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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Tutors SA offers special scholarship preparation courses for students currently in Year 5 in 2022, 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 2024. Therefore, we will be opening opportunities for students currently in school year 5 in 2022. Generally, tests are held in February each year; hence, it is anticipated that the next test will be held in February 2023, for 2024 school entrance.

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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 focused course offered at Tutors SA targeting February 2023 ACER Scholarship Tests and Ignite Entry Exams. This course is for Students in Year 5 in 2022, entering Year 7 in 2024

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.

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

 

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ACER® Scholarship and Ignite Entry Exam Course 2022

 

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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.

 

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ACER® Scholarship and Ignite Entry Exam Course 2022

 

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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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Course days and times

Campbelltown Centre
Weekly

Group 1 &2:
Tuesdays 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm,

Group 3 & 4:
Mondays 5.30pm – 8.30pm,

Group 5 & 6:
Sundays 1.30pm – 4.30pm

 

Mitcham Centre
Weekly

Group 7 & 8:
Fridays 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Group 9 & 10:
Sundays 9.30am – 12.30pm

 

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Course Fees

A special 10% discount applies if you pay the full course fee upfront for the ACER® or Ignite classes. This offer ends on 17th June 2022. 

• ACER® Scholarship Preparation Course – 28 sessions: $3,360.00
• Ignite Exam Preparation Course – 30 sessions:  $3,600.00 / Note: Two extra sessions for Ignite students, as the Ignite exam is usually 2 weeks after the ACER® test

 

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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 and Ignite Entry Exam Course 2022

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What is the ACER® Program?

Main Scholarship and Entry Exams covered through our ACER®/Ignite course:

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 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. 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.

 

 

 

What is the 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 please complete the Registration form

 

Contact us now for more information.

 

 

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Past ACER Scholarship and Ignite Entry Exam Results Summary

 

 

Exceptional Achievements in 2021:

Based on the results we have been informed, overall there are 54 successful offers.

Ignite 38 Offers – 6 students ranked Top 25. One student ranked 6^th overall and 2^nd place in abstract reasoning.

ACER®: 10 Offers in renowned schools.
Breakdown:
1 – 100% scholarship (Prince Alfred College)
1 – 60% scholarship (Pembroke School)
6 – 50% scholarship (St John’s Grammar School, Loreto College, Rostrevor College, Immanuel College, Christian Brothers College)
1 – 25% scholarship (Scotch College)

Other (STEM): 6 Offers in renowned schools.
Breakdown:
6 – Adelaide Botanic High School

Exceptional Achievements in 2020:

Based on the results we have been informed, overall there were 26 successful offers.

Ignite: 14 Offers – 3 students are in the Top 25 out of 570 students who sat for the Ignite entrance exam at Glenunga International High School.

ACER®: 12 Offers in renowned schools (St Peter’s College, St Peter’s Girls’ School, Walford Anglican School for Girls, Rostrevor College).

Other (ALEAP, STEM): Exams were cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2020. Several students have received interviews during the selection process.

Exceptional Achievements in 2019: 

Based on the results we have been informed, overall there were 24 successful offers.

Ignite (Round 1 offers): 11 Offers – In which 4 out of 11 students were in the Top 25 out of 522 students who sat for the Ignite entrance exam. In addition, one outstanding student ranked 2^nd in English out of the total participants who sat for the exam.

ACER®: 9 Offers in renowned schools.
Breakdown:
1 – 75% scholarship (Pembroke)
3 – 50% scholarship (St Paul’s Boys School, Pulteney Grammar, Prescott)
3 – 25% scholarship (Pembroke, Woodcroft, Prince Alfred College)

Other (ALEAP, STEM): 5 Offers in renowned schools.
Breakdown:
3 – ALEAP – Adelaide High School
2 – Accelerated STEM Program – Norwood Morialta High School

Exceptional Achievements in 2018: 

Overall 37 students were offered ACER® scholarships or passed Ignite entry exam and other similar entrance exams.

Ignite: 20 students were successful in Ignite exam, which is an outstanding achievement for Tutors SA (Outstanding 60% Success Rate).

ACER®: 10 scholarships were offered to our students from some of the prestigious schools in Adelaide (Such as Prince Alfred College, St Peter’s Girls’ School, St Peter’s College, Immanuel College, and Seymour College).

Other: 7 students succeeded (Adelaide High ALEAP, Adelaide Botanic High School – STEM, Norwood Morialta High – Accelerated STEM Program, Brighton High School – Think Bright Program).

 

 

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ACER® Scholarship and Ignite Entry Exam Course 2022

 

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Past ACER Scholarship and Ignite Entry Exam Results Summary

Preparing High Achievers

Exceptional Achievements in 2021:

Based on the results we have been informed, overall there are 54 successful offers.

Ignite 38 Offers – 6 students ranked Top 25. One student ranked 6^th overall and 2^nd place in abstract reasoning.

• ACER®: 10 Offers in renowned schools.
  Breakdown:
  1 – 100% scholarship (Prince Alfred College)
  1 – 60% scholarship (Pembroke School)
  6 – 50% scholarship (St John’s Grammar School, Loreto College, Rostrevor College, Immanuel College, Christian Brothers College)
  1 – 25% scholarship (Scotch College)
• Other (STEM): 6 Offers in renowned schools.
  Breakdown:
  6 – Adelaide Botanic High School

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Exceptional Achievements in 2020:

Based on the results we have been informed, overall there were 26 successful offers.

• Ignite: 14 Offers – 3 students are in the Top 25 out of 570 students who sat for the Ignite entrance exam at Glenunga International High School.
• ACER®: 12 Offers in renowned schools (St Peter’s College, St Peter’s Girls’ School, Walford Anglican School for Girls, Rostrevor College).
• Other (ALEAP, STEM): Exams were cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2020. Several students have received interviews during the selection process.

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Exceptional Achievements in 2019: 

Based on the results we have been informed, overall there were 24 successful offers.

Ignite (Round 1 offers): 11 Offers – In which 4 out of 11 students were in the Top 25 out of 522 students who sat for the Ignite entrance exam. In addition, one outstanding student ranked 2^nd in English out of the total participants who sat for the exam.

• ACER®: 9 Offers in renowned schools.
  Breakdown:
  1 – 75% scholarship (Pembroke)
  3 – 50% scholarship (St Paul’s Boys School, Pulteney Grammar, Prescott)
  3 – 25% scholarship (Pembroke, Woodcroft, Prince Alfred College)
• Other (ALEAP, STEM): 5 Offers in renowned schools.
  Breakdown:
  3 – ALEAP – Adelaide High School
  2 – Accelerated STEM Program – Norwood Morialta High School

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Exceptional Achievements in 2018: 

Overall 37 students were offered ACER® scholarships or passed Ignite entry exam and other similar entrance exams.

• Ignite: 20 students were successful in Ignite exam, which is an outstanding achievement for Tutors SA (Outstanding 60% Success Rate).
• ACER®: 10 scholarships were offered to our students from some of the prestigious schools in Adelaide (Such as Prince Alfred College, St Peter’s Girls’ School, St Peter’s College, Immanuel College, and Seymour College).
• Other: 7 students succeeded (Adelaide High ALEAP, Adelaide Botanic High School – STEM, Norwood Morialta High – Accelerated STEM Program, Brighton High School – Think Bright Program).

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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.