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Brighton Grammar School Scholarship Exam

Boys' school Anglican Brighton, Victoria ELC to Year 12 Founded 1882
Exam boardEdutest
Year levelsYears 4, 5, 7, 9 (2027 entry)
Applications close6 Feb 2026 (closed)
Exam dateSat 14 Feb 2026
Scholarship valueA percentage of tuition fees

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

"Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar School (BGS) is an Anglican school for boys that is passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy on his journey to adulthood."

"Brighton Grammar is a mid-sized, Anglican, single-campus boys' school of over 1500 students from ELC to VCE."

TypeAnglican school for boys
YearsELC to Year 12 (VCE)
Enrolmentover 1500 students
Location90 Outer Crescent, Brighton, Victoria 3186

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Students in Year 3 and Year 4 in 2026 for entry to Year 4 and Year 5 in 2027" and "Students in Year 6 and Year 8 in 2026 for entry to Year 7 and Year 9 in 2027"
Eligibility
Applicants must be "permanent residents or citizens of Australia."
Value
"Academic scholarships cover a percentage of the tuition fees."
Test provider
The test provider is Edutest. "The Academic Scholarship test will take place on Saturday 14 February 2026 at 9.00am."
Conditions
Recipients must "Maintain a high standard of academic achievement" and "Contribute positively and enthusiastically to school life." "A scholarship may be withdrawn if the Headmaster is not satisfied with the diligence or conduct of the holder."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Exam"The Academic Scholarship test will take place on Saturday 14 February 2026 at 9.00am."

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

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Written Expression

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General Ability

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This guide is independent. Brighton 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.