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Comprehensive preparation for Year 6 and Year 9 scholarship examinations at Victoria’s leading private schools.
  • Year 5 – Year 9
  • 90-minute weekly sessions
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Why Scholarship Preparation Matters

At Spectrum Tuition, we are passionate about scholarship examination preparation. We understand that covering content is only half the effort, and when faced with the daunting task of study and effective preparation, it can become overwhelming for a single student to take on-board. To alleviate these feelings, we provide tutoring tailored to scholarship exam preparation that covers content, exam strategies and exam time management.

Exam Strategies & Time Management

Beyond content coverage, we build the exam technique, time management, and reasoning skills that separate successful scholarship candidates. Our program covers ACER, AAS, and EDUTEST formats with extensive timed practice and worked solutions. Students learn to approach unfamiliar question types strategically and manage time effectively across multiple sections.

Building Confidence Under Pressure

Our approach focuses on building genuine understanding and confidence through structured practice. Students learn to construct comprehensive, logically structured essays under pressure — both creative and analytical writing. Depending on the exam, they may also face general ability components including verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and abstract reasoning.

Start Early for Best Results

Due to the extremely challenging nature of scholarship examinations, we recommend giving your child ample time to prepare. A clear plan and a solid understanding of what the process entails transforms preparation from a daunting task into a manageable journey. Our experienced teachers provide personalised guidance based on each student’s strengths and areas for improvement.

Resources & Ongoing Support

Students receive custom-designed materials, access to our online tracking system, and ongoing feedback throughout their preparation journey. Weekly quizzes track progress, while detailed feedback on writing tasks ensures continuous improvement. Our 5-band learning pathway ensures every student is working at the right level.

Scholarship Exam Formats

There are three main test companies that administer scholarship examinations. Understanding the format is the first step to confident preparation.

ACER

The ACER exam contains four sections

Written Expression

25 minutes

Humanities

40 minutes

Mathematics

40 minutes

Written Expression

25 minutes

Academic Assessment Services (AAS)

The AAS exam contains four sections

General Ability

45 minutes

Mathematics

45 minutes

Reading Comprehension

45 minutes

Written Expression

25 minutes

EDUTEST

The EDUTEST exam contains six sections

Written Expression – Creative

15 minutes

Written Expression – Analytical

15 minutes

Mathematical Reasoning

30 min · 60 MCQs

Reading Comprehension

30 min · 50 MCQs

Numerical Reasoning

30 min · 50 MCQs

Verbal Reasoning

30 min · 50 MCQs

Your Preparation Journey

A structured approach to scholarship exam preparation ensures your child is ready — not just for the exam, but for the academic challenges ahead.
Step 1

Start Early

Begin preparation 12–18 months before the exam. Early starters build deeper understanding and avoid last-minute cramming.

Step 2

Build Foundations

Master core content across maths, reading comprehension, and writing. Our 5-band system identifies gaps and fills them systematically.

Step 3

Exam Practice

Transition to timed practice exams under realistic conditions. Learn time management strategies for each exam section.

Step 3

Exam Day Confidence

Sit the exam knowing you've covered every component — writing, maths, comprehension, and reasoning — with full confidence.

What's Included

  • Covers all three exam formats: ACER, AAS & EDUTEST
  • Timed practice exams under realistic conditions
  • Worked solutions for all practice questions
  • Personalised feedback on creative & analytical writing
  • Online progress tracking via myspectrumtuition.com
  • Custom-designed course books for each exam format
  • Verbal, numerical & abstract reasoning training
  • Weekly quizzes to monitor improvement
  • Small class sizes with experienced teachers
  • 5-band learning pathway for personalised progression

What Families Say

Real results from real Melbourne families.
"My daughter joined Spectrum to prepare for special entry exams and found that their teaching methods were very enjoyable and also helping with her preparations for the exam...
Nina Sventek
Parent
"A year at Spectrum Tuition really helped me to understand core concepts for the selective schools exam. The teachers were very helpful, explained subjects clearly, and helped me...
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Student
"I have two children, daughter in university now and son in year 9. Both were enrolled in Spectrum when they started primary school and since then Spectrum has supported them all the...
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