Test Academy Reviews

Independent reviews & NSW exam-prep guide

The honest verdict on Test Academy

Real parent reviews, full course breakdowns and clear answers on the NSW Selective, Opportunity Class and NAPLAN tests — and an in-depth look at the learning platform we rate as the most capable we’ve reviewed in Sydney.

What parents say

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Infas Mohamed Sitheeq

Google

My daughter completed all four terms of selective school test preparation using materials from two different institutions. Despite that, she still lacked confidence and struggled to perform well. A friend recommended Test Academy, and we decided to try a trial class. From the very first session, we were impressed. In the initial weeks, my daughter faced significant challenges. She often felt overwhelmed, struggled to choose the correct answers, and was scoring fewer than 10 correct responses. Writing tasks were also difficult for her. However, within a few weeks, we began to see real improvement. In just 1.5 months, she progressed to achieving nearly 100% correct answers and showed remarkable improvement in her writing skills. What truly sets Test Academy apart is their LearningHub platform. It provides outstanding support by offering questions ranging from basic to advanced levels, ensuring students fully understand each concept. The system identifies weak areas, corrects mistakes, and guides students step by step until they gain confidence. This structured approach made a huge difference for my daughter. Another key strength is Arya, who I believe leads Test Academy. His dedication is exceptional. He provides almost 24/7 support, responds quickly, and always follows up—even if a call is missed. He also guided us through school selection after the test, which was incredibly helpful. After the exam, my daughter said that all the questions felt easy except for one in mathematics. She was able to complete each subject within 20 minutes and felt confident throughout the test. This transformation is entirely due to Test Academy and their excellent platform. I strongly recommend Test Academy for selective school test preparation. This is not a promotional review—this is our genuine experience.

Selective Mastery Class

Jasper Lee

Google

Wow! What an amazing college with incredibly patient and gifted instructors. Their entire approach is highly focused on selective school test readiness. We started with a full-day “real world” mock test, which gave us an excellent benchmark of where our son stood just one term before the actual selective test. We then enrolled him in their online course, which included weekly practice tests and detailed debrief sessions covering time management, test strategies, and identifying areas where he needed extra support. His instructor, Aryan, was especially engaging and motivating — to the point where our son became genuinely self-driven and took real ownership of his preparation. Over just 12 weeks, we saw a massive improvement in his internal test scores and overall confidence. By test day, he walked into the exam room calm, prepared, and ready to give it his best shot. Having such a targeted and tactical program made a huge difference, and we’re extremely happy with the way Test Academy supported and guided him throughout the process. Fingers crossed for great results!

Selective Mastery Class

Noor Milon

Google

My two children explored Test Academy and Matrix Education for their selective and OC tests in 2026. Our recommendation goes to Test Academy due to their computer-based, instant assessment. My children have really benefited from seeing the percentile and different graphs to understand their comparative progress visually. Their online writing modules show where the mistake is, help to improve vocabulary, and provide the best sample answer. Along with that, their ability to teach complex topics in the simplest way. They are really professionals in our view. The biggest issue at Matrix Education was its lack of computers. In most physical classes, students took their paper-based exam rather than on a laptop/desktop. Compared to Matrix, we are happy to Test Academy for in-person and online course materials. To be honest, I found their AI-based online platform to be the best for improving my son's writing skills. Best wishes!

Selective Mastery Class

The platform

Why the technology sets it apart

Most tutoring centres teach well; very few have built software like this. In our assessment, Test Academy’s platform is the most capable we’ve reviewed for NSW exam preparation — and reviewers consistently single it out as the reason families switch and stay.

Testy Coach — a personal AI tutor

A one-to-one AI study coach that teaches the method step by step, adapts to each child, and keeps practice genuinely engaging.

LearningHub — adaptive practice

A gamified hub that targets weak skills first, generates fresh questions on demand, and turns revision into something kids return to.

WritingHub — real writing feedback

Criterion-by-criterion marking on every piece of writing in seconds — the part of the exam most centres can barely touch.

Exam-realistic testing + analytics

On-screen mock tests that mirror the real exam, marked instantly, with percentile ranking and time-per-question analysis.

A dashboard you can actually read

Clear progress you can see week to week — strengths, weak spots and next goals, not vague reassurance.

Motivation that sticks

XP, ranks and a rewards shop where students redeem real prizes — so they keep practising and keep climbing.

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Courses, independently reviewed

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Selective Year 5–6

Selective Mastery Class

5.0 · our rating

In our assessment, the most complete selective preparation we've reviewed in Sydney — and the platform is what makes it click.

Best for: Year 5–6 students who want a structured, feedback-rich runway to the Selective High School Placement Test.

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Opportunity Class Year 3–4

OC Mastery Class

5.0 · our rating

The most thoughtful Opportunity Class preparation we've reviewed — small classes and a platform that keeps younger children engaged.

Best for: Year 3–4 students preparing for the Opportunity Class Placement Test who need structure without pressure.

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Selective Year 6

Australian Computerised Selective Trial

5.0 · our rating

The most realistic selective rehearsal in Sydney — and the diagnostic afterwards is where the value lives.

Best for: Year 6 students who want a true test-day rehearsal and a precise read on where they stand before the real exam.

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Online practice tests

Exam-realistic practice, marked in seconds

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