Presbyterian Ladies' College Scholarship Exam
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
"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."
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 open | Y7 (2028 entry): TBC |
| Applications close | Y7 (2028 entry): TBC |
| Exam | Y7 (2028 entry): TBC |
| Last round (over) | Y7 (2027 entry): exam 31 Jan 2026 — “The scholarship exam for 2027 will be held on Saturday 31 January 2026.”. “Please note that applications for entry in 2027 have closed and no late applications are permitted.” |
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):
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.