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Help your child prepare for the HAST (High Ability Selection Test) with free, AI-powered practice questions covering reading, mathematical reasoning, abstract reasoning and written expression. Smart Oz Kids turns HAST preparation into a gamified adventure for students in Years 5 to 10 across Australia. Our practice content is inspired by the HAST format — Smart Oz Kids is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Academic Assessment Services.
The HAST (High Ability Selection Test) is a scholarship and selective-entry assessment developed by Academic Assessment Services (AAS) and used by many independent and private schools across Australia to identify high-ability students. It is typically sat by students in Years 5 to 10, most commonly for Year 7 and Year 9 entry, and is made up of four main sections: reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, abstract (non-verbal) reasoning, and written expression. The test is timed and combines multiple-choice questions with a written task, so students need both strong subject knowledge and good exam technique to do their best.
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This page is for Australian parents and students preparing for a HAST scholarship or selective-entry exam at an independent school, usually in Years 5 to 10. It suits families who want structured, low-stress practice at home — whether your child is aiming for a fee-relief scholarship, an academic place, or simply wants to build confidence with the reading, reasoning and writing skills HAST assesses. Most families find it helpful to start three to six months before the test date so there is time to build skills gradually, but even a few focused weeks of regular practice can make a real difference.
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HAST stands for the High Ability Selection Test, developed by Academic Assessment Services. It is used by many independent Australian schools to award scholarships and selective-entry places. The test measures reading, mathematical reasoning, abstract reasoning and written expression.
HAST is generally sat by students in Years 5 to 10, with the most common entry points being Year 7 and Year 9. Each school sets its own year levels and test dates, so check directly with the school your child is applying to.
HAST is designed to identify high-ability students, so it can feel challenging — especially the abstract reasoning and timed written expression sections. The difficulty comes as much from the time pressure as the content. Regular, familiar practice helps children stay calm and manage the clock on the day.
The best preparation combines steady practice across all four HAST sections with plenty of reading and timed problem-solving. Smart Oz Kids offers free, AI-powered HAST-style questions that adapt to your child's level and make practice feel like a game. Starting a few months ahead and practising little and often works better than last-minute cramming.
HAST covers four areas: reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, abstract (non-verbal) reasoning, and written expression. Some students find the abstract reasoning and writing tasks less familiar than school work, so it helps to practise all four sections rather than just maths and English.
No. Smart Oz Kids provides original, AI-generated practice questions inspired by the HAST format — we do not use official past papers and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Academic Assessment Services. Our aim is to help students build the skills and confidence the real test assesses.
Disclaimer: Smart Oz Kids is an independent practice platform. We are not endorsed by or affiliated with Academic Assessment Services. HAST Scholarship & Selective is used descriptively to help identify relevant practice material.