Quick answer: The Islamic College of Brisbane (ICB) offers a Junior Secondary Academic Scholarship for current Year 6 students applying for Year 7, worth up to 50% of tuition. Applicants sit the ACER Scholarship Test at the college in Term 3, covering English comprehension, maths and written expression. Shortlisted students are interviewed by the College Leadership Team.
Islamic College of Brisbane at a glance
| School type | Independent Islamic co-educational college |
| Location | Brisbane |
| Scholarship test | ACER, sat at the college in Term 3 |
| Entry year | Year 7 |
| Value | Up to 50% tuition remission |
| Award length | Year 7 only |
ICB's award applies to Year 7 only, so check how it continues before relying on it for later years. The college may also consider NAPLAN and ICAS results, reports, and extracurricular and community involvement.
Which test does Islamic College of Brisbane use?
ICB uses the ACER Scholarship Test, held at the college in Term 3 and marked independently by ACER. It covers English comprehension, maths and written expression.
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
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| ACER test at the college | Term 3 (contact the Administration Office for exact dates) |
| Outcomes | By email after selection |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on Islamic College of Brisbane's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- ACER test results
- An interview with the College Leadership Team
- School reports and NAPLAN results; ICAS results if available
- Extracurricular and community involvement, behaviour and attitude
How to prepare
- Start about three months out. For a Term 3 test, that means Term 2.
- 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 much is the ICB scholarship worth?
Up to 50% of tuition fees, for Year 7.
When is the ICB scholarship test?
In Term 3 of Year 6, at the college.
What does the ICB test cover?
English comprehension, mathematics and written expression.
Other Queensland schools
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 Islamic College of Brisbane, 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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