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Redlands Scholarship Exam

Co-educational Cremorne, Sydney Church of England Preschool to Year 12
Exam boardACER
Year levelsYear 7
Applications open21 Sep 2026
Applications close5 Feb 2027
Exam date13 Feb 2027
Scholarship valueFull or part scholarships for school 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

"Redlands, Sydney Church of England Coeducational Grammar School"

"Over 30 years of International Baccalaureate" "Learn more about how a Redlands education can foster the development of your child's unique abilities."

TypeCo-educational, Church of England
YearsPreschool to Year 12
Enrolment—
Location272 Military Road, Cremorne NSW 2090

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
“Academic Scholarships are offered for entry to Year 7 to students with proven academic excellence, an exemplary work ethic and the ability to make significant contributions to the life of the School.”
Value
"may be Full or Part Scholarships for school tuition fees" but "do not cover textbooks, uniforms, excursions, technology fees or individual subject fees"
Test provider
ACER, through the Cooperative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP). Candidates "must sit an examination to be considered."
Conditions
Selection involves "the application submission, the ACER CSTP test and a successful interview with the Principal."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications openY7 (2028 entry): 21 Sep 2026 — “Monday 21 September 2026 Applications Open”
Applications closeY7 (2028 entry): 5 Feb 2027 — “Friday 5 February 2027: Online ACER applications close at midnight”
ExamY7 (2028 entry): 13 Feb 2027 — “Saturday 13 February 2027: ACER test held at Redlands, 9.00am-12.00pm”

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

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Written Expression

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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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This guide is independent. Redlands 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.