Selective Prep for
Year 5 & 6 Students.
A high-impact small-group program engineered to help students master the NSW Selective High School Placement Test through logic, reasoning and advanced English practice.
For students targeting Selective School entry.
This course is specifically designed for Year 5 and 6 students who are preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test.
It is suitable for ambitious students targeting top-tier Selective Schools who require a more sophisticated understanding of abstract logic, complex reading and high-level mathematical reasoning.
Weekly Lesson Structure
A clear 3-hour lesson with teaching, practice and review.
45 mins
Thinking Skills
Students practise logic, problem solving, argument analysis and unfamiliar reasoning questions. We teach students how to break questions into steps, eliminate weak options and stay calm under time pressure.
45 mins
Mathematical Reasoning
Students work through multi-step maths problems involving number skills, patterns, logic and problem solving. The focus is on accuracy, clear working and choosing efficient strategies without relying on a calculator.
45 mins
Reading and Vocabulary
Students practise comprehension, inference, vocabulary and careful reading across fiction, non-fiction and complex extracts. We teach students how to identify evidence, avoid distractor answers and understand what the question is really asking.
45 mins
Writing and Review
Students build written expression through planning, structure, vocabulary and timed writing practice. This section also includes homework review, correction of common mistakes and feedback on how to improve.
Mastery of the Selective Syllabus
Our curriculum is built around the modern exam format. We focus on developing the cognitive endurance and linguistic precision required for success.
- Thinking Skills & Logic
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Inference-based Reading
- Advanced Vocabulary
- Persuasive & Creative Writing
- Time Management Strategy
- Error Analysis
- Exam-Day Psychology
What is included each week
- Weekly 3-hour intensive session
- Thinking Skills (Cambridge Format)
- Guided logic walkthroughs
- Timed mock-exam drills
- Proprietary weekly booklets
- Comprehensive error correction
- Boutique groups (Max 10)
- Direct feedback
Sample Selective Lesson Preview
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