Scotch College Scholarship Exam

Boys Swanbourne Day and boarding
Exam boardOwn
Year levelsYear 7
Applications closeNov 2026 (2028 intake)
Exam date
Scholarship valueup to 95% of fees (Tàlantach)

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

"Scotch College offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to support students on their educational journey."

Year 7 Academic Scholarships include the J A Gooch Scholarship (current Scotch students), the G G Gooch Scholarship (other schools) and the Open Entrance Scholarship (outstanding students).

LocationSwanbourne, Western Australia

Quoted from the school's website — official site →

From the school's scholarships page

The academic scholarship

Eligibility
Tàlantach Scholarships: "This scholarship is open to students not currently enrolled at Scotch or another PSA school. Applicants must be Australian citizens"
Value
Tàlantach Scholarships: "Covering up to 95% of school fees for the successful applicants"
Test provider
"Applicants must sit an academic entrance examination at Scotch College or remotely"

Quoted verbatim from the official scholarships page →

Key dates

Applications closeApplications for 2026 now closed; 2028 applications open November 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.

Explore Writing guide →

Scholarship Writing course — coming July 2026

General Ability

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.

This guide is independent. Scotch 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.