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Queensland Academies Preparation (QASMT, QACI, QAHS)

Queensland Academies selective entry preparation for QASMT, QACI and QAHS. EduTest-style entrance assessment coverage across Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading and Mathematics, with application dates, fees and a staged preparation plan for Queensland families.

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3 campuses · EduTest-style assessment · Year 7 & Year 10 entry

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The QLD Academies (EduTest-style) test, in plain language.

The Queensland Academies are three state selective-entry schools that deliver the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Entry is decided largely by an EduTest-style entrance assessment rather than a school-report ranking, so understanding the paper your child will sit is the first step before any practice begins.

The entrance assessment is computer-based and ability-focused: it measures reasoning, comprehension and problem-solving rather than year-level curriculum recall. The four core components — Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Mathematics — run about 30 minutes each, with a Written Expression task added for Year 7 entry to QASMT. Calculators are not permitted in the Mathematics section. Selection is holistic, weighing test performance alongside school reports, NAPLAN results and, depending on the campus, an interview or portfolio.

Test dates

Application timelines differ by entry point and campus. For Year 7 entry at QASMT in 2028, applications close 4pm Friday 21 August 2026; Year 10 entry applications for 2028 list on-time closing dates as to be confirmed. Confirm exact dates on the official Queensland Academies website for the year your child applies.

Scoring & cutoffs

The Queensland Academies do not publish cutoff scores and do not release individual test results to families. Each component is scored and selection is holistic — test performance is weighed alongside school reports, NAPLAN results and, depending on the campus, an interview or portfolio.

  • Verbal Reasoning

    ~30 min~30

    Vocabulary, word analogies, verbal classification and sentence completion using context clues.

  • Numerical Reasoning

    ~30 min~30

    Number sequences, shape and symbol patterns, matrix reasoning and logical deduction — reasoning not taught explicitly in class.

  • Reading Comprehension

    ~30 min~30

    Literal recall and inferential questions on main idea, detail, author purpose and vocabulary in context.

  • Mathematics

    ~30 min~30

    Multi-step word problems, fractions, percentages, ratios, early algebra, geometry and data interpretation. No calculator permitted.

  • Written Expression (Year 7 QASMT only)

    ~15 min1

    A short writing task assessing clear expression, structure, grammar and ideas.

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Queensland Academies is a network of three state selective-entry high schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The three campuses are QASMT (Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology) in Toowong, Brisbane; QACI (Queensland Academy for Creative Industries) in Kelvin Grove, Brisbane; and QAHS (Queensland Academy for Health Sciences) on the Gold Coast. Each academy specialises in a different field while all deliver the IB curriculum in the senior years.

QASMT (Toowong) specialises in Science, Mathematics and Technology and offers both Year 7 and Year 10 entry. QACI (Kelvin Grove) focuses on Creative Industries — visual arts, design and media — with Year 10 entry only. QAHS (Gold Coast) specialises in Health Sciences with Year 10 entry only. All three deliver the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12.

The entrance assessment is an EduTest-style, computer-based paper with four core components: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Mathematics, each running about 30 minutes. Year 7 entry to QASMT adds a Written Expression task of about 15 minutes. Total testing time, including breaks and check-in, is roughly two to three hours. No calculator is permitted in the Mathematics component.

QASMT offers Year 7 entry (applied for in Year 5) and Year 10 entry (applied for in Year 8). QACI and QAHS offer Year 10 entry only. Year 10 is the primary entry point across all three campuses, with students completing a preparatory year before entering the full IB Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12.

The Queensland Academies do not publish cutoff scores or percentile requirements for any campus or entry point. Selection is holistic, considering entrance-test performance, school reports showing consistent high achievement, NAPLAN results and, for shortlisted applicants, an interview or portfolio. Focus on a balanced result across every component rather than a single score target.

Competition is strong: places are limited and entry is competitive. Because selection is holistic, a balanced result across every component, supported by strong school reports and NAPLAN results, matters more than excelling in one section alone.

Applications are submitted through the Queensland Academies online portal. You will typically need a recent photograph, birth-certificate or citizenship details, the two most recent semester school reports, all available NAPLAN results, and any giftedness or medical documentation. The published application fee for Year 7 entry in 2028 is $270 (non-refundable). Check the official site for the current portal and document list before you begin.

Application timelines vary by entry point and campus. Applications for Year 7 entry at QASMT in 2028 close at 4pm on Friday 21 August 2026. For Year 10 entry in 2028, on-time applications are open and the closing date is listed as to be confirmed. Always confirm the exact dates on the official Queensland Academies website for the year your child is applying.

Most families benefit from 12 to 18 months of structured preparation before the sitting — closer to 18 to 24 months for QASMT Year 7 entry, where preparation begins in Year 5. A workable routine is four to six hours spread across most days, with the largest share of time given to the weakest section. The two areas families most often underestimate are Numerical Reasoning and the calculator-free Mathematics component.

A student can only submit one application for enrolment to Queensland Academies in a given year across QASMT, QACI and QAHS combined, so you must choose one campus based on your child's interests and aspirations. Because the limit applies per year, an unsuccessful Year 7 application does not consume a later Year 10 application. Campus transfers mid-programme are not permitted, so choose carefully.
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