Sign up for our NEW September Holiday Workshops!
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 Balwyn
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.