ACER® Scholarship Test Preparation Course

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Tutors SA offers special ACER Scholarship Test Preparation courses for students currently in Year 5 in 2024, targeting ACER® Scholarship Tests and Ignite Entry Exams organised by the Australian Council for Education and Research (ACER). The course will run for 28 sessions for ACER® Preparation.

What is ACER® Private School Scholarship Entry Test?

The ACER® Scholarship Tests consist of a series of academic ability tests used to select students for the award of a scholarship. Independent schools around Australia choose a testing date which best suits their school needs. 

Who is the ACER® Scholarship Preparation test Course for?

We will be targeting “Secondary Level – 1”- For students entering Year 7 in 2026. Therefore, we will be opening opportunities for students currently in school year 5 in 2024. Generally, tests are held in February each year; hence, it is anticipated that the next test will be held in February 2025, for 2026 school entrance.

 

Wish to enrol? 

>>> If you wish to register for an initial Assessment please complete the Registration form

With increasing popular demand, we are pleased to inform you that enrolments are now open for our ACER®, Ignite & STEM focused course offered at Tutors SA targeting February 2025 ACER® Scholarship Tests and Ignite Entry Exams. This course is for Students in Year 5 in 2024, entering Year 7 in 2026.

Please note that places are highly limited and students are selected and grouped based on a selection test (more details on the test and the registration process is provided below). Note that prior registration is compulsory for the selection test.

 

Download our ACER Scholarship Test Preparation Course Information Package

ACER® Scholarship, Ignite Entry Exam & STEM Pathways Course 2024

 

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Is your child sitting both the ACER® Scholarship test and the Ignite exam?

This course can cover both the ACER® and Ignite components in a single course. If you would like your child to sit for both the ACER® Scholarship test and the Ignite exam, you will only need to enrol in the Ignite Exam Preparation Course and pay the total course fee for 30 sessions, instead of 28 sessions.

What is the Ignite test?

The Ignite program is offered in 3 schools in South Australia including Glenunga International High School. Ignite program focuses on Gifted and Talented students by offering accelerated learning programs from year 7 onwards.

All three participating schools use the ACER HAST exam as the first part of the selection process.

 

Download our Course Information Package for ACER Scholarship Test Preparation Course

ACER® Scholarship, Ignite Entry Exam & STEM Pathways Course 2024

 

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ACER is a trade mark in the name of The Australian Council for Educational Research Limited. The preparation course provided is not approved by The Australian Council for Educational Research Limited.

 

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What is in the Information Package?

1. Parent Testimonials/Reviews
2. Past ACER® Scholarship and Ignite Entry Exam Results Summary
3. What is ACER® Private School Scholarship Test and Ignite Entry Test?
4. Who is this test for?
5. What are our goals in preparing students for the ACER/Ignite scholarship tests?
6. What are the course details and structure?
7. What is the selection process for the Tutors SA scholarship classes?
8. ACER®/Ignite Accelerated Course Payment Schedule
9. Enrolment, Payment and Cancellation Policy
10. What are the other requirements and points to consider?

 

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ACER® Scholarship, Ignite Entry Exam & STEM Pathways Course 2024

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What is the ACER® test structure?

We prepare students for all 4 separate tests within the ACER® exam, namely:

• Test 1: Written Expression (extended response, 25 minutes)
• Test 2: Humanities – Comprehension and Interpretation (multiple-choice, 40 minutes)
• Test 3: Mathematics (multiple-choice, 40 minutes)
• Test 4: Written Expression (extended response, 25 minutes)

 

How do we prepare students for the ACER®/Ignite scholarship test?

1. 1. Thorugh ACER Scholarship Test Preparation Course, Our focus is on enhancing our students’ core abilities in Maths, Creative and Persuasive Writing, and Humanities which are essential for this ACER Scholarship test.
   2. We teach, train and mentor our students in “study techniques”, “exam techniques”, “time management skills” and work extensively to improve their “exam finishing skills”.
   3. We teach techniques to improve students’ confidence in their abilities and have the skill to work under pressure during exam conditions to a greater degree, therefore, improving our students’ results.
   4. We follow a structured approach that teaches and challenges students in various aspects which trains our students in the best possible way.
   5. Every week, we give exercises and practice tests followed by regular homework to reinforce learning.

 

Did you know about Ignite Program?

The Ignite program Practice Test focuses on Gifted and Talented students by offering accelerated learning programs from year 8 onwards. Students are selected for entry into the Ignite training program based on their results in an ACER® assessment, commonly referred to as the Ignite test.

The test comprises Reading Comprehension, Written Literacy, Mathematics and Abstract Reasoning.

The Ignite program is offered in 3 schools in South Australia including Glenunga International High School.

 

Main Scholarship Test/ Entry Exam	Participating Schools
1.       Ignite Entry Exam	Glenunga International High School The Heights School Aberfoyle Park High School
2.       ACER/ACEP Private School Scholarship Test	Over 30 private, catholic, and independent schools
3.       STEM Pathways Program	Adelaide Botanic High School
4.       Accelerated STEM Program	Norwood Morialta High School
5.       Summit Program	Unley High School

What is the test structure?

We prepare students for all 4 separate tests within the Ignite exam, namely:

• Test 1: Reading comprehension (45 minutes)
  Test 2: Written expression (30 minutes)
  Test 3: Mathematical reasoning (40 minutes)
  Test 4: Abstract reasoning (40 minutes)

 

>>> If you wish to register for an initial Assessment for our ACER Scholarship Test Preparation Curse, please complete the Registration form

 

Contact us now for more information about ACER Scholarship Test Preparation Course, the most sought after ACER Scholarship Test Preparation course in Adelaide.

 

 

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Past ACER Scholarship and Ignite Entry Exam Results Summary – Click Here for our exceptional track record.

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ACER® is a trade mark in the name of The Australian Council for Educational Research Limited. The preparation course provided is not approved by The Australian Council for Educational Research Limited.