Quick answer: Emmanuel College in Carrara on the Gold Coast awards scholarships in academics, general excellence, music and sport, with a scholarship examination day on Saturday 6 February 2027. The exam is run by EduTest for Year 7 and Year 10 entry in 2028, with EduTest registrations closing on 22 January 2027.
Emmanuel College (Gold Coast) at a glance
| School type | Independent Christian co-educational day school (no boarding) |
| Location | Carrara, Gold Coast |
| Scholarship test | EduTest |
| Entry years | Year 7 and Year 10 (main intakes) |
| 2027 exam date | Saturday 6 February 2027 |
| EduTest registration closes | 22 January 2027 |
| Enrolment application fee | $110 |
Emmanuel's main intakes are Prep, Year 7 and Year 10, with other year levels filled as vacancies arise. Year 7 enrolment interviews follow the scholarship exam, on 20 February 2027.
Which test does Emmanuel College use?
Emmanuel College uses EduTest for its scholarship exam, according to EduTest's testing dates for 2028 entry.
EduTest has five sections: verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, reading comprehension and mathematics (30 minutes each, multiple choice), plus a 15-minute written expression task with no separate planning time. Results are compared with students in the same year level nationally.
You register through the EduTest link on the school's website. Use the same email address for every EduTest registration, so results can be matched and, where schools take part, transferred between schools in the same testing cycle.
More on this test: EduTest vs ACER · EduTest results explained · EduTest practice tests compared
Key dates for 2028 entry
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| EduTest registration closes | 22 January 2027 |
| Scholarship examination day | Saturday 6 February 2027 |
| Year 7 enrolment interviews | 20 February 2027 |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Emmanuel College's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- Scholarship exam results
- Outstanding achievement in the relevant area: academics, general excellence, music or sport
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 EduTest scholarship test
Our EduTest-format mock exams cover all five sections under timed conditions, with worked explanations, a skill breakdown and written expression marked by a human teacher.
These are independent practice materials, not official test papers, and they don't predict scholarship outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
What test does Emmanuel College use?
EduTest, for Year 7 and Year 10 entry.
When is the Emmanuel College scholarship exam?
Saturday 6 February 2027, with EduTest registrations closing on 22 January 2027.
Does Emmanuel College have boarding?
No. It's a day school.
Other Queensland schools
- The Southport School
- Benowa State High School (HAST)
- St Peters Lutheran College (EduTest)
- Queensland Academies (QASMT, EduTest)
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 Emmanuel College (Gold Coast), 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.
Sources and further information
Check the school or assessment provider for current arrangements.
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