School Holiday Tutoring
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20-24 January 2020 (5 Days)
| Courses on offer | Suitable for | Time | Investment | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selective & Scholarship Intensive Preparation | Year 5-6 | 9am-1.30pm | $200/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
| Become an Author | Primary | 9am-1.30pm Option to stay to 3pm | $99/ day | Turramurra |
| Selective Fast Track (13 - 17 January) | Year 6 | 9am-1.30pm | $200/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
Selective Fast Track
Ideal for Year 5 students sitting the Selective Placement Test in March 2020. If your child did not start at the beginning of our Selective & Scholarship Intensive Preparation Course, this course will help them fast track their preparation.
Selective & Scholarship Intensive Preparation Course
In this program, we teach the 4 components of the test: Mathematics, English, Writing and GA. Our program is quite comprehensive. We teach the concepts that are most tested in the selective test and ACER Scholarship test.
Included in this intensive program are two mock tests with comprehensive feedback. We teach all the techniques required to solve questions that require higher-order thinking, particularly multiple choice questions.
The program allows students to practice problem-solving strategies and mathematical reasoning skills to maximise their performance. It empowers students with enhanced skills to solve challenging multiple-choice questions. It also explains how to eliminate distractors and how to utilise these techniques under exam conditions. For the writing, it models how to write based on the narrative criteria and persuasive criteria.
Our program is conducted in a friendly supportive environment. Our students receive continuous support from our founder, Dr Awawdeh, and our qualified dedicated team. Dr Awawdeh has extensive experience writing and managing the ICAS Test for UNSW.
Exclusively offered to students sitting the NSW Selective Schools Placement Test and ACER scholarship tests.
Become an Author
Master your writing and become an author!
Taught by passionate writing specialists, students will learn how to set, plan, build and finish their own exciting story. We offer a step-by-step process that breaks the writing of a novel into manageable daily tasks, enabling children to complete a book by the end of the 5-day program.
The full-day program also includes daily drawing lessons with an artist where students can get creative and illustrate the pages in their novels. Students who book the half-day program may wish to complete the illustrations at home.
15-18 April 2019 (4 Days)
| Courses on offer | Suitable for | Time | Investment | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAPLAN Intensive Preparation | Year 3 | 9am-1.30pm | $99/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
| NAPLAN Intensive Preparation | Year 5 | 9am-1.30pm | $99/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
| NAPLAN Intensive Preparation | Year 7 | 9am-1.30pm (T) 2-6pm (K) | $99/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
| NAPLAN Intensive Preparation | Year 9 | 9am-1.30pm (T) 2-6pm (K) | $99/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
| OC Trial Tests | Year 4 | 2-4pm | $65/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
NAPLAN Intensive Preparation
In the NAPLAN Intensive Preparation Course, we teach the areas that are most tested in NAPLAN and equip students with a deep understanding of the concepts, the strategies and the skills required.
This course emphasises all components of the test:
- Numeracy
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
- Grammar & Punctuation
- Spelling
The course also covers:
- exam techniques
- time management strategies,
- cognitive load management skills
This course is offered to students in Years 3, 5, 7 & 9.
OC Trial Tests
Prepare your child these April school holidays and give them the confidence they need to excel in the OC Placement Test. GEA is offering an intensive test practice course that consists of one original test per day.
Daily Test Schedule:
- Part 1 – 10 maths questions, 10 English questions & 15 GA questions in 30 mins
- Part 2 – 10 maths questions, 10 English questions & 15 GA questions in 30 mins
The test will be followed by a session with a fully qualified teacher who will:
- Give comprehensive feedback
- Demonstrate exam techniques
- Explore time management skills
- Discuss cognitive load management
Exclusively offered to students sitting the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test.
15-19 July 2019 (5 Days)
| Courses on offer | Suitable for | Time | Investment | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OC Intensive Preparation | Year 4 | 9am-1.30pm | $200/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
| OC Trial Tests | Year 4 | 2-4pm | $65/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
| Selective Trial Tests | Year 5-6 | 2-4.30pm | $65/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
| Become an Author | Primary | 9am-1.30pm Option to stay to 3pm | $99/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
Opportunity Class Intensive Preparation Course
Is your child is sitting the Opportunity Class Test on Wednesday, 31 July 2019? You may want to consider the OC Intensive Preparation program.
The program allows students to practise problem-solving strategies and mathematical reasoning skills to maximise their performance. It empowers students with enhanced skills to solve challenging multiple-choice questions. It also explains how to eliminate distractors and how to utilise their techniques under exam conditions. Our program is conducted in a competitive yet, friendly and supportive environment. Our students receive continuous support from our founder, Dr Awawdeh, and our qualified dedicated team. Dr Awawdeh has extensive experience writing and managing the ICAS Test for UNSW.
In this program, we teach the 3 components of the test: Mathematics, English and GA. Our program is quite comprehensive and not only teaches students to answer questions, but also teaches them how to think and how to be problem solvers. The program includes two mock tests followed by comprehensive feedback sessions
Day 1:
- Maths and GA
- English and GA
- Exam techniques
Day 2:
- Test Part 1
- Test Part 2
- Constructive Feedback
- Exam techniques
- Maths and GA
Day 3:
- Test Part 1
- Test Part 2
- Constructive Feedback
- Exam techniques
- English and GA
Day 4:
- Maths and GA
- English and GA
- Exam techniques
- Cognitive Load management techniques
Day 5:
- Maths and GA
Exclusively offered to students sitting the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test to be held mid-2019.
Opportunity Class Trial Tests
Intensive test practice course consisting of one original test per day.
Daily Test Schedule:
- Part 1 – 10 maths questions, 10 English questions & 15 GA questions in 40 mins
- Part 2 – 10 maths questions, 10 English questions & 15 GA questions in 40 mins
Exclusively offered to students sitting the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test.
Selective Trial Tests
Intensive test practice course consisting of one original test per day.
Daily Test Schedule:
- English – 40 questions in 40 minutes
- Mathematics – 40 questions in 40 minutes
- General Ability – 60 questions in 40 minutes
- Writing – 20 minutes
Students are given a stimulus for the writing test – an image, statement, heading or question. Evaluation of the writing test is based on a rubric containing 10 criteria
Exclusively offered to students sitting the NSW Selective Schools Placement Test and ACER scholarship tests.
Become an Author
Master your writing and become an author!
Taught by passionate writing specialists, students will learn how to set, plan, build and finish their own exciting story. We offer a step-by-step process that breaks the writing of a novel into manageable daily tasks, enabling children to complete a book by the end of the 5-day program.
The full-day program also includes daily drawing lessons with an artist where students can get creative and illustrate the pages in their novels. Students who book the half-day program may wish to complete the illustrations at home.
30 September – 4 October 2019 (5 Days)
| Courses on offer | Suitable for | Time | Investment | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selective Writing Booster | Year 5-6 | 9am-12.30pm | $99/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
| Become an Author | Primary | 9am-1.30pm Option to stay to 3pm | $99/ day | Turramurra |
| Selective Trial Tests | Year 5-6 | 1pm-3.30pm | $65/ day | Turramurra & Kogarah |
Selective Writing Booster
This course gives students a competitive edge. Our English writing specialists will work with students and assist them in producing better quality writing. The course will focus on writing across narrative, descriptive and persuasive texts in the 20-minute test format.
Exclusively offered to students sitting the NSW Selective Schools Placement Test and ACER scholarship tests.
Become an Author
Master your writing and become an author!
Taught by passionate writing specialists, students will learn how to set, plan, build and finish their own exciting story. We offer a step-by-step process that breaks the writing of a novel into manageable daily tasks, enabling children to complete a book by the end of the 5-day program.
The full-day program also includes daily drawing lessons with an artist where students can get creative and illustrate the pages in their novels. Students who book the half-day program may wish to complete the illustrations at home.
Selective Trial Tests
Intensive test practice course consisting of one original test per day.
Daily Test Schedule:
- English – 40 questions in 40 minutes
- Mathematics – 40 questions in 40 minutes
- General Ability – 60 questions in 40 minutes
- Writing – 20 minutes
Students are given a stimulus for the writing test – an image, statement, heading or question. Evaluation of the writing test is based on a rubric containing 10 criteria
Exclusively offered to students sitting the NSW Selective Schools Placement Test and ACER scholarship tests.
CONTACT US
Global Education Academy
1/ 53-55 Montgomery Street Kogarah NSW
4 William Street, Turramurra NSW
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