Abbotsleigh Scholarship Exam

Girls' school Wahroonga, NSW Day & boarding ELC–Year 12 Founded 1885
Exam boardAAS
Year levelsYear 7 & Year 10
Applications openTBC
Applications closeTBC
Exam dateTBC
Scholarship valueUp to 100% tuition

Last checked 4 Oct 2026 against the official scholarships page →  |  Dates are indicative — always confirm with the school before applying. All scholarship details on this page are taken from the school's official website; preparation guidance is provided by Ace Achievers.

About the school

"Ultimately our aim is to deliver a deeper learning that educates and empowers the 'whole girl' so she can lead a purposeful life, thrive and make a positive impact on the world of today and tomorrow."

"Abbotsleigh has a long and proud tradition of boarder students dating back to 1885, when the School was first opened by Marian Clarke." "One of the most important factors in success at school is the feeling of belonging, a sense of connectedness."

TypeGirls' boarding and day school
YearsEarly Learning Centre through Senior College (Years 10–12)
EnrolmentApproximately 130 boarders
LocationWahroonga, NSW

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
“Girls wishing to commence in Year 7 are required to attend the Year 7 scholarship exam held in August of Year 5.”
Value
Year 7 Open Academic Scholarship: "two academic scholarships, providing up to 100% remission of school tuition fees". Year 10 Foundation Scholarships: "needs-based academic scholarships providing up to 50% remission of school tuition fees". “Abbotsleigh offers two academic scholarships, providing up to 100% remission of school tuition fees for the remainder of schooling.”
Test provider
Online registration via parentportal.aas.systems (AAS)

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Next roundTBC — the school has not yet published dates for its next round.
Last round (over)Y7 (2028 entry): exam Aug 2026 — “Applicants for these scholarships must complete the scholarship examination in August 2026.”. “Scholarship applications for Year 7 2028 are now closed.”

Dates quoted from the official scholarships page, last checked 4 Oct 2026. Dates are indicative and can change — always confirm directly with the school before applying.

How to prepare for the scholarship exam

Across scholarship papers (AAS, ACER and Edutest), the two sections where most students gain the most ground are Written Expression and Abstract Reasoning / General Ability — the parts rarely taught at school that reward structured practice. Read our detailed exam guides for each (focused courses launching July 2026):

Written Expression

Scholarship Writing

The planning, structure and timing that win marks on a short, timed scholarship writing task.

Explore Writing guide →

Scholarship Writing course — coming July 2026

General Ability

GA (General Ability)

Verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning patterns, trained for speed under exam conditions.

Explore GA guide →

GA course — coming July 2026

Free writing assessment

See exactly where your child's writing stands

We provide an exam-style scholarship writing mock. Your child sits it, we mark it against the real criteria and return detailed feedback and a mark — so you know their level and their weak spots before the exam.

Before the exam — build real experience through competitions

Academic competitions are a low-pressure way to build the reasoning, problem-solving and exam temperament that scholarship exams reward — and to discover what your child enjoys. Pick your child's year level to see where to start.

This guide is independent. Abbotsleigh is not affiliated with Ace Achievers. All scholarship details are quoted from the school's official website — always confirm on the official page before applying.