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Many Adelaide families preparing for selective entry hear two names used almost interchangeably: the IGNITE exam and the ACER scholarship exam. They are related, but they are not the same thing — and understanding the difference helps you prepare your child for the right test at the right time. What the IGNITE exam is The IGNITE assessment is the entry test for South Australia's accelerated program for gifted and talented students, offered at Glenunga International High Schoo

All three IGNITE schools use the same ACER assessment, so your child's preparation is identical whichever you aim for. But the schools themselves differ, and it is worth thinking about fit before preferences are locked in. Glenunga International High School Located in Adelaide's eastern suburbs, Glenunga is one of South Australia's largest and best-known public high schools, with a strong academic culture and the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered in the senior years

If your child is in Year 6 in 2027, the IGNITE assessment for Year 7 entry in 2028 is on Saturday 20 February 2027, and registrations open on Monday 2 November 2026. This guide covers the key dates, who can apply, what the test involves and how Adelaide families can prepare between now and February. 📥 Free Download: The IGNITE Parent Guide. Want the complete preparation checklist, timeline and practice strategies in one place? Get the free IGNITE Guide here — we'll email it