Targeted preparation for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test. Four test components, one diagnostic system — built to find and fix every gap before test day.
Year 7 Entry in 2027 • Test held 1–3 May 2026
Students in Year 5 or Year 6 preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test. The test determines entry into Year 7 at one of NSW's 48 fully or partially selective high schools.
No commitment required. Your child takes four adaptive tests across all Selective components — you receive a full Cognitive Strategy Report showing exactly where they stand. Then you decide.
Timed practice matching the real Selective test format — all four components under exam conditions. 3 hours: exam + teacher-led review of every question.
After each trial, the teacher walks through every mistake in class. No guesswork at home — the full 3 hours are exam + guided review.
After each trial, you receive a full report: ranking against peers, score breakdown by subject, time analysis per question, and a weakness map. You see exactly where your child stands — and where they need to improve.
After class, students receive curated online problem sets on key topics. Once completed, these automatically enter the Spaced Review System — resurfacing at optimal intervals so nothing fades before test day.
Want the diagnosis turned into action? Add PEN Clinic — your child receives personalised problem sets in class, built from their diagnostic results. Every student works on their own gaps.
Full-format mock tests under timed exam conditions. All four components every week.
3 hours = exam + guided review. The teacher walks through every mistake in class.
Weekly homework reinforces what was covered in class. Graded automatically so nothing gets missed.
Ranking, score breakdown, time analysis, weakness map — see exactly where your child stands after every trial.
Curated online problem sets after class. Once completed, they enter the Spaced Review System automatically.
Persuasive and creative writing practice with structured feedback and rubric scoring.
Track your child’s trial scores, weak areas, and improvement trajectory over time.
Selective Trial identifies where your child struggles. PEN Clinic fixes it. Each student receives a personalised problem set based on their diagnostic results — everyone is in class together, but every student is solving different questions targeted to their specific gaps.
PEN Education offers expert preparation for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test. Based in Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, our program serves families across Ryde, Eastwood, Macquarie Park, Gladesville, North Ryde, and surrounding suburbs in Sydney's Northern District.
The Selective test covers four components: Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, and Writing. Our diagnostic engine identifies each student's specific cognitive gaps across all four areas. Students practise under real exam conditions every week and review every mistake with the teacher in class — ensuring nothing is left to guesswork.
With a 5.0 Google rating from 110+ verified reviews, PEN Education is trusted by families across Sydney for selective school test preparation. Our system has helped students gain entry to James Ruse, North Sydney Boys, North Sydney Girls, Sydney Girls, Baulkham Hills, and other top selective high schools.
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