Guides for parents
Scholarship and selective-entry testing, explained in plain language. General information for Australian families of primary students — always check the school’s or testing provider’s own instructions for the process that applies to you.
- What scholarship tests can involve
The kinds of tests Australian schools use, in general terms: what they may cover, common formats, and how results tend to be used.
- Helping your child prepare calmly
A steady, low-pressure approach: knowing where they stand, practising formats, and building skills through everyday reading and maths.
- What schools consider beyond the test
A test result is one part of an application. Reports, interviews and other steps vary by school — here is the general shape.
- Keeping test preparation healthy
How to support a Year 3–6 child through preparation: routines, pressure, and the signs it is time to ease off.
- Scholarship testing: frequently asked questions
When to start, what the day looks like, adjustments, costs and what happens if the answer is no.