John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation John Orr Engineering School of Specialisation

About the placement test

What the test is, why it is required, and what the application fee covers.

This is a School of Specialisation Engineering · Commerce · Hospitality

Every applicant must write a placement test before a seat can be offered.

Why there is a placement test
Places are awarded on the outcome of a placement test rather than on application order, so every applicant is assessed on the same basis.
Why there is an application fee
The application fee covers the cost of setting, invigilating and marking the placement test.
GDE Schools of Specialisation (opens in a new tab)

How the process works

  1. Apply online. Register, complete the application form and upload the supporting documents for your child.
  2. Pay the application fee. Pay online or by EFT using the payment reference shown on your payment page. The fee must be received before a test seat can be allocated.
  3. Write the placement test. Once your payment is verified the school schedules the test and notifies you of the date, time and venue.
  4. Receive the outcome. Results feed into the placement decision, and you are notified through this portal and by email.