Selective Entry Specialists
Selective Entry Exam Preparation in Melbourne
Impulse Education prepares Victorian students for the ACER Selective Entry High School exam - the single test that decides entry into Melbourne High, MacRob, Nossal and Suzanne Cory. Small online classes taught personally by Melbourne High alumni and AMC national prize winners, from $69.99 per week, backed by a money-back guarantee.
of past students received a selective school offer
students per class - never a lecture hall
AMC national prize-winning founders
per week, no lock-in contracts
One Exam, Four Schools
Victoria's four selective entry high schools all select students through the same ACER exam, sat in Year 8 for Year 9 entry. The current format groups Mathematics with Quantitative Reasoning and Reading with Verbal Reasoning, plus two pieces of writing - a structure designed to punish rote learning and reward fast, integrated problem-solving.
That means preparation is not about memorising more formulas. It is about exam strategy, pacing, and practising on questions that match the real format. Read our full Selective Entry Exam guide for the format, dates and scoring in detail.
Programs for Every Stage
Whether your child is in Year 5 building fundamentals or in Year 8 facing the exam this year, there is a pathway. Every program is taught live online in small groups by the founders.
Foundation Program
Year 7 & Under
Built for younger students. We focus on establishing unbreakable core fundamentals in mathematics, reading comprehension, and early logical reasoning so they are perfectly positioned when the heavy exam prep begins.
Year 9 Entry Program
Current Year 8 Students
Our flagship intensive program. A highly targeted sprint designed to prepare your child for the ACER Year 9 entrance exams for Melbourne High, MacRob, Nossal, and Suzanne Cory.
Year 10 Entry Program
Current Year 9 Students
A specialized curriculum focusing on the advanced quantitative and verbal reasoning skills required for students aiming to secure a highly competitive Year 10 placement.
Transparent Pricing - Rare in This Industry
Most Melbourne tutoring centres hide their prices behind a phone call. Ours are public:
Core
$69.99 / week
Motivated students who need structured small group lessons, exam technique, and rigorous practice material.
Elite
$99.99 / week
Students who need personalised feedback, accountability, and targeted 1-on-1 intervention to maximise their score.
No lock-in contracts, zero hidden fees, and a money-back guarantee if your child scores above 90% in our final mock exam but receives no selective school offer. Full pricing details →
Why Parents Choose Impulse Education
- Taught by the founders, always - recent Melbourne High graduates and AMC national prize winners (top 0.3% nationwide), not casual tutors reading a script.
- Small classes of roughly 5–10 students, so every student is seen, heard and given weekly individual feedback.
- A content bank of thousands of ACER-format practice questions and full mock exams, plus an LMS logbook that tracks errors and progress.
- 24/7 question support - students submit any problem anytime and get a personal breakdown.
- Fully online: students across Melbourne and regional Victoria join the same classes, with recordings for anything missed.
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