Year 6 • Term 1 2027
Year 6 Selective + Scholarship
Selective + Scholarship Exam Readiness
Laser-focused programme for students sitting the NSW Selective High School Placement Test and scholarship exams in 2027. We sharpen speed, accuracy, and exam mindset across Reading, Mathematics, Thinking Skills, Writing and General Ability with high-yield drills, timed mocks, and mistake-to-mastery feedback.
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Weeks
50
Sessions
5
Subjects
6-8h
Per Week
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.
137
James Ruse + North Sydney Boys
62
Scholarships in one year
Featured offers
James RuseSelective Offer
North Sydney BoysSelective Offer
Baulkham HillsSelective Offer
Reddam + Sydney Grammar100% + 90% Scholarship
Tara Anglican / PLCFull Scholarship2025 offers by school
North Sydney Boys31
North Sydney Girls29
Baulkham Hills29
James Ruse25
Hornsby Girls22
Sydney Boys17
Sydney Girls17
All 2025 selective offers371
Plus 25 reserve-to-offer conversions at James Ruse, North Sydney Boys and Baulkham Hills across 2024 and 2025. 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 2025 Selective Test and 2026 forecasts.
Sample: Thinking Skills
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.
Progress Reports
Updates on your child's progress, areas for improvement, and strengths, with direct contact through a dedicated Success Coach.
Apps, support, and everything your child needs
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Readly
Adaptive reading comprehension
✏️
Writely
Structured writing tasks
💡
Vocably
Contextual vocabulary building
🔢
Mathly
Targeted maths practice
300+ Weekly Questions
Mirroring Selective exam complexity
Detailed Solutions
Comprehensive methodology explanations
Optional Maths Booster
Additional knowledge reinforcement, recording provided
Weekly Trial Tests
Under strict timed exam conditions
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 the term ends
Parent Progress Dashboard
Track your child's homework, trial test results, and engagement across all subjects
Note: the Scholarship portion is delivered via Zoom and has no recordings available.
Learning that feels like a reward
7am Club
Students start their day strong
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
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
Scholarly Ask
A platform for live academic and technical support accessible directly through the Scholarly Learning Platform, for both students and parents.
Phone
An option for discussing planning and guidance with Scholarly Specialists based on your child's specific needs and goals.
Class Timetable
Session times for Term 1 2027
Year 6 Selective + Scholarship Term
6th January – 10th April 2027
Subject
Day
Time
Scholarship (Zoom)
WednesdayWed
6 PM – 8 PM
English
TuesdayTue
5 PM – 6 PM
Maths & Thinking Skills
ThursdayThu
5 PM – 6 PM
Writing
FridayFri
5 PM – 6 PM
Trial Test Review
SaturdaySat
Morning: 9 AM – 12 PM
or Afternoon: 1 PM – 4 PM
or Afternoon: 1 PM – 4 PM
Scholarship (Zoom)
English
Maths & Thinking Skills
Writing
Trial Test Review
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
Five subjects covered systematically every week. Select a subject to see the full curriculum for that session.
Tuesday & Friday • English & Writing
Mastery-Level English & Writing
By Year 6, students move from solid foundations to exam-grade literary and analytical control. Writing now demands not only clear structure, but also sophistication in style, tone, and audience intent, delivered under time pressure.
- Core English Topics Fiction, poetry, comparative texts, evaluation, cloze passages, and summary sentence analysis, all approached through high order comprehension and analytical frameworks
- Advanced Writing Forms Competitive writing formats including reports, feature articles, reviews, journal entries, diary entries, emails, letters, advice sheets, and advertisements, with refined focus on rhetorical purpose, audience targeting, and structural economy
- Narrative Craft & Persuasive Technique Mastery of plot pacing, tension building, and narrative voice, alongside persuasive argument construction using ethos, pathos, and logos
- Advanced Literary Devices Integration of symbolism, foreshadowing, extended metaphor, and motif for depth, coupled with refined sensory language and imagery to engage the reader on multiple levels
- Language Precision & Cohesion Developing syntactic variety, tonal shifts, and sophisticated transitions to produce polished, exam ready writing under time constraints
Thursday • Maths
Advanced Mathematical Reasoning & Problem-Solving
This programme builds exam-grade mathematical thinking. It takes students beyond procedures to breaking down multi-step problems, linking concepts across topics and choosing the most efficient solution path under time pressure. Learners master high-yield areas, including number sense & operations, fractions, decimals & percentages, ratio & rates, geometry & measurement, financial literacy and probability. Along the way, they build the habits that win marks: precise set-ups, estimation checks, smart option elimination and trap detection. The result is speed with certainty: confident interpretation, structured working and a decisive solve.
- Number Sense & Operations Place value, estimation and efficient strategies across all four operations
- Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Converting, comparing and calculating with fractions, decimals and percentages in multi-step problems
- Ratio, Rates & Proportion Proportional reasoning, rates and speed, distance & time problems
- Geometry & Measurement Basic geometry, perimeter, area & volume, unit conversions, and nets, grids & solids
- Financial Literacy & Probability Money calculations and best-value comparisons, plus working out the likelihood of events
Thursday • Thinking Skills
Complex Thinking Skills Assessment
This module develops exam-grade precision reasoning, moving students beyond “getting the answer” to diagnosing problems, testing hypotheses, and executing the most efficient solution path under time pressure. Learners master the logic behind high-yield item types (deductions, patterning, spatial visualisation, data/argument analysis) and build the habits that win marks: rapid option triage, trap detection, and evidence-first justification. The result is speed with certainty: confident identification → rigorous evaluation → decisive solve.
- Critical & Logical Analysis High-level evaluation of evidence, reasoning validity, and logical consistency across varied question types
- Error Identification Detecting subtle mistakes, inconsistencies, and flawed arguments in both text and data-based scenarios
- Procedural Strategy Deriving solution pathways via pattern recognition, code and cipher deconstruction, and algorithmic thinking
- Comparative & Spatial Reasoning Identifying similarities through data comparison, chart/table analysis, and advanced spatial visualisation
- Integrated Problem-Solving Combining multiple reasoning modalities to resolve intricate, time-pressured exam questions with precision
Wednesday (Zoom) • Scholarship
6 Week Scholarship Specialisation
6 weeks, Wednesdays 6 PM – 8 PM, 6th January – 10th February 2027. Delivered live via Zoom, no recordings available.
The programme addresses specific challenges students face in exam formats, question styles, written expression, abstract and verbal reasoning, vocabulary acquisition, narrative and persuasive writing, reading comprehension, and exam strategies. It also provides interview preparation guidance to help students articulate their values and experiences effectively during scholarship interviews.
- Adapting to Unique Exam Formats Ideal for students who struggle to manage the distinctive blend of conventional knowledge and problem-solving under strict time constraints in AAS and ACER exams
- Improving Written Expression Enhances originality, relevance, fluency, and grammar in written expression, a critical component of both AAS and ACER exams
- Abstract Reasoning Perfect for students who find matrices, series, and spatial reasoning challenging due to their abstract nature and the need for strong visual-spatial intelligence
- Verbal Reasoning Tailored for students who have difficulty with synonyms, antonyms, and identifying the odd one out under time pressure, and for those overwhelmed by memorising and using an extensive vocabulary in context
- Narrative Writing Designed for students who face challenges in breaking down narrative elements and creatively responding to open-ended questions
- Persuasive Writing Ideal for those who need to develop persuasive skills, including presenting convincing arguments and engaging the reader
- Speed Reading and Endurance Suitable for students struggling to balance speed and comprehension while maintaining focus during extended reading tasks
- Multiple-Choice Strategies Essential for students looking to improve their skills in eliminating incorrect answers effectively, especially in AAS exams
- Articulating Values and Maturity Guidance for students who need help communicating their values and experiences in a reflective and mature manner during scholarship interviews, which assess character, communication skills, and articulation
A Typical Week
What every week of Term 1 looks like
Four live sessions plus daily app practice, with a 6-week Zoom Scholarship class on Wednesdays. Consistent, structured preparation across every component of the Selective and Scholarship tests.
When
What happens
Mon
60-min Maths Knowledge Catch Up Booster (optional, recording provided), extra revision and reinforcement
Tue
60-min live English class, comprehension, inference, literary analysis
Wed
2-hr live Scholarship class via Zoom for 6 weeks, exam formats, reasoning, writing and interview readiness
Thu
60-min live Maths & Thinking Skills class, multi-step reasoning and logic drills
Fri
60-min live Writing class, narrative or persuasive piece with live marking
Sat
3-hour Trial Test Review class, structured top-down review of the week's trial test. Morning (9am) or Afternoon (1pm).
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.
Pricing
Compare Term and Holiday options
During the Term
Selective + Scholarship
14 weeks, 6th January – 10th April 2027
$1,759$2,091
Early Bird price • per term
- 4 live sessions per week, English, Writing, Maths & Thinking Skills, Trial Test Review, plus a 6-week Scholarship class
- 300+ weekly questions mirroring Selective exam complexity
- Weekly trial tests under strict timed conditions
- Live lessons and recordings, available up to 2 weeks after term ends
- Scholarship classes delivered live via Zoom on Wednesdays for 6 weeks only (6th January – 10th February 2027), no recordings available for that portion
- Parent progress dashboard and detailed rankings
- 7-day support via WhatsApp, WeChat, Scholarly Ask, and phone
During the Holidays
Selective Holiday
11th January – 22nd January 2027 (2 weeks)
$589$700
Early Bird price • per holiday course
- English & Writing and Maths & Thinking Skills, Monday to Friday
- Runs live on the Scholarly Learning Platform
- Live lessons and recordings, available up to 2 weeks after the programme ends
- Daily homework set after each class
- Can be bundled with a Term enrolment, morning or afternoon
Single-Subject, Live Online
Zoom Holiday
Single-subject boosters
$388$488
Early Bird price • per programme
- Choose one: Thinking Skills, English Fundamentals, Trial Test, Mathematical Reasoning, or 10-Day Writing
- Runs live via Zoom, Monday to Friday
- Daily homework set after each class
- No recordings available for Zoom programmes
Testimonials
Real messages and results from Scholarly families
Student Stories, hear it from the students themselves
Elyse's StoryVerified offers from the results wall
Meriden SchoolInterview Offer
Newington CollegeInterview Offer
Presbyterian Ladies' College80% Scholarship + Interview
St. Andrew's Cathedral School50% Scholarship Offered
Trinity Grammar School50% Scholarship Offered
Sydney Grammar SchoolInterview Offered
The King's SchoolShortlisted
MLC SchoolInterview OfferedTara Anglican / PLCFull Scholarship
Santa Sabina College25% ScholarshipScholarly Tutors
99.95
ATAR achieved
Top 1%
Academic record
Mr. Steve
Founder of Scholarly. University of Sydney, LLB (Bachelor of Laws).
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
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
What if my child misses a session?
All live sessions are recorded and available for up to 2 weeks after the 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 a Selective school test?
Yes. This programme is built to strengthen English, Maths, and Thinking Skills foundations for every Year 6 student. The Selective test preparation is a bonus outcome of building those strong foundations at an advanced level.
How are the live online sessions run?
English, Writing, Maths, Thinking Skills, and Trial Test Review 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, so the tutor cannot hear your child directly, all questions and answers happen through text chat. The Scholarship class is delivered live via Zoom. A Success Coach is also available outside class hours via WhatsApp, WeChat, and the Scholarly Learning Platform.
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.
How does the Trial Test Review work?
Students complete their trial test at home during the week at their own pace. On Saturday, the class comes together for a structured 3-hour Top-Down Review session, where the tutor analyses the class's results and goes through the hardest questions, passages, and error patterns systematically.
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.
How does homework work?
Every homework pack is split into Core (required) and Extension (optional extra practice). Do Core first, then Extension if time allows.
Enrol your child in our Year 6 Selective + Scholarship programme and watch them evolve into a confident, high-achieving student ready to excel in the Selective High School Placement Test. Our data-driven teaching, timed mocks, and targeted feedback turn smart effort into results.