Our Teaching Approach

We reimagined Selective Preparation by focusing on what actually drives results.

Evaluation

Student-Centered

Lessons carefully tailored to meet your individual needs. We use small group classes to focus on weaknesses.

Efficient

Exam Strategy

We focus on "high-yield" concepts—core skills that move the needle on marks rather than "busy work".

Empowering

Roadmap to Entry

We provide a clear pathway beyond the test paper, including interview prep and CV editing.

Effective

Interactive Teaching

Our classes move away from passive listening to an interactive, practice-based approach.

Exam Style

Resources & Practice

We design specialized lesson booklets and extra exam-style questions that reflect the true difficulty.

Engagement

24/7 Support

Success isn't limited to class. We provide 24/7 online messaging via Microsoft Teams.

Our Success Model

At the core of everything we do is Excellence.

EvaluationEffectiveTeachingEmpoweringEngagementExamStyleEfficientExcellence

Proven Excellence

Transforming hard work into offers from students' dream Selective Schools.

Selective School Offers

Year 8 - 11 Entry

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Aarav S

Aarav S

Year 8 Scored 4 Superiors in EduTestNorth Sydney Boys Shortlisted
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James Ruse Agricultural High School
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Baulkham Hills High School
Mustafa D

Mustafa D

Year 8 Student Student with us since Y7
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Normanhurst Boys High School
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Sydney Boys High School
Veronica N

Veronica N

Year 9 StudentScored 4 Superiors in EduTest
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North Sydney Girls High School
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Sydney Girls High School
Nivaan P

Nivaan P

Year 8
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Sydney Boys High School
Tahmeed A

Tahmeed A

Year 8 Student
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Normanhurst Boys High School
Rochishnu Y

Rochishnu Y

Year 8 Student
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Sydney Boys High School
Arin G

Arin G

Year 8 StudentScored 4 Superiors in EduTest
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Baulkham Hills High School
Shuvan R

Shuvan R

Year 8 StudentStudent with Us Since Year 7
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Normanhurst Boys High School
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Riley N

Year 8 Student
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Normanhurst Boys High School
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Sydney Boys High School
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Herath B

Year 8 Student
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Normanhurst Boys High School
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Sydney Boys High School
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Liam N

Year 8 Student
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Normanhurst Boys High School
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Maayon S

Year 8 Student
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Sydney Boys High School
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Ritvik S

Year 8 Student
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Sydney Boys High School
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Zaif K

Year 10 Student
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Sydney Boys High School
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Alvin C

Year 7 Student North Sydney Boys ShortlistedOnly student to Receive Y8 Offer out of 100+ applicants
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James Ruse Agricultural High School
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Priya

Year 9 Student
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Baulkham Hills High School
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Saifan A

Year 9 Student
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Hurlstone Agricultural High School
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Kanishka P

Year 8 Student
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Sydney Girls High School
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Pranav

Year 9 Student
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Sydney Boys High School
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S.M

Year 7 Caringbah High School
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Caringbah High School
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Year 10 Student
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Fort Street High School
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Girraween High School
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Penrith High School
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Students with 3+ Superiors

EduTest

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At least one Superior Band

EduTest

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Offers to Normanhurst Boys & Sydney Boys

Total Offers

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Students in Top 10% overall

HAST

0%

At least one Top 10% Band

HAST

0

Students with 3+ Superiors

EduTest

0%

At least one Superior Band

EduTest

0+

Offers to Normanhurst Boys & Sydney Boys

Total Offers

0

Students in Top 10% overall

HAST

0%

At least one Top 10% Band

HAST

0

Students with 3+ Superiors

EduTest

0%

At least one Superior Band

EduTest

0+

Offers to Normanhurst Boys & Sydney Boys

Total Offers

0

Students in Top 10% overall

HAST

0%

At least one Top 10% Band

HAST

Our Tutors

Our team is composed exclusively of high-achieving graduates from NSW’s top Selective Schools.

Ilia Ebrahim Nejad

Ilia Ebrahim Nejad

Head Tutor
GraduatedNorth Sydney Boys High School
99.90 ATAR
Successfully transferred to North Sydney Boys High School Year 11 entry
Year 11 North Sydney Boys Dux
UNSW BMed/MD
HSC 3U & 4U Maths: 98 (1st in NSB)
1st in North Sydney Boys Mathematics
HSC English Advanced: 95
4+ Years Teaching Experience
 Matthew Guirguis

Matthew Guirguis

HAST Tutor
GraduatedGirraween High School
99.80 ATAR
Successfully transferred to Girraween High School in Year 11 entry
UNSW BMed/MD
HSC Chemistry: 99 (1st in Girraween)
HSC 4U Maths: 94 (1st) | 3U Maths: 97 (2nd)
HSC English Advanced: 95 (2nd)
Received 6 Medicine Offers (UNSW, WSU, Adelaide)
3+ Years Teaching Experience
Aaron Wu

Aaron Wu

English Tutor
GraduatedNorth Sydney Boys High School
99.90 ATAR
UNSW BMed/MD
HSC Legal Studies: 98/100 (State Rank 2nd in NSW)
HSC English Advanced: 96/100 (5th in NSB)
HSC English Extension 1: 48/50 (3rd in NSB)
UCAT 3340 (99th Percentile)
100/100 NSB English Advanced Trials
4+ Years Teaching Experience

Kai C

"We are thrilled to have received the JR OFFER for our child, and we want to thank Ilia for his incredible support. During Ilia’s classes, our child received weekly vocabulary lists, and on exam day, he encountered at least three of those …..."

Deepak Bhat

"We've had a great experience with the Edutest classes taught by Ilia. The quality of teaching is excellent — Ilia explains concepts clearly and keeps the lessons engaging and challenging. Since joining, my child has become much more …..."

Ash Tan

"My son and daughter have both been attending Illia's Selective Success Academy class for Year 8 and 9 entry and both of them have shown great improvement in writing, maths and verbal reasoning. Illia's material is very detailed and complemented …..."

Sharfaraz Habib

"We enrolled our Year 8 child in the Selective Preparation Course with Selective Success Academy (Ilia) and have been very impressed with the quality of teaching and overall structure. Happy to share that our child has received an offer for …..."

Diva Govindasamy

"I would like to express my sincere thanks to Illia for his incredible support provided to my son. The programs were well structured with solid balance of Maths reasoning , Verbal reasoning, reading comprehension and creative writing . He …..."

Nowshin Laila

"I am very pleased on Selective Success Academy coaching technique and the materials provided by them. They cover wide range of problems which cover the real time exam scenario. My son also provided very good feedback about his teacher Ilia and enjoy ..."

VS

"We’ve had a fantastic experience with Ilya’s Year 7 EduTest tutoring program. The way content is presented is incredibly clear and easy for students to grasp, which has made a big difference in my child’s learning. Ilya takes the time to go …..."

俊旻

"My child is currently attending two tutoring classes taught by Ilia,( Edutest and Sydney Boys test )and my child is really enjoys Ilia’s teaching style. Ilia explains the material in great detail—not just giving the answers, but helping …..."

Mix Xu

"My son has been attending the NBHS Year 8 Entry Preparation class with Illia for about two months now, including the holiday program, and we’ve been very happy with the experience. …..."

yuki kim

"IIia has been a great help in leading my son who is in year 10 with Normanhurst Boys High School entry test preparetion . My son 's performance and confidence has been improved significantly since …..."

Kai C

"We are thrilled to have received the JR OFFER for our child, and we want to thank Ilia for his incredible support. During Ilia’s classes, our child received weekly vocabulary lists, and on exam day, he encountered at least three of those …..."

Deepak Bhat

"We've had a great experience with the Edutest classes taught by Ilia. The quality of teaching is excellent — Ilia explains concepts clearly and keeps the lessons engaging and challenging. Since joining, my child has become much more …..."

Ash Tan

"My son and daughter have both been attending Illia's Selective Success Academy class for Year 8 and 9 entry and both of them have shown great improvement in writing, maths and verbal reasoning. Illia's material is very detailed and complemented …..."

Sharfaraz Habib

"We enrolled our Year 8 child in the Selective Preparation Course with Selective Success Academy (Ilia) and have been very impressed with the quality of teaching and overall structure. Happy to share that our child has received an offer for …..."

Diva Govindasamy

"I would like to express my sincere thanks to Illia for his incredible support provided to my son. The programs were well structured with solid balance of Maths reasoning , Verbal reasoning, reading comprehension and creative writing . He …..."

Nowshin Laila

"I am very pleased on Selective Success Academy coaching technique and the materials provided by them. They cover wide range of problems which cover the real time exam scenario. My son also provided very good feedback about his teacher Ilia and enjoy ..."

VS

"We’ve had a fantastic experience with Ilya’s Year 7 EduTest tutoring program. The way content is presented is incredibly clear and easy for students to grasp, which has made a big difference in my child’s learning. Ilya takes the time to go …..."

俊旻

"My child is currently attending two tutoring classes taught by Ilia,( Edutest and Sydney Boys test )and my child is really enjoys Ilia’s teaching style. Ilia explains the material in great detail—not just giving the answers, but helping …..."

Mix Xu

"My son has been attending the NBHS Year 8 Entry Preparation class with Illia for about two months now, including the holiday program, and we’ve been very happy with the experience. …..."

yuki kim

"IIia has been a great help in leading my son who is in year 10 with Normanhurst Boys High School entry test preparetion . My son 's performance and confidence has been improved significantly since …..."

Sue Sarah

"Mr Iliya’s teaching at Selective Success Academys has made a huge difference for my son. The lessons are challenging yet supportive, with great tips, mock exams, and feedback. His confidence has grown and his results have improved. Highly …..."

Joe Carter

"I'm thoroughly impressed with the EduTest mock test program taught by Ilia! The teaching quality was exceptional, and our child has gained immense confidence since joining. The resources, including challenging questions and lesson …..."

Harrison Choy

"My thanks to Selective Success Academy. Ilia’s teaching in the Nomanhurst/Sydney Boys Class has been outstanding. My son’s confidence and performance have improved significantly. The lessons are well-structured with challenging questions and …..."

Dipti Singh Verma

"I am glad I chose Selective Success Academy - tutor Ilia. My son is preparing for NBHS/ SBHS year 8 entry. Ilia is very knowledgeable, …..."

Alice H

"Ilia is a great tutor. He understands the process and has given us valuable advices. The structure of edutest and Normo class is quite clear, he also trains children necessary skills for each type of tests. He also provide mock tests for …..."

Y S

"We've had a great experience with the Year 8 Edutest class taught by lia. The teaching is clear, engaging, and really supportive. Since joining, our child has gained a lot more confidence and has improved noticeably. especially in tackling …..."

Steph

"My daughter has been attending Ilia’s Edutest Class for entry in Y10, and it’s been better than any other in-person centre we’ve enrolled her in. The courses and HW are well structured, and exams and mock tests are very helpful to her. I’ve …..."

Benaya Hartono

"I have been in the Edu-test and SBHS tuition class for the past month and it has helped me so much. The quality of teaching is so amazing helping us all understand what's happening in each question. Before joining these classes, i was so …..."

nge nge

"My son said that Selective Success Academy is great for tutoring because it covers different subjects that are vital for the exam and the teacher explains clearly how to answer the questions if someone gets it wrong. This has helped a lot, thanks!..."

linh ta

"My son attended Ilia’s class and received thorough, detailed feedback on his performance, especially in writing, which really helped him improve. Thank you, Ilia!..."

Sue Sarah

"Mr Iliya’s teaching at Selective Success Academys has made a huge difference for my son. The lessons are challenging yet supportive, with great tips, mock exams, and feedback. His confidence has grown and his results have improved. Highly …..."

Joe Carter

"I'm thoroughly impressed with the EduTest mock test program taught by Ilia! The teaching quality was exceptional, and our child has gained immense confidence since joining. The resources, including challenging questions and lesson …..."

Harrison Choy

"My thanks to Selective Success Academy. Ilia’s teaching in the Nomanhurst/Sydney Boys Class has been outstanding. My son’s confidence and performance have improved significantly. The lessons are well-structured with challenging questions and …..."

Dipti Singh Verma

"I am glad I chose Selective Success Academy - tutor Ilia. My son is preparing for NBHS/ SBHS year 8 entry. Ilia is very knowledgeable, …..."

Alice H

"Ilia is a great tutor. He understands the process and has given us valuable advices. The structure of edutest and Normo class is quite clear, he also trains children necessary skills for each type of tests. He also provide mock tests for …..."

Y S

"We've had a great experience with the Year 8 Edutest class taught by lia. The teaching is clear, engaging, and really supportive. Since joining, our child has gained a lot more confidence and has improved noticeably. especially in tackling …..."

Steph

"My daughter has been attending Ilia’s Edutest Class for entry in Y10, and it’s been better than any other in-person centre we’ve enrolled her in. The courses and HW are well structured, and exams and mock tests are very helpful to her. I’ve …..."

Benaya Hartono

"I have been in the Edu-test and SBHS tuition class for the past month and it has helped me so much. The quality of teaching is so amazing helping us all understand what's happening in each question. Before joining these classes, i was so …..."

nge nge

"My son said that Selective Success Academy is great for tutoring because it covers different subjects that are vital for the exam and the teacher explains clearly how to answer the questions if someone gets it wrong. This has helped a lot, thanks!..."

linh ta

"My son attended Ilia’s class and received thorough, detailed feedback on his performance, especially in writing, which really helped him improve. Thank you, Ilia!..."

Sabrina Afrin

"I would like to express my sincere thanks to Illia for his incredible support for the last 6 months provided to my son.He has become more confident and motivated.He has been taking Sydney boys ,Hast and Edutest prep course for year 10 …..."

Zack Li

"My son has been with Selective Success Academy for a few months now, and I couldn’t be more impressed! The tutors are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and supportive. My son's confidence has soared, and his grades have improved …..."

sangita asokarajan

""My son is being tutored by Ilia for edutest over the last term and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Ilia has unique ability of making learning both engaging and enjoyable. Ilia is incredibly patient and always encourages …..."

Danish Saleem

"My son is currently attending year 8 Sydney Boys tution with illia and enjoying and learning a lot , the resources are great and class and test feedback are very spot on , the tution is very proactive and my son is learning a lot , they …..."

Narasimha Rao Yerramsetty

"Selective Success Academy helped Rochishnu Understand the test format for Sydney boys high school and he has gained knowledge of new concepts. …..."

Ruchika Agnihotri

"This tutoring service was a great help to my son to get into Sydney Technical High, and I strongly recommend this to anyone looking for a program which provides excellent service for entry in to years 8-11 selctive exam(HAST, EDUTEST, …..."

Tazrina Flora

"Excellent classes and highly recommend!..."

Andrew Kim

"Excellent classes and highly recommend!..."

Sabrina Afrin

"I would like to express my sincere thanks to Illia for his incredible support for the last 6 months provided to my son.He has become more confident and motivated.He has been taking Sydney boys ,Hast and Edutest prep course for year 10 …..."

Zack Li

"My son has been with Selective Success Academy for a few months now, and I couldn’t be more impressed! The tutors are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and supportive. My son's confidence has soared, and his grades have improved …..."

sangita asokarajan

""My son is being tutored by Ilia for edutest over the last term and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Ilia has unique ability of making learning both engaging and enjoyable. Ilia is incredibly patient and always encourages …..."

Danish Saleem

"My son is currently attending year 8 Sydney Boys tution with illia and enjoying and learning a lot , the resources are great and class and test feedback are very spot on , the tution is very proactive and my son is learning a lot , they …..."

Narasimha Rao Yerramsetty

"Selective Success Academy helped Rochishnu Understand the test format for Sydney boys high school and he has gained knowledge of new concepts. …..."

Ruchika Agnihotri

"This tutoring service was a great help to my son to get into Sydney Technical High, and I strongly recommend this to anyone looking for a program which provides excellent service for entry in to years 8-11 selctive exam(HAST, EDUTEST, …..."

Tazrina Flora

"Excellent classes and highly recommend!..."

Andrew Kim

"Excellent classes and highly recommend!..."

Kai C

"We are thrilled to have received the JR OFFER for our child, and we want to thank Ilia for his incredible support. During Ilia’s classes, our child received weekly vocabulary lists, and on exam day, he encountered at least three of those …..."

Deepak Bhat

"We've had a great experience with the Edutest classes taught by Ilia. The quality of teaching is excellent — Ilia explains concepts clearly and keeps the lessons engaging and challenging. Since joining, my child has become much more …..."

Ash Tan

"My son and daughter have both been attending Illia's Selective Success Academy class for Year 8 and 9 entry and both of them have shown great improvement in writing, maths and verbal reasoning. Illia's material is very detailed and complemented …..."

Sharfaraz Habib

"We enrolled our Year 8 child in the Selective Preparation Course with Selective Success Academy (Ilia) and have been very impressed with the quality of teaching and overall structure. Happy to share that our child has received an offer for …..."

Diva Govindasamy

"I would like to express my sincere thanks to Illia for his incredible support provided to my son. The programs were well structured with solid balance of Maths reasoning , Verbal reasoning, reading comprehension and creative writing . He …..."

Nowshin Laila

"I am very pleased on Selective Success Academy coaching technique and the materials provided by them. They cover wide range of problems which cover the real time exam scenario. My son also provided very good feedback about his teacher Ilia and enjoy ..."

VS

"We’ve had a fantastic experience with Ilya’s Year 7 EduTest tutoring program. The way content is presented is incredibly clear and easy for students to grasp, which has made a big difference in my child’s learning. Ilya takes the time to go …..."

俊旻

"My child is currently attending two tutoring classes taught by Ilia,( Edutest and Sydney Boys test )and my child is really enjoys Ilia’s teaching style. Ilia explains the material in great detail—not just giving the answers, but helping …..."

Mix Xu

"My son has been attending the NBHS Year 8 Entry Preparation class with Illia for about two months now, including the holiday program, and we’ve been very happy with the experience. …..."

yuki kim

"IIia has been a great help in leading my son who is in year 10 with Normanhurst Boys High School entry test preparetion . My son 's performance and confidence has been improved significantly since …..."

Kai C

"We are thrilled to have received the JR OFFER for our child, and we want to thank Ilia for his incredible support. During Ilia’s classes, our child received weekly vocabulary lists, and on exam day, he encountered at least three of those …..."

Deepak Bhat

"We've had a great experience with the Edutest classes taught by Ilia. The quality of teaching is excellent — Ilia explains concepts clearly and keeps the lessons engaging and challenging. Since joining, my child has become much more …..."

Ash Tan

"My son and daughter have both been attending Illia's Selective Success Academy class for Year 8 and 9 entry and both of them have shown great improvement in writing, maths and verbal reasoning. Illia's material is very detailed and complemented …..."

Sharfaraz Habib

"We enrolled our Year 8 child in the Selective Preparation Course with Selective Success Academy (Ilia) and have been very impressed with the quality of teaching and overall structure. Happy to share that our child has received an offer for …..."

Diva Govindasamy

"I would like to express my sincere thanks to Illia for his incredible support provided to my son. The programs were well structured with solid balance of Maths reasoning , Verbal reasoning, reading comprehension and creative writing . He …..."

Nowshin Laila

"I am very pleased on Selective Success Academy coaching technique and the materials provided by them. They cover wide range of problems which cover the real time exam scenario. My son also provided very good feedback about his teacher Ilia and enjoy ..."

VS

"We’ve had a fantastic experience with Ilya’s Year 7 EduTest tutoring program. The way content is presented is incredibly clear and easy for students to grasp, which has made a big difference in my child’s learning. Ilya takes the time to go …..."

俊旻

"My child is currently attending two tutoring classes taught by Ilia,( Edutest and Sydney Boys test )and my child is really enjoys Ilia’s teaching style. Ilia explains the material in great detail—not just giving the answers, but helping …..."

Mix Xu

"My son has been attending the NBHS Year 8 Entry Preparation class with Illia for about two months now, including the holiday program, and we’ve been very happy with the experience. …..."

yuki kim

"IIia has been a great help in leading my son who is in year 10 with Normanhurst Boys High School entry test preparetion . My son 's performance and confidence has been improved significantly since …..."

Sue Sarah

"Mr Iliya’s teaching at Selective Success Academys has made a huge difference for my son. The lessons are challenging yet supportive, with great tips, mock exams, and feedback. His confidence has grown and his results have improved. Highly …..."

Joe Carter

"I'm thoroughly impressed with the EduTest mock test program taught by Ilia! The teaching quality was exceptional, and our child has gained immense confidence since joining. The resources, including challenging questions and lesson …..."

Harrison Choy

"My thanks to Selective Success Academy. Ilia’s teaching in the Nomanhurst/Sydney Boys Class has been outstanding. My son’s confidence and performance have improved significantly. The lessons are well-structured with challenging questions and …..."

Dipti Singh Verma

"I am glad I chose Selective Success Academy - tutor Ilia. My son is preparing for NBHS/ SBHS year 8 entry. Ilia is very knowledgeable, …..."

Alice H

"Ilia is a great tutor. He understands the process and has given us valuable advices. The structure of edutest and Normo class is quite clear, he also trains children necessary skills for each type of tests. He also provide mock tests for …..."

Y S

"We've had a great experience with the Year 8 Edutest class taught by lia. The teaching is clear, engaging, and really supportive. Since joining, our child has gained a lot more confidence and has improved noticeably. especially in tackling …..."

Steph

"My daughter has been attending Ilia’s Edutest Class for entry in Y10, and it’s been better than any other in-person centre we’ve enrolled her in. The courses and HW are well structured, and exams and mock tests are very helpful to her. I’ve …..."

Benaya Hartono

"I have been in the Edu-test and SBHS tuition class for the past month and it has helped me so much. The quality of teaching is so amazing helping us all understand what's happening in each question. Before joining these classes, i was so …..."

nge nge

"My son said that Selective Success Academy is great for tutoring because it covers different subjects that are vital for the exam and the teacher explains clearly how to answer the questions if someone gets it wrong. This has helped a lot, thanks!..."

linh ta

"My son attended Ilia’s class and received thorough, detailed feedback on his performance, especially in writing, which really helped him improve. Thank you, Ilia!..."

Sue Sarah

"Mr Iliya’s teaching at Selective Success Academys has made a huge difference for my son. The lessons are challenging yet supportive, with great tips, mock exams, and feedback. His confidence has grown and his results have improved. Highly …..."

Joe Carter

"I'm thoroughly impressed with the EduTest mock test program taught by Ilia! The teaching quality was exceptional, and our child has gained immense confidence since joining. The resources, including challenging questions and lesson …..."

Harrison Choy

"My thanks to Selective Success Academy. Ilia’s teaching in the Nomanhurst/Sydney Boys Class has been outstanding. My son’s confidence and performance have improved significantly. The lessons are well-structured with challenging questions and …..."

Dipti Singh Verma

"I am glad I chose Selective Success Academy - tutor Ilia. My son is preparing for NBHS/ SBHS year 8 entry. Ilia is very knowledgeable, …..."

Alice H

"Ilia is a great tutor. He understands the process and has given us valuable advices. The structure of edutest and Normo class is quite clear, he also trains children necessary skills for each type of tests. He also provide mock tests for …..."

Y S

"We've had a great experience with the Year 8 Edutest class taught by lia. The teaching is clear, engaging, and really supportive. Since joining, our child has gained a lot more confidence and has improved noticeably. especially in tackling …..."

Steph

"My daughter has been attending Ilia’s Edutest Class for entry in Y10, and it’s been better than any other in-person centre we’ve enrolled her in. The courses and HW are well structured, and exams and mock tests are very helpful to her. I’ve …..."

Benaya Hartono

"I have been in the Edu-test and SBHS tuition class for the past month and it has helped me so much. The quality of teaching is so amazing helping us all understand what's happening in each question. Before joining these classes, i was so …..."

nge nge

"My son said that Selective Success Academy is great for tutoring because it covers different subjects that are vital for the exam and the teacher explains clearly how to answer the questions if someone gets it wrong. This has helped a lot, thanks!..."

linh ta

"My son attended Ilia’s class and received thorough, detailed feedback on his performance, especially in writing, which really helped him improve. Thank you, Ilia!..."

Sabrina Afrin

"I would like to express my sincere thanks to Illia for his incredible support for the last 6 months provided to my son.He has become more confident and motivated.He has been taking Sydney boys ,Hast and Edutest prep course for year 10 …..."

Zack Li

"My son has been with Selective Success Academy for a few months now, and I couldn’t be more impressed! The tutors are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and supportive. My son's confidence has soared, and his grades have improved …..."

sangita asokarajan

""My son is being tutored by Ilia for edutest over the last term and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Ilia has unique ability of making learning both engaging and enjoyable. Ilia is incredibly patient and always encourages …..."

Danish Saleem

"My son is currently attending year 8 Sydney Boys tution with illia and enjoying and learning a lot , the resources are great and class and test feedback are very spot on , the tution is very proactive and my son is learning a lot , they …..."

Narasimha Rao Yerramsetty

"Selective Success Academy helped Rochishnu Understand the test format for Sydney boys high school and he has gained knowledge of new concepts. …..."

Ruchika Agnihotri

"This tutoring service was a great help to my son to get into Sydney Technical High, and I strongly recommend this to anyone looking for a program which provides excellent service for entry in to years 8-11 selctive exam(HAST, EDUTEST, …..."

Tazrina Flora

"Excellent classes and highly recommend!..."

Andrew Kim

"Excellent classes and highly recommend!..."

Sabrina Afrin

"I would like to express my sincere thanks to Illia for his incredible support for the last 6 months provided to my son.He has become more confident and motivated.He has been taking Sydney boys ,Hast and Edutest prep course for year 10 …..."

Zack Li

"My son has been with Selective Success Academy for a few months now, and I couldn’t be more impressed! The tutors are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and supportive. My son's confidence has soared, and his grades have improved …..."

sangita asokarajan

""My son is being tutored by Ilia for edutest over the last term and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Ilia has unique ability of making learning both engaging and enjoyable. Ilia is incredibly patient and always encourages …..."

Danish Saleem

"My son is currently attending year 8 Sydney Boys tution with illia and enjoying and learning a lot , the resources are great and class and test feedback are very spot on , the tution is very proactive and my son is learning a lot , they …..."

Narasimha Rao Yerramsetty

"Selective Success Academy helped Rochishnu Understand the test format for Sydney boys high school and he has gained knowledge of new concepts. …..."

Ruchika Agnihotri

"This tutoring service was a great help to my son to get into Sydney Technical High, and I strongly recommend this to anyone looking for a program which provides excellent service for entry in to years 8-11 selctive exam(HAST, EDUTEST, …..."

Tazrina Flora

"Excellent classes and highly recommend!..."

Andrew Kim

"Excellent classes and highly recommend!..."

Our Courses

Everything included in our academic roadmap to ensure Success

EduTest

EduTest Exam Preparation

Normanhurst & Sydney Boys

Selective School Entry

HAST

HAST Exam Mastery

School Maths

Advanced Mathematics

School English

English & Literacy

School Science

Science & STEM Excellence

Unlock Your Child's Potential.

Join the ranks of NSW's top-performing students today.

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Getting into a top NSW Selective School is competitive, but it shouldn't be a mystery. Many parents struggle to find the right information.

We are offering our Comprehensive Resource Package (valued at $400+) entirely for FREE. This is a guide designed to secure your child's academic future.

Whether you need help understanding different exam patterns or guidance on building a standout extracurricular profile, this toolkit allows your child to unlock their potential.

Claim Your Free
Resource Package

Getting into a top NSW Selective School is competitive, but it shouldn't be a mystery. Many parents struggle to find the right information.

We are offering our Comprehensive Resource Package (valued at $400+) entirely for FREE. This is a guide designed to secure your child's academic future.

Whether you need help understanding different exam patterns or guidance on building a standout extracurricular profile, this toolkit allows your child to unlock their potential.

Claim Your Free
Resource Package

Getting into a top NSW Selective School is competitive, but it shouldn't be a mystery. Many parents struggle to find the right information.

We are offering our Comprehensive Resource Package (valued at $400+) entirely for FREE. This is a guide designed to secure your child's academic future.

Whether you need help understanding different exam patterns or guidance on building a standout extracurricular profile, this toolkit allows your child to unlock their potential.

FAQs

Do all selective schools use the same exam for Y8-Y11 entry?
How many schools can we apply for?
What is your Free Trial policy?
Why do you offer separate courses for different schools?
How are classes conducted?
What if my child is already in a selective school but wants to move?
How important is the school report and portfolio?
What are the exact application dates for the 2026 intake?