What Happens in a Hendersons' Practice Exam?
A Hendersons' Practice Exam is more than just a practice paper.
It is a complete exam preparation experience designed to help students understand what it feels like to sit a real selective school or scholarship examination.
High-Quality Exam Papers
Our Practice Exams are carefully developed using feedback from recent examinations and changes within the academic testing landscape.
We aim to replicate:
Question styles
Question difficulty
Paper structure
Exam timing
as closely as possible.
Face-to-Face Practice Exams
Students sit the examination in an environment designed to replicate an exam hall.
An exam supervisor manages the session and provides instructions similar to those students will receive on the day of their actual examination.
Writing tasks are completed first and marked by a qualified teacher on-site.
This allows many students to receive written feedback before they leave.
Parent Feedback
Following the examination, parents are invited to attend a feedback session where they learn:
What occurred during the exam
What to expect on exam day
How to interpret results
How to use feedback effectively
Immediate Results and Feedback
Students leave with:
Multiple-choice results
Written feedback
Worked solutions
Answer keys
Parent guides
Comparison Reports
A few days later, families receive a comparison report showing how a student's performance compares with other students who have completed the same exam.
This provides valuable context and helps families identify areas requiring further improvement.
Online Practice Exams
Students who complete examinations online receive:
Timed online exam access
Flexible completion across the weekend
Automated marking for multiple-choice papers
Teacher marking for writing tasks (these are returned by the Wednesday following a weekend exam)
Detailed reports and worked solutions
The same comparison reports and support materials are provided.
How to book a Practice Exam with Hendersons
Before you book a Practice Exam, make sure you have confirmed with the school your child is applying with the exam provider (e.g. AAS, ACER or EDUTEST).
You can then book directly through our Book Now page, or by calling us directly on (03) 9813 0277.
If you would like to book a Practice Exam as part of a Program, which includes exam preparation workshops, please visit our Exam Preparation page and download the relevant flyer for your child's year level and exam.
