Bundaberg Christian College scholarships: the ACER exam and special ability awards

Quick answer: Bundaberg Christian College awards Academic Scholarships to students entering Years 7 to 12, based on academic reports, the ACER scholarship exam and an enrolment interview. The ACER registration fee is $125. Special Ability Scholarships cover sport, music, performing arts, agriculture and Christian service.

Bundaberg Christian College at a glance

Bundaberg Christian College's special ability scholarships need at least 18 months of commitment and recent achievement in the chosen field. Academic scholarships are reviewed each year, and holders reapply going into Year 10.

Which test does Bundaberg Christian College use?

Bundaberg Christian College uses the ACER scholarship exam. Families register with both the college and ACER. 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 Bundaberg Christian College's scholarship page before you register.

What else counts

• Current academic reports
• ACER exam results
• A successful enrolment interview
• Special ability: 18 months' commitment, high skill and achievement in the past 12 months

How to prepare

• Start about three months out. Count back from the school's test date.
• 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

What test does Bundaberg Christian College use?

The ACER scholarship exam.

How much does it cost to apply?

$125, paid to ACER.

Do scholarships last to Year 12?

They're reviewed annually, with a re-application before Year 10.

Other Queensland schools

• St James Lutheran College
• The Rockhampton Grammar School
• Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
• Good Shepherd Lutheran 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 Bundaberg Christian 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.