About QASMT
The Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology offers a six-year enrolment program across Years 7 to 12. Students study the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme in Years 7 to 9, then continue to the IB Diploma Programme in Years 10 to 12.
Every place is filled through a merit-based selection process, and entry is highly competitive. The application process is designed to be completed while students are in Year 5.
What QASMT Looks For
- Appropriate level of academic ability
- High level of commitment, work ethic and application to study
- Capacity for planning, effective organisation and time management
- Very high levels of personal behaviour
- Personal qualities for success in a rigorous academic program
Key Dates
The 2028 entry round has closed. Here is what comes next.
Year 7, 2028 Entry
Testing completed September 2026
Outcomes late Term 4, 2026
Late Applications
Open for Year 7, 2027 & 2028
Year 7, 2029 Entry
On-time applications expected Term 2, 2027
For students in Year 5 in 2027
Important: QASMT has not yet published the on-time application and testing dates for Year 7, 2029 entry. Based on previous years, expect applications to open in Term 2, 2027 and testing to fall in early September 2027. Join our 2027 waitlist and we will contact you as soon as the dates are confirmed.
Source: qa.eq.edu.au — Year 7 Enrolments
The Entrance Test
A test of roughly three hours facilitated by Edutest, covering both ability and achievement areas:
Verbal Reasoning
30 min
Numerical Reasoning
30 min
Reading Comprehension
30 min
Mathematics
30 min
Written Expression
15 min
Note: Students are scheduled automatically across the published testing weekend, so your child needs to be available on both days. Alternative dates are not offered on request. Remote testing can be arranged for families a significant distance from the school.
What Year 5 Students Need to Submit
- Submit the Queensland Academies online application in Year 5
- Register separately for the Entrance Test with Edutest
- Provide school reports and other academic performance data
- Submit the Year 5 NAPLAN report
- Sit the Entrance Test, approximately three hours in duration
- Disclose any access arrangements or reasonable adjustments at the time of application
- Attend the engagement activity if shortlisted
- Provide a Letter of Recommendation completed by the primary school principal
How AIM Study Prepares Your Child
Strong test results start well before test day. We combine curriculum aligned tutoring with full mock tests under real exam conditions, so students build the underlying skills first and then learn to apply them under time pressure.
- Coaches with years of experience in the QASMT entry process
- Mock tests that mirror the Edutest ability and achievement format
- Personalised feedback to identify and strengthen weak areas
- Curriculum aligned tutoring to close underlying gaps, not just exam tricks
- Small group sessions for focused and attentive learning
Disclaimer: AIM Study is an independent educational services provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to QASMT or any government education body. Key dates sourced from qa.eq.edu.au. Expected 2027 dates are our estimate based on previous cycles. Always verify dates directly with the school.