AAS Scholarship Test Preparation
Academic Assessment Services (AAS) provides scholarship testing for independent schools across Australia. AAS assessments are particularly common among girls' schools and Anglican grammar schools in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.
The AAS exam evaluates students across four key areas — Reasoning and Problem Solving, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, and Written Expression. With consistent, focused preparation, students can approach the exam with confidence.
What does the AAS test cover?
The AAS scholarship exam consists of four components, each designed to assess different academic and reasoning skills.
- ~60 multiple-choice questions
- 40–45 minutes
- Combines verbal, figural and numerical reasoning
- ~45 multiple-choice questions
- ~30 minutes
- ~45 multiple-choice questions
- ~30 minutes
Schools that use AAS
Independent schools across Australia use AAS assessments as part of their scholarship selection process. Schools may change providers between years — always check with each school directly for the latest details.
| School | Suburb |
|---|---|
| Trinity Grammar School* | Kew |
| Luther College* | Croydon Hills |
| Melbourne Girls Grammar School | South Yarra |
| Camberwell Grammar School | Canterbury |
| Firbank Grammar | Brighton |
| Genazzano FCJ College | Kew |
| Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School | Ivanhoe |
| Korowa Anglican Girls' School | Glen Iris |
| Lauriston Girls' School | Armadale |
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School | Essendon |
| Mentone Girls' Grammar School | Mentone |
| Ruyton Girls' School | Kew |
| St Michael's Grammar School | St Kilda |
| Ave Maria College | Aberfeldie |
| Leibler Yavneh College | Elsternwick |
| Braemar College | Woodend |
| St Patrick's College | Ballarat |
| Ballarat Clarendon College | Ballarat |
| Mount Annan Christian College* | Mount Annan |
| Scots All Saints College* | Bathurst |
| Abbotsleigh | Wahroonga |
| Arden Anglican School | Epping |
| Ascham School | Edgecliff |
| Barker College | Hornsby |
| Brigidine College St Ives | St Ives |
| Central Coast Grammar School | Erina Heights |
| Cranbrook School | Bellevue Hill |
| Danebank | Hurstville |
| Georges River Grammar | Georges Hall |
| Kambala | Rose Bay |
| Kincoppal – Rose Bay | Rose Bay |
| Knox Grammar School | Wahroonga |
| Macarthur Anglican School | Cobbitty |
| Meriden School | Strathfield |
| Moriah College | Queens Park |
| Mosman Church of England Preparatory School | Mosman |
| Newcastle Grammar School | Newcastle |
| Newington College | Stanmore |
| Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Oxford Falls Grammar School | Oxford Falls |
| Oxley College | Burradoo |
| Pymble Ladies' College | Pymble |
| Queenwood | Mosman |
| Ravenswood School for Girls | Gordon |
| Roseville College | Roseville |
| St Catherine's School | Waverley |
| St Luke's Grammar School | Dee Why |
| Tara Anglican School for Girls | North Parramatta |
| The Armidale School | Armidale |
| The Hills Grammar School | Kenthurst |
| The Illawarra Grammar School | Wollongong |
| The King's School | North Parramatta |
| Trinity Anglican College | Thurgoona |
| Trinity Grammar School Sydney | Summer Hill |
| Canterbury College | Waterford |
| Matthew Flinders Anglican College | Buderim |
| Somerset College | Mudgeeraba |
| St Andrew's Anglican College | Peregian Springs |
| Sunshine Coast Grammar School | Forest Glen |
| Whitsunday Anglican School | Mackay |
| Anglican Church Grammar School* | East Brisbane |
* Trinity Grammar School and Luther College use both AAS and Edutest for their scholarship assessments. The test provider may vary by scholarship type or year level — check with the school for details.
How PrepHQ helps you prepare
We believe learning should feel good. PrepHQ gives students the tools to build genuine understanding and confidence — not just memorise answers.
Tailored AAS practice
Practise questions designed specifically for the AAS format, including the unique integrated Reasoning and Problem Solving section that combines verbal, figural, and numerical reasoning.
Detailed explanations
Every question comes with a clear, step-by-step explanation so students don't just learn what the right answer is — they understand why.
Progress tracking
See how skills develop over time with clear performance insights. Identify strengths and areas for improvement at a glance.
A calm, encouraging approach
Scholarship preparation doesn't have to be stressful. PrepHQ is designed to build confidence gradually, with encouraging feedback and a pace that suits each student.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AAS scholarship test?
The AAS (Academic Assessment Services) scholarship test is an academic assessment used by independent schools across Australia to award scholarships. The test covers Reasoning and Problem Solving, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, and Written Expression — giving schools a well-rounded view of each candidate's academic abilities.
Which schools use AAS for scholarships?
Independent schools across Australia use AAS scholarship tests. In Victoria, these include Melbourne Girls Grammar School, Camberwell Grammar School, Firbank Grammar, and Korowa Anglican Girls' School. In New South Wales, schools such as Knox Grammar School, Abbotsleigh, Barker College, Pymble Ladies' College, Cranbrook School, and The King's School also use AAS for their scholarship assessments. In Queensland, AAS is used by schools including Somerset College, Canterbury College, and Anglican Church Grammar School.
What does the AAS exam cover?
The AAS scholarship exam assesses four areas: Reasoning and Problem Solving (combining verbal, figural, and numerical reasoning in one section), Reading Comprehension (literal, interpretive, and critical analysis of fiction and non-fiction), Mathematics (number, measurement, geometry, data, and applied problem-solving), and Written Expression (a timed stimulus-based writing task).
How long is the AAS scholarship test?
The AAS scholarship test takes approximately 170 minutes (just under 3 hours) in total, broken into timed sections. The Reasoning and Problem Solving section is the longest at around 40-45 minutes. Exact timing can vary by school, so it is worth confirming details with your chosen school's admissions office.
How is the AAS different from ACER and Edutest?
The biggest difference is the Reasoning and Problem Solving section, which combines verbal, figural, and numerical reasoning into one integrated test of around 60 questions. ACER and Edutest typically separate these into distinct sections. AAS is particularly common among girls' schools and Anglican grammar schools in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.