Why Choose Opportunity Class?

Opportunity Classes are a powerful stepping stone for bright young minds. Here’s why:

  • Academic Enrichment: OC programs are designed to intellectually challenge students, keeping them engaged and stimulated. This often leads to stronger mathematical thinking and advanced English skills.

  • Selective School Pathway: Success in OC placement can significantly boost a student’s chances of gaining entry into top selective schools—paving the way for a more rewarding high school experience.

  • Lifelong Benefits: From potential for higher HSC results to being surrounded by driven, like-minded peers, the advantages extend well beyond the classroom.

Inside Our Course

Our OC Preparation Course is crafted to develop your child’s full potential without piling on excessive homework. It’s built around research-based methods and personalised coaching.

  • Holistic Skill Building: We go beyond Maths and English. Students master problem-solving, systematic thinking, and core reasoning skills.

  • Thinking Smarter: From critical thinking to both inductive and deductive reasoning, we train students to think clearly and apply logic—especially under exam conditions.

  • Confidence Under Pressure: Our course doesn’t just teach answers—it builds mindset, strategies, and exam resilience.

Receive individual attention & support in our small group class

Become a critical thinker & master our unique problem-solving technique

Ignite their passion for learning through our unique teaching style

Build a strong conceptual understanding of key concepts in English

What Our Scholarship Tutoring Course Covers

Reading Comprehension Mastery

Our course develops advanced reading comprehension by exposing students to a broad range of literary and informational texts. We target every skill required for the OC test.

What Students Will Practice:

  • Deep Textual Analysis
    Tackle passages and poems that demand inference, interpretation, and critical thought.

  • Fill-in-the-Gap Challenges
    Go beyond surface understanding to grasp textual structure and content flow.

  • Main Idea & Purpose Recognition
    Answer extract-based questions that test comprehension of tone, angle, and author intent.

  • Genre Exploration
    Experience all major text types used in OC assessments—from narratives to non-fiction.

Supporting Skills

In addition to comprehension, our tutoring program also strengthens:

  • Vocabulary Expansion
    Through context-based word study and active practice.

  • Grammar & Punctuation Proficiency
    Taught explicitly and reinforced through structured activities.

What Students Learn in Our Scholarship Preparation Program:

English

  • Exposure to a wide range of genres to strengthen Reading Comprehension
  • Comprehensive coverage of all reading levels:
  • Literacy (Level 1)
  • Interpretation (Level 2)
  • Critical Reading (Levels 3 & 4)
  • Delivered by qualified and experienced teachers
  • Strong emphasis on skills assessed in scholarship exams

Writing

  • Focus on both creative and imaginative writing, incorporating advanced language forms, features, and literary devices
  • Structured persuasive writing lessons tailored to match the unique format of scholarship test requirements

Thinking Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative Thinking
  • Reading Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Problem Solving
  • Lateral Thinking

This section of the course sharpens a student’s ability to approach unfamiliar questions, think independently, and justify their answers under time pressure.

Maths

  • Covers all key concepts assessed in scholarship and competitive exams
  • Uses a unique problem-solving strategy: UPSL™ – Understand, Plan, Solve, Learn
  • Lessons delivered by ICAS-trained writers with assessment expertise
  • Focus on effective strategies for multiple-choice questions and exam techniques

 Thinking Skills (Mathematics-Focused)

  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Problem Solving
  • Logical Thinking
  • Mathematical Deductions
  • Spatial Reasoning Skills

These thinking skills are essential for excelling in scholarship tests and selective school exams, where abstract reasoning and logical pattern recognition are highly valued.

Selective Scholarship Preparation Program Schedule

  • Weekly lessons run throughout each term of Year 5
  • Includes a 5-day intensive holiday program in January
  • Continues with 5 weeks of targeted preparation in Year 6, Term 1

What’s Included Each Term:

  • Your child will receive a GEA Selective Program Book Pack
  • The program includes 8 full-length mock exams (3 hours each)
  • Each mock test comes with detailed, personalised feedback to track progress and guide improvement

Exam Techniques for Scholarship Success

Our program includes targeted support to help students master test-taking strategies and build confidence under exam conditions.

  • 8 full-length mock tests with detailed, personalised feedback
  • Time management techniques to optimise pacing under pressure
  • Multiple-choice question (MCQ) strategies to improve accuracy
  • Maximising marks by understanding marking criteria
  • Focus on aligning written responses with scholarship writing rubrics

Cognitive Load Techniques

We integrate Cognitive Load Theory into our teaching to help students stay focused, resilient, and independent.

  • Stress management strategies for exam readiness
  • Building self-esteem through achievement and positive reinforcement
  • Fostering independence and mastery to reduce reliance on repetition or rote learning

What Your Child Will Gain in Our OC Preparation Program

Through our expertly designed program, your child will:

  • 🧠 Master Core Concepts
    Develop a deep conceptual understanding of Maths, English, and Thinking Skills.

  • 👩‍🏫 Get Personalised Attention
    Receive focused guidance and support in small group settings.

  • 🔍 Strengthen Problem-Solving
    Learn to interpret, infer, deduce, and think critically in real-world contexts.

  • 🤝 Find Their Tribe
    Connect with like-minded students who share similar goals and motivations.

  • ❤️ Rediscover a Love of Learning
    Stay inspired through our engaging and supportive teaching style.

  • ⏱ Build Exam Readiness
    Learn time management and exam strategies to reduce stress and improve outcomes.

  • 📝 Practice with Purpose
    Complete five mock exams with personalised feedback to track growth and confidence.

  • 🎒 Enjoy a Balanced Routine
    Excel without being overwhelmed by unnecessary homework.