Quick answer: Pymble Ladies' College (often called PLC Pymble) awards Junior Academic Scholarships for Year 7, covering full or part academic tuition. Candidates register with Academic Assessment Services (AAS), write a 300 to 500 word autobiographical essay, sit the AAS exam in August of Year 5, and attend an interview if shortlisted. For Year 7 2028 entry, the exam was on Sunday 9 August 2026 and applications are now closed. Expect the Year 7 2029 cycle around July to August 2027.
Not to be confused with PLC Sydney in Croydon, which is a different school and uses the ACER test.
Pymble Ladies' College at a glance
| School type | Independent Uniting Church school for girls, day and boarding |
| Location | Pymble, Sydney |
| Scholarship test | Academic Assessment Services (AAS) |
| Year 7 exam timing | August of Year 5 |
| Year 7 2028 exam | Sunday 9 August 2026 on campus; Wednesday 12 August remote (completed) |
| Value | Full or part remission of academic tuition |
| Other requirements | 300 to 500 word autobiographical essay; interview |
Current Pymble Year 5 students are eligible for the internal Rosalie Ramsay Junior Academic Scholarship. Pymble also offers Senior Academic (Year 11), Boarding, All-Rounder and Performance (Music and Sport) scholarships.
Which test does Pymble use?
All Junior Academic applicants register online with Academic Assessment Services (AAS) and sit the AAS scholarship exam. The exam runs from 8:30am to 12:15pm on campus, with a remote online sitting a few days later for overseas, interstate and regional candidates.
AAS papers typically cover reading comprehension, mathematics, reasoning and writing.
More on this test: The AAS scholarship test explained
Key dates
| Step | Year 7 2028 entry |
|---|---|
| Applications close | Friday 31 July 2026, 9am (extended) |
| AAS exam, on campus | Sunday 9 August 2026 |
| AAS exam, remote | Wednesday 12 August 2026 |
For Year 7 2029, expect registrations from about April 2027 and an exam in August 2027, following past cycles. The All-Rounder Scholarship runs on a later timeline. For 2027 entry, registrations ran from November 2025 to February 2026, with the AAS exam on 22 February 2026.
What else counts
- The AAS exam result
- The autobiographical essay (300 to 500 words), describing your daughter's interests and how she would contribute to College life
- A successful interview
Pymble doesn't share test results or give feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Costs if you're offered a scholarship
Non-Pymble students who accept must pay, within set deadlines:
- a $2,000 bond, applied to the Term 2 2028 fee instalment
- a $440 application fee
- a $4,400 enrolment acceptance and entry fee
How to prepare
- Start in Year 4. The exam is in August of Year 5, so preparation needs to start a year earlier than for most schools.
- Draft the autobiographical essay early. Make it specific: one or two real examples beat a list of activities.
- Sit a full timed AAS-style paper to see which section costs the most marks.
- Practise writing under time with short daily tasks.
- Rehearse the interview. Practise answering "Why Pymble?" and "Tell us about something you're proud of" in a natural way.
Practice for the AAS scholarship test
Our AAS-style practice tests cover reading, maths, reasoning and human-marked writing. Start with a free sample.
These are independent practice materials, not official AAS papers, and they don't predict scholarship outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
What test does Pymble Ladies' College use for scholarships?
The Academic Assessment Services (AAS) scholarship exam.
When is the Pymble scholarship test?
For Year 7 entry, in August of Year 5. The Year 7 2028 exam was on Sunday 9 August 2026. Expect the Year 7 2029 exam around August 2027.
Who is eligible for a Pymble Junior Academic Scholarship?
Girls in Year 5 who are under 12 on 31 December of the exam year, and who are Australian citizens or hold a valid Australian visa. Student visa (subclass 500) holders aren't eligible.
Is PLC Pymble the same as PLC Sydney?
No. Pymble Ladies' College is in Pymble and uses AAS. PLC Sydney is in Croydon and uses the ACER scholarship test.
Other NSW schools
Practice Tests & Exams is an independent provider and is not affiliated with Pymble Ladies' College or Academic Assessment Services. Details are from the school's published information as of 9 November 2026. Always check the school's website for current dates and conditions.
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