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YEAR 5 COURSES

This term’s curriculum has been designed to meet the rigorous standards required of students aspiring to secure a place at a selective high school or earn an independent school scholarship.

WEMT

The Year 5 Writing, English, Mathematics and Thinking Skills(WEMT) curriculum in NSW aligns seamlessly with educational standards, emphasizing essential foundational skills crucial for academic success while fostering self-assurance, nurturing confidence, and guiding students comprehensively towards excellence in their educational journey.

STTC

The Selective Trial Test Course (STTC) is a comprehensive program that supports your child’s exam preparation by teaching essential skills like time management, accuracy, and stress management. It equips students to efficiently use their exam time, minimise errors, and remain calm and focused during tests, ultimately preparing them for success in exams and future endeavors.

NTTC

Get your child ready for the 2025 NAPLAN tests with our six-week NAPLAN Trial Test Course (NTTC), starting 25th January 2025.

THINKING SKILLS

Enhance critical and creative thinking through interactive lessons, problem-solving activities, and engaging group discussions tailored for young learners.

WRITING

A writing class transforms students’ writing skills, nurturing creativity and effective communication. It instills a lifelong appreciation for words as a tool for clear expression and provides the confidence to excel academically and in life.

What makes us different?

Cutting-Edge Curriculum

Pre-Uni New College’s curriculum is regularly updated based on the latest educational research and practices, ensuring that students receive the most current and effective instruction. This approach keeps students ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving academic landscape.

Abundant practice opportunities

Pre-Uni New College offers a vast array of practice questions to solidify understanding and mastery of subjects, helping students build confidence and excel in their exams. With years of consistent development, these resources provide comprehensive and proven coverage of key topics, ensuring thorough exam preparation.

Data-Driven Insights

By leveraging extensive data analysis, Pre-Uni New College monitors student performance to pinpoint areas for improvement, allowing for targeted interventions and personalised support. This approach helps students and parents identify individual learning needs, enabling them to flourish academically.

Advanced Learning Management System (LMS)

Pre-Uni New College’s state-of-the-art LMS delivers a seamless and interactive learning experience, providing easy access to course materials, progress tracking, and personalised feedback all on one convenient platform. This integration significantly enhances the overall learning experience.

Proven Results and Long History

With a long history of success, Pre-Uni New College’s programs consistently achieve outstanding results, helping students realise their potential and reach their academic goals. This track record is a testament to the institution’s commitment to excellence and dedication to supporting motivated students in their journey to success.

Dedicated Teachers and Continuous Investment

Pre-Uni New College’s passionate teachers are committed to student success, and continuous investment ensures we provide the best educational environment.

Term 1 Year 5 Timetable

Mon

Tue

WEMT

(face-to-face)

4:20pm – 8:35pm

WEMT

(Zoom lesson)

4:20pm – 8:35pm

STTC

5:00pm – 8:10pm

NTTC

5:00pm – 8:10pm

Wed

WEMT

(face-to-face)

4:20pm – 8:35pm

Writing

5:00pm – 7:40pm

STTC

5:00pm – 8:10pm

NTTC

5:00pm – 8:10pm

Thu

WEMT

(face-to-face)

4:20pm – 8:35pm

Thinking Skills for Selective

(face-to-face)

5:00pm – 7:10pm

STTC

5:00pm – 8:10pm

Thinking Skills for Selective

(Zoom Course)

5pm – 7:10pm

Fri

WEMT

(face-to-face)

4:20pm – 8:35pm

Thinking Skills for Selective

(Zoom Course)

5pm – 7:10pm

Sat

WEMT

(face-to-face)

8:30am – 12:45pm

STTC

9:10am – 12:20pm

NTTC

9:10am – 12:20pm

Thinking Skills for Selective

(face-to-face)

10:00am – 12:10pm

WEMT

(face-to-face)

1:20pm – 5:35pm

STTC

1:30pm – 4:40pm

Thinking Skills for Selective

(face-to-face)

1:00pm – 3:10pm

NTTC

1:30pm – 4:40pm

Sun

WEMT

(face-to-face)

8:30am – 12:45pm

STTC

9:15am – 12:25pm

WEMT

(Zoom lesson)

1:00pm – 5:15pm

WEMT

(face-to-face)

1:00pm – 5:15pm

STTC

1:30pm – 4:40pm

Thinking Skills for Selective

(Zoom Course)

1:30pm – 3:40pm

* WEMT : Writing, English, Mathematics and Thinking Skills
* STTC : Selective Trial Test Course
* Attend live Zoom lessons from the comfort of your home
* NO Parking : Strathfield Head Office and Strathfield Centre (8 Lyons St.) do not provide parking for students or parents. Please remember to arrange for safe drop-off and pick-up of your child.
Term 1 Academic Key Dates for Year 5
Year 5 Orientation Webinar
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ASAT

ASAT is a comprehensive assessment program specifically for Year 6 students who will sit the Selective High School Placement Test. It prides distinction among other practice exams in …

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Book Review Competition

The 2025 Term 1 ‘Book Review Competition’ is now open. Login to Cyberschool and submit your writing.

Closing Date : 3 May 2025

Award : $100 Reward Credit

Our Students & Parents Love Us

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Michelle
Over the past years Pre-Uni New College supported on my selective Journey. Pre-Uni New College helped me, I have achieved many thing after tutoring with Pre-Uni New College. I am happy to be offered a position of m dream school!👍👍👍
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Ryan
😀Thank you Pre-Uni New College for consistently pushing me forward with WEMG course, STTC and ASAT. An these have helped a lot to me and has helped me get in to my first choice school. I will never forget how much effort.
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Christie
👏👏👏Thank you Pre-Uni New College for allowing me to manage my time efficiently and overcome my examination nerves😨😨 in the Selective Placement test. You made sure of my success and I got in to the school I wanted to go to.
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Helena
🤓 I would like to thank Pre-Uni New College for assisting me through primary school. With their help, I was able to make it in to my dream OC and Selective Schools.
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Austin
I have learnt a lot form your wonderful classes. 👾👾👾 It has given me a lot of motivation to keep learning. Pre-Uni New College also gives encouragement in which I really appreciate, Thank you. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
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Mchiael
Thank you Pre-Uni New College for creating tests for me to do in every STTC. STTC, WEMT, ASAT, FWTT and more have helped me achieve. This selective school. Thank you very much, I would have not achieved my selective school without you.
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Kevin
Thank you Pre-Uni New College for your dedication toward us students. Over my past foru years at Pre-Uni New College, I’ve been shown what a good tuition company really is, with execellent and well made questions from STTC and well made text books from WEMT. North Sydney boys High School would’ve been impossible for me without Pre-Uni New College.
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Eric
Thanks for helping me study for Selective. From Pre-Uni New College, I learnt many formulas, strategies and tips. All of which helped me in the test. Without Pre-Uni’s help I probably wouldn’t have succeeded. Once again Thank you!
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David
Thank you Pre-Uni New College for providing good teachers and resources that have helped me achieve my goal.
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Lucas
Thank you Pre-Uni New College for organizing every lesson I attended. Every teacher had their own unique way of explaining questions and organising scheduels. I deeply remember a few years ago when I was a kid, coming to Pre-Uni New College, I never thought that one day I’d be here celebrating my success. But i done it. -with the help of the wonderful teachers and staff here at Pre-Uni New College. I feel that I have a long, happy journey ahead of me.
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Nathan
Thank you for a great STTC course, which has played a huge part in my high selective test result. Please keep up the good wok.
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Victor
Thank you for helping me improve my studies so much and teaching me all the different topics that were in the test. You really made me learn more things and I am really appreciative of how you taught me.
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Xin Yi
I was so lucky enugh to go to Pre-Uni New College. I learned a lot of knowledge to improve me.
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Parhit
If you have any worries or subjects you are struggling with , don’t be afraid to ask. During your time at class don’t try to complete the work but try to learn and improve spend your time wisely. That is the key to success.
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Medha
You have helped me throughout the year, not only for Selective High School Placement Test. But you have helped me gain confidence and courage. Pre-Uni New College helped me strive for success no matter how much I wanted to give up and ho many setbacks there.
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Ashvin
I would like to thanks Pre-Uni New College and all my teachers for guiding me through the whole process! Special thanks to Ms. Sue who my English teacher. 😍 Ms. Sue taught me useful strategies for both comprehension and writing!
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyberschool?

Cyberschool (www.cyberschool.com.au) is an online educational platform that provides tailored learning for Pre-Uni students enrolled in our foundation courses. This platform is a source of supplementary resources, providing students with assistance with homework and in-class tasks. Students enrolled at Pre-Uni New College receive complimentary access to engaging, activity-oriented lessons designed by skilled and experienced teachers.

What is S.O.Q?

Special Online Quiz (SOQ) is an online review quiz strategically designed to motivate students to revisit fundamental concepts covered in earlier modules. SOQ is made available on Cyberschool during weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8 of the term. Please note that SOQ is only available to students enrolled in a foundations course.

Will students see their teachers during online lessons?

Students should be able to see their teacher during the live online session. In addition to ensuring students maintain their cameras during class, teachers also have access to screen-sharing features, enabling students to observe content presented by teachers in real time.

Since classes are online, is it possible to join other online classes outside a student’s scheduled class?

Due to a restricted capacity for each class, it is necessary for students to participate in their assigned session.

How do teachers ensure that kids are focused whilst learning?

Educators utilise various methods to maintain student engagement during online video lessons.This includes incorporating interactive learning exercises which prompts students to tackle questions in real time. It is important to note that parental support is essential when students engage in self-directed learning.

I’m not able to travel to the branch (or live outside NSW), is there an option of remote learning?

We provide remote or online alternatives based on the specific requirements of our students. Our regular foundation courses are conducted through live online sessions using platforms like Zoom, while our Cyber Course is accessible through our Cyberschool platform.

My child is enrolled in WEMT. What is the recommended online learning routine my child should follow?

Throughout the week, students are anticipated to finalise all the questions within the modules. If they feel the need for additional module clarification, they can utilise the Cyberschool video lessons to revisit module concepts and questions.

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