Courses

Selective Theory Course

Designed for all year 7/8 students and high-achieving year 6 students

Writing/English (Reading)/Mathematics/ General Ability (Verbal & Quantitative)

Our Selective Theory Course (STC) small group classes for Years 7 and 8 focus on developing students’ understanding of the Selective Test theory and creating a supportive environment where they can motivate, support and challenge each other.

Class details

Small group classes have a maximum of 8 students - meaning students get personalised guidance from our teachers in a supportive learning community and parents receive individualised feedback after class.

2025 Term 1:
‍Wednesday 5pm - 8pm or Saturday 1pm - 4pm at Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre (Point Cook)

Class duration

3 hours (incl. breaks)

Class schedule

Once a week

Class structure

This schedule includes a break.

Lesson Type

Duration

Lesson plan

Homework Help

20 minutes

Help with Altus One homework from the previous week.

Reading

40 minutes

Examine different text types & question styles to build comprehension & analytical skills.

Mathematics

40 minutes

Learn the theory and concepts for one new topic each week and its application in selective style questions.

Understand the best approach for each type of question to maximise speed and accuracy.

Quantitative

25 minutes

Cover one new topic each week out of the 15 types of quantitative reasoning questions from the new selective test format.

Understand key strategies and techniques to solving these questions in the tight time restrictions of the exam.

Verbal

25 minutes

Learn the most strategic way to approach the subtopics that fall under this subject and how to tackle them with a high degree of accuracy and within the time constraints of the exam.

Writing

30 minutes

Delve into the ideal way to structure narrative and persuasive pieces of writing and workshop ideas and responses in class with the tutor.

Class structure

This schedule includes a break.

Lesson Type

Duration

Lesson plan

Homework Help

20 minutes

Help with Altus One homework from the previous week.

Lesson Type

Duration

Lesson plan

Reading

40 minutes

Examine different text types & question styles to build comprehension & analytical skills.

Lesson Type

Duration

Lesson plan

Mathematics

40 minutes

Learn the theory and concepts for one new topic each week and its application in selective style questions.

Understand the best approach for each type of question to maximise speed and accuracy.

Lesson Type

Duration

Lesson plan

Quantitative

25 minutes

Cover one new topic each week out of the 15 types of quantitative reasoning questions from the new selective test format.

Understand key strategies and techniques to solving these questions in the tight time restrictions of the exam.

Lesson Type

Duration

Lesson plan

Verbal

25 minutes

Learn the most strategic way to approach the subtopics that fall under this subject and how to tackle them with a high degree of accuracy and within the time constraints of the exam.

Lesson Type

Duration

Lesson plan

Writing

30 minutes

Delve into the ideal way to structure narrative and persuasive pieces of writing and workshop ideas and responses in class with the tutor.

Other courses

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Lecturer teaching with a white board behind her

Per class (3 hours)

$77

incl. GST
‍(only $25/hour)

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Mock Test Course ‍

Designed for all year 8 students and high-achieving year 7 students

Selective Trial Test Course

Our Mock Test Course (MTC) is designed to help students prepare for the selective test through practice in simulated exam conditions to consolidate their knowledge and to train speed & accuracy.

Class details

This course runs on a fortnightly cycle, with students sitting Reading/Quantitative GA/Narrative writing and Mathematics/Verbal GA/Persuasive writing papers on alternating weeks. Answers and exam techniques for success will be covered in the review session.

Papers are based on the most recent Selective Tests as well as information released by the Department of Education. Students can take the paper home along with a report card on which answers they have answered correctly & incorrectly.

This course will commence in Term 1 2025 and continue until the Selective Entry Test (June)

2025 Term 1:
Saturday 9am - 12.30pm or Saturday 1pm - 4.30pm pr Wednesday 5pm - 8.30pm at Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre (Point Cook)

Class duration

3.5 hours (incl. breaks)

Class schedule

Once a week

Class structure

This schedule includes a break.

Lesson Type

Week no.

Lesson plan

‘Odd’ Weeks

1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Reading (35 mins)

Quantitative (30 mins)

Narrative Writing (20 mins)

Break (10 mins)

Exam Review (1 hour 55 mins)

‘Even’ Weeks

2, 4, 6, 8, 10

Mathematics (30 mins)

Verbal Reasoning (30 mins)

Persuasive Writing (20 mins)

Break (10 mins)

Exam Review (2 hours)

Class structure

This schedule includes a break.

Lesson Type

Week no.

Lesson plan

‘Odd’ weeks

1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Reading (35 mins)

Quantitative (30 mins)

Narrative Writing (20 mins)

Break (10 mins)

Exam Review (1 hour 55 mins)

Lesson Type

Week no.

Lesson plan

‘Even’ weeks

2, 4, 6, 8, 10

Mathematics (30 mins)

Verbal Reasoning (30 mins)

Persuasive Writing (20 mins)

Break (10 mins)

Exam Review (2 hours)

Other courses

Want to see if other courses will be more suitable for your child?

Find out about our Selective Theory Course

Per class (3.5 hours)

$88

incl. GST
(only $25/hour)

Save $11 per week* when you enrol in two courses.

Book a free trial today

*Off the overall weekly fees