Coomera Anglican College scholarships: the ACER exam and 2027 dates

Quick answer: Coomera Anglican College offers academic, sport, music and service and leadership scholarships for students entering Years 7 to 12 in 2028. Applications opened on 1 October 2026 and close strictly on Friday 18 December 2026. The ACER Academic Scholarship Examination is at 9am on Friday 22 January 2027 at the college, one of the earliest scholarship tests in south-east Queensland.

Coomera Anglican College at a glance

Coomera Anglican's test falls in the school holidays, weeks before most schools. Families applying elsewhere get an early practice run. The college doesn't traditionally offer full-tuition scholarships, and applicants must also apply for enrolment, with a separate fee.

Which test does Coomera Anglican use?

Coomera Anglican uses the ACER Academic Scholarship Examination, sat at the college. Sport and music applicants don't sit it.

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 Coomera Anglican's scholarship page before you register.

What else counts

• Academic: ACER results and outstanding school performance
• Sport: regional, state or national level, a cover letter, two-page resume and two coach references
• Music: about Grade 4 standard or above, with a recorded audition
• Service and leadership: the ACER exam for new students, a cover letter and resume
• An enrolment application (separate fee)

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

When is the Coomera Anglican scholarship exam?

9am on Friday 22 January 2027, at the college.

When do applications close?

Friday 18 December 2026, strictly.

Does Coomera Anglican offer full scholarships?

The college doesn't traditionally offer full-tuition scholarships.

Other Queensland schools

• All Saints Anglican School
• A.B. Paterson College
• The Southport School
• Emmanuel 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 Coomera Anglican 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.