Reading
Reading and understanding a range of passages.
- Finding the main idea
- Inference and author's purpose
- Comparing two texts
How we prepareWeekly reading across unfamiliar text types, with a chat about why each answer works.
NSW Year 6 and VIC Year 8
Online Selective High School Test Preparation
Get your child ready for the selective high school test. Live online lessons build reading, writing, maths and thinking skills for NSW Year 6 and Victorian Year 8 students.
The Selective Test Sections We Prepare Students For
The tests check reading, writing and reasoning, so students need more than classroom knowledge.
Writing
A timed piece, narrative or persuasive.
- A strong idea and clear structure
- Vocabulary and sentence control
- Planning in five minutes
How we prepareTimed prompts with feedback on ideas and structure.
Mathematical Reasoning
Problem solving beyond the usual school maths.
- Multi-step word problems
- Patterns and algebra
- Shapes, space and measurement
How we prepareChallenge questions a step above the year level, with strategies for unfamiliar problems.
Thinking Skills
Logic, patterns and abstract reasoning.
- Spotting patterns in shapes and numbers
- Using clues to find the answer
- Working under time pressure
How we prepareShort, regular puzzles that build speed and calm.
What to Focus on, Year by Year
Most families start early. Choose your child's year and try a question.
Year 4
Build the base: strong reading, writing and number sense.
- Reading widely every day
- Writing short pieces weekly
- Number patterns and mental maths
Try a sample question
What comes next? 5, 10, 20, 40, ...
The correct answer is C (80).
Year 5
Start test-style practice, one section at a time.
- Timed reading passages
- Multi-step maths problems
- Short persuasive writing
Try a sample question
A rectangle is 12 cm long and 5 cm wide. What is its area?
The correct answer is C (60 cm²).
Year 6 (NSW test year)
Full mock tests and a steady routine for the NSW test.
- Full-length timed practice
- Reviewing mistakes calmly
- A calm routine before the test day
Try a sample question
What is 25% of 160?
The correct answer is C (40).
Years 7 and 8 (VIC test year)
For the Victorian Year 9 entry test, practise all sections under time.
- Reading and persuasive writing under time
- Maths reasoning and abstract thinking
- Reviewing mistakes calmly
Try a sample question
Solve for x: 4x − 3 = 21
The correct answer is C (6).
How Selective Entry Works
Each state runs its own process. Here are the steps for families in NSW and Victoria.
See Where Your Child Sits- ApplyApply during the application window set by your state.
- Sit the TestSit the test in the right year: NSW Year 6 or VIC Year 8.
- Wait for ResultsResults come out later in the same year.
- Receive an OfferOffers follow test scores and school preferences.
- Accept the PlaceAccept the offer by the date given.
Selective Test Questions From Parents
Not sure where to start? Message us on WhatsApp and a real person will reply.
Message Us on WhatsAppDoes my child need the selective test to get into a good school?
No. Selective schools are one option among many. Many families sit the test to see if it suits their child. Test prep is a way to help your child feel ready.
Is the selective test the same in NSW and Victoria?
No. NSW and Victoria run separate tests, at different year levels, with different sections. We prepare students for each.
When should we start preparing?
Many families start 6 to 12 months before the test, with a little practice each week.
Will test prep make my child anxious?
We keep it low pressure, with short sessions and friendly tutors.
How will I know if my child is improving?
Regular quiz results and parent reports show progress skill by skill.
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