Choosing a package

    Which practice test is right for my child?

    Australian select entry and scholarship exams differ by year level, school and test provider. This guide matches your child's situation to the right Topscore practice test package in a couple of minutes.

    Start with three questions

    1. What year level is your child in when they sit the exam? This determines the paper set, not the year they are applying to enter.
    2. Which school are they applying to? Use the school directory to confirm whether the school uses ACER, EduTest or AAS.
    3. How long until the exam? Six to ten weeks of one timed paper per week is the pattern most families follow.

    Match your child to a package

    Year 5 — Scholarship entry (sitting in Year 5)

    Best for: Students in Year 5 applying for a Year 6 or Year 7 scholarship at an independent school.

    Test style: Usually ACER or EduTest style papers.

    • Reading comprehension
    • Mathematics
    • Written expression
    • Abstract / general ability reasoning
    View Year 5 packages

    Year 7 — Scholarship and select entry preparation

    Best for: Students sitting scholarship tests for Year 7 or 8 entry, or beginning select entry preparation.

    Test style: ACER, EduTest and AAS style papers.

    • Reading and comprehension
    • Mathematics and numerical reasoning
    • Creative and persuasive writing
    • Verbal and abstract reasoning
    View Year 7 packages

    Year 9 — Select entry high school exams

    Best for: Students applying to Melbourne High, Mac.Robertson, Nossal or JMSS for Year 9 entry.

    Test style: Edutest-style select entry exam papers.

    • Numerical reasoning
    • Reading comprehension
    • Verbal reasoning
    • Two writing tasks under timed conditions
    View Year 9 packages

    Year 10 — Late-entry scholarship and VCE-pathway tests

    Best for: Students applying for Year 10 or Year 11 entry and senior scholarships.

    Test style: ACER-style senior scholarship papers.

    • Advanced mathematics
    • Humanities comprehension
    • Extended written response
    View Year 10 packages

    Common questions from parents

    Which year level papers should my child use?

    Choose the year level your child is in when they sit the exam, not the year level they are applying to enter. A Year 5 student applying for Year 7 scholarship entry should use the Year 5 papers.

    How do I know which test provider my child's school uses?

    Search our free school directory to see whether a school uses ACER, EduTest or AAS, and which year levels it tests. The question style differs between providers, so this matters when choosing practice papers.

    How many practice tests does my child need?

    Most families work through a full package over six to ten weeks, sitting one paper per week under timed conditions and reviewing mistakes together afterwards. Each package contains several complete papers with answers.

    Can I try a sample before buying?

    Yes. A free Year 7 sample package is available on the home page so you can check the format and difficulty before purchasing.

    How are the papers delivered?

    Papers are delivered digitally as downloadable PDFs immediately after payment, with a copy emailed to you and available any time from your account.

    Ready to choose?

    Browse every package by year level, or try the free Year 7 sample first.

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