Scholarship preparation for year 8 entry

Background

Each year, the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) produces four distinct examinations which are used for scholarship selection and entry to certain secondary schools in Australia.

These are the:

The ACEP is the most widely used test for scholarship selection into secondary schools for students in South Australia. See the ACER website http://www.acer.edu.au/tests/scholarship.html for a complete list of participating schools. The results of this examination conducted in late March or early April for Year 7 students are used to determine the award of academic scholarships for entry into Year 8.

The award of a scholarship based on the results of this examination is of considerable financial advantage to families intending to send their children to these schools.

Depending on the school, the scholarship may be for partial or full remission of fees for the time the awardee attends that secondary school.

Who might undertake a Scholarship Preparation Program for the ACEP

The Scholarship Preparation Program is suitable for most Year 6/7 students whether or not they intend to undertake the scholarship examination.

Scholarship Preparation Program at the International Academy of Education

With its unique focus on literacy, numeracy and problem-solving, the Scholarship Preparation Program for the ACEP provides valuable learning support for any student - from the ‘struggler’ to the most ‘gifted’ - as it provides focus, consolidation of basic skills, direction and challenge for young minds about to enter secondary schooling.

Scholarship preparation for the other ACER tests is also available should there be a need for it.

Sessions

The scholarship preparation program is conducted using small groups of students (max. 10) with a qualified teacher/tutor for 1×2 hr session per week. Individual tuition is possible, but group learning provides a more enriching and interactive educational experience.

Total program length is 20 weeks. There are three units offered. Students may undertake 1-3 units, depending on their circumstances. Each unit is stand-alone, but complementary with the other two.

* for Yr 6 students
** for Yr 7 students

During tuition

The program focuses on the three areas covered by the scholarship examination:

	Written expression
	Mathematics
	Reading and Viewing,
	through expansion and development of students’ literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills.

Fees

Our group rate per student per 2 hr session is $80:00.

Sessions must be paid for in blocks of 4 & 5 for Unit 1, as 1 block of 6 for Unit 2, and as 1 block of 5 for Unit 3.

To enrol