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Presbyterian Ladies' College Scholarship Exam

Girls-only Burwood Christian (Presbyterian) ELC to Year 12 Day school
Exam boardACER
Year levelsCurrent PLC Year 6 (2027 entry)
Applications close—
Exam dateSaturday 31 January 2026
Scholarship valueUp to 50% of basic annual 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

"At PLC, every girl is empowered to grow, strive, and shine within a nurturing, Christian community."

The school blends "a vibrant academic program with rich character development, fostering confident and compassionate women." Students benefit from "outstanding facilities, diverse co-curricular opportunities, and a legacy of success."

TypeGirls-only, Christian (Presbyterian) day school
YearsELC through Year 12
Enrolment—
Location141 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
"Current PLC Year 6 students are eligible to apply." "Students currently attending PLC Senior School are not eligible to apply." "Candidates must be Australian citizens or hold a Permanent Resident visa"
Value
"PLC scholarships may cover up to a maximum of 50% of the student's basic annual tuition fees."
Test provider
"the ACER scholarship examination"
Conditions
"Academic scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding achievement in the ACER scholarship examination, the candidate's most recent school report and in some cases, an interview." "Scholarships are held from the year of entry until the completion of Year 12." "Acceptance of a Scholarship holds the expectation that the student will remain at PLC until the end of Year 12."

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Exam"The scholarship exam for 2027 will be held on Saturday 31 January 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):

Written Expression

Scholarship Writing

The planning, structure and timing that win marks on a short, timed scholarship writing task.

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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

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. Presbyterian Ladies' 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.