Scholarship and selective school tutors on Learnmate specialise in preparing students for entrance exams using tutors who know the ACER scholarship test format, AAS assessments and state selective entry tests. Sessions target the skills these exams assess: verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, abstract reasoning, reading comprehension and written expression. Online or in-person across Australia, from $30/hr.
Find tutors who specialise in ACER scholarship tests, AAS assessments, NSW Selective High School entry, Opportunity Class (OC) tests and Victoria’s SEAL programs.
Prepare for every section of scholarship and selective entry exams — verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, abstract reasoning, reading comprehension and written expression.
Most students benefit from 3–6 months of structured preparation — browse tutors available immediately and start building skills before the test window opens.
Specialist tutors across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide — in-person for local exam preparation, or online for students anywhere in Australia.
Learnmate also connects families with NAPLAN tutors for primary school testing and UCAT tutors for medical school entry.
Scholarship and selective school entry exams in Australia are not curriculum tests — they assess reasoning ability, critical thinking and written expression under timed conditions. Three test providers dominate: ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research), used by approximately 250 independent schools nationally with four sections (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Written Expression); Edutest, widely used by Catholic and independent schools in Victoria, NSW and Queensland with five sections including Numerical Reasoning and Mathematics; and AAS (Academic Assessment Services), commonly used in Victoria and South Australia. The most effective preparation targets the specific test format your child will sit — not generic academic tutoring.
The most important first step is identifying which test applies to your child’s target school or program, then finding a tutor with specific experience in that format. For students preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test or OC (Opportunity Class) placement, browse Learnmate’s Primary School Tutors Sydney or Primary School Tutors for tutors with selective entry experience. For Melbourne scholarship and SEAL preparation, browse Primary School Tutors Melbourne. Tutors are available online across Australia or in-person in all major cities.
Learnmate is Australia’s leading online tutoring marketplace, connecting families with tutors who have specific experience preparing students for scholarship tests, selective school entry exams and private school entrance assessments. Unlike general tutoring which improves subject knowledge, scholarship preparation tutoring specifically targets the reasoning, time management and written expression skills that ACER, Edutest and AAS assessments measure. Tutors on Learnmate are verified before listing, and each profile shows specific experience with scholarship or selective entry preparation so families can compare before reaching out.
The window for scholarship and selective school preparation is narrow. ACER tests are typically held in February each year with registrations closing in January. NSW Selective High School Placement Tests run March–April. OC tests run in April. Edutest dates vary by school throughout the year. Finding the right tutor early — ideally 3–6 months before the test date — gives students the best chance of developing the reasoning fluency these exams reward. Payments are processed automatically by Learnmate after each session, with no lock-in contracts and no intake programmes.
Browse tutors who have helped students gain entry to Australia’s top selective schools and win private school scholarships. Profiles show tutoring experience with ACER tests, AAS assessments and state-specific selective entry exams.
Scholarship and selective school exams test verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, abstract reasoning and written expression — skills that require specific preparation. Tutors on Learnmate tailor sessions to the exact format of your child’s target exam.
Most students benefit from 3–6 months of targeted preparation before sitting scholarship or selective entry exams. Tutors can help identify the right timeline, topics to prioritise and practice materials for each exam type.
The specialist tier includes a dedicated Sydney-based tutor specialising in Selective High School and OC test preparation with expertise in English reading, writing and reasoning for NSW placement tests from Kindergarten through Year 6, a North Sydney Boys High School alumnus with industry experience in curriculum design who specialises in selective school test preparation, and a qualified teacher with 25+ years of experience and a psychology background who tailors preparation sessions to each student’s specific reasoning profile.
Among high-achieving school graduates with selective entry experience, the network includes a graduate of Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School — one of Victoria’s top selective state schools — who explicitly offers selective entry exam preparation alongside NAPLAN coaching, an IB perfect scorer (45/45) accepted to the University of Oxford who has received a full academic scholarship from Years 7–12 and offers structured preparation across senior and junior levels, a 2025 Sydney Girls High School graduate with state rank results who has first-hand experience of the selective school environment, and a University of Adelaide medical student who explicitly lists scholarship exam preparation as a tutoring service. Tutors cover scholarship and selective entry preparation across Primary School Tutors and NAPLAN tutors.
Really happy with our Tutor Cathy, she is very attentive to my daughter's needs and provides me with regular updates regarding my child's progress. She is a lovely caring beautiful lady and I would highly recommend, I'm so glad we found Cathy :) My daughter looks forward to her tutoring lesson each week
We found a great tutor for our daughter's HSC exams. The tutoring was very structured, outcome-focused and encouraging taking my daughter through all the curriculum requirements. The platform is super easy to use, straight forward, no need to buy a certain amount of lessons in advance and ability to reschedule lessons if need be, without penalty. Every lesson comes with a lesson digest for the parents.
I heard about Learnmate from school counsellor, and it's been fantastic. We found the right tutor for our daughter, and it goes really well. Learnmate makes everything easier. Thank you, highly recommend Learnmate to everyone.
Can highly recommend this platform. Our tutor knew the content very well and our daughter now she feels confident for exams. Simon was always happy to help with any queries we had and guided us through the process.
Our son had the first introductory lesson with Gauravi for Chemistry and UCAT preparation. and we found her to be precise and supportive. Our son felt confident about the chapter she took him through and clearly saw the benefit of continuing learning with her. We look forward to her sharing tips and tricks that helped her achieve her great results!
We are thrilled at the transformation in our son's performance and attitude towards maths since starting. In a very short space of time, maths has become his best subject and his confidence level is high. He actually enjoys his tutoring sessions. Dane has quickly transformed him. We are thrilled and I could not recommend Dane more highly.
Everything families need to know about preparing for scholarship and selective entry exams — by test type, state or year level
Scholarship and selective entry preparation builds on the same foundational skills tested in NAPLAN. For students earlier in their primary school journey, browse NAPLAN tutors for tutors who develop the reading, writing and numeracy skills that underpin selective entry exam performance. For primary school students preparing for school entry across Australia, browse the Primary School Tutors hub.
For city-specific tutors with local selective entry and scholarship experience, browse Primary School Tutors Melbourne (ACER, AAS, SEAL and independent school scholarship prep), Primary School Tutors Sydney (NSW Selective High and OC placement), and Primary School Tutors for the national network.
For students preparing for senior secondary selective programs or high-stakes senior assessments, browse High School Tutors for subject specialists across Years 7–12. For students preparing for medical school entry, browse UCAT Tutors.
Scholarship exams and selective school entry tests are distinct assessment types using different providers. ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) scholarship tests — used by approximately 250 independent schools nationally — assess Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning and Written Expression. The NSW Selective High School Placement Test and OC (Opportunity Class) test assess similar reasoning skills for state school entry. In Victoria, SEAL program entry and independent school scholarships use ACER, AAS or Edutest assessments. Queensland's ASEP, WA's GATE test and SA's independent school scholarships complete the national picture. Tutors on Learnmate have experience across all major test formats.
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