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Selective School Entry

Victoria

Every year, selective public schools across Melbourne conduct entrance exams for selective entry to year 7, 9 & 10 students. The process involves sitting a specific exam and sometimes an interview. Selective school exams are conducted in Sydney for entry to year 4 classes and year 7 selective schools.

Benefit from 25 years of experience in preparing students for specific entrance exams to Melbourne High, MacRobertson Girls’ High, Nossal High, Suzanne Cory High, John Monash Science School, SEAL and ALP schools and similar tests.

Being taught one to one is important to your child because they become fully engaged in their learning and motivated to achieve their goal.

Selective school exam preparation for your child means they will:

- become confident about the selective exam process and their own capabilities
- work through a framework of content that is customised and targeted to their goals
- build skills progressively to be able to effectively assimilate new knowledge
- familiarise themselves with the selective exam format and questions
- improve selective school exam technique and strategy including timing to be able to cope with the format


When to prepare?
For entry to selective schools at year 9 or later:

Preparation for Melbourne High, MacRobertson Girls'High, Suzanne Cory High and Nossal High can begin from year 7 or 8, for entry into year 9 and year 8 or 9 for entry into year 10.
Preparation for John Monash can begin from year 8 or 9, for entry to year 10.
Preparation for Elizabeth Blackburn can begin from year 10, for entry to year 11.


For entry to schools at year 7:

Preparation for SEAL (ALP) and other similar programs, to schools such as University, Balwyn and Box Hill Highs, McKinnon, Werribee and Albert Park Secondary Colleges can begin from year 5 or 6, for entry into year 7.


Selective school exam preparation course components
Subjects studied can include reading comprehension, mathematics & problem solving, writing, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, abstract reasoning, humanities and science for year 8, 9 and 10.

Course Structure
The selective school exam preparation course is taught in modular format which consists of 8 weekly one and a half hour sessions working through content that builds skills, provides familiarity and improves exam strategy. Students have access to the online learning site which provides for greater familiarity and challenge. Students may accelerate the module by attending for 3 hours over 4 weeks. At the end of the first module the student completes a practice exam. Using all of the information from the module combined with the practice exam realistic advice is provided regarding progress and the benefits of a second module.


Albert Park College




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15 / -
Written Expression
30 / 50
Numerical Reasoning
30 / 60
Verbal Reasoning
30 / 50
Comprehension
30 / 60
Mathematics

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all possible areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 7 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 5 and term 1 and 2 of year 6, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is currently May of year 6 for entry to year 7.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15-
Written Expression
3050
Numerical Reasoning
3060
Verbal Reasoning
3050
Comprehension
3060
Mathematics

Selection for Albert Park College

Determined by test performance, interview and reports.
Balwyn High School




Exam Components

There are 4 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
25 / -
Written Expression
40 / -
Quantitative Reasoning
40 / -
Verbal Reasoning
35 / -
Abstract Reasoning

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all possible areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 7 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 5 and term 1 and 2 of year 6, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is currently September of year 6 for entry to year 7.

Exam Components

There are 4 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
25-
Written Expression
40-
Quantitative Reasoning
40-
Verbal Reasoning
35-
Abstract Reasoning

Selection for Balwyn High School

Determined by test performance and interview.
Box Hill High School




Exam Components

There are 4 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
25 / -
Written Expression
40 / -
Quantitative Reasoning
40 / -
Verbal Reasoning
35 / -
Abstract Reasoning

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all possible areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 7 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 5 and term 1 and 2 of year 6, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is currently September of year 6 for entry to year 7.

Exam Components

There are 4 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
25-
Written Expression
40-
Quantitative Reasoning
40-
Verbal Reasoning
35-
Abstract Reasoning

Selection for Box Hill High School

Determined by performance in the selection test. Test format may be subject to change.
Canterbury Girls Secondary College




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15 / -
Written Expression
30 / 50
Numerical Reasoning
30 / 60
Verbal Reasoning
30 / 50
Comprehension
30 / 60
Mathematics

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all possible areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 7 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 5 and term 1 and 2 of year 6, though students can begin at any time.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15-
Written Expression
3050
Numerical Reasoning
3060
Verbal Reasoning
3050
Comprehension
3060
Mathematics

Selection for Canterbury Girls Secondary College

Determined by selection tests.
East Doncaster Secondary College




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15 / -
Written Expression
30 / 50
Numerical Reasoning
30 / 60
Verbal Reasoning
30 / 50
Comprehension
30 / 60
Mathematics

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all possible areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 7 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 5 and term 1 and 2 of year 6, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is currently April of year 6 for entry to year 7.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15-
Written Expression
3050
Numerical Reasoning
3060
Verbal Reasoning
3050
Comprehension
3060
Mathematics

Selection for East Doncaster Secondary College

Determined by test performance and reports.
John Monash Science School




Exam Components

There are 4 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
30 / 50
Numerical Reasoning
30 / 60
Mathematics
30 / 30
Science Reasoning
30-40 / -
Science Writing

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 10 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 8 and term 1 and 2 of year 9, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in June.

Year 11 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 9 and term 1 and 2 of year 10, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in June.

Exam Components

There are 4 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
3050
Numerical Reasoning
3060
Mathematics
3030
Science Reasoning
30-40-
Science Writing

Selection for John Monash Science School

Determined by examination performance and group activities including interview. Test format may be subject to change.

Intensive Programs are also available at the following venues:

Mac.Robertson Girls' High




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
30 / 50
Quantitative General Ability
30 / 60
Verbal General Ability
20 each / 2
Writing
30 / 35
Reading Reasoning
30 / 35
Mathematical Reasoning

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 9 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 7 and term 1 and 2 of year 8, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in July.

Year 10 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 8 and term 1 and 2 of year 9, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in June.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
3050
Quantitative General Ability
3060
Verbal General Ability
20 each2
Writing
3035
Reading Reasoning
3035
Mathematical Reasoning

Selection for Mac.Robertson Girls' High

Determined by examination performance, with some places determined by equity and the principal's discretion, for which additional information is required and may include an interview.
McKinnon Secondary College




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15 / -
Written Expression
30 / 50
Numerical Reasoning
30 / 60
Verbal Reasoning
30 / 50
Comprehension
30 / 60
Mathematics

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all possible areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 7 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 5 and term 1 and 2 of year 6, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is currently September of year 6 for entry to year 7.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15-
Written Expression
3050
Numerical Reasoning
3060
Verbal Reasoning
3050
Comprehension
3060
Mathematics

Selection for McKinnon Secondary College

Year 7 Enhanced Learning program is determined by selection test performance. Test format may be subject to change.
Melbourne High School




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
30 / 50
Quantitative General Ability
30 / 60
Verbal General Ability
20 each / 2
Writing
30 / 35
Reading Reasoning
30 / 35
Mathematical Reasoning

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 9 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 7 and term 1 and 2 of year 8, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in July.

Year 10 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 8 and term 1 and 2 of year 9, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in June.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
3050
Quantitative General Ability
3060
Verbal General Ability
20 each2
Writing
3035
Reading Reasoning
3035
Mathematical Reasoning

Selection for Melbourne High School

Determined by examination performance, with some places determined by equity and the principal's discretion, for which additional information is required and may include an interview.
Nossal High School




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
30 / 50
Quantitative General Ability
30 / 60
Verbal General Ability
20 each / 2
Writing
30 / 35
Reading Reasoning
30 / 35
Mathematical Reasoning

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 9 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 7 and term 1 and 2 of year 8, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in July.

Year 10 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 8 and term 1 and 2 of year 9, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in June.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
3050
Quantitative General Ability
3060
Verbal General Ability
20 each2
Writing
3035
Reading Reasoning
3035
Mathematical Reasoning

Selection for Nossal High School

Determined by examination performance, with some places determined by equity and the principal's discretion, for which additional information is required and may include an interview.
Suzanne Cory High




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
30 / 50
Quantitative General Ability
30 / 60
Verbal General Ability
20 each / 2
Writing
30 / 35
Reading Reasoning
30 / 35
Mathematical Reasoning

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 9 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 7 and term 1 and 2 of year 8, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in July.

Year 10 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 8 and term 1 and 2 of year 9, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in June.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
3050
Quantitative General Ability
3060
Verbal General Ability
20 each2
Writing
3035
Reading Reasoning
3035
Mathematical Reasoning

Selection for Suzanne Cory High

Determined by examination performance, with some places determined by equity and the principal's discretion, for which additional information is required and may include an interview.
University High




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15 / -
Written Expression
30 / 50
Numerical Reasoning
30 / 60
Verbal Reasoning
30 / 50
Comprehension
30 / 60
Mathematics

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all possible areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 7 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 5 and term 1 and 2 of year 6, though students can begin at any time. 

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15-
Written Expression
3050
Numerical Reasoning
3060
Verbal Reasoning
3050
Comprehension
3060
Mathematics

Selection for University High

Deteremined by the selection tests and interview.
Werribee Secondary College




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15 / -
Written Expression
30 / 50
Numerical Reasoning
30 / 60
Verbal Reasoning
30 / 50
Comprehension
30 / 60
Mathematics

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all possible areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 7 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 5 and term 1 and 2 of year 6, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is currently May of year 6 for entry to year 7.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15-
Written Expression
3050
Numerical Reasoning
3060
Verbal Reasoning
3050
Comprehension
3060
Mathematics

Selection for Werribee Secondary College

Determined by the selection tests.
Williamstown High School




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15 / -
Written Expression
30 / 50
Numerical Reasoning
30 / 60
Verbal Reasoning
30 / 50
Comprehension
30 / 60
Mathematics

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all possible areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 7 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 5 and term 1 and 2 of year 6, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is currently May of year 6 for entry to year 7.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15-
Written Expression
3050
Numerical Reasoning
3060
Verbal Reasoning
3050
Comprehension
3060
Mathematics

Selection for Williamstown High School

Determined by the selection tests and interview.