Experience

Over 25 years experience
Content that is targeted to your child's exam goals
Students gain question and exam format familiarity
Students develop confidence and trust in their skills and abilities

Mac.Robertson Girls' High

A 30 minute test of techniques required to solve questions related to sequences, patterns, logic, sets, information tables, time and equivalents in order to assess a student's ability to learn.

A 30 minute test of techniques required to solve questions related to vocabulary and the relationship between words and their meanings in order to assess a student's ability to learn.

A 40 minute test comprising of 2 tasks, usually including both a creative and persuasive writing piece.

A 35 minute test designed to assess a student’s ability to use their knowledge and skills to answer questions using the information provided.

A 30 minute test designed to assess a student’s ability to use their knowledge and skills to solve problems using the information provided.

Start by contacting your nearest Brainworks centre by email or phone, or book a visit.

You may ask us questions and we mask ask some key questions to uderstand your needs and goals.

While discussing your child’s goals we will advise whether this program is the right fit.

We will explain the course (module) structure and fees.

There’s no obligation — just personalised advice.

When you’re ready to proceed, we’ll guide you through a quick phone enrolment, collect your details, and lock in a suitable start date and session time.

You will be sent a confirmation of the enrolment.

Usually each student attends one lesson per week.

When students commence the module they will be introduced to our system of learning which provides 1 to 1 tution.

Enrolment is flexible and tailored to your child.

Each student is given a range of tasks during each session of the module.

The module is designed to meet the requirements of the exam for which students are preparing.

Each module is designed according to current age and includes assessments, skill development and tests.

Learning is targeted, purposeful, and supported by experienced tutors. Students are assessed for their ability to understand work, sometimes within time limits in order to improve strategy.

Tutors provide consistent feedback throughout each session.

Work that is not completed in the session can be taken for homework to consolidate learning.

Tutors check the homework, and reveiwed by provide ongoing feedback.

Learning plans can be tailored to keep students on track and engaged to get the most from their attendance.

Students can ccess further work on the Learning Portal.

Parents gain clarity from the learning plans and students performance.

An exam is completed at the end of the module. Reviews of performance are an important component.

All fees for each module are inclusive of materials and listed below.

MacRob High Selective Entry
Year 9 entry

Applications usually open early March and close in April. The exam is currently held in June. Following the exam it takes around 6 weeks of marking and students are notified of their success. There are several types of entry and click here for further details.

Year 10 entry

Applications are open in February. The exam is currently held in June and is conducted by Edutest. Further details of the application procedure can be found here.

Testimonials

Louise

As a result of your program Rose was offered 100% scholarships from 2 local private schools. We were extremely pleased with the outcome and cannot praise your program highly enough. We have recently received even better news – Rose is now enrolled to go to Mac.Rob! You said from the beginning that she could do it… and she did. Thank you for the guidance you, and your program, gave Rose. It was definitely worth it. Louise

Urvi

Thank you so much for your support and guidance in preparation for the selective entry exam. Without your help it would've been very difficult for me to be selected into MacRob. Best regards, Urvi

Google

Very highly recommended for selective school entrance coaching. Very personalised plan. Regular student status feedback. Very special mention for John Grundy who went out of the way to drop a few practice questions at home during lockdowns. Thanks John. Google review

Selective School Intro Module

$650

Suitable for year 7 students from term 3 onwards.

mathematical reasoning
quantiative general ability
verbal general ability
reading reasoning
creative writing
persuasive writing
practice exam
exam advice upon completion

Selective School Module 1

$650

Suitable for year 7 from term 4 and year 8 students.

mathematical reasoning
quantitaive general ability
verbal general ability
reading reasoning
creative writing
persuasive writing
practice tests for each subject
exam strategies for each subject
practice exam
exam advice upon completion

Selective School Module 2

$650

Advanced skills

mathematical reasoning
quantitaive general ability
verbal general ability
reading reasoning
creative writing
persuasive writing
practice tests for each subject
exam strategies for each subject
practice exam
exam advice upon completion

Selective School Module 3

$650

Advanced skills

mathematical reasoning
quantitaive general ability
verbal general ability
reading reasoning
creative writing
persuasive writing
practice tests for each subject
exam strategies for each subject
practice exam
exam advice upon completion

If you're ready to get started or have questions

Contact your nearest Brainworks centre

Experience

Mac.Robertson Girls' High

General Ability-Quantitative

General Ability-Verbal

Writing

Reasoning-Reading

Mathematical Reasoning

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MacRob High Selective EntryYear 9 entry

Year 10 entry

Testimonials

Louise

Urvi

Google

Selective School Intro Module

Selective School Module 1

Selective School Module 2

Selective School Module 3

If you're ready to get started or have questions

MacRob High Selective Entry
Year 9 entry