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The Illawarra Grammar School Scholarship Exam

Anglican Co-educational Figtree NSW 2525 Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Day school
Exam boardAAS
Year levelsYear 7
Applications openOPEN FROM 12 Oct 2026
Applications close3 Feb 2027
Exam date13 Feb 2027
Scholarship valueFull or part of the tuition fees

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

"An Anglican, co-educational school that prepares its students for the future."

"Illawarra Grammar is the top performing independent school in the region and has a renewed and increased focus on effective pedagogy and excellent academic outcomes."

TypeAnglican, co-educational independent school
YearsPre-Kindergarten to Year 12
Enrolment—
LocationFigtree NSW 2525
★★★★★"highest ranked school in the Illawarra"

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
“We encourage high-performing students entering Year 7 to apply for an academic scholarship and to take advantage of our extension learning programs, academic mentoring, and array of academic cocurricular opportunities.”
Value
"A scholarship applies as a reduction to tuition fees only. All additional fees, including the activity fee, textbooks, uniform etc. are not included." “Scholarships may cover full or part of the tuition fees.”
Conditions
"While the scholarship is not conditional on ongoing academic performance, any scholarship holder is expected to display a conscientious approach to their studies. This includes excellent attendance."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications openY7 (2028 entry): OPEN FROM 12 Oct 2026 — “Scholarship applications for Year 7 2028 will open on 12 October 2026 and close on 3 February 2027.”
Applications closeY7 (2028 entry): 3 Feb 2027 — “Scholarship applications for Year 7 2028 will open on 12 October 2026 and close on 3 February 2027.”
ExamY7 (2028 entry): 13 Feb 2027 — “Year 7 2028 Academic Scholarship Exam and Presentation for Parents: Saturday 13 February 2027.”

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.

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General Ability

GA (General Ability)

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

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GA course — coming July 2026

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This guide is independent. The Illawarra Grammar School 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.