Test Details

The Selective High School Placement Test Writing section gives you 30 minutes to complete one task that showcases your skills in selecting, developing, and organising ideas for clear communication. You'll receive a question paper with a stimulus (like a scenario, image prompt, or starting sentence) and space for notes or planning, but your final response goes on a provided answer sheet—no extra sheets allowed. Tasks vary across narrative (stories/diary entries), informative (advice sheets/reports), persuasive (opinions/arguments), or imaginative styles, often with 3-4 bullet points suggesting what to include. Dictionaries and calculators are banned. Focus on structure, vivid details, varied vocabulary, and audience-appropriate tone to demonstrate Year 7 readiness. Practice managing time: 5 minutes planning, 20 writing, 5 editing.