Selective School Exam Preperation
Get into Melbourne’s Top Selective Schools with Expert Preparation
Selective School Preparation
Gaining admission to elite Victorian selective schools such as Melbourne High School, Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School, Nossal High School, and Suzanne Cory High School requires more than intelligence, it demands strategy, speed, and confidence.
At Excel Coaching, we specialise in preparing students for the Selective Entry High Schools Test, equipping them to perform at their absolute best across reading, reasoning, and writing components.
What We Teach
Our Topics
– Identifying main ideas and supporting details
– Analysing tone, perspective, and purpose
– Drawing inferences and evaluating evidence
– Understanding figurative language and vocabulary in context
– Comparing and contrasting ideas across texts
Learning Outcomes
– Faster and more accurate reading under exam timing
– Deeper interpretation of complex and unfamiliar passages
– Improved ability to justify answers with evidence
– Stronger multiple-choice comprehension performance
Our Topics
– Multi-step problem solving with logical sequencing
– Algebraic manipulation and number relationships
– Pattern, sequence, and data analysis
– Geometry and spatial reasoning
– Worded problem interpretation and calculation strategy
Learning Outcomes
– Greater fluency in abstract and applied reasoning
– Confident handling of novel or integrated maths problems
– Improved accuracy through systematic checking
– Faster working speed under pressure
Our Topics
– Synonym, antonym, and analogy recognition
– Completing verbal series and logic statements
– Understanding cause-and-effect relationships
– Detecting hidden patterns in sentence construction
– Interpreting proverbs, idioms, and language structure
Learning Outcomes
– Stronger linguistic logic and verbal analysis
– Broader vocabulary and language adaptability
– More efficient problem solving through pattern recognition
– Greater consistency across verbal test sections
Our Topics
– Interpreting numerical data and relationships
– Applying ratios, percentages, and proportions
– Estimation and rounding for speed
– Identifying sequences and progressions
– Translating word problems into mathematical for
Learning Outcomes
– Sharper pattern and number recognition
– Greater confidence solving non-routine problems
– Improved decision-making on complex multiple-choice tasks
– Enhanced accuracy under tight time limits
Our Topics
– Planning essays with logical paragraph flow
– Building persuasive arguments with evidence and reasoning
– Writing engaging creative pieces with character and tension
– Using varied vocabulary, sentence structure, and tone
– Editing, proofreading, and improving expression
Learning Outcomes
– Clear, engaging written expression suited to high-level tests
– Mature tone and structured ideas in persuasive and creative writing
– Improved writing fluency and control under timed conditions
– Exam-ready planning and editing skills
