Exam Preparation Services
Every year, thousands of students sit academic, entrance and scholarship exams for selective schools and high‑performing programs. These exams are competitive — but with the right preparation, students can walk in feeling confident, capable and ready to perform at their best. To support students from Years 3 to 10 in preparing for rigorous academic entrance exams, Hendersons offers a variety of services including:​
Exam Preparation Workshsops
Hendersons offers targeted, high‑quality exam preparation workshops for students from Year 4 to Year 10, covering all major exam formats and subjects. Each workshop is designed and delivered by experienced teachers who understand exactly what students will face on exam day. Our workshops cover the full range of skills assessed in academic and scholarship exams, including:
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Mathematics
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Numerical Reasoning
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Verbal Reasoning
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Abstract Reasoning,
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Persuasive / Opinion Writing
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Creative Writing
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Reading
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Writing for Science
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Science Reasoning
Every workshop is built using real student feedback from the exams they have sat — giving your child insights and strategies that genuinely reflect current exam expectations.
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Delivered online and face-to-face by experienced teachers.
See our bookings page for a full schedule of upcoming workshops.
Practice Exams
Prepare with confidence using full-length practice exams that replicate the style and difficulty of major providers including ACER, AAS, and EDUTEST. These tests are carefully designed to mirror the structure and challenge of Selective Entry, SEAL, and academic scholarship assessments.
Choose your preferred format — face-to-face or online — and receive a comprehensive performance analysis after each exam. Every question includes a detailed explanation, helping students understand their mistakes and improve strategically.
Interview, Application & Portfolio Help
Applying for academic scholarships or selective entry high schools often involves more than just sitting an entrance exam. At Hendersons, we specialise in guiding students through every stage of the application process from crafting compelling written applications and assembling standout portfolios to preparing for high-impact interviews.
Whether your child needs help with a specific component (such as application writing or interview preparation) or a combination of services, our experienced educators provide personalised support to help them shine. We offer:
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Written application coaching to highlight strengths and achievements
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Portfolio development that showcases academic and extracurricular excellence
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Interview preparation to build confidence and communication skills
Our expert teachers offer detailed feedback and strategic guidance to ensure your child presents their best self and submits an application that stands out.
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Contact us at info@hendersons.com.au or on
(03) 9813 0277 to book.
Essay Correction
The Essay Correction Service provides your child with the opportunity to further practice their writing and receive additional feedback that will help them excel in their exam.
Prompts are available for creative writing, analytical/persuasive writing, and informative/procedural scientific writing (JMSS).
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Essay Correction Service is only available for students who have completed the corresponding writing workshop (e.g. Creative Writing).
Revision Sessions
In the final stretch before an entrance or scholarship exam, students often need focused revision — not new content.
Hendersons Revision Sessions are designed to help students refresh key concepts, reinforce essential skills, and walk into their exam feeling confident and prepared.
These one‑hour online sessions are available across most subjects and year levels, and are the perfect follow‑up to our full workshops. Each session revisits the core knowledge and strategies taught in the corresponding workshop, helping students consolidate what they’ve learned and strengthen areas that need extra attention.
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Who can attend?
Revision Sessions are exclusively available to students who have completed the matching Hendersons' workshop for that subject and year level. For example:
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Completed Year 8 Maths Workshop → Eligible for Year 8 Maths Revision Session
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Completed Year 6 Verbal Reasoning Workshop → Eligible for Year 6 Verbal Reasoning Revision Session
This ensures every student arrives with the same foundation and can make the most of the session.
Exam Preparation Programs (Packages)
Comprehensive Exam Preparation, Tailored to Your Child’s Needs
Hendersons’ Programs are our most complete and cost‑effective way to prepare for school entrance and scholarship exams. Each Program bundles together the key services students need — including workshops and practice exams — to build confidence, strengthen skills and perform at their best on exam day.
We offer Programs for a range of year levels and exam formats, each available in three levels: Introductory, Standard and Premium. Every level provides meaningful savings compared to booking services individually, with the Premium Program offering the greatest value.