Quick answer: The Lakes College in North Lakes offers Becoming (academic) scholarships for Years 7 to 11, awarded on scholarship testing, academic records and an interview, for three years. Information on 2028 academic scholarships will go to families at the start of 2027. The Lakes College is on EduTest's client school list.
The Lakes College at a glance
| School type | Christian co-educational college |
| Location | 2 College Street, North Lakes |
| Scholarship test | Scholarship testing (The Lakes College is on EduTest's client list) |
| Academic entry years | Years 7 to 11 |
| Award length | Three years, reviewed annually |
| 2028 information | Early 2027 |
The college groups its awards as Belonging (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students), Believing (current students who serve the college), Becoming (academic) and Beyond (dance, drama, sport, technology, music and visual arts). Beyond scholarship details for 2028 come out in May 2027.
Which test does The Lakes College use?
Becoming scholarships are based on scholarship testing. The page doesn't name the provider, but The Lakes College is on EduTest's client school list.
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.
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Key dates for 2028 entry
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| 2028 academic scholarship information | Beginning of 2027 |
| 2028 Beyond scholarship information | May 2027 |
Dates change each year and schools sometimes switch providers, so always confirm on The Lakes College's scholarship page before you register.
What else counts
- Scholarship test results
- Previous academic records
- An interview with the Principal or Head of School
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
How long is a Lakes College academic scholarship?
Three years, subject to annual review.
When will 2028 details be released?
Academic scholarship information goes to families at the beginning of 2027.
What is a Beyond scholarship?
An award for dance, drama, sport, technology, music or visual arts.
Other Queensland schools
- Grace Lutheran College
- Murrumba State Secondary College (HAST)
- St Paul's School
- Pacific Lutheran 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 The Lakes 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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