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Reddam House Scholarship Exam

Co-educational Non-denominational Woollahra and Bondi Ages 1 to Year 12 Independent day school
Exam boardAAS
Year levelsYears 7 to 11
Applications close26 Feb 2027
Exam date14 Mar 2027
Scholarship valuePartial or full tuition remission

Last checked 2026-06-24 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

"Our students are unique individuals with unlimited potential, and we remain committed to guiding them towards exceptional outcomes and success far beyond the classroom."

"Top 5 School in the state for HSC results in 2022, 2023, and 2024" and "No. 1 Independent, Co-ed School in NSW 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025".

TypeCo-educational, non-denominational, independent day school
YearsAges 1 to Year 12
Enrolment—
LocationWoollahra and Bondi, Sydney, NSW
★★★★★Top 5 School in the state for HSC results in 2022, 2023, and 2024

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Academic Scholarships are offered to students entering Years 7 to 11."
Value
"Scholarships allow for partial or full remission of tuition fees throughout a student's secondary education."
Test provider
"The scholarship exam is conducted on our behalf by Academic Assessment Services."
Conditions
"All offers of scholarship are at the discretion of the Inspired Scholarship Committee and the Principal. The number of scholarships awarded varies from year to year."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications close"Friday, 26th February 2027 at 11.59 pm" (for 2028 entry)
Exam"Sunday, 14th March 2027" (for 2028 entry)

Dates quoted from the official scholarships page, last checked 2026-06-24. 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. Reddam House 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.