Brigidine College Indooroopilly scholarships: the ACER test and the Jan Neumann award

Quick answer: Brigidine College in Indooroopilly offers the Jan Neumann Academic Scholarship to two new Year 7 students each year, covering half of tuition fees for the rest of schooling. Applicants sit the ACER Scholarship Test in February of Year 6 ($150 fee) and shortlisted girls are interviewed by the Principal. Applications open in Year 5 and close in February of Year 6.

Brigidine College at a glance

With only two awards a year, the Jan Neumann scholarship is highly competitive. Brigidine also offers four Senior School scholarships (half tuition, Years 10 to 12) to its own Year 9 students, and a bursary fund for families in financial hardship.

Which test does Brigidine use?

Brigidine uses the ACER Scholarship Test, sat in February of Year 6. Year 7 applicants sit Level 1.

The ACER scholarship test is set by the Australian Council for Educational Research. Year 7 and 8 entry uses Level 1, with Written Expression (two 25-minute tasks), Humanities (about 40 to 45 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes) and Mathematics (about 32 to 36 questions in 40 minutes). Primary entry (Years 4 to 6) uses Level P, with Reading and Viewing, Mathematics and Writing. Later secondary entry uses Levels 2 and 3.

Many Queensland schools use ACER's cooperative sitting, where your child sits the test once and the results go to each school you've registered with. For 2028 entry, the cooperative sitting is on Saturday 27 February 2027, with registrations closing on Sunday 7 February 2027.

More on this test: The ACER scholarship test explained · Which ACER level your child sits

Key dates for 2028 entry

Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Brigidine's scholarship page before you register.

What else counts

• An online application by the closing date
• Supporting documents and at least two references from the primary school principal or teachers
• ACER Scholarship Test results
• An interview with the College Principal for shortlisted candidates

How to prepare

• Start about three months out. For a February test, that means November.
• Sit one full timed practice test in the right format to find the weakest section.
• Practise writing under time, with feedback on one thing at a time. Writing is the section families find hardest to judge at home.
• Build reading stamina with a mix of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and talk about what writers imply, not just what happens.
• Keep the last week light. Familiarity and rest matter more than cramming.

Practice for the ACER scholarship test

Our ACER Level 1 practice tests are designed for Year 7 entry, with Humanities, Mathematics and Written Expression. Check the product page for the available mocks and writing-marking options.

These are independent practice materials, not official test papers, and they don't predict scholarship outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

How many Jan Neumann scholarships are there?

Two each year, for new Year 7 students.

What is the Brigidine scholarship worth?

Half of tuition fees for the duration of schooling at Brigidine.

When should we apply?

Applications open in Year 5 and close in February of Year 6, with the ACER test that month.

Other Queensland schools

• Stuartholme School
• St Peters Lutheran College
• Somerville House
• Mount Alvernia College

See which test every Queensland school uses in our Queensland school scholarships guide.

Practice Tests & Exams is an independent provider and is not affiliated with Brigidine College, ACER, EduTest or AAS. Details are from the school, the test providers and published sources as of 27 October 2026. Always check the school's own website for current dates and conditions.