Courses – Brainee

We teach for a bright future

At Brainee, our comprehensive service offerings cater to diverse educational needs. Prepare for selective school entrance exams with our specialised Selective School Prep program, designed to equip students for success. Excel in Opportunity Class exams with our targeted Opportunity Class Prep, ensuring a solid foundation for academic achievement.

NAPLAN Support is available to guide students through this essential assessment, fostering confidence and competence. Our Secondary English, Maths, and Sciences programs provide expert tutoring to navigate the challenges of these core subjects. For HSC and Year 11, our dedicated classes empower students to excel in their studies.

Additionally, our Revision and Reinforcement sessions offer valuable support, consolidating knowledge and boosting academic performance across various subjects. At Brainee, we are committed to providing a holistic and tailored approach to education, fostering success at every educational milestone.

Our Services

Selective School Prep
Opportunity Class Prep
NAPLAN Support
Secondary English, Maths and Sciences
HSC & Year 11 Classes
Revision & Reinforcement

Know More About Our Process

OC Placement Test

About OC

Students seeking entry to an opportunity class in 2025 should sit the Opportunity Class Placement Test held in designated test centers on August 1, 2024.

Significance

In New South Wales (NSW), the preparation for Opportunity Class (OC) exams is a significant and rigorous process undertaken by students seeking entry into these specialized classes.

The OC placement test has been designed to allow students to demonstrate their abilities across a range of areas, including reading, mathematical reasoning and thinking skills. The tests are designed to measure ability rather than academic performance.

Test Information

Reading 30 minutes 25 questions Mathematical Reasoning 40 minutes, 35 questions Thinking Skills 30 minutes 30 questions

Preparation

Since the test is conducted when the child is in Year 4, the preparation must start from the year they are in Grade 3.

Why Brainee?

Our expert tutors can guide you and provide the right guidance and teaching material to have an edge over other students.

Why Prepare?

There is a strong emphasis on honing problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and time management. Many families may choose to enroll their children in specialized OC preparation courses or work with tutors to ensure comprehensive coverage of the syllabus.

Selective Placement Test

About Selective

Students seeking entry to an Selective school in 2025 should sit the test designated test centers on May 9, 2024.

Significance

Selective high schools are specifically designed to provide optimal learning conditions that will make a difference in supporting the development of academic talent and the wellbeing of high potential and gifted students. Research demonstrates that, in addition to providing academic benefits, grouping high potential and gifted students together is also good for students’ emotional wellbeing. Most students in selective high schools report higher levels of satisfaction from learning with, and being friends with, like-minded students

Test Information

There are four tests:

Reading (30 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes)
Mathematical Reasoning ( 35 multiple -choice questions in 40 minutes)
Thinking Skills ( 40 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes)
Writing ( 1 open response question in 30 minutes)

Preparation

Since the test is conducted when the child begins Year 6, the preparation must start from the year they are in Grade 4 to provide a two-year worth of extensive practice.

Why Brainee?

Our expert tutors can guide you and provide the right guidance and teaching material to have an edge over other students.

Why Prepare?

The selective test is designed to be hard. The targeted preparation will help with skills such as time management, problem solving and critical thinking. Writing is the essential component and being trained by expert teachers will built your writing skills such as idea generation with a limited time, using the correct text structure, vocabulary and grammar to enhance your writing over other candidates

NAPLAN

About NAPLAN

NAPLAN tests provide information on student progress in literacy and numeracy and complement the wide range of formal and informal assessments already conducted in schools

Significance

Students in Year 3, 5,7 and 9 sit the NAPLAN assessment which provides a guidance for a student’s progress compared to other students all around Australia and NSW.

This provides a good judgement of learning. gaps that need to be filled before the child moves to the next year group.

Test Information

During NAPLAN, the following areas are assessed:

Writing (40 minutes)
Reading (50 minutes)
Conventions of language – spelling, grammar and punctuation (40 minutes)
Mumeracy ( 50 minutes)

Preparation

Students must have filled any learning gaps that might be affect their results.

Why Brainee?

Our expert tutors with over 10 years experience in conducting and monitoring NAPLAN assessment can guide you and provide the right guidance and teaching material to have an edge over other students. Learn how to ace the adaptive test through consistent practice and understanding the content suitable for their age and beyond.

Why Prepare?

Schools might not be able to fill individual gaps in different content areas such as Reading, Writing, Grammar and Spelling and Numeracy.

Having guidance and support can give an edge to the students to work in limited time, work on adaptive testing and feel less anxious which has positive effects on the results.

HSC

About HSC

A qualification in Australia, typically completed at the end of high school. It assesses students’ academic achievements and readiness for tertiary education or employment.

Significance

A key educational milestone in Australia. It not only reflects students’ academic achievements but also influences tertiary education opportunities, career pathways, and serves as a benchmark for future endeavours.

Test Information

HSC exams in Australia usually occur in October and November each year. Scaling adjusts raw exam marks to align with the overall performance of students, ensuring fairness and comparability across different subjects.

Preparation

To prepare for the HSC, create a study schedule, focus on understanding key concepts, practice past papers, and engage in active learning methods like self-quizzing. Get adequate rest, stay organised, and seek support when needed.

Why Brainee?

Studying at Brainee ensures top-notch HSC preparation with qualified teachers and a high-achieving student community, boasting ATAR scores of 95+. Benefit from expert guidance and a success-driven environment.

Why Prepare?

Preparing for the HSC is vital as it determines academic achievement, opens doors to tertiary education and career opportunities, and equips students with essential skills for future success.