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Hale School Scholarship Exam

Boys' school Perth Day and boarding Year 7 entry "traditional boys' school with a contemporary outlook"
Exam boardOwn
Year levelsYear 7
Applications openOPEN FROM 20 Nov 2026
Applications close10 Feb 2027
Exam dateTBC
Scholarship value25% 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

"Hale School is a traditional boys' school with a contemporary outlook."

"Hale School is a community that inspires the broad development of every boy." "Boys who come to Hale are given a great start in life. In partnership with families, Hale students are part of a wonderfully diverse and inclusive community."

TypeBoys' school, day and boarding options
YearsJunior School and Senior School
Enrolment—
LocationPerth, Western Australia

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
David Bean Scholarship: "new Year 7 to Year 11 student to reward, acknowledge and promote academic excellence". Year 7 Academic Scholarships: Year 7 entry. “Hale School Foundation Academic Scholarships are awarded to students entering Year 7. Year 6 students from any school are encouraged to apply.”
Value
David Bean Scholarship: "up to 50% remission of tuition fees for the duration of their education at Hale School" with potential for "up to 100% remission of tuition fees subsequent to means testing". Year 7 Academic Scholarships: "25% remission of tuition fees for the duration of their education at Hale School" “Successful applicants are selected at the Headmaster’s discretion and receive a 25% remission of tuition fees for the duration of their education at Hale School.”
Conditions
"all students who sit the Year 7, 2027 Academic Scholarship examination at Hale School in February 2026 will automatically be considered for the David Bean Scholarship"; Year 7: "usually approximately five scholarships"

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications openY7 (2028 entry): OPEN FROM 20 Nov 2026 — “Applications for Year 7 Academic Scholarships for 2028 will open 20 November 2026.”
Applications closeY7 (2028 entry): 10 Feb 2027 — “Applications close for all applicants: Wednesday 10 February 2027”
ExamY7 (2028 entry): TBC

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

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General Ability

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This guide is independent. Hale 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.