Goulburn Valley Grammar School Scholarship Exam
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
"The school is non-denominational and open entry."
"The school is located on a generously proportioned site approximately two hours north of Melbourne in the regional centre of Shepparton." "Co-education: Our school reflects the basic structure of contemporary society where people learn, live and work together regardless of gender or sexual identity."
Quoted from the school's website — official site →
From the school's scholarships page
The academic scholarship
Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →
Key dates
| Applications close | "Registrations close on Friday 13th March 2026" |
| Exam | "Examinations held on Saturday 21st March 2026" |
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):
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
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.