Test Academy runs in-person Selective test tutoring at our Parramatta centre on Ross Street, with small classes covering Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing, backed by online practice tests between lessons.
- In-person classes at our Parramatta centre on Ross Street
- Small class sizes for focused, individual attention
- Covers all four Selective test sections
- Online practice tests and marking between lessons
- Experienced tutors who know the current test format
- Open Monday to Friday afternoons and on weekends
For families in Parramatta and across Western Sydney who want structure, accountability and live teaching, our in-person Selective Mastery class is the heart of what we do. Students sit timed papers under real exam conditions, then work through every question together on an interactive whiteboard with a tutor who has sat the very same test and earned a 98+ ATAR.
Classes are capped at eight students, so no one drifts to the back of the room. Each child gets personalised printed booklets, targeted homework and weekly analytics, while parents follow progress through a live dashboard between lessons.
How a weekly session runs
Rather than cramming all four sections into every lesson, the program alternates week to week so each area gets proper depth. Over a fortnight, students cover the full test.
| Week | Sections covered | What happens in class |
|---|---|---|
| Odd weeks | Reading & Mathematical Reasoning | ~1.25h timed test, short break, then ~2h interactive whiteboard review. |
| Even weeks | Thinking Skills & Writing | ~1.25h timed test, short break, then ~2h interactive whiteboard review. |
Each term also includes full mock tests, an end-of-term parent-tutor consultation, access to the LearningHub and WritingHub, a student forum and 24/7 tutor support. Class times are designed around family life, with Saturday and Sunday sessions (morning and afternoon) and a Wednesday late-afternoon option. Typical class-reported gains over a term include Reading +9–16, Thinking Skills +14–20 and Mathematical Reasoning +15–19 marks, with Writing often moving from around 12/25 to 20/25 — results we frame as typical, not guarantees.
Pair classes with online practice
The students who progress fastest reinforce each lesson with practice between classes. Adding the selective practice tests means timed papers and instant marking are always on hand, so the skills taught in class are locked in before the next session.
Visit our Parramatta centre
You will find us at Suite 107, 18–20 Ross Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 — close to transport and easy for families across Western Sydney. To book a free first session (subject to availability), call (02) 7813 0966 or text 0485 838 873.
Ready to learn more? Explore the full Selective Mastery course and our selective practice tests. If a Parramatta commute is not practical, we also run online selective tutoring across NSW, and you can start with our broader guide on how to prepare for the Selective Test.