Quick answer: SCOTS PGC College in Warwick offers ACER Academic Scholarships, General Excellence scholarships, a Rural Boarding Scholarship and awards from its Foundation Scholarship Fund. Scholarships and bursaries are open to any Australian resident. SCOTS PGC takes day students from Prep to Year 12 and boarders from Year 5.
SCOTS PGC College at a glance
| School type | Uniting Church co-educational school, Prep to Year 12, boarding from Year 5 |
| Location | 60 Oxenham Street, Warwick (Darling Downs) |
| Scholarship test | ACER (academic scholarships) |
| Other awards | General Excellence, Rural Boarding Scholarship, Foundation Scholarship Fund |
| Eligibility | Australian residents |
SCOTS PGC draws boarders from across regional Queensland and beyond, and its Rural Boarding Scholarship is aimed at those families. It also offers fee relief and other discounts. The scholarship page doesn't list current dates, so contact the college for the 2028 round.
Which test does SCOTS PGC use?
SCOTS PGC's academic scholarships use the ACER scholarship test. Year 7 applicants would 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
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| 2028 round | Contact the college; ACER's cooperative sitting is Saturday 27 February 2027 |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on SCOTS PGC's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- ACER results (academic scholarships)
- General Excellence: achievement across a range of areas
- Rural Boarding Scholarship: rural families applying to board
- Australian residency
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 SCOTS PGC use?
The ACER scholarship test, for academic scholarships.
Does SCOTS PGC offer boarding scholarships?
Yes. The Rural Boarding Scholarship supports students from regional areas.
Who can apply?
Any Australian resident.
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 SCOTS PGC 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.
Sources and further information
Check the school or assessment provider for current arrangements.
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