ACER Scholarship Preparation

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Tutors SA offers special scholarship preparation courses for students currently in Years 5 and 6 in 2019, targeting ACER Scholarship and Ignite Entry Exams organised by the Australian Council for Education and Research (ACER). Students get selected to these courses based on a selection test held at Tutors SA Centres.

Please note that enrolments for our main ACER Scholarship Preparation Course is now closed as all our 6 classes are full. Please refer to the ACER Scholarship Preparation – Accelerated website to enrol for this course commencing in January 2020.

Exceptional Achievements in 2019: 

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

Ignite (Round 1 offers): 11 Offers – In which 4 out of 11 students were in 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 renown 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 renown schools.
Breakdown:
3 – ALEAP – Adelaide High School
2 – Accelerated STEM Program – Norwood Morialta High School

Exceptional Achievements in 2018: 

Overall 36 students were offered ACER scholarships or passed Ignite entry exam and other similar entry exams.

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

ACER: 10 ACER 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, Seymour College).

Other: 6 students succeeded (Adelaide High ALEAP, Adelaide Botanic High School – STEM, Norwood Morialta High – Accelerated STEM Program, Brighton High School – Think Bright Program)

Key Information Summary:

• Initial selection and grouping test: Please contact us for available dates and times
• Course duration: 04 July 2019 – February 2020
• No. of sessions: 28 sessions
• Session times:
  • Hectorville Centre: Weekly on Thursdays, 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm.
  • Fullarton Centre: Weekly on Fridays, 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm.
  • Students are allocated to groups based on the initial selection and grouping test.

Fee Structure:

• Initial selection and grouping test: $45 (including GST).
• Regular sessions: $99 (including GST) per 3 hr session. A payment schedule is followed.

Register for the Initial Selection and Grouping Test HERE.

Please read the Scholarship Class Information Package for the full course details.

What is in the Information Package?

1. Past ACER Scholarship and Ignite Entry Exam Results Summary
2. What is ACER Private School Scholarship Test and Ignite Entry Test?
3. Who is this test for?
4. What are our goals in preparing students for the ACER/Ignite scholarship tests?
5. What is the course structure in the course offered at Tutors SA?
6. Who will be conducting this course at Tutors SA?
7. What is the selection process for the Tutors SA scholarship classes?
8. What are the other requirements and points to consider?
9. How to register for the selection test?

What is ACER Private School Scholarship Test?

ACER Scholarship Tests is a series of academic ability tests conducted by independent schools in order to award academic scholarships. Several independent schools in South Australia participate in the Australian Cooperative Entry Program (ACEP).

Who is this test for?

Secondary Level-1 is for students entering Year 7 or 8 in 2021. The test usually takes place February.

What is the 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 we prepare students for the ACER/Ignite scholarship test?

1. Our focus is on enhancing our students’ core abilities in Maths, Creative and Persuasive Writing, and Humanities which are essential for this 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 confident 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.

Contact us now for more information.