Blog post published 16 October 2026
Four entry test sessions will run in late November and early December for students joining us in Term 1, 2027. Places in each session are limited, so we encourage families to book early.
Our classes group children with peers of similar ability, so every student is challenged at the right level and pace. The entry test is how we make sure each class is the right fit.
Term 1, 2027 entry test dates
| Program | Year level in 2027 | Test dates |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced English, Maths Talent, Galileo’s Gang | Galileo’s Gang runs for Years 2 to 6. Advanced English and Maths Talent run for Years 2 to 7. | Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec |
| Springboard Year 1 | Year 1 | Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec |
| Springboard Kindergarten | Kindergarten | No test required; register your interest here |
| Selective Exam Preparation | Year 5 | Announced in Term 1, 2027, for a Term 2 start |
New for 2027: children starting Year 1 next year will sit an assessment to confirm their 2027 placement in Springboard. Not all applicants are admitted.
Good to know:
- All testing is held at our centre: Building C, 8 Columbia Way, Baulkham Hills.
- The test fee is $10 for Year 1 and $35 for Years 2 to 7.
- You’ll receive your child’s results within a week, along with a program recommendation if they meet the benchmark.
- Whatever the outcome, every family receives feedback on their child’s score.
Still have Term 4 in mind? There is one final session this term, on Sunday 25 October (Years 2 to 7). Offers made from this entry test are for Term 4 admissions only.
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