Give Your Child the Best Chance at Selective
Practice all four test components with instant expert feedback. Created by a 99.55 ATAR achiever and trusted by 500+ families.
Reading, Writing, Maths & Thinking Skills — all in one place.
The 4 Pillars of Selective Success
Complete coverage for every component of the NSW Selective High School Placement Test.
Reading
Analyze tone, inference, and literary devices across fiction and non-fiction with expert-curated passages.
Writing
Master narrative and persuasive writing with instant, sentence-level expert feedback based on official rubrics.
Maths
Solve complex multi-step problems with our intelligent step-by-step tutor that builds real understanding.
Thinking Skills
Unlock logical reasoning and critical thinking with realistic, high-stakes exam-style questions.
Why Choose Aris Academy?
Built specifically for the NSW Selective Test, delivering results traditional methods can't match.
| Features | A Aris Academy | Traditional Tutoring | Generic AI (ChatGPT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feedback Speed | Instant (30 seconds) | 7+ Days | Instant |
| Scoring Accuracy | Official Rubric Aligned | Subjective | Generic/Inconsistent |
| Exam Realism | Expert-Curated | Varies by Tutor | Generic AI Prompts |
| Cost per Month | Affordable | $600+ | Free/$30 |
What Parents & Students Say
"The instant feedback is a game changer. My son used to wait a week for his tutor to mark one essay. Now he does three a day."
"I finally understand how I'm being marked. The step-by-step math explanations helped me solve problems I used to skip."
"As a tutor myself, I recommend Aris to all my students for daily practice between our sessions. It's the perfect companion."
"The Thinking Skills drills are excellent. It's not just generic advice—it's actual logic patterns that markers look for."
"I love the XP system! It makes me actually want to practice my reading comprehension every afternoon."
"Best investment we've made for Selective prep. The marking is surprisingly accurate to official standards."
"The instant feedback is a game changer. My son used to wait a week for his tutor to mark one essay. Now he does three a day."
"I finally understand how I'm being marked. The step-by-step math explanations helped me solve problems I used to skip."
"As a tutor myself, I recommend Aris to all my students for daily practice between our sessions. It's the perfect companion."
"The Thinking Skills drills are excellent. It's not just generic advice—it's actual logic patterns that markers look for."
"I love the XP system! It makes me actually want to practice my reading comprehension every afternoon."
"Best investment we've made for Selective prep. The marking is surprisingly accurate to official standards."
The 3-Step Success Loop
A proven cycle that turns practice into mastery.
1. Exam Simulation
Practice under real exam conditions with our expert-created Selective mock tests.
2. Instant Expert Marking
Get a detailed score and step-by-step feedback in under 30 seconds.
3. Targeted Drills
Fix your specific weaknesses with isolated exercises to build lasting skills.
Never Run Out of Practice
Consistency is key to mastery. We maintain an ever-growing library of high-quality, exam-style material, ensuring you always have fresh, challenging sets to simulate real exam conditions.
Real Exam Styles
Questions modeled after past Selective papers to simulate the real test environment.
Fresh Topics
New reading sets, math problems, and thinking drills added regularly.
Model Answers
Every question comes with detailed explanations and high-scoring examples.
Unlimited Repetition
Practice as many times as you need to perfect your skills.
Created by Experts
Our curriculum is crafted by a team of high-achieving university tutors and former Selective School students who have mastered these exams themselves. They bring academic rigour and insider knowledge to every question and explanation.
Yao Ke
Founder
99.55 ATAR achiever and USYD Head Tutor. Yao knows what it takes to reach the top 0.5% - and brings that rigour to every question and explanation we create.
Yihao Dong
Founder
PhD, USYD Lecturer and Head Tutor. With years of experience teaching hundreds of students, Yihao ensures every piece of content is clear, structured, and builds real understanding.
Yuefan Shang
Founder
$10M VC-backed startup engineer & USYD Tutor. Yuefan crafts questions that challenge students at the right level and writes step-by-step explanations that make difficult concepts click.
Don't leave the Selective Test to chance.
Join the high-performing students using Aris Academy to secure their placement. Start practicing with instant feedback today.