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Melbourne Grammar School Scholarship Exam

Anglican South Yarra and Caulfield, Melbourne Boys (Years 7-12) Coeducational (Prep-Year 6) Day and boarding
Exam boardAAS
Year levelsYear 7 & Year 9
Applications openTBC
Applications closeTBC
Exam dateTBC
Scholarship valuePartial 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

"Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools, with a tradition of excellence extending over more than 160 years."

The school believes in "the holistic development of young people: intellectually, physically, emotionally, psychologically, socially and spirituality."

TypeIndependent day and boarding school, Anglican
YearsPrep to Year 12
LocationSouth Yarra and Caulfield, Melbourne, Victoria

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Proven academic excellence," "An exemplary work ethic," and "Ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the life of the School." “Academic Scholarships are offered on an annual basis to students entering Year 7 and Year 9 via the Annual Scholarship Exam.”
Value
"Scholarships cover partial remission of tuition fees" and offer "exceptional academic extension and enrichment opportunities." “These scholarships cover partial remission of tuition fees and provide exceptional academic extension and enrichment opportunities.”
Conditions
"The exam takes place a year and a half prior to entry, when applicants are in Year 5 or Year 7. Following the exam, shortlisted students are invited to interview and may be eligible to apply for a means-testing."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Next roundTBC — the school has not yet published dates for its next round.
Last round (over)Y7 (2028 entry): exam 29 Aug 2026 — “All applicants are required to sit the Scholarship Examination in person at Melbourne Grammar School on Saturday 29 August 2026.”. “Scholarship registrations for Year 7 and Year 9 entry in 2028 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

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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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GA course — coming July 2026

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This guide is independent. Melbourne 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.