Selective Holiday Crash Course | Test Academy

Selective Holiday Crash Course · Year 5 & 6 Turn one week of the holidays into a real head start.

An intensive week across all four sections of the NSW Selective High School Placement Test: Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing. Real exam-condition practice and detailed feedback, in person in Parramatta.

Taught by top selective-school graduates now studying Law and STEM, in classes of no more than eight. Around 24 hours of focused instruction across the week.

Selective holiday crash course class at Test Academy Parramatta
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Groups are kept small. Pick a session below to enrol instantly, or reserve your spot in an upcoming class with a fully refundable $10 deposit.

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What's Included

Master All Four Test Sections in 7 Days

24.5 hours of intensive instruction covering Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Reading, and Writing

Mathematical Reasoning

Advanced fractions, ratios, angles, area, conversions, timezones and more. Essential multiplication and division drills plus the fastest solving techniques.

Days 1-2 | 3.5 hrs/day

Thinking Skills

All main question types broken down with detailed examples, scaffolds, and winning strategies. Extensive practice questions for each type.

Days 3-4 | 3.5 hrs/day

Reading Comprehension

Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, extract comprehension, cloze, and the new inline cloze. Proven strategies for all five reading question types.

Days 5-6 | 3.5 hrs/day

Writing Excellence

Literary techniques (metaphors, similes, personification), show don't tell, prompt mastery, and rapid ideation for creative and persuasive writing.

Day 7 | 3.5 hours

Expert-Designed Materials

Comprehensive booklets with worked examples, guided practice problems, and extensive homework materials to continue learning after the program.

All materials included

Ongoing Online Forum Support

Access our Online Forum for support from teachers and other students on any questions after the holiday program. Momentum never stops.

Available after program ends
Pricing

Everything Included

7 intensive days, all four test sections, expert instruction, comprehensive booklets, practice materials, and ongoing Online Forum support.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The program starts with foundational breakdowns before building to harder content. Teachers adapt to the group. Many students use this as their starting point.

Each day covers a different section, so missing a day means missing that section entirely. We strongly recommend attending all 7 days. If that’s not possible, call us to discuss which days are most important for your child.

Weekly classes build skills gradually over 10+ weeks. The holiday program is an intensive crash course — all four test sections in one week. It’s ideal as a kickstart, a revision boost, or for families who can’t commit to weekly classes.

Just a pencil, eraser, and water bottle. All booklets and materials are provided. Students don’t need calculators — they’re not allowed in the real test either.

Yes. Students take home all booklets plus additional practice question sets. They also get access to our Discord community where teachers answer questions right up to exam day.

Teachers provide verbal feedback throughout. At the end of the program, students will have completed extensive practice across all sections. You’ll notice the difference in their confidence and speed.

Full refund if cancelled 7+ days before the program starts. Within 7 days, you can transfer your spot to another student.

No. Our booklets, strategies, and materials are designed in-house by our team. We don’t use generic workbooks. Our tutors are 98+ ATAR selective school graduates who teach our specific methods.

Suite 107, 18-20 Ross Street, Parramatta — a 5-minute walk from Parramatta Station. Street parking and paid lots are nearby. Many families drop off and return at session end.

Yes. Existing Test Academy students receive a discount. Sibling and bring-a-friend discounts are also available — mention when enrolling to have it applied.

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