Selective School Test preparation & tutoring
Structured preparation for selective school entry — reasoning, reading, maths and writing under time pressure.
Selective School Test
- Reading
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Thinking Skills
- Writing
About the Selective School Test
Selective schools offer places based on academic merit tests. In NSW, the Selective High School Placement Test is taken in Year 6 for Year 7 entry and covers Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing. Victoria's selective entry exam is taken in Year 8 for Year 9 entry. Other states have their own gifted and academic selection tests.
What's assessed
Reading
Complex texts and inference.
Mathematical Reasoning
Multi-step, non-routine problem-solving.
Thinking Skills
Critical thinking & problem-solving.
Writing
A timed piece responding to a prompt.
Our Selective School Test preparation plan
A structured program that builds skills first, then speed and exam confidence.
Baseline mock test
Skill-building by section
Timed practice & strategy
Full mock exams with review
Selective School Test FAQs
When should we start?
Most families begin 9–12 months before the test. Starting earlier focuses on skills rather than speed.
Do you prepare for the Victorian selective exam?
Yes, including reading, maths, reasoning and writing components.
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