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The 2026 Selective Schools Guide
Everything you need to prepare your child for Selective School entry, including an introduction to Selective Schools, an overview of the test, application steps, key dates and interviews with previous students.
15+ years of Selective School experience packaged up into one easy to read guide.
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Selective School Test Preparation: How to Help Your Child Succeed
Preparing for the selective school test can be one of the most significant academic challenges your child faces. The test is highly competitive, with thousands of students competing for limited spots at top selective schools across Australia. To give your child the best chance of success, it’s essential to have a targeted Selective School Test Preparation plan. At Selective School Tutoring, we specialize in helping students prepare for this rigorous exam with personalised tutoring and proven strategies.
What is the Selective School Test?
The selective school test is designed to assess a student’s ability in key areas such as reading comprehension, mathematics, writing, and general ability. The test is divided into four sections:
Reading: This section tests comprehension skills with 40 questions to be answered in 40 minutes.
Mathematics: This section challenges students with advanced math problems, also with 40 questions in 40 minutes.
General Ability: Students answer 60 questions in 40 minutes, covering a range of logic, reasoning, and problem-solving tasks.
Writing: Students are given a prompt and must complete a response in 20 minutes.
Because of the test’s time constraints and the advanced level of content, preparing thoroughly is crucial to achieving success.
Why Selective School Test Preparation is Essential
There are many reasons why Selective School Test Preparation is important for your child’s success:
Familiarity with the Test Format
One of the biggest hurdles students face is not knowing what to expect on test day. By working with our tutors at Selective School Tutoring, students will become familiar with the test format, question types, and timing. This familiarity reduces anxiety and helps students perform at their best.
Mastering Time Management
Time management is key in the selective school test. Students have a limited amount of time to answer a large number of questions. Many struggle to finish the test within the allotted time. Our preparation programs focus on building the skills and strategies students need to manage their time effectively and ensure they complete each section of the test.
Improving Core Academic Skills
The selective school test requires more than just basic school knowledge. It challenges students with advanced math problems, complex reading passages, and intricate reasoning questions. Our tutoring programs focus on improving the core academic skills needed to excel in each section of the test, helping students become more confident and capable.
Developing Test-Taking Strategies
Even the brightest students can struggle with standardized tests if they don’t know how to approach the questions. Our tutors teach students test-taking strategies such as eliminating wrong answers, pacing themselves, and tackling difficult questions. These strategies help students maximize their scores and avoid common pitfalls.
Key Elements of Effective Selective School Test Preparation
At Selective School Tutoring, we believe that an effective preparation plan should include the following elements:
Regular Practice
Consistent practice is the foundation of successful selective school test preparation. We provide students with practice tests that closely mirror the actual exam. Regular practice helps students build familiarity with the test format, develop their skills, and improve their speed and accuracy.
Personalised Tutoring
Every student has unique strengths and weaknesses. That’s why we offer personalised tutoring plans that focus on the areas where your child needs the most help. Whether it’s strengthening math skills, improving reading comprehension, or building reasoning abilities, our tutors tailor their approach to meet each student’s needs.
Feedback and Progress Tracking
After each tutoring lesson, our tutors provide detailed feedback on performance. This feedback helps students understand their mistakes and learn how to improve. We also track progress over time to ensure students are continually improving and staying on track for test day.
Why Choose Selective School Tutoring for Selective School Test Preparation?
At Selective School Tutoring by Alchemy Tuition, we specialise in preparing students for the selective school test. Here’s why our approach is so effective:
Experienced Tutors: Our tutors have extensive experience helping students prepare for the selective school test. They know what it takes to succeed and use proven methods to boost student performance.
Comprehensive Resources: We provide a wide range of resources, including practice papers, study guides, and mock exams, to give students the tools they need to excel.
Flexible Learning Options: We offer both online and in-person tutoring, making it easy to fit preparation into your busy schedule. Whether your child needs weekly sessions or a more intensive program, we can accommodate their needs.
Proven Results: Our students consistently gain entry to their desired selective schools, thanks to our targeted preparation programs and expert guidance.
Get Started with Selective School Test Preparation Today
Preparing your child for the selective school test is one of the most important steps you can take to secure their academic future. At Selective School Tutoring, we offer tailored programs designed to give your child the best chance of success. From practice papers to personalised tutoring, we provide everything your child needs for effective Selective School Test Preparation
Lessons Online
Connect with your child’s tutor from any device in our custom built online classroom. They’ll work face to face via video, review questions on the shared whiteboard and get interactive with our classroom tools.
Perfect for busy families as lessons can fit into your schedule without you needing to be home or taking your child somewhere.
Access to some of the best tutors in the country that are experts at forming relationships through the screen.
Lessons In Your Home
Our premium option for families that would prefer to have in-person lessons.
Your tutor will come to your home at a time that works for you and support your child from the comfort of home.
Local tutors with first hand experience of the local curriculum – and in many cases, will have attended your local selective school too.
Perfect for younger students or those that might struggle to maintain focus online.
Get started with a Selective School tutor today
Give your child the strongest opportunity to succeed in the Selective School test
How it works:
Book
Book your first lesson online or speak with one of our selective school experts. Our team will match your child with the perfect tutor for them and send through confirmation of the first lesson by email and SMS.
Assessment
In the first lesson, your tutor will assess the strengths and weaknesses of your child across the 4 core skills examined in the selective school test. From there, they will develop a learning plan to ensure all areas of need are covered over the next term.
Weekly lessons
Each lesson, your child will work through a practice paper under the guidance of their experienced tutor. Over time, they will recognise patterns in questions, enabling them to respond to each with speed and accuracy. Additional exercises will be completed to further refine subject knowledge and writing skills.
The test
Your child walks into the exam with confidence, knowing they have an unfair advantage over their classmates because they completed the Alchemy selective school preparation program. They respond to every question, manage their time well and showcase their full abilities.
Pricing
Our one-on-one selective school test preparation is affordable and flexible.
Online Lessons
Connect with your tutor from any device at any timeIn-Home Lessons
Your tutor comes to youWhat’s included:
Customised matching service
After talking with one of our experts or booking online, our team will match your child with the perfect tutor for them based on their unique needs and personality.
Feedback after every lesson
After each lesson your tutor will summarise what was covered, how your child performed and any additional comments about their progress, bundled up in an email and sent to you.
Initial benchmark assessment
Your tutor will deliver our first lesson assessment to identify how they are performing across the 4 core skills assessed in the Selective School test: reading, writing, maths and general ability.
Detailed progress report every term
Every 10 lessons your tutor will reflect on how well they achieved their goals, as well as establishing some new ones to work towards in the coming term.
Personalised learning plan
After analysing the results of the benchmark assessment, your tutor will establish goals to work towards over the next 10 lessons, ensuring all core skills are elevated.
Our full suite of practice materials
More than 15 years of experience has crafted some of the mot effective Selective School resources in the country. Your child will have access to all of this through their tutor.
✓ First lesson covered by our 100% happiness guarantee – if you aren’t happy after the first lesson it’s on us
✓ No contracts. prepayments or hidden fees – the price you see above is what you will pay
✓ The world’s easiest payment system – your payment information is stored securely and charged 24 hours after each lesson
✓ No charge for missed lessons – just give your tutor at least 24 hours notice before a scheduled lesson
Practice papers to help your child prepare for the test
Practice papers are one of the best things they can do to prepare for the test.
Check out our practice paper bundles below. Download a free sample here.
Thinking Skills Bundle
10 papers with 40 questions and answers each.
400 unique questions and 7+ hours of practice for your child.
Mathematical Reasoning Bundle
10 papers with 35 questions and answers each.
350 unique questions and 7+ hours of practice for your child.
Value Bundle
20 papers – 10 of each section.
750 unique questions and 15+ hours of practice for your child.