Study Curriculum
A structured learning path from Grade 3 to Grade 8, designed to build the skills tested in the Victorian Selective Entry Exam.
Building Foundations for Higher-Order Thinking
The Victorian Selective Entry Exam assesses higher-order thinking skills — not just recall of Year 8 curriculum content. Our curriculum is designed to first build strong foundations, then progressively develop the reasoning abilities that matter on exam day.
Students are tested on their ability to:
- Analyse and interpret information
- Apply concepts to new situations
- Identify patterns and relationships
- Think creatively and logically
- Communicate ideas clearly in writing
Reading and Comprehension
Build comprehension skills from literal understanding to critical analysis
Mathematics
Progress from arithmetic foundations to complex problem-solving
Thinking Skills
Develop verbal and quantitative reasoning abilities
Written Expression
Master written expression from sentences to exam-ready essays
Topics build on each other. Complete prerequisites before advancing to unlock new skills.
Grade levels are suggestions. Advanced students can progress faster by mastering prerequisites.
Thinking Skills and Writing build on Reading and Maths foundations for integrated learning.
Start Your Learning Journey
Sign up to track your progress through the curriculum and get personalized topic recommendations.
Get Started Free