Immanuel Lutheran College Scholarship Exam

Co-educational Lutheran Early Learning to Year 12 Buderim, Sunshine Coast Established 1979
Exam boardEdutest
Year levelsYear 7
Applications openTBC · usually opens ~May
Applications closeTBC
Exam dateTBC
Scholarship valueUp to 50% remission of 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

"One School, Infinite Possibilities"

Co-educational Lutheran college, Early Learning to Year 12, on a 23-hectare rainforest campus at Buderim on the Sunshine Coast. Operated by The Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District.

TypeCo-educational Lutheran
YearsEarly Learning to Year 12
Enrolment—
Location126-142 Wises Road, Buderim QLD 4556

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Students entering Years 6 to 11 next year are eligible to apply." "Academic Scholarships at Immanuel are offered on merit, based on Edutest results. Candidates must demonstrate high academic achievement and a strong application to their studies." “For NEW students joining Immanuel in Years 7–11 in 2027.”
Value
"Successful candidates will receive up to 50% remission of tuition fees" “Successful candidates will receive up to 50% remission of tuition fees, providing significant financial support for families.”
Test provider
"Testing is conducted by Edutest, an independent organisation engaged by the College."
Conditions
Candidates must "register their details, submit payment, and attach copies of their last two academic reports, NAPLAN results, and any other relevant information." "The registration fee is $100.00 and is non-refundable." "Scholarships are reviewed each semester to ensure continued excellence in academic performance and adherence to College policies."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Next roundTBC — the school has not yet published dates for its next round. Applications usually open around May (based on the previous round; not a confirmed date).
Last round (over)Y7 (2027 entry): opened 7 May 2026 — “Applications open 7 May 2026”; closed 19 Jun 2026 — “Applications close Friday 19 June 2026”. “Thank you for your interest — our scholarship applications 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. Immanuel Lutheran College 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.