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Year 4 OC | Term 1 2027 | Scholarly
Year 4 • Term 1 2027

Year 4 OC

A comprehensive Year 4 OC exam preparation programme.

Transform your child's academic journey with our comprehensive Year 4 OC Exam Preparation programme. We prepare students for English, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills Assessment and Trial Tests while nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and building the confidence needed for lifelong learning success.

25th January – 10th April 2027 • 11 Weeks • Live Online

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11
Weeks
33
Sessions
4
Subjects
4.5h
Per Week
Overview Course Details Pricing Testimonials Teachers FAQ's
Proven Results
Where Scholarly students get in

Real, verified offers from our 2024 and 2025 Selective cohorts. Tap any offer to browse the full results wall.

467
Tier 1 placements in 2 years
382 direct + 85 reserve
926
Selective offers, 2024 + 2025
740 direct + 186 reserve
157
James Ruse + North Sydney Boys
119 direct + 38 reserve
62
Scholarships in one year
Featured offers
James Ruse selective offerJames RuseSelective Offer
North Sydney Boys selective offerNorth Sydney BoysSelective Offer
Baulkham Hills selective offerBaulkham HillsSelective Offer
100% Reddam and 90% Sydney Grammar scholarship offersReddam + Sydney Grammar100% + 90% Scholarship
Full scholarship at Tara Anglican and PLCTara Anglican / PLCFull Scholarship
2025 offers by school, direct and reserve list
North Sydney Boys31 direct + 7 reserve38
North Sydney Girls29 direct + 6 reserve35
Baulkham Hills29 direct + 5 reserve34
James Ruse24 direct + 8 reserve32
Hornsby Girls22 direct + 4 reserve26
Sydney Boys18 direct + 6 reserve24
Sydney Girls17 direct + 1 reserve18
All 2025 selective offers373 direct + 102 reserve475

Reserve offers are students placed on a reserve list who received an offer once the list reached their band. 86% of placed students were enrolled for at least three terms, because these results compound term after term.

62 private school scholarships across 30 schools in one year, with a 53% interview-to-offer conversion rate, including Sydney Grammar, Meriden, Trinity Grammar and Santa Sabina.
See the full results wall →
What Makes Scholarly Different
The reasons parents stay, term after term
In-Class Live Q&A
Students ask questions in real time via chat during every class. Safe, confidential, and tied directly to lesson content.
State-Ranking Tutors
Our tutors are state-ranking graduates and 99.95 ATAR achievers, hand-picked for their subject expertise and exam experience.
Live Technology
Real-time lesson transcripts, live polls, smart note-taking with auto-save, and a parent dashboard tracking your child's progress and engagement across all subjects.
7AM Club
An early-morning programme that builds discipline, positive daily habits, and a growth mindset ahead of the school day.
More From Scholarly
Everything included in your enrolment
Up-to-Date Materials
Tailored to the current exam›
Constant Feedback
Rankings and progress reports›
Included
Apps and everything your child needs›
Motivated Kids
Learning that feels like a reward›
7-Day Support
Multiple support channels›
Expert-crafted content tailored to the current exam

Every worksheet, question pack, and practice set is built from the most recent Selective Test and forecasts.

Sample: Thinking Skills
Sample Year 4 thinking skills question on identifying logical fallacies
Detailed rankings and progress reports

Parents and students receive detailed rankings and progress reports after every trial test and throughout the term.

Detailed Rankings
Percentile rankings more detailed than the actual exam, measuring exactly how your child performed relative to their peers.
Example percentile ranking report
Progress Reports
Updates on your child's progress, areas for improvement, and strengths, with direct contact through a dedicated Success Coach.
Parent message thanking a Success Coach for a detailed progress report
Apps, support, and everything your child needs
📚
Readly
Adaptive reading comprehension
✏️
Writely
Structured writing tasks
💡
Vocably
Contextual vocabulary building
🔢
Mathly
Targeted maths practice
200+ Weekly Questions
Mirroring OC exam complexity
Detailed Solutions
Comprehensive methodology explanations
Weekly Trial Tests
Completed at home throughout the week
Expert-Level Writing Formula
Adaptation for all advanced essay formats
Live Lessons & Recordings
All lessons live, with recordings available for up to 2 weeks after term ends
Parent Progress Dashboard
Track your child's homework, trial test results, and engagement across all subjects
See our results →
Learning that feels like a reward
7am Club
Students start their day strong

Building good habits from a young age. Early risers who show up, participate, and push their limits every morning.

Challenges & Awards
Learning is fun, students should feel the same way

Weekly challenges and certificates keep students motivated.

We offer multiple support channels

Your dedicated Success Coach is available 7 days a week via WhatsApp, WeChat, Scholarly Ask (live chat), or phone. Choose your preferred method and reach out any time.

WhatsApp

Directly engage with your Success Coach to receive help, feedback, guidance, and updates on your child's academic progress.

Message Us on WhatsApp
WhatsApp message from a parent thanking their Success Coach
WeChat

Similar to WhatsApp, WeChat gives you direct access to your Success Coach for any queries or issues, 7 days a week. Add us on WeChat ID: scholarlyprep

WeChat conversation between a Success Coach and parent
Scholarly Ask

A platform for live academic and technical support accessible directly through the Scholarly Learning Platform, for both students and parents.

Scholarly Ask live chat answering a question
Phone

An option for discussing planning and guidance with Scholarly Specialists based on your child's specific needs and goals.

Message thanking a Success Coach following a phone discussion
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Class Timetable
Session times for Term 1 2027
Year 4 OC Term
25th January – 10th April 2027
Subject
Day
Time
English
MondayMon
5 PM – 6 PM
Maths & Thinking Skills
ThursdayThu
5 PM – 6 PM
Trial Test Review
SaturdaySat
Morning: 10:10 AM–12:40 PM OR Afternoon: 2:10 PM–4:40 PM
English
Monday • 5 PM – 6 PM
Maths & Thinking Skills
Thursday • 5 PM – 6 PM
Trial Test Review
Saturday • Morning: 10:10 AM–12:40 PM OR Afternoon: 2:10 PM–4:40 PM
Three sessions per week. All classes delivered live on the Scholarly Learning Platform.
Curriculum
What your child learns this term›
A Typical Week
What every week looks like›
Trial Test Review
Inside a Top-Down Review class›
Scholarly Homework
Core vs Extension›
Sample Homework
See what your child will work on›
Curriculum Overview
What your child learns this term, with three subjects covered systematically every week
Monday • English
Advanced English Mastery
In Year 4, writing proficiency becomes a decisive skill for the Selective exams, yet many students have had minimal structured practice post OC exam. This programme provides intensive, high-yield writing training alongside advanced comprehension to close that gap rapidly.
  • Core English Topics Fiction, poetry, comparative texts, evaluation, cloze passages, and summary sentence analysis, all taught with higher-order comprehension strategies.
  • Language & Style Development Expanding vocabulary, refining sentence variety, and integrating sophisticated connectors and cohesive devices to elevate writing quality under timed conditions.
Thursday • Maths
Mathematical Reasoning & Applied Problem-Solving
Year 4 students face increasingly abstract numerical concepts, requiring fluency in both calculation and reasoning application. This syllabus emphasises conceptual understanding over rote memorisation.
  • Numerical Fluency Addition & subtraction, multiplication & division, and arithmetic skills.
  • Fractions & Decimals An introduction to fractions, then working confidently with fractions & decimals.
  • Proportional Reasoning Ratio & proportion in multi-step problems.
  • Applied Measurement Perimeter, area & volume, plus time, date & direction.
  • Spatial Reasoning Lines of symmetry, grid references, folding & nets.
Thursday • Thinking Skills
Advanced Thinking Skills Development
With selective testing placing heavy weight on reasoning accuracy, this module develops exam-ready analytical precision.
  • Analytical Evaluation Rigorous logical analysis, critical appraisal of evidence, and systematic evaluation of reasoning validity.
  • Error Detection & Refinement Identifying mistakes, inconsistencies, and faulty logic across multiple formats.
  • Procedural Deduction Determining efficient solution methods through pattern recognition, code-breaking, and cipher analysis.
  • Comparative Reasoning Recognising key similarities through data comparison, chart/table analysis, and advanced spatial reasoning tasks.
  • Integrated Strategic Thinking Combining multiple reasoning pathways to solve complex, time-pressured problems with accuracy and efficiency.
A Typical Week
What every week of Term 1 looks like

Three live sessions plus daily app practice. Consistent, structured preparation across every component of the OC test.

When
What happens
Mon
60-min live English class, comprehension, cloze passages and the Scholarly Writing Formula
Thu
60-min live Maths & Thinking Skills class, number topics paired with logical and spatial reasoning
Sat
2.5-hr live Trial Test Review class, morning or afternoon, Top-Down Review of the week's trial test
Daily
App practice via Readly, Writely, Vocably & Mathly, adaptive and self-paced
Scholarly Trial Test Review System
What happens inside a Top-Down Review class

Students complete their trial test at home during the week. Every Saturday session is then a structured review of that test, customised to each class's actual results. The review is never generic.

1
Meta Snapshot

Every session opens with a class-wide breakdown of accuracy by section, the hardest questions ranked, and the most common mistake types, so students instantly know what matters most.

2
Hardest Questions First

The tutor walks through the top 5 hardest questions in full, covering why each is difficult, the hidden pattern, and the fastest solving method, followed by a parallel question to lock in the skill.

3
Error Analysis

Students identify their personal mistake patterns across English, Maths, and Thinking Skills, then learn a single rule to prevent each one, gradually cutting out avoidable errors week by week.

4
Extension Challenge

Each session ends with one ultra-hard stretch question, reviewed as a class, so your child experiences what elite-level performance actually feels like under time pressure.

Scholarly Homework
Core vs Extension

Every Scholarly homework pack is split into two clear layers, keeping homework realistic for busy families while still stretching stronger students.

CoreMust-Do
GoalEssentials; highest impact
For whoAll students
ExpectationRequired every week
ExtensionOptional
GoalExtra practice + stretch
For whoStudents with extra time
ExpectationDo if time allows

How students should use it: do Core first, as these are the most important questions. If time allows, do Extension for trickier styles and deeper thinking.

Sample Homework
See exactly what your child will work on

Have a look through a real sample of each subject's homework before enrolling.

Weekly materials provided: trial tests, writing assignments, vocab lists, subject specific homework, practice worksheets
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Pricing
Term 1 on its own, or with a holiday head start
During the Term
OC
11 weekly lessons over 11 weeks
$898$1,113
Early Bird price • per term
  • 3 live sessions per week, English, Maths & Thinking Skills, Trial Test Review
  • 200+ weekly questions mirroring OC exam complexity
  • Weekly trial tests completed at home throughout the week
  • Live lessons and recordings, available up to 2 weeks after term ends
  • Parent progress dashboard and detailed solutions
  • 7-day support via WhatsApp, WeChat, Scholarly Ask, and phone
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For Strong Students
2-Week Holiday Intensive + Term 1
OC Holiday 11th – 22nd January + Term 1 2027
$1,411$1,576
Early Bird price • holiday + term
Recommended if your child is already strong and ready to stretch further.
  • 2-week OC Holiday: English and Maths & Thinking Skills, Monday to Friday
  • Runs live on the Scholarly Learning Platform, with daily homework
  • Then the full Term 1 course: 3 live sessions per week, English, Maths & Thinking Skills, Trial Test Review
  • All lessons recorded, available up to 2 weeks after each programme ends
Enrol Morning (Sat 10:10am) Enrol Afternoon (Sat 2:10pm)
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Testimonials
Real messages and results from Scholarly families
Student Stories, hear it from the students themselves
Elyse shares her Scholarly story
Elyse's Story
“Remind yourself why you’re doing this and what is your motivation.”
James Ruse Success Story
“Listen to Steve, follow whatever he tells you and you’ll succeed.”
North Sydney Boys Success Story
A word from our Scholarly families
“Thank you so much for your warm welcome to Scholarly! It's great knowing that there is a great support person to reach out to if needed. Appreciate all the information so far.”
“Thank you so much for the wonderful update! That's fantastic news, and we're so proud of our son. He'll be thrilled to hear he's earned the award!”
“Thank you Michelle. I shared your message with my son and he's very happy and even more motivated because of the competition.”
“Thank you for teaching my daughter how to write. She has won the Silver Award from Write On 2026!”
“Also I've some good news for you! My daughter scored 60 (cohort average 61) for her TSA today. Thank you so much for all your help and guidance!”
“My child attended the class this morning and really enjoyed it. He's very happy with the course. Thank you!”
“Could you please let the tutor know that the competition he did in class today really helped. My son usually finds it hard to stay focused, but today he actually engaged and got excited trying to get all the questions right.”
“My daughter has been a loyal Scholarly student since Year 4. I've seen her confidence growing over the years, and her scores too.”
“Thanks a lot for answering my queries in detail and with patience.”
“Thanks for the heads up Xyra. Really like this approach, it keeps the kids and parents both more engaged and more up to date with what is happening.”
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Verified offers from the results wall
Meriden School Interview OfferMeriden SchoolInterview Offer
Newington College Interview OfferNewington CollegeInterview Offer
Presbyterian Ladies' College 80% Scholarship + InterviewPresbyterian Ladies' College80% Scholarship + Interview
St. Andrew's Cathedral School 50% Scholarship OfferedSt. Andrew's Cathedral School50% Scholarship Offered
Trinity Grammar School 50% Scholarship OfferedTrinity Grammar School50% Scholarship Offered
Sydney Grammar School Interview OfferedSydney Grammar SchoolInterview Offered
The King's School ShortlistedThe King's SchoolShortlisted
MLC School Interview OfferedMLC SchoolInterview Offered
Tara Anglican / PLC Full ScholarshipTara Anglican / PLCFull Scholarship
Santa Sabina College 25% ScholarshipSanta Sabina College25% Scholarship
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Scholarly Tutors
99.95
ATAR achieved
Top 1%
Academic record
Mr. Steve
Mr. Steve
Founder of Scholarly. University of Sydney, LLB (Bachelor of Laws).
Ms. Anastasia
Ms. Anastasia
Honoured with the Dean's List, Chancellor's Award, Dalyell Scholar recognition, and other accolades for academic and teaching excellence, following an exceptional 99.95 ATAR and leadership roles at Santa Sabina College.
Mr. Albert
Mr. Albert
Previous scholarship student at Sydney Grammar School with a 99.95 ATAR, currently excelling in a double degree in Science and Medicine at the University of Sydney.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Got a quick question? Reach us directly: WhatsApp Us WeChat ID: scholarlyprep
What if my child misses a session?
All live sessions are recorded and available for up to 2 weeks after term ends, so your child can revise and reinforce what they've learned even if they miss a week.
Is this programme suitable if my child isn't sitting an OC test?
Yes. Year 4 OC is built to strengthen English, Maths, and Thinking Skills foundations for every Year 4 student. The OC test preparation is a bonus outcome of building those strong foundations early.
How are the live online sessions run?
Classes are delivered live online in small groups via the Scholarly Learning Platform, with worked examples and interactive activities throughout. Questions are sent through the in-class chat box rather than spoken aloud.
What support is available outside class hours?
You can reach your Success Coach 7 days a week via WhatsApp, WeChat, Scholarly Ask (live chat), or a phone call, for any questions about homework, progress, or planning.
What happens after I enrol?
Your child's programme will appear on the Scholarly Learning Platform around a week before term starts (within 12 hours if you enrol after term has begun). Login details are sent by email, so check your spam folder. We also recommend messaging us on WhatsApp or WeChat straight after purchase so we can stay connected with you throughout the term.

Enrol your child in our Year 4 OC Preparation programme and witness their transformation into a confident, high-achieving student ready to secure a spot in their desired OC School.

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