Genuine one to one tutoring for your child

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Tutor
"My team and I provide an engaging and supportive environment for our students to take on an appropriately challenging curriculum. Our students are not just more confident, they truly thrive - finding the joy in excelling, in achieving and surpassing their goals."

Meg Yadav

0476 145 263 

Balwyn Community Centre
412 Whitehorse Road,
Surrey Hills

Information
Maths Tutoring and English Tutoring

The Brainworks Foundation program includes maths tutoring and English tutoring for students in years 1 to 10, building confidence in all areas. Your child will be assessed at their current level and a program tailored for their specific needs and goals.

Scholarship Exams and Selective Entry Exams

Students build skills and confidence, gain exam question familiarity and develop exam strategies. Students study specific exam subjects including numerical, verbal and abstract reasoning, comprehension, maths and essay writing.

Brainworks Balwyn Tuition For Your Child

Your child will build and improve their skills with Brainworks tutoring Balwyn. Genuine one to one attention combined with a system to keep all students on track and encouraged, ensures all learning problems are identified and work is adjusted.

Customised Learning Programs

Your child will receive an individual program that has been developed to meet their learning needs and educational goals. Students work through their own tailored program with tutoring assistance,  learning new skills and building their confidence.

News

Balwyn News

Sign up for our NEW September Holiday Workshops!

Brainworks is excited to announce the return of our holiday programs & workshops at our Balwyn location!

Available programs include:
- BRAND NEW writing workshops for Primary and Secondary school students
- Exam-orientated writing classes for Edutest, AAS, ACER, JMSS and Selective Entry Highschools like John Monash, Melbourne High, MacRob!
- Maths and English Intensives (Years 1-10)

Venue: Balwyn Community Centre
Address: 412 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills, 3127
Dates: 22nd to 25th September 2025 (4 Days)

Worksheets and stationery are provided alongside fresh fruit during breaks. Please let us know should your child have any allergies that we should be aware of or if you have any concerns. We welcome all NEW and CURRENT students and we look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to learn more about and enrol in our exciting new holiday workshops!
 

Get ready for 2025 Scholarship Exams NOW!

Start preparing now for Term 3 & 4 2025 Scholarship Exams with Brainworks! Prepare for schools such as Ivanhoe Grammar, Hailebury and Carey!

Is your child sitting a scholarship exam to a private school in Melbourne in Term 3 or 4? Brainworks tutoring can assist your child’s scholarship exam preparation. 

At Brainworks, students work through content that is specific for their ACER, Edutest and AAS scholarship exams. Our scholarship program offers students a tailor-fit course in problem solving, reading comprehension, writing and the 3 types of reasoning often exclusive to scholarship exams - Numerical, Verbal and Abstract! 

In addition, students will also partake in timed tests in class and have the opportunity to undergo mock tests to help evaluate their progress and prepare them for test day.

Brainworks encourages families to prepare at least 9-12 months before an exam to give your child the best chance at success!

 

Is your child preparing for the John Monash Science School Selective Entry Exam?

At Brainworks Balwyn & Doncaster, we offer a JMSS Selective Entry Exam Preparation program that helps students prepare for success through:

• Personalised one-to-one tutoring in a small group setting
• A structured, modular program covering exam subjects including Maths, Science & Reasoning
• Timed practice and strategies to build confidence and exam techniques
• A comprehensive Mock Exam followed by a FREE review session to address any knowledge gaps

Brainworks encourages families to prepare at least 9-12 months before an exam to give your child the best chance at success!

 

Get ready for 2026 Selective Entry Exams with Brainworks!

It is recommended to prepare at least 9-12 months before an exam to give your child the best chance at success!

Brainworks offers courses that prepare them for selective entry tests in Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning and Writing! We also offer mock tests to prepare your child for the actual test conditions and give them the best chance at exam day success.

Book now and let us address the gaps, boost preparation and help prevent students from being blindsided or overwhelmed!

 

Well done to all our 2025 NAPLAN students!! Are you ready for 2026?

Every year Victorian schools undergo a series of standardised testing for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.

Brainworks' NAPLAN curriculum will show students what to expect and prepare them in all areas of NAPLAN in Reading Comprehension, Numeracy, Writing and Language Conventions. We offer targeted coursework to focus on what your child needs most, as well as intensive writing workshops and practice papers.

Book now to give your child that last boost towards success or start preparations for next year!

For more information:
ACARA Official NAPLAN Page
Experience the official NAPLAN Demonstration Tests.
Test Timings

 

Sign-up for our Core Skills Program!

Needing extra academic support for your child? Or looking to extend them and give more opportunities?

Brainworks is here to help! Our Core Skills program offers additional personalised support for students in Years 1 to 10 for Maths and English. We focus on helping students overcome learning gaps and targeting each student’s own weaknesses, helping them build confidence and meet their potential. Every new student undergoes a free assessment aimed at evaluating their current skills and weaknesses before beginning the program. 

 

Tutoring is also available at Brainworks Doncaster


Please use the enquiry form on this page to contact us or email Diane at contactbalwyn@brainworks.com.au or call 0476145263 for any enrolment enquiries.

Program
Programs 1 to 1 tuition Sessions
Foundation Maths and/or English (Term Based) Weekly 1 or 1.5 hours
Examination Preparation
Selective Entry Modular courses (8 weeks)
Accelerated Module (4 weeks)
All subjects
Practice Tests & Exam
Weekly 1.5 hours
Weekly 3 hours
Scholarships Modular courses (8 weeks)
Accelerated Module (4 weeks)
All subjects
Practice Tests & Exam
Weekly 1.5 hours
Weekly 3 hours
Schedule

Session Times

Day Session Availability
Monday 4:00pm - 5:30pm  Enrol Now
  5:30pm - 7:00pm Enrol Now
Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Enrol Now
  5:30pm - 7:00pm Enrol Now
Can't find a session? Try our Doncaster location

Dates

Term 3 and Term 4 (2025) Sessions

Term 3  2025 Term 4  2025
Monday
(9 weeks)
Tuesday 
(9 weeks)
Monday
(9 weeks)
Tuesday 
(9 weeks)
21st July 22nd July 6th Oct 7th Oct
28th July  29th July 13th Oct  14th Oct
4th Aug 5th Aug 20th Oct 21st Oct
11th Aug 12th Aug 27th Oct 28st Oct
18th Aug 19th Aug No classes No classes
25th Aug 26th Aug 10th Nov 11th Nov
1st Sep 2nd Sep 17th Nov 18th Nov
8th Sep 9th Sep 24th Nov 25th Nov
15th Sep 16th Sep 1st Dec 2nd Dec
    8th Dec 9th Dec