Why Prepare Your Child for the OC Test?
GEA’s OC Preparation Course is a powerful stepping stone for bright young minds.
Preparing your child for the NSW OC Placement Test can open doors to an enriched learning environment. The OC Preparation Course offers advanced coursework, specialised teaching, and a community of like-minded peers, helping students reach their full potential.
With smaller class sizes and tailored support, these programs foster both academic excellence and personal growth, making preparation a valuable investment in your child’s education.
Our OC Preparation Course also serves as strong preparation for future academic pathways, including Selective High School entry.
Inside Our OC Preparation Course
Our OC Preparation Course is crafted to develop your child’s full potential without piling on excessive homework. It’s built around research-based methods and personalised teaching. Our engaging teaching style in small group settings inspires a love of learning without overwhelming homework loads.
- Our OC Preparation Course helps students build strong skills in Maths, English, and Thinking Skills while developing confidence and exam readiness.
- Students master problem-solving, systematic thinking, and core reasoning skills.
- From critical thinking to both inductive and deductive reasoning, we train students to think clearly and apply logic, especially under exam conditions.
- Students complete 7 mock tests throughout the course and receive personalised feedback following each mock test.
Receive individual attention & support in our small group class
Become a critical thinker & master our unique problem-solving technique
Ignite their passion for learning through our unique teaching style
Build a strong conceptual understanding of key concepts in English
What Our OC Preparation Course Covers
OC Preparation Course
The NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test is a computer-based test that has 3 sections. Our OC Preparation Course covers the 3 components of the test: Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills. We cover thinking skills in both our English and Maths classes.
Students Will:
- build various reading skills through exposure to a diverse range of text genres.
- have exposure to higher-level of maths concepts and develop problem-solving
- develop critical thinking skills.
- learn exam techniques.
- Learn strategies to reduce exam stress.
- learn time management skills.
Our goal is to help students achieve their full potential and reach their academic and personal goals.
What Students Learn in Our OC Preparation Course:
English
- Exposure to a wide range of genres to strengthen Reading Comprehension
- Delivered by qualified and experienced teachers
- Strong emphasis on skills assessed in the OC placement test
Thinking Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Reading Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Problem Solving
- Lateral Thinking
This section of the course sharpens a student’s ability to approach unfamiliar questions, think independently, and justify their answers under time pressure.
Maths
- Covers all key concepts assessed in the OC placement test
- Uses our unique problem-solving strategy: UPSL™ – Understand, Plan, Solve, Learn
- Lessons delivered by GEA trained teachers
- Focus on effective strategies for multiple-choice questions and exam techniques
Thinking Skills (Mathematics-Focused)
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Problem Solving
- Logical Thinking
- Mathematical Deductions
- Spatial Reasoning Skills
These thinking skills are essential for excelling in the OC placement test, where abstract reasoning and logical pattern recognition are highly valued.
OC Preparation Course Schedule
- Weekly lessons from Term 3 in Year 3 to end of Term 4
- 1.5-hour class per subject per week
- A 5-day intensive holiday program in January
- Continues with 10 weeks of targeted preparation in Year 4, Term 1
What’s Included Each Term:
- Your child will receive a GEA OC Preparation Course text Book per subject
- The program includes 7, mock tests, which are close in structure and difficulty as the actual test.
- Each mock test is followed by detailed, personalised feedback to track progress and guide improvement
Exam Techniques for OC Placement Test Success
Our program includes targeted support to help students master test-taking strategies and build confidence under exam conditions.
- 7 three-part mock tests (Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills)
- Mock test are a similar structure and difficulty as the actual test
- detailed, personalised feedback following each mock test
- Time management techniques to optimise pacing under pressure
- Multiple-choice question (MCQ) strategies to improve accuracy
Cognitive Load Techniques
We integrate Cognitive Load Theory into our teaching to help students stay focused, resilient, and independent.
- Stress management strategies for exam readiness
- Building self-esteem through achievement and positive reinforcement
- Fostering independence and mastery to reduce reliance on repetition or rote learning
What Your Child Will Gain in Our OC Preparation Program
Through our expertly designed program, your child will:
🧠 Master Core Concepts
Develop a deep conceptual understanding of Maths, English, and Thinking Skills.👩🏫 Get Personalised Attention
Receive focused guidance and support in small group settings.🔍 Strengthen Problem-Solving
Learn to interpret, infer, deduce, and think critically in real-world contexts.🤝 Find Their Tribe
Connect with like-minded students who share similar goals and motivations.❤️ Rediscover a Love of Learning
Stay inspired through our engaging and supportive teaching style.⏱ Build Exam Readiness
Learn time management and exam strategies to reduce stress and improve outcomes.📝 Practice with Purpose
Complete five mock exams with personalised feedback to track growth and confidence.🎒 Enjoy a Balanced Routine
Excel without being overwhelmed by unnecessary homework.
