Everything you need to know.
Selective Schools vs Private Schools: A Comparison
Choosing a high school for your child can be overwhelming. Read our brief overview of the key differences between the selective and private school systems to help find the best option for your child.
Alpha One (Castle Hill) is Moving!
After two and a half years, it’s time to say goodbye to our Castle Hill centre.
The NAPLAN - Changes & Updates
The NAPLAN has been transitioning from a paper-based exam to a computer-based assessment over the past few years. Find out what changes and updates to the test come with this shift.
Top 4 Tips to Beat Procrastination
Procrastination can be an easy habit to slip into as a student. Read our top 4 tips on how to stay productive and make the most of your time.
2021 Selective Test - Changes to Scoring
Major changes to how the 2021 Selective Test placement score will be calculated have been announced. Read now to see how this will affect your child.
Thinking Skills - Overview
The new Thinking Skills section has left many of us confused and stressed over what will be examined. We broke down the topic into the main question types to provide an overview of what you can expect in the exam.
2020 - Alpha One’s Year in Review
With January usually being a time for reflection, let’s take a look at how far we’ve come and celebrate our 2020 achievements!
Summer Reads to Expand your Horizons (Yr 3-6 Edition)
Stuck at home over the summer break? There is no better time to delve into the wonderful world of books than right now! How many of our recommended books have you read?
Top 5 Back to School Tips
Going back to school can be both exciting and stressful for children, and sometimes the stress can be difficult to manage alone. To help your child ease back into the school routine, here are our top 5 back to school tips.
Changes to the Selective Test
The Selective Test is undergoing its largest overhaul in 30yrs which can make preparing for the exam confusing. Here’s everything we know so far and how the tests could potentially be changed.
4 Stages of Exam Preparation
To help you plan your child's exam preparation, we’ve created a roadmap with the four stages of exam preparation to help you understand what the process looks like, how long it will take and how to break past plateaus in improvement and results.
How Selective Schools Prepare Students for the Future
Each year over 13,000 students sit for the selective test. Find out the main reasons why selective schools are the right fit for high-achieving students!
Reading Tips for OC & Selective Test
Read our top tips for the increasingly difficult Reading section of the OC and Selective Tests!
Our top tips for the increasingly difficult reading comprehension section of OC and Selective Tests!
Creating the Perfect Study Timetable
Succeeding in any test, no matter which one, requires a strict study schedule and discipline. Read how to to make your own perfect study schedule!
What is it like to study at James Ruse
Want to know what life is like at Australia’s top high school and what it takes to secure a place there? Read this blog today!
Does the NAPLAN actually matter?
With hundreds of thousands of students nation-wide currently sitting the NAPLAN, read to find it NAPLAN actually matters and whether or not it is an important assessment.
Scientific research on why you should choose small group classes
In recent years, small group tuition has been taking over the tutoring industry by storm. We explain why this has been growing in popularity.