic Assessment Services (AAS) Scholarship Program is a highly competitive academic assessment pathway used by leading independent schools across Australia to identify students with exceptional academic ability and high intellectual potential.
In Adelaide, AAS scholarship examinations are used by select schools including:
These assessments are conducted by Academic Assessment Services (AAS), an independent organisation that designs and delivers scholarship examinations nationally:
Who is the AAS Scholarship Program for?
The AAS Scholarship Program is designed for academically capable and motivated students aiming to gain entry into top-performing independent schools through competitive scholarship pathways. It is best suited for students currently in Year 5 (2026) preparing for Year 7 entry (2028), who are ready to be challenged and demonstrate strong academic potential.
Our AAS Scholarship Preparation Course in Adelaide provides a structured pathway with expert guidance, helping students build the reasoning, problem-solving, and exam techniques required to perform under pressure. Whether your child is a high achiever or looking to reach the next level, Tutors SA provides the support and strategy to help them succeed.
How can my child enroll in the AAS Scholarship Program Preparation Course at Tutors SA?
1. Register for the Selection Test
Due to the high demand, a Selection Test will be held to select and group a limited number of students. It is compulsory to take the test to get selected to the Tutors SA scholarship classes.
2. Sit for the Selection Test
Tutors SA will release the results in due time after the test is taken and advice further on the enrolment process to the e-mail address provided upon registration.
3. Receive results with the Offer of Enrolment
4. Enroll and Join the Course
Main Entry Exams Covered through our AAS course
Please note that places are limited, and students are selected and grouped based on a selection test (more details on the test and the registration process are provided below under section 8). Note that prior registration is compulsory for the selection test.
Please be advised that Tutors SA has no affiliation with the schools participating in the AAS program, and the courses we offer are not endorsed by these schools.
Here’s What Our Clients Have To Say About This Preparation Course…
What are our goals in preparing students for the ACER®, Ignite, STEM & AAS Scholarship Tests?
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Tutors SA offers a specialised Scholarship Preparation Course for students currently in Year 5 (2026), targeting entry into competitive programs including ACER® Scholarship Tests, Ignite Program Entry Exam, STEM Pathways, organised by the Australian Council for Education and Research (ACER), and AAS Scholarship Tests conducted by Academic Assessment Services (AAS).
The main course runs from July to February, providing a structured and comprehensive preparation pathway aligned with the requirements of these highly competitive examinations.
This integrated program offered at Tutors SA covers all key components across ACER®, Ignite, STEM, and AAS assessments within a single course. If your child is planning to sit one or multiple of these exams, only one enrolment is required – ensuring a streamlined, efficient, and high-value preparation experience.
To teach and train students in examination techniques, time management skills, and better exam finishing skills.
To improve core academic skills in Maths and English that are essential for the scholarship tests and entrance exams.
To improve students’ confidence to work under-pressure and exam conditions for best results.
Enrolments for the main course is now closed. Please follow the link below for our accelerated ACER® Scholarship, Ignite Entry Exam, STEM Pathways course, which is held in January 2026, during school holidays.
Want to learn more about Schedule and Fees?
Including the course details and structure of the the course.
What is the selection process for the Tutors SA AAS Program Entry Exam Course?
Due to the high demand, a selection exam will be held to select and group a limited number of students. It is compulsory to take the test to get selected to the Tutors SA scholarship classes. Tutors SA will release the results in due time after the test is taken and advice further on the enrolment process to the e-mail address provided upon registration.
- Selection Test Date & Time – Opening in May 2026
- Selection Test Fee – $50.00 (including GST) – includes the marking of the test and providing written feedback on the test result.
- Location – Tutors SA – Donash Education Centre, 27 Montacute Road Campbelltown SA 5074
Past Success - ACER® Scholarship, Ignite Entry exam & STEM Pathways
Overall there were 33 successful offers
Ignite
15 Offers
ACER®
Other (ALEAP, STEM):
11 Offers in renowned schools.
Based on results we have been informed, overall there were 39 successful offers.
Ignite
23 Offers – 2 students ranked in Top 25.
ACER®
7 Offers in renown schools in Adelaide. (Varying from 25% – 100% scholarships)
STEM
9 offers to Adelaide Botanic High School and Norwood International High School.
Based on results we have been informed, overall there were 36 successful offers.
Ignite
20 Offers – 3 students ranked in Top 25.
ACER®
8 Offers in renowned schools in Adelaide. (Varying from 20% – 60% scholarships)
STEM
7 offers to Adelaide Botanic High School.
Overall there were 35 successful offers.
Ignite
19 Offers – 2 students ranked in Top 25.
ACER®
8 Offers in renowned schools in Adelaide. (Varying from 25% – 50% scholarships)
STEM
8 offers to Adelaide Botanic High School.
Overall there are 54 successful offers.
45% success rate which is massive especially considering that 120 students sat for the test.
Ignite
38 Offers – 6 students ranked Top 25. One student ranked 6th overall and 2nd place in abstract reasoning.
ACER®
10 Offers in renowned schools in Adelaide. (Varying from 25% – 100% scholarships)
Other (ALEAP, STEM)
6 Offers to Adelaide Botanic High School.
