For boys entering Year 11 in 2023 the College will be offering a number of Academic Scholarships. These academic scholarships are available for current and new students for 2023-2024.
Registration for 2023 Year 11 Scholarships are now open.
Registration is required by Friday June 3 to be considered for the 2023 scholarship.
Academic scholarships are now available for current and new students wishing to attend Year 11 at St Virgil's College in 2023. Academic testing will be performed in areas of verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, reading comprehension and mathematics via Edutest, an education assessment organisation that specialises in scholarship exams.
Date: Friday June 10
Time: 9.00 am - 11.30 pm
Dress: Casual clothes
Location: Austins Ferry campus, Library. Students who do not currently attend the College should report to Front Reception.
Registration is required by Friday June 3 to be considered for the 2023 scholarship.
Further details about what to bring and other test protocols will be emailed upon registration.
Q. Why on the student free day for SVC students?
To achieve their best students need to be relaxed and fresh of mind. To do such a test after school places added pressure on tired, hungry young men.
2. How long will testing take?
Approximately two and a half hours - students will have a 15 minute refreshment break after Test 2.
3. How will scholarships be decided?
All academic scholarships will be decided from analysis of the test results. The Principal will also have discretion to select a candidate for scholarship.
4. What does a scholarship cover?
Academic scholarships cover tuition fees only.
5. How many scholarships will be offered?
The Principal and Deputy Principal will determine the results cut off point for the offer of academic scholarships in 2023. All students above the cut off point will be offered a scholarship. Please note that the offer of a scholarship is contingent upon parents and students agreeing to our Enrolment Terms and Conditions for Year 11 2023.
6. What scholarships will be offered?
Thanks to the support of the Old Virgilians Association and other generous benefactors we are able to offer a number of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% scholarships.
7. Do we have to re-apply in 2023?
No, scholarship offers are made for Year 11 and 12. Continuation to Year 12 is based upon maintenance of strong academic results and behavioural standards. A meeting will be held in November will be held with the scholarship holder and a parent/guardian should there be any concerns.
Edutest is an educational assessment organisation that specialises in scholarship exams.
Edutest is based on a solid educational foundation and a team of experienced educational psychologists, educators and administrators ensure valid and reliable testing and meaningful feedback to the College.
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