Elevate Your Child's HSPT Scores with Our Tailored Workshops & Tutoring!
Thinking of Notre Dame, Xavier or Brophy for your 8th grader? You found the right place!
The HSPT exam is required by all Catholic Private Schools in Arizona. Scottsdale Education Center’s HSPT programs can help get your student ready and prepared for the exam so they are set for success their freshman year!
We offer several HSPT class workshops or if you need a customized schedule we also offer HSPT semi-private tutoring!
Frequently Asked Questions About the HSPT Exam
The HSPT (High School Placement Test) is an entrance exam required by most Catholic High Schools. It consists of 298 questions in 5 sections and lasts two and a half hours. It is intended to ensure a student can succeed as a freshman as most private school’s curriculum is slightly advanced compared to a standard public school. HSPT Prep is important to ensure your student begins their freshman year in the proper class levels.
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The HSPT is required by most Catholic high schools. This includes Notre Dame Prep, Brophy Prep and Xavier Prep. The exam, once taken, is good to apply to any of the schools regardless of where the test was taken.
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The HSPT consists of 5 sections: Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading/Vocab Skills, Math Skills and Language Skills.
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The HSPT is not an easy test. While the test is covering basic skills, it is very fast paced and structured in a way students are not used to. Students must not only know the content but be prepared for the timing and structure of each section.
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All of the Catholic high schools in the Phoenix area offer the exam in December of the student’s 8th grade year. Check with your desired school for exact dates.
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That’s a great question! Our prep consists of test strategy and test content. Our HSPT expert mentors will cover everything on the test, one section at a time. This test is a speed test so strategy is just as important as content. We will work to make sure your student is prepared and ready for the test. Since 1999, we have successfully helped thousands of students get accepted to Notre Dame, Brophy and Xavier. We can help your student as well!
Upcoming HSPT Workshops
10 Hours | $485 | Free Practice Exam and Consultation
As a parent, you understand the importance of giving your child every opportunity to excel academically. That's why we're thrilled to provide our HSPT workshops, designed specifically to prepare your child for success in one of the most crucial exams of their academic journey.
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a significant milestone for students aspiring to attend top-tier high schools such as Notre Dame, Xavier and Brophy. Our workshops offer a comprehensive and personalized approach to help your child conquer this exam with confidence.
Led by experienced educators, our workshops provide targeted instruction in all key areas of the HSPT, from mathematics and language skills to critical thinking and problem-solving. Through engaging lessons, practice tests, and interactive support, we equip your child with the skills and strategies they need to perform their best on test day.
But our workshops go beyond mere test preparation. We foster a supportive learning environment where your child can grow academically and personally, building not only their academic skills but also their confidence and resilience.
Invest in your child's future today with our HSPT workshops. Give them the tools they need to thrive academically and unlock their full potential. Enroll now and watch as your child takes the first step towards a bright and successful future!
CAN’T MAKE THE CLASS DATES WORK? NO PROBLEM!
Semi-Private Tutoring is also available:
We also offer semi-private tutoring for the HSPT which allows you to customize a schedule that fits your schedule! Semi-private tutoring is no more than three students per tutor but your student still gets one-on-one tutoring.
ALSO…WE CAN HELP GET YOUR STUDENT READY FOR THE SCHOOL INTERVIEW!
January 14th, 2026 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | $50
This one hour session is an optional add-on to the HSPT Class or Semi-Private Tutoring. It will discuss how the school interview will work and how your student can best present themselves during the interview. It will cover what types of questions the interviewer will ask, how to highlight the student’s personality and what will make them a good student at their selected school.
Call 480-538-0828 to register or select the optional interview add-on during checkout of the class.
HSPT Semi-Private Tutoring
10 one-hour sessions | $540 | Custom Schedule
Your student will work individually with the tutor so they get the one-on-one support they need in a setting where there will be a maximum of 2 other students at the table. This program will cover all the sections of the test and will be customized based on your child’s unique needs.
After registering for the 10 hour semi-private HSPT program, we will contact you within 2 business days to get your student’s custom schedule set.
Additionally, we highly recommend also registering your student to take a practice HSPT prior to their first tutoring session so they have a chance to see how the test is structured. This will also provide an idea of your student’s strengths and weaknesses allowing the tutor to work specifically on those areas. You can register for a free practice HSPT here.
After purchase, we will contact you within 1 business day to get your student scheduled.