Ivanhoe Grammar School scholarships: the ACER test, dates and how to prepare

Quick answer: Ivanhoe Grammar School offers academic scholarships for Year 7 and Year 10 entry, worth up to 50% of net tuition fees for the rest of secondary school. Year 7 applicants sit the ACER Level 1 test and Year 10 applicants sit ACER Level 2. For 2028 entry, the test was on Saturday 17 October 2026 and registrations have closed. Expect the 2029 entry cycle to open around August 2027, with the test in October 2027.

Ivanhoe switched providers. Some older prep sites still say it uses EduTest, but it now uses ACER.

Ivanhoe Grammar School at a glance

Which test does Ivanhoe use?

ACER runs the test for Ivanhoe. Year 7 applicants sit ACER Level 1, which covers Written Expression (two tasks), Humanities and Mathematics. Year 10 applicants sit ACER Level 2.

Students must attend in person at the campus chosen at registration, and no alternative dates are offered. A completed Medical Consent Form is required before testing day. Without it, your child can't enter school grounds.

More on this test: The ACER scholarship test explained · Which ACER level your child sits

Key dates

For 2029 entry, expect registration from about August 2027 and a test in October 2027. Late applications aren't accepted.

What happens after the test

• ACER reports are available about three weeks after testing.
• The school's decision usually follows about three weeks after testing.
• The school may ask for an interview or extra documents before making an offer.
• The number of scholarships varies each year, and the school may make none if the standard doesn't warrant it.

Current Ivanhoe students can apply. Student visa (subclass 500) holders can't.

How to prepare

• Start in July. With an October test, three months out is about when registration opens.
• Use the right level. Buy or use Level 1 practice for Year 7 entry and Level 2 for Year 10. Practising the wrong level is a common mistake.
• Practise both writing tasks under time. ACER's two short writing tasks reward a quick plan and a clear structure.
• Build Humanities reading across poetry, cartoons, non-fiction and fiction. The section tests interpretation, not knowledge.
• Return the Medical Consent Form early.

Practice for the ACER scholarship test

Our ACER Level 1 practice tests are built for Year 7 entry, and our ACER Level 2 tests suit later entry. Both include Humanities, Mathematics and human-marked Written Expression. Start with a free sample.

These are independent practice materials, not official ACER papers, and they don't predict scholarship outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

What test does Ivanhoe Grammar use for scholarships?

ACER. Year 7 applicants sit Level 1 and Year 10 applicants sit Level 2.

When is the Ivanhoe scholarship test?

In October, about 15 months before entry, so Year 7 applicants sit it in Year 5. The 2028 entry test was on Saturday 17 October 2026. Expect the 2029 entry test in October 2027.

How much is an Ivanhoe Grammar scholarship worth?

Up to 50% of net tuition fees for the rest of secondary school. Other costs are paid in full.

Does Ivanhoe still use EduTest?

No. Ivanhoe now uses the ACER scholarship test.

Other Victorian schools

• Brighton Grammar School
• Camberwell Grammar School
• Geelong Grammar School
• Melbourne Grammar School

Practice Tests & Exams is an independent provider and is not affiliated with Ivanhoe Grammar School or ACER. Details are from the school's published information as of 9 November 2026. Always check the school's website for current dates and conditions.

Sources

• Ivanhoe Grammar School: 2028 Academic Scholarship information (PDF)
• Ivanhoe Grammar School: 2027 Academic Scholarship information (PDF)