Free SA Ignite Practice
Free practice for the SA Ignite Program entry test — the ACER HAST-format exam for Year 7 students entering Year 8 at three SA government schools. About 200 places annually. No signup.
The Ignite Program is the South Australian Department for Education's accelerated learning program for academically gifted students. Year 7 students (and exceptional Year 6 students) sit a HAST-format test administered by ACER for Year 8 entry, compressing Years 8 to 10 into two years.
Quick facts
| Who takes it | Year 6 students |
| When | February — ACER-administered HAST-format test |
| Format | Abstract Reasoning · Mathematical Reasoning · Reading Comprehension · Written Expression |
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What is the Ignite Program?
A specialised accelerated learning program offered by South Australian public schools that compresses Years 8 to 10 into two years, allowing students to begin senior secondary work earlier. Three Adelaide-area government schools deliver Ignite.
Who can sit the Ignite test?
Year 7 students applying for Year 8 entry the following year. Exceptional Year 6 students may also be considered. The test is held annually in February.
How competitive is the Ignite test?
Approximately 200 Year 8 places are offered each year, with hundreds of applicants. The four-part test is in ACER's HAST format, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
Is Skillo really free?
Yes. Skillo is completely free for all Australian students — no subscription, no credit card, no hidden paywall. No free trial that converts to paid.
Does my child need an account?
No. Skillo doesn't require an account to practise. Open any page and start immediately — no email, no registration.
Does Skillo collect any personal information?
No. Skillo is built to require zero personal information. No name, no email, no date of birth is collected from students.
Is Skillo affiliated with SA Ignite?
Skillo's SA Ignite-style practice is authored independently. The Ignite Program is administered by the Department for Education (SA), with the entry test delivered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in HAST format. Skillo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Department for Education (SA) or ACER.
About this practice
Skillo's SA Ignite-style practice is authored independently. The Ignite Program is administered by the Department for Education (SA), with the entry test delivered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in HAST format. Skillo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Department for Education (SA) or ACER.