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Melbourne High School

Melbourne High Selective Entry Exam Preparation

Brainworks has over 25 years of experience in preparing students for specific entrance exams including the Melbourne High Selective entry exam.

By choosing Brainworks selective entry exam preparation, your child will receive individualised tutoring and a customised selective entry program for Melbourne High School. They will work through content that is targeted to their exam goals, build skills across all subjects, gain question and exam format familiarity and develop exam strategy.

The Brainworks selective program is taught in a modular format with each module consisting of eight, one and a half hour weekly sessions, with a practice exam in the ninth week. The selective entry program for Melbourne High School is available at these venues. 

Selective School Intro Module
$570

Suitable for year 7 students from term 3 onwards.

  • mathematics & problem solving
  • numerical reasoning
  • verbal reasoning
  • reading comprehension
  • creative writing
  • persuasive writing
  • practice tests for each subject
  • exam strategies for each subject
  • practice exam
  • exam advice upon completion
Selective School Module 1
$570

Suitable for year 7 from term 4 and year 8 students.

  • mathematics & problem solving
  • numerical reasoning
  • verbal reasoning
  • reading comprehension
  • creative writing
  • persuasive writing
  • practice tests for each subject
  • exam strategies for each subject
  • practice exam
  • exam advice upon completion
Selective School Module 2
$570

Advanced skills to be fully prepared.

  • mathematics & problem solving
  • numerical reasoning
  • verbal reasoning
  • reading comprehension
  • creative writing
  • persuasive writing
  • practice tests for each subject
  • exam strategies for each subject
  • practice exam
  • exam advice upon completion
Selective Intensive Module 1 & 2
$1040

Includes all content from modules 1 & 2

  • mathematics & problem solving
  • numerical reasoning
  • verbal reasoning
  • reading comprehension
  • creative writing
  • persuasive writing
  • practice tests for each subject
  • exam strategies for each subject
  • practice exam
  • exam advice upon completion
Further Details

All students receive one to one tuition for their customised program.
All materials included.
All students receive access to our online learning centre.
Suitable for year 7, 8 and 9 students for entry to year 9 and 10 respectively.

Melbourne High School




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
30 / -
Creative or Persuasive Essay
30 / 50
Numerical Reasoning
30 / 60
Verbal Reasoning
30 / 50
Comprehension
30 / 60
Mathematics

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 9 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 7 and term 1 and 2 of year 8, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in June.

Year 10 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 8 and term 1 and 2 of year 9, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is also usually in June.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
30-
Creative or Persuasive Essay
3050
Numerical Reasoning
3060
Verbal Reasoning
3050
Comprehension
3060
Mathematics

Selection for Melbourne High School

Determined by examination performance, with some places determined by equity and the principal's discretion, for which additional information is required and may include an interview.
Intensive Programs are also available at the following venues: