Churchie scholarships: the test, dates and how to prepare

Quick answer: Churchie (Anglican Church Grammar School) runs academic scholarship testing every February. Boys can sit the test from Year 5 to Year 10, and scholarships start from Year 7. Churchie has said it prefers the AAS scholarship test but also regularly awards scholarships to boys who have sat only the ACER exam. Applications for 2028 testing open in late 2026.

Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) at a glance

Churchie awards partial tuition scholarships from Year 7 (or a later entry year) through to the end of Year 12, reviewed each semester. Because boys can sit the test every year until Year 10, a boy who misses out in Year 5 or 6 can try again.

Which test does Churchie use?

Churchie has said it prefers the AAS scholarship test, while also regularly awarding scholarships to boys who have sat only the ACER exam. It also appears on ACER's list of participating schools. Check Churchie's current scholarship page when applications open, as its testing arrangements are confirmed each round.

AAS (Academic Assessment Services) runs scholarship tests for a number of Australian independent schools. Tests typically cover reading, mathematics, reasoning and writing, but AAS doesn't publish a public test specification, so the school's own information is the best guide.

AAS testing is arranged through the school, so register via the school's scholarship page.

More on this test: EduTest vs ACER

Key dates for 2028 entry

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

What else counts

• Scholarship test results
• Previous academic record and school reports
• An interview with the Headmaster or a delegate
• The percentage awarded depends on the test, reports and interview

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 AAS scholarship test

AAS-style tests reward the same core skills as ACER and EduTest: reading closely, reasoning through unfamiliar maths, and writing well under time. Our EduTest-format mock exams build all three, with human-marked writing.

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

Frequently asked questions

What test does Churchie use for scholarships?

Churchie has said it prefers the AAS scholarship test, but also awards scholarships to boys who have sat only the ACER exam.

What year can you sit the Churchie scholarship test?

From Year 5 to Year 10. Scholarships start from Year 7 at the earliest.

Can my son resit the Churchie scholarship test?

Yes. Boys can test each year until Year 10.

How many scholarships does Churchie offer?

Typically 12 to 15 a year, though the number varies.

Other Queensland schools

• Brisbane Grammar School
• Brisbane Boys' College
• St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace
• St Joseph's Nudgee 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 Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie), 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.