Global Tertiary Pathways
Students at The King’s School continually achieve high academic results ensuring entry to many commendable universities and tertiary institutions both in Australia and abroad.
As an increasing number of students are now attending universities and colleges internationally, we aim to support students who seek these opportunities to further their studies overseas.
As such, The King’s School hosts testing days for both current students and those externally, as they look to pursue further education abroad.
SAT Information
SAT scores are used by students applying for Colleges and Universities in the USA. The SAT exams are usually sat by Australian students in Years 10-12 and can be taken on average 3 times. The SAT is digital and covers Reading, Writing, Language and Maths.
The King’s School is now an accredited international test centre in Australia for the US College Board. Tests are conducted on four Saturday mornings throughout the year in the Centre for Learning and Leadership (CLL) on the Senior Campus.
Testing commences at 8.00am (please plan to arrive no later than 7.30am for pre-test registration); testing concludes at approximately 11.00am. Late arrivals will not be admitted once testing has commenced.
Registration and payment for SAT examinations are made directly to College Board. Details regarding bluebook, test day requirements and information is provided directly to students via College Board.Â
Registration is now open for the August 2026–December 2026 SAT® Weekend administrations. The King’s School is a hosting centre for the examination on the following dates:
12 September 2026
7 November 2026
5 December 2026
Students wishing to take the SAT are first required to open a student account with the US College Board. Students are then able to register to take the SAT on their preferred testing date, noting that registration is made directly via the College Board. The SAT Test Centre Number for The King’s School is 87966. All changes also need to be made with College Board prior to the cutoff dates for each administration.Â
Testing format is via Bluebook Digital Testing. All test takers are advised they must bring their own devices for use on test day. Please refer to the U.S. College Board for specifics.
Be prepared by bringing everything you need to bring to have a smooth and successful test day. Review what to bring and what’s required on the College Board site here.Â
Read through student guide for SAT Weekend prior to examination day.Â
Parking or drop off to access the testing venue is best accessed by the main School entrance at Russell Road. Testing for the SAT is administered in the Centre for Learning and Leadership (CLL) listed in red as Number 1 on the map below.
Students can be dropped off at Reception and walk through the Parade Ground to the CLL (signage will assist you on the day). Cars must move immediately from the reception drop off location, as we will have buses in use for Saturday sport. Longer term parking is located at Number 2 on the map above.
PSAT Information
The King’s School is also offering the SAT Suite of exams which includes (PSAT8/9, PSAT10 and PSAT/NMSQT).
The PSAT 8/9 and PSAT10 are exams students can take prior to the SAT. Both exams are optional and the results provide insight to assist students to prepare for the SATs. They are completed digitally in March and like the SAT, they cover Reading, Writing and Language and Maths. Usually, Year 9 students would complete the PSAT 8/9 and Year 10/Year 11 will complete the PSAT 10. They are both the same length of time and cost.
Additionally, Year 11 students who hold U.S. citizenship are automatically assessed for eligibility into the National Merit Scholarship Program via the PSAT/NMSQT offered in October, an academic program which recognises and qualifies students for scholarships in the United States. Students who are not U.S citizens will not be considered for NMSQT eligibility, however, will receive full PSAT10 score reports, should they choose to test in October.
Students who are interested in taking the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, or PSAT/NMSQT are required to complete the registration process via this link. The exam will be held on Thursday 23 April 2026, and the deadline to register is Friday 13 February 2026. Please ensure you complete your registration before the closing date to secure your spot.
Please note US College Board stipulates students in Year 10 and/or Year 11 are only permitted to take the PSAT10 or PSAT/NMSQT a single time in any calendar year, either April or October.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
The King’s School is pleased to serve as a hosting centre for the upcoming Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations, which are administered internationally by the College Board.
Why take an AP exam?
According to the College Board, sitting APÂ examinations offers significant academic and post secondary advantages. Taking AP examinations allows students to stand out to university admissions officers by demonstrating motivation and academic readiness for college level work. Successful scores can earn students university credits or advanced placement, allowing them to skip introductory classes and save on tuition fees. Overall, sitting these exams highlights subject mastery, critical thinking, and strong time management skills.
The examination testing window runs from 3 May to 21 May 2027 (inclusive of the late testing window) at The King’s School host location.
Due to global timetable updates made by the College Board, exam start times for 2027 have shifted to 11:00 AM.
Please note that due to these scheduling adjustments, The King’s School will not be offering the full suite of AP examinations.
Biology
Calculus AB / Calculus BC
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Physics C: Mechanics
Precalculus
Psychology
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
World History: Modern
To view the specific subject schedules, dates, and times, please visit our Humanitix registration portal:
Click Here to View Exam Dates & Register via Humanitix
Ticket sales close strictly on Sunday, 7 February 2027.
Any refund requested on or before Sunday, 7 March 2027 will incur a $100 processing fee to cover non-refundable College Board administration costs.
Refunds will not be provided for any requests submitted on or after Monday, 8 March 2027.
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