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Ryde Centre • In-Person Only
Year 7–9 • Home Study

Transfer to
Selective.

Missed Year 7 entry? Transfer places open when existing students leave. We provide the modules, video solutions, and support — your child works through them at home and comes in on session days for guidance.

Who is this for?

Students currently in Year 7, 8, or 9 at a non-selective school who want to transfer into a selective high school. Transfer places become available when existing students leave, and the test is held annually. Competition is intense — preparation is essential.

What the Transfer Test covers
English
Comprehension & analysis
Mathematics
Problem-solving
Writing
Extended response
Abstract Reasoning
Pattern & logic

How it works

This is a home-study program. We assess your child's current level, unlock the modules they need, and they work through them at their own pace. On session days, they can visit the centre for face-to-face help.

Diagnostic & Module Selection

We assess your child’s current level across all transfer test components and unlock the modules they need based on their gaps.

Home Study — Work Through Modules

Your child works through transfer-test-level problem sets at home, at their own pace. Modules are structured by subject and difficulty level.

Video Solutions for Every Question

Every single question comes with a step-by-step video explanation. If they get it wrong, they watch the solution. If they get it right, they can verify their method.

Auto-Graded with Performance Reports

All work is graded automatically. You receive reports showing progress, weak areas, and scores by topic — so you always know where your child stands.

Spaced Review System

Completed topics automatically enter the Spaced Review System, resurfacing at optimal intervals so nothing is forgotten before test day.

Session Day — Face-to-Face Support

On scheduled session days, your child can visit the centre to ask questions, get guidance on difficult topics, and receive advice from our teachers. Drop in as needed.

What's included

Transfer-Level Modules

Problem sets matching the Selective Transfer Test format. English, Mathematics, Writing, and Abstract Reasoning.

Video Solutions

Step-by-step video explanation for every question. Review at home, as many times as needed.

Auto-Graded Reports

Instant grading with performance reports. Track progress, scores, and weak areas by subject.

Spaced Review System

Completed topics automatically resurface at optimal intervals. Nothing fades before test day.

Session Day Support

Visit the centre on session days for face-to-face questions and teacher guidance. Drop in as needed.

Parent Progress Reports

See exactly where your child stands — scores, weak areas, and improvement over time.

Additional training — based on student level

Depending on your child's diagnostic results and current level, we may unlock additional training content to strengthen their foundational skills before tackling exam-level material.

Reading Engine

Trains how your child reads and processes exam questions — building precision in comprehension, inference, and spotting what the question is actually asking.

Logic Training

Develops awareness of traps, visual noise, and multi-step reasoning under pressure — helping your child avoid instinctive wrong answers.

Assessed individually after diagnostic. Not all students require this — it depends on their current level.

Home study + session day support

At Home

Work through modules at your own pace. Every question has a video solution. Auto-graded with reports. Spaced Review keeps everything fresh.

Session Days

Drop in on scheduled days. Ask questions, get advice on difficult topics, and receive guidance from our teachers. No fixed structure — come with your questions.

Selective School Transfer Test Preparation in Sydney

PEN Education offers preparation for the NSW Selective High School Transfer Test, which allows students in Years 7–9 to transfer into a selective school when places become available. Based in Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, our program serves families across Ryde, Eastwood, Macquarie Park, and Greater Sydney.

The program is home-study based. We assess your child's current level, unlock the relevant modules, and they work through them independently with video solutions for every question. All work is auto-graded with detailed performance reports, and completed topics enter our Spaced Review System automatically. On scheduled session days, students can visit the centre for face-to-face support from our teachers.

The transfer test covers English, Mathematics, Writing, and Abstract Reasoning. Competition is intense — limited places become available each year. With a 5.0 Google rating from 110+ verified reviews, PEN Education is trusted by families across Sydney for selective school preparation.

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