IDAT for Scholarship Students Handbook
This page is for the purpose of Tintern scholarships only.
IMPORTANT!
Tintern Grammar requests that any student who takes the IDAT assessment, does so for the purpose of Tintern scholarships only. Any student who independently registers and takes the fully paid test does so understanding that if they take the test for Tintern Grammar as well, Tintern Grammar will be informed that they have taken the test multiple times. This may affect the student’s ability to be successful in the Tintern Grammar’s scholarships application process.
There will be NO sharing of results. Test results will only be disclosed to Tintern Grammar, Victoria.
2025 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION EVENING
Come and learn from the IDAT team about the Tintern Grammar 2025 Scholarship test, technology requirements for the test and what your child can do to optimise results and preparation time. Please register your place and children attending.
- Date: Tuesday 8 August
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: CM Wood Centre – Tintern Grammar, 90 Alexandra Road, Ringwood East Vic 3135
1. Structure of the Test
4 sections of the test
ENGLISH - Reading & Writing
The English curriculum for IDAT assesses grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, phonics and spelling through multiple-choice questions. The writing is conducted using a keyboard with students needing to demonstrate comprehensive English skills, text type knowledge, sentence creation and variance and appropriate register, as required of the tasks. The reading texts, as appropriate to age and grade level, require students to identify themes, details, characters, literary devices and understanding.
ENGLISH - Speaking & Listening
You may find other sections under the English test on IDAT website , such as speaking and listening (interview). Please be advised these components DO NOT apply to Tintern Grammar scholarship test.
MATHEMATICS
Students will complete between 14-24 multiple-choice maths problems. They will have 2-3 questions per type of maths listed on the outline of the Stage test. The test includes algebra, geometry, measurement, statistics, equations, etc., and the test will comprehensively examine students’ mathematical knowledge and problem- solving skills. For questions requiring a calculator, the calculator will appear on the screen for students to use.
GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE
The Global Knowledge test has three sections with three main outcomes to assess. The sections are Logic (including transformation, patterns, problem-solving and deductive skills), science, and technology. The logic component helps to demonstrate a student’s cognitive strengths. The Social Sciences portion of the test is not only a chance to test students on material that is common for their age and class at the current time, it is also a chance for students to prepare and study content area for the IDAT.
Please refer to our website ‘Prepare for the test’ page for the current list of topics. Students are encouraged to study and commit to memory facts, figures, dates, and definitions that pertain to this topic. Not only will this demonstrate school learning and retention, it will also show that a student is able to study and learn in a school environment for assessment purposes.
CHARACTER
The character test is a positive experience for students as they self-assess their attitudes, appetites and aptitudes in communication, creative thinking, risk-taking and collaboration. The students complete easy multiple-choice and ranking activities which, when consolidated, make positive statements to help schools get to know their students and their executive skills.
2. Find Your Test Stage and Format
4 Stages based upon the year of study
Stage 2 – 115 minutes
Applying for Year 5, 2025 Entry
| English: Vocabulary， Grammar, Reading and Writing(60 mins) |
English: Listening & Speaking
(0 mins) |
Mathematics
(20 mins) |
Global Knowledge
(15 mins) |
Character
(20 mins) |
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* Speaking and listening DO NOT apply to Tintern Grammar scholarship test. |
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Critical Thinking
Students will be assessed on their abilities to critically analyse, express and reflect in their writing and character section. Critical thinking is an essential skill for leadership and a highly valued part of the IDATSS.
The IDAT for Scholarships Students incorporates a score and assessment of students’ critical thinking abilities into the writing, and character test. This assessing is done by qualitative assessors who review the Critical Thinking Descriptors and apply this criterion to students’ written replies in the test. Students will be assessed on the original thoughts and ideas they can demonstrate in their writing in the test. They should try to demonstrate their abilities to think independently, share original ideas, and express their own point of view. Please click the button to see our descriptors to understand how to achieve high scores for critical thinking.
Stage 3 – 125 minutes
Applying for Year 7 & 8, 2025 Entry
| English: Vocabulary， Grammar, Reading and Writing(65 mins) |
English: Listening & Speaking
(0 mins) |
Mathematics
(25 mins) |
Global Knowledge
(15 mins) |
Character
(20 mins) |
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* Speaking and listening DO NOT apply to Tintern Grammar scholarship test. |
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Critical Thinking
Students will be assessed on their abilities to critically analyse, express and reflect in their writing and character section. Critical thinking is an essential skill for leadership and a highly valued part of the IDATSS.
The IDAT for Scholarships Students incorporates a score and assessment of students’ critical thinking abilities into the writing, and character test. This assessing is done by qualitative assessors who review the Critical Thinking Descriptors and apply this criterion to students’ written replies in the test. Students will be assessed on the original thoughts and ideas they can demonstrate in their writing in the test. They should try to demonstrate their abilities to think independently, share original ideas, and express their own point of view. Please click the button to see our descriptors to understand how to achieve high scores for critical thinking.
Stage 4 – 130 minutes
Applying for Year 9 & 10, 2025 Entry
| English: Vocabulary， Grammar, Reading and Writing(70 mins) |
English: Listening & Speaking
(0 mins) |
Mathematics
(25 mins) |
Global Knowledge
(15 mins) |
Character
(20 mins) |
|
* Speaking and listening DO NOT apply to Tintern Grammar scholarship test. |
|
|
|
Critical Thinking
Students will be assessed on their abilities to critically analyse, express and reflect in their writing and character section. Critical thinking is an essential skill for leadership and a highly valued part of the IDATSS.
The IDAT for Scholarships Students incorporates a score and assessment of students’ critical thinking abilities into the writing, and character test. This assessing is done by qualitative assessors who review the Critical Thinking Descriptors and apply this criterion to students’ written replies in the test. Students will be assessed on the original thoughts and ideas they can demonstrate in their writing in the test. They should try to demonstrate their abilities to think independently, share original ideas, and express their own point of view. Please click the button to see our descriptors to understand how to achieve high scores for critical thinking.
Stage 5 – 150 minutes
Applying for Year 11, 2025 Entry
| English: Vocabulary， Grammar, Reading and Writing(80 mins) |
English: Listening & Speaking
(0 mins) |
Mathematics
(35 mins) |
Global Knowledge
(15 mins) |
Character
(20 mins) |
|
* Speaking and listening DO NOT apply to Tintern Grammar scholarship test. |
|
|
|
Critical Thinking
Students will be assessed on their abilities to critically analyse, express and reflect in their writing and character section. Critical thinking is an essential skill for leadership and a highly valued part of the IDATSS.
The IDAT for Scholarships Students incorporates a score and assessment of students’ critical thinking abilities into the writing, and character test. This assessing is done by qualitative assessors who review the Critical Thinking Descriptors and apply this criterion to students’ written replies in the test. Students will be assessed on the original thoughts and ideas they can demonstrate in their writing in the test. They should try to demonstrate their abilities to think independently, share original ideas, and express their own point of view. Please click the button to see our descriptors to understand how to achieve high scores for critical thinking.
3. IDAT Scholarship Test Date & Time
This test time table is valid for 2023 Tintern Grammar Scholarship Tests only.
| Date | Applicants | Shift | Test Start Time | No. of Applicants |
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19 Sep 2023 (Tuesday) |
Year 3 applicants for Year 5 entry
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1 | 9:30 | 9 |
| 2 | 11:30 | 9 | ||
| 3 | 13:00 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 16:00 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 18:00 | 9 | ||
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20 Sep 2023 (Wednesday) |
Year 5 applicants for Year 7 entry
|
1 | 9:30 | 9 |
| 2 | 11:30 | 9 | ||
| 3 | 13:00 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 16:00 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 18:00 | 9 | ||
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21 Sep 2023 (Thursday) |
Year 5 applicants for Year 7 entry
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1 | 9:30 | 9 |
| 2 | 11:30 | 9 | ||
| 3 | 13:00 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 16:00 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 18:00 | 9 | ||
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22 Sep 2023 (Friday) |
Year 5 applicants for Year 7 entry
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1 | 9:30 | 9 |
| 2 | 11:30 | 9 | ||
| 3 | 13:00 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 16:00 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 18:00 | 9 | ||
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23-24 Sep 2023 (Weekend) |
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25 Sep 2023 (Monday) |
Year 5-9 for Year 7-11 entry
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1 | 9:30 | 9 |
| 2 | 11:30 | 9 | ||
| 3 | 13:00 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 16:00 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 18:00 | 9 | ||
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26 Sep 2023 (Tuesday) – Late Registration Only |
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Please EMAIL info@idat.org directly if you cannot fit in the designated dates, |
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4. Register Your IDAT Account
If you have an account already, please log in and book the scholarship test through the Tintern's link.
Guardian Registration
Enter Test Taker's Details
Fill in all required sections. Make sure you upload a valid photo ID. Please email info@idat.org as soon as possible.
Create Your Account
Enter your email as the account user name and set up the password.
5. Schedule Your Scholarship Test
Once You've registered, most of the fields will be filled automatically.
Enter Test Details
Confirm Test Details
Confirm the details that you have entered and make sure all information is correct.
Make the Payment
Make your payment in full to secure your booking. If anything is wrong, please email info@idat.org as soon as possible.
Quote Your Test Booking Number
Please quote your test booking number on the Tintern scholarship application form.
IMPORTANT!
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it within two business days, please check your junk or spam email folders. Review your confirmation email to ensure your name is listed EXACTLY how it is on the identification you intend to show on the day of your test.
Please make sure you go through the booking information email carefully, follow the instructions and read through the IDAT Secure 360 Test instruction attached with your confirmation email PRIOR to your test date.
VERY IMPORTANT!
STUDENTS must trial the system at least 7 days prior to their test to make sure they have accurately and correctly set up the IDAT Secure 360 system. When this has been completed, students/parents must send the full name of the booking, and their IDAT test booking number with confirmation that they have been able to set up the system. Email to info@idat.org and put your test booking number as the subject.
If you fail to do this, this is considered a test cancellation and you will not be eligible for a refund.
6. Preparing Your Test
Find the tips that can help you do well in the scholarship test.
STUDENTS must trial the system at least 7 days prior to their test to make sure they have accurately and correctly set up the IDAT Secure 360 system. When this has been completed, students/parents must send the full name of the booking, and their IDAT test booking number with confirmation that they have been able to set up the system. Email to info@idat.org and put your test booking number as the subject.
If you fail to do this, this is considered a test cancellation and you will not be eligible for a refund.
WATCH HOW TO SETUP SECURE 360
TRY SECURE 360 NOW
Get to know the IDAT for scholarship students
Go to https://www.idat.org/idat-for-scholarship-students/ to read free information for test preparation. Please refer to the subject curriculum on our website for detailed testing areas and expected outcomes.
Become familiar with the structure of the test, including:
• Question types
• Things to remember
• Useful English Vocabulary
• Frequency sentence pattern • Example questions
Click each section to learn useful tips:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- ENGLISH: English test will ONLY include reading and writing. Please ignore the listening and speaking listed on our website as they do not apply to the Tintern Grammar Scholarship test.
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GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE: The topics and subject areas are updated regularly. Candidates should study these information sheets as questions will be based on the material provided to them. Make sure you click the right stage and download the materials.
Log in your account and take a practice test (optional)
• Practice tests are OPTIONAL and fees (USD $5 – USD $35) apply.
• You will find speaking and listening (interview) under the English test. Please be advised these components DO NOT apply to Tintern Grammar scholarship test.
• Keep in mind that the training test is designed to familiarise students with the format and functions of the IDAT scholarship test. The training test is shorter than the actual IDAT scholarship test.
• Please ONLY practice your training tests via Google Chrome web browser. Please do not use any tablet devices to carry out the training test.
• Please be aware that the training test occurs outside the formal test conditions. Your performance on this test does not guarantee an equivalent level of performance on your formal test day.
7. Test Requirements
Try Secure 360 Home Test Setting before Your Test Start
A reliable internet connection
Ensure the internet is well connected during the test.
Computer with HD Camera
A fully charged laptop or computer connected with external power, with an HD camera.
A Quiet and Well-lit Room
Ensure that there is no interruption during the test.
A Mobile phone & Tripod
360 system is UNABLE to run on Huawei mobile phones. Apple mobile phones’ IOS system must be updated to IOS13 or above.
8. On Your Test Day
Please make sure your read through this part before the test day.
IMPORTANT
- IDAT Secure 360 students should set up their computer and smart device at least 20 MINUTES before test time.
- You must REMOVE everything from your area of sight and reach that could assist with the test.
You MUST enter the test page within 30 minutes after your scheduled test starts, otherwise, your test - will be cancelled.
- You MUST pre-trial the Secure 360 home test setting prior to your scheduled test time. Failure to connect test and proctoring devices as instructed, will negate test results. For any technical questions, please contact the IDAT team as soon as possible.
9. During Your Test
The test taker MUST follow Secure 360 test rules.
• The test has 4 sections: English, Mathematics, Global Knowledge and Character. Mathematics / Global Knowledge / Character are multiple choice only. The English part also includes writing. You are encouraged to write as much as possible, but please be aware of the time remaining.
• The remaining time will be shown on the screen. Once you complete the sections, you may jump to the next part. Keep an eye on the timer as you this is your responsibility.
• You MUST NOT use your own calculator as calculators will be provided online whenever needed. It will appear on the screen automatically.
• For each question that requires calculation, the test system will automatically turn on the calculator function. Be careful not to turn it off since it will not be displayed for the second time.
• Students have an optional 5-minute break after English section. You are ONLY allowed to go to the bathroom during the 5-minute break.
Test Rules
The test taker MUST follow Secure 360 test rules. You must not engage in any form of deception or malpractice which may damage the integrity or security of the IDAT. The test taker who cheats or attempts to cheat will not be eligible for a refund for any fees paid. The student may be banned from taking future tests.
• Must be alone in a quiet, well-lit room, ensure that there is no interruption or noise during the test.
• Face, ear and head must be visible and unobscured, no heavy make up, otherwise you may fail the facial recognition.
• Blank paper and pencil are allowed. MUST be approved by the online proctor.
• Eating is not allowed, but you can drink water.
• You will not be allowed to record your responses or questions by using any device, copy work from anywhere, disrupt the test, or attempt to alter data or results of the test.
• Do not look away from the screen, you must keep staying on your seat during the test, you are not permitted to leave the room.
• You cannot use any other electronic devices during the test. Once found, your test will be CANCELLED.
• Your proctor can hear you during the test, however they are only able to communicate with you by sending you messages online.
• You MUST not open any other web pages during the test, the system will give you a warning if you are off your test page more than 10 seconds. Test will be CANCELLED if you receive 3 warnings.
• Any student or family member of the student engaging in malpractice will not be allowed to complete the test.
Unforeseen Circumstances
1. Why can’t I open the testing system?
Please make sure you have used the GOOGLE CHROME web browser and it has been updated to the latest version.
2. What if I close the testing system accidentally?
Please re-open the test website and log back in. The system will bring you back to the question of where you dropped out. Countdown on times will NOT be stopped, therefore, please log back in as soon as possible.
3. What if I click the backward button accidentally?
You can NOT go back to your previous question. Once you have submitted your answer you will NOT be able to see it again. If you click the backward button, just REFRESH the page and you will be fine.
4. What if my screen is frozen and does not respond to anything?
It could be caused by fluctuations in the internet connection; however, it rarely happens during the test. If your screen is frozen:
• In the writing section, refresh the page and click “submit” again.
• All other sections, refresh the page, re-select your answer and then submit again.
If any other accidents, uncontrollable factors occur, please contact your proctors IMMEDIATELY via Chat Box on the test page.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The proctor can see and hear you through the proctoring cameras during the test, if any of the fraudulent behaviour is caught and the proctor judges the test is invalid, a report will be sent to the IDAT office, and an official notice will be sent to the test taker. No re-examination or refund request will be granted.
11. After the Test
There will be NO SHARING of results. Test results will only be disclosed to Tintern Grammar, Victoria.
12. Cancellations and Rescheduling
Please note for any cancellations or rescheduling of tests, you will need to adhere to the following guidelines and note there are applicable fees related to changes.
STUDENTS must trial the system at least 7 days prior to their test to make sure they have accurately and correctly set up the IDAT Secure 360 system. When this has been completed, students/parents must send the full name of the booking, and their IDAT test booking number with confirmation that they have been able to set up the system.
If you fail to do this, this is considered a test cancellation and you will not be eligible for a refund.
• If you decide not to take the IDAT test after making your booking online, you have up to 14 full calendar days before your test date to claim a refund. You can request a cancellation in writing by contacting the customer service team in your region at: idat.org/contact.
• Rescheduling can occur in special circumstances. If you reschedule your test, with at least 7 full calendar days before your test date, you should do so by contacting IDAT directly at info@idat.org. You will need to pay $50 AUD fee for any rescheduling, and it is subject to availability of test times and proctors.
• No refunds will be provided with less than 14 calendar days’ notice on cancelling. No rescheduling for the exam is possible less than 7 calendar days before the exam. PLEASE NOTE: The cancellation and reschedule policy does not include your test date.
Refunds
IDAT may, at its sole discretion, offer you a refund for any testing fees where you have registered and paid any testing fee directly to IDAT. Full refunds are only offered where:
A. You change your mind no less than 14 full calendar days prior to your scheduled test date; or
B. If you are unable to take the scheduled test due to illness (and with a provided medical certificate), you may check your handbook to make sure the absence is in accordance with IDAT policy.
Cancellation
Students may cancel their IDAT test booking with a minimum of 14 business days prior to the scheduled test, request must be made in writing. Any refund considered will be minus a 20% administration fee and subject to bank fees and currency rates.
Re-schedule
Students may postpone or change their test booking by retrieving online bookings and making change requests prior by contacting IDAT at info@idat.org. This is subject to a rescheduling fee of $50 AUD.
Special Requirements
IDAT and their test centres may make special arrangements and/or give special consideration to students with recognised hearing, visual or other impairments. Students should submit requests for special arrangements in writing to info@idat.org with “Special Arrangement Request” in the subject BEFORE booking the test. Requests must be made 21 working days in advance. Students may be required to submit medical proof of conditions to support request.