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 2024, during school holidays.
Secure Your Child’s Future: Prepare Them for High School Success with Our STEM Pathways Preparation Course in Adelaide
Secure Your Child’s Future: Prepare Them for High School Success with Our STEM Pathways Preparation Course in Adelaide
What is STEM Pathways program exam?
The STEM program stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is focus in hard science, develops critical thinking and problem solving ability.
Who is the STEM pathways program for?
We are targeting “Secondary Level – 1”- For students entering Year 7 in 2025. Therefore, we will be opening opportunities for students currently in school years 5 in 2023. Generally, tests are held in February each year, and hence it is anticipated the next test will be held in February 2024, for 2025 school entrance.
How can my child enroll in the STEM Preparation Course?
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
What is STEM Pathways program exam?
The STEM program stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is focus in hard science, develops critical thinking and problem solving ability.
Who is the STEM pathways program for?
We are targeting “Secondary Level – 1”- For students entering Year 7 in 2025. Therefore, we will be opening opportunities for students currently in school years 5 in 2023. Generally, tests are held in February each year, and hence it is anticipated the next test will be held in February 2024, for 2025 school entrance.
How can my child enroll in the STEM Preparation Course?
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 STEM pathway preparation 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.
Main Entry Exams Covered through our STEM pathway preparation 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.
What are our goals in preparing students for the ACER®, Ignite & STEM Scholarship entry tests?
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.
- Maths – Essential year 5 maths knowledge, numerical reasoning, abstract reasoning, spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, identification of relationships, and problem solving.
- English – Creative writing, persuasive writing, reading comprehension and interpretation, and humanities.
To improve students’ confidence to work under-pressure and exam conditions for best results.
What are our goals in preparing students for the ACER®/Ignite scholarship tests?
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.
- Maths – Essential year 5 maths knowledge, numerical reasoning, abstract reasoning, spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, identification of relationships, and problem solving.
- English – Creative writing, persuasive writing, reading comprehension and interpretation, and humanities.
To improve students’ confidence to work under-pressure and exam conditions for best results.
Want to learn more about Schedule and Fees?
What is the selection process for the Tutors SA scholarship classes?
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 – Enrolments for the main course is closed
- 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
Want to learn more about Schedule and Fees?
What is the selection process for the Tutors SA scholarship classes?
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 – To be confirmed to match exam season dates.
- 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 and STEM Pathways
PAST ACER® Scholarship & Ignite Entry exam results by Tutors SA
Based on results we have been informed, overall there were 35 successful offers.
Ignite
19 Offers – 2 students in Top 25 out of 709 students who sat for the Ignite entrance exam at Glenunga International High School.
ACER®
8 Offers in renown schools.
(Pembroke School, Saint Ignatius’ College, St John’s Grammar School, Christian Brothers College)
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 renown 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 (ALEAP, STEM)
6 offers to Adelaide Botanic High School.
Based on results we have been informed, overall there were 26 successful offers
Ignite
14 Offers so far – 3 students are in Top 25 out of 570 students who sat for the Ignite entrance exam at Glenunga International High School.
ACER®
12 Offers in renown schools.
(St Peter’s College, St Peter’s Girls’ School, Walford Anglican School for Girls, Rostrevor College)
Other (STEM):
Exams were cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2020. Several students have received interviews during the selection process.
Based on results we have been informed, overall there were 24 successful offers
66% – 24 OFFERS
4 in top 25 out of 522 students who attempted GIHS Ignite entry exam
2nd in Rank in GIHS Ignite English component
Ignite offers – 11
4 students were in Top 25 out of 522 students who sat for the Ignite entrance exam. In addition, one outstanding student ranked 2nd in English out of the total participants who sat for the exam.
ACER®
75% scholarship (Pembroke)
50% scholarship (St Paul’s Boys School, Pulteney Grammar, Prescott College)
25% scholarship (Pembroke, Prince Alfred College, Woodcroft)
Other (ALEAP, STEM):
5 Offers in renown schools. Breakdown: 3 – ALEAP – Adelaide High School 2 – Accelerated STEM Program – Norwood Morialta High School
Overall 37 students were offered ACER® scholarships or passed Ignite entry exam and other similar entry exams
Ignite
20 students succeeded in Ignite exam, which is an outstanding achievement for Tutors SA.
ACER®
10 ACER® scholarships (varying from 25% – 100% scholarships) were offered to our students (year 7 and 8 entry).
3 – 100% scholarship (Prince Alfred College, Prescott College, St George School)
1 – 60% scholarship (Immanuel College)
2 – 50% scholarship (St Peter’s, Seymour College)
3 – 40% scholarships (St Peter’s Girls’ School)
1 – 25% scholarship (Prince Alfred College)
Other (ALEAP, STEM):
Students succeeded other selection exams with similar standard.
– Adelaide High – ALEAP
– Adelaide Botanic High School – STEM
– Norwood Morialta High – Accel STEM Program
– St John’s Grammar School
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