Frequently asked questions

Everything parents actually want to know.

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General

We have two NSW locations: our Baulkham Hills home base at 2 Valerie Avenue, and our Blacktown studio at Wotso (Westpoint Shopping Centre). We tutor in-person from both sites and run online sessions across Sydney and the rest of Australia.

Yes. We cover Kindergarten through Year 12. Our specialty programs are OC Test Prep (Year 4), Selective Prep (Year 5), all High School subjects, and full HSC coaching.

We have been working with NSW families for over three years. Our tutors are senior professionals who have themselves attended top selective schools and elite university programs.

Every tutor on our team has a strong personal academic record, has completed Working With Children Checks, and has been individually trained in our diagnostic teaching method.

Yes. Every family starts with a free 60 minute trial session. You will receive a diagnostic assessment, see how we teach, and get an honest opinion on what your child needs. No card required.

Programs

OC Test Prep, NSW Selective Prep, Primary tutoring (English and Maths), High School subject tutoring (Years 7 to 10), and HSC tutoring across all major subjects.

Both. 1-on-1 gives the fastest progress and is fully personalised. Small groups are capped at 6 students and offer a healthy peer environment at a lower price point. Many families combine the two.

Yes, easily. We will recommend a switch if we think your child needs it, and you can request a switch at any point. There is no penalty.

Yes. Mathematics Extension 1 and 2, English Extension 1 and 2, History Extension and Science Extension are all available. These are taught by our specialist senior tutors.

Yes. We run intensive blocks every NSW school holidays for OC, Selective and HSC. They compress a term of progress into two weeks.

Pricing & Billing

Pricing is custom, not a fixed rate card. The exact rate depends on year level, format (1-on-1 or small group), frequency, and the program scope. Every family starts with a free 60-minute consultation where we diagnose your child and provide a transparent, written quote. There is no obligation. Visit our pricing page for the full breakdown of how we quote.

No. We bill weekly or fortnightly with no lock-in. You can cancel any time with one week of notice.

Yes, always. Multiple siblings or multiple subjects with the same child both reduce the per-hour rate. We factor it in automatically when we put together your quote.

Bank transfer or direct debit. We invoice weekly. No card surcharges.

If you give us 24 hours notice you can reschedule with no penalty. Less than 24 hours and the session is charged in full.

Logistics

Use the form on our contact page or email us. We will reply within one business day with available trial slots.

Weekday evenings (typically 4pm to 8pm) and Saturday mornings (8am to 1pm). Senior students can also book Sunday afternoons.

Yes. Past papers, drill packs, worked solutions, reading lists, exam workbooks. No textbook fees, no surprise charges.

Yes. Continuity matters. Unless you request a change, your child keeps the same tutor for as long as they are with us.

Short written updates after every session, plus a detailed termly progress report. We are also happy to take a parent call any time.

Online Tutoring

We use Zoom with a shared digital whiteboard. The tutor and student work on the same document live and we record the session for later review.

Yes. Identical lessons, identical follow-up, identical price.

No. Many of our top performers tutor exclusively online. The recording feature actually helps senior students revise.

A laptop with a webcam and a stable internet connection. A second screen or tablet helps for older students. We provide all software.

Selective & OC Specific

Most families start in early Year 5, but motivated students can start late Year 4. We can give you a clearer answer after a free diagnostic session.

Around 87% of our students who complete the full prep program receive a placement offer to a NSW Selective High School.

No reputable tutoring service can or should. What we guarantee is honest assessment, a structured program, and the same method that has produced our placement rate.

Yes. Our 2027 program is built around the current computer-based format with full practice on the same interface students will see on test day.

Yes. Most of our Year 4 OC students continue straight into Selective prep. The skills overlap significantly and the early start gives them a big advantage.

Free trial · No card required

Still have questions?

The fastest way to get them answered is a free trial. Twenty minutes with one of our senior tutors and you'll have a real picture of what we can do for your child.