The Ultimate Guide to Edutest Scholarship Exams
What are EduTest exams?
The EduTest Scholarship Exams is a standardised assessment used by several Australian private schools and entry for selective schools to accept high achieving students. They assess students’ achievements and abilities across all academic domains.
How to register for the EduTest scholarship exams?
To register, you must submit an Edutest registration online. The steps to do this are provided below.
1) Visit the school’s website for information on their application process and eligibility criteria.
- Most schools provide the link to register with Edutest on their website or instructions on how to obtain the link from the school.
- If you want to apply to more than one school, then you must complete an online registration and pay an application fee for each of the schools you choose by their respective closing dates.
2) Click on the registration URL link provided by the school.
3) If it is your first time registering a student:
- create a parent account
- then click the “Add new student” button to register the student for the testing session/s.
4) If you have previously registered with Edutest:
- log in with your email address and password
- under the “Manage Students” heading, select the student for whom the application is for or select “Add new student”
- continue registering for the testing session.
Each school sets their own registration fee.
If a student is registered for multiple Edutest tests on the same day Edutest will automatically allocate the school where the student will sit the test. Results will be transferred to all schools to whom you have applied provided that the schools have opted to allow the transfer of results. Details are available on the schools’ websites.
2025 Key dates for 2026 entry
Please visit this link for an up-to-date list of schools using the edutest exam and dates specific to each school.
EduTest Scholarship Test Structure
The EduTest Scholarship Test is divided into two broad parts, called Ability Tests and Achievement Tests.
The Ability Tests assess the students’ problem-solving and reasoning abilities. Whereas, the Achievement Test assesses the students’ prior knowledge gain.
Test type | Test Section | Time Allotted | No. of Questions (approx.) | Question Type |
Ability Test | Verbal Reasoning | 30 minutes | 60 | Multiple Choice |
Achievement Test | Numerical Reasoning | 30 minutes | 50 | Multiple Choice |
Achievement Test | Reading Comprehension | 30 minutes | 50 | Multiple Choice |
Achievement Test | Mathematics | 30 minutes | 60 | Multiple Choice |
Achievement Test | Written Expression | 35 minutes + (5 mins planning time) | 2 | Open response |
Tips on how to study and prepare for the EduTest exams
This can be both an exciting and daunting experience for students. So here are some preparation tips to boost confidence for acing the EduTest Scholarship Test.
- Understand the test structure well - knowing the test format, structure, question type and pattern, and other related information is a must before diving into any preparation.
- Stay calm on the day of your exam - easier said than done but keeping your cool on the test day is paramount for success. Learning to stay calm and composed amid the chaos before the test also helps in staying focused and performing better.
- Prepare with the right resources - there is only so much one can do within the timeframe you have, so preparing right is incredibly important. Resources such as EduTest published practice questions, preparation guides, and study materials are a great place to start.
- Find out your Strengths & Weaknesses - this is the key to smart studying. It will help you devote more time for the areas of improvement and thereby make progress as well.
- Set Small, Specific & Achievable Goals - Setting small, target-specific yet attainable goals is the best way to keep yourself motivated in this long but rewarding preparation journey.
- Make & Follow a Study Timetable - Following a self-made study timetable will help the aspiring student stay organised and motivated. This will also ensure all the subjects are duly revised and prepared according to their needs. It’s also important to mix and match your subjects and related activities, as this will prevent burnout and mental fatigue prior to the actual test.
- Formulate Self-Study Techniques - Learning techniques such as summarization, asking questions, explaining others or teaching are considered as the best ways of effective information retention and also makes learning more enjoyable!
FAQs:
Is the EduTest exam harder than other scholarship exams?
This is a common misconception many students have. The answer is no! Whilst the exam sections test both ability and achievement, these skills can be practised and developed!
Which schools use the EduTest exam?
Many schools across Australia use the EduTest exams, including both private schools and selective entry schools (for year 9 entry). For a full and up-to-date list please visit this link to get an idea of which school you/your child may intend to apply to. Keep in mind that you will need to apply and pay for each individual school you plan to sit the exam for.
What is the difference between ACER and Edutest?
Other than a few differences in the sections tested by ACER and Edutest, ACER’s mathematics tests more problem-solving abilities and quantitative reasoning but very simple maths, whilst Edutest’s maths is more straightforward as it has quantitative reasoning as a separate section.
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