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OC Prep — Grade 3 & 4
★★★★★
4.9/5 Google rating
Give your child the
Opportunity Class
edge
Expert small-group tutoring in Thinking Skills, English and Maths — everything your child needs to earn a coveted OC placement and set up for Selective School success.
4.9
Average Google rating from parents and students
99%
Student–tutor satisfaction rating
98%
of students say their confidence improved significantly
3%
of tutor applicants accepted — we only hire the best
Why parents choose us
OC preparation that gives your child a genuine edge
The OC test is competitive and time-limited. The right preparation strategy — starting early, covering all three components, and building genuine exam technique — makes a measurable difference to placement outcomes.
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Specialist OC curriculum — purpose-built for all three OC test components, not adapted from generic primary content.
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High-achieving tutors — we hire only 3% of applicants. Minimum ATAR 96 or qualified teacher with OC/selective school experience.
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Small classes, max 12 — your child gets personalised attention every lesson, not lost in a large group.
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Weekly feedback reports — parents receive detailed updates on scores, progress and areas to focus on between lessons.
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Exam technique built in — timed in-class exams every fortnight, fortnightly take-home practice tests, and a full end-of-term exam simulation.
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No-obligation free trial — try a lesson before you commit. If your child doesn’t love it, you pay nothing.
How it works
From free trial to OC placement
Our structured approach gives students the knowledge, exam technique and confidence to perform at their best on test day.
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Benchmark Your Child
Take our free online OC diagnostic tests in Reading, Maths and Thinking Skills. Receive a detailed results report identifying strengths and areas to target.
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Attend a Free Trial
Book a no-obligation trial lesson in any of our three OC courses. Meet your tutor, experience the class format, and confirm it’s the right fit — before you commit.
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Enrol & Build Skills
Join our 10-week structured term program. Each lesson combines tutor-led instruction, guided practice and regular exam simulation — with weekly progress reports to parents.
Advantage enrolment — 28 hours extra support
Enrol for a full academic year and unlock 28 hours of additional support: holiday intensives, exam prep sessions, and priority access to your tutor between lessons. Advantage students get 2 extra weeks of classes per term, plus access to holiday course content — giving your child the most comprehensive OC preparation available.
What is Opportunity Class?
A head start that shapes your child’s entire academic journey
Opportunity Classes (OC) are specialist classes in NSW public primary schools designed for academically gifted Year 3 and 4 students. By learning alongside peers of similar ability with specialised teaching methods, OC students accelerate faster and build the academic foundation needed to compete for coveted Selective School places in Year 5.
The OC Placement Test is held once a year and is open to current Year 3 students (applying for Year 4 entry) and Year 4 students (applying for Year 5 entry). It assesses three specific areas — Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills — and places are limited. Strong preparation makes a significant difference to outcomes.
Many families start OC tutoring in Year 3 so students have time to build exam skills gradually. Starting earlier gives more time to practise, build confidence and identify specific areas for improvement.
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The OC Placement Test
Three components. One exam. We cover all of them.
The OC test assesses students across three distinct areas. Talent 100 offers dedicated courses for each, so your child builds deep skills in every component — not just surface familiarity.
English Reading
30 minutes
25 multiple-choice questions testing reading comprehension across poetry, prose, and non-fiction texts. Skills tested include inference, language analysis, comparing extracts and summarising.
Mathematical Reasoning
40 minutes
Problem-solving questions that go beyond classroom maths — applying mathematical knowledge to novel situations. Covers number, operations, measurement, space, data and chance.
Thinking Skills
30 minutes
Tests logic, pattern recognition and critical reasoning — not content knowledge. Covers deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, visual reasoning, syllogisms, and estimation.
OC Courses — Talent 100
Complete OC coverage — built for how the exam actually works
All OC courses are delivered through Talent 100 — our high-achieving program for students aiming for OC and Selective School placements. We recommend enrolling in all three for complete test preparation.
Talent 100
OC Thinking Skills
Grade 3 & 4 · 1 hour per lesson
Students develop critical thinking skills for deductive, visual and inductive reasoning — the core skills tested in the OC Thinking Skills exam. Weekly practice exams build exam technique throughout the term.
Weekly OC-style homework exams, marked with feedback
In-class timed exams in Week 4 and Week 8
10-week structured term, 2 extra weeks with Advantage
Deductive Reasoning
Visual Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Syllogisms
Estimation
Arrangements
Talent 100
OC English
Grade 3 & 4 · 1.5 hours per lesson
Students prepare for the OC Reading Test by mastering all four question types — poetry, prose, missing sentences and comparing extracts. Fortnightly writing practice also builds skills for future Selective Schools English.
Fortnightly full OC Reading Test practice with review
Weekly assessment task monitoring reading and writing progress
Writing skills: show not tell, persuasive writing, language devices
Poetry Comprehension
Prose Reading
Missing Sentences
Comparing Extracts
Creative Writing
Persuasive Writing
Talent 100
OC Maths
Grade 3 & 4 · 1.5 hours per lesson
Students prepare for the OC Mathematical Reasoning Test by applying mathematical concepts to solve novel problems. Each term targets specific topic areas — from number and operations through to data and chance.
Fortnightly OC-style practice exams with auto-marking
Weekly homework exercises focusing on foundational skills
In-class timed exams in Week 4 and Week 8
Number & Operations
Patterns & Algebra
Perimeter & Area
Mass & Time
Space & Angles
Data & Chance
★ We recommend enrolling in all three courses for complete OC preparation.
View the current timetable →
The results
97% of students improve. Here’s the proof.
Real outcomes from real students — tracked across every cohort.
4.9
Google Rating
Consistently rated by parents as Sydney’s most trusted OC prep provider, based on hundreds of verified reviews.
99%
Student–Tutor Satisfaction
Almost every student rates their tutor as excellent — reflecting the quality bar we hold every Dymocks educator to.
98%
Confidence Improved
Of students report a significant boost in confidence after one term — not just in the OC test, but in everyday classroom performance.
3%
Tutor Acceptance Rate
We reject 97 out of every 100 tutor applicants — only those with a minimum ATAR 96 or qualified teaching background make the cut.
Free Diagnostic Tests
Know exactly where your child stands
Take our expert-designed OC practice tests online. Receive a comprehensive results report delivered to your inbox — covering strengths, areas for improvement and score breakdown by question type.
OC Reading Test
30 minutes · 25 questions
Assess your child’s reading comprehension skills across poetry and prose texts. Questions mirror the real OC exam format — inference, language devices, missing sentences and comparing extracts.
Start Reading Test →
OC Maths Reasoning Test
40 minutes
Assess your child’s mathematical problem-solving ability across number, measurement, space and data. Identifies specific topics where targeted practice will make the biggest difference.
Start Maths Test →
OC Thinking Skills Test
30 minutes
Assess your child’s critical and logical reasoning skills — the component many students find most unfamiliar. Results show how much targeted thinking skills practice is needed.
Start Thinking Skills Test →
All three tests use our Talent Max AI platform — results delivered to your inbox within minutes, including question-by-question breakdown.
View full benchmark tests page →
View full benchmark tests page →
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Everything parents want to know about OC preparation and our courses.
OC tutoring prepares current Year 3 and Year 4 students for the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test. It focuses on the three tested areas — Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills — and is designed for academically able primary students who want to earn an OC place and set themselves up for Selective School success later.
Many families start in Year 3 so students have time to build skills gradually — the OC test requires thinking skills that take consistent practice to develop, not last-minute cramming. Starting in Year 3 gives 12–18 months of structured preparation before the test, which typically occurs mid-Year 4. That said, students who start in Year 4 can still make strong progress with focused preparation across two or three terms.
We recommend all three for full test coverage — the OC Placement Test assesses all three components and each requires specific preparation. However, if your child’s benchmark results show a strong performance in one area, you may choose to prioritise the other two. Our benchmark tests help identify where your child needs the most support before you commit to a course.
Each course runs for 10 weeks per term with weekly lessons. Thinking Skills is 1 hour per lesson; English and Maths are 1.5 hours. Every lesson follows a structured format: review of the previous week, tutor-guided instruction on new material, guided practice with feedback, and a recap. Students also complete compulsory homework — printed exercises and online practice exams — and sit in-class timed exams in Week 4 and Week 8.
Our benchmark tests are designed by experienced educators who specialise in OC and Selective School preparation. They cover the same skills and question types as the real exam and are aligned to NSW NESA standards. While we cannot use the exact questions from official exams, students who perform well on our benchmarks consistently perform strongly on the real test. The tests also reflect the same time limits as the actual exam.
OC classes are available at our Hurstville, Parramatta, Burwood, Epping, Chatswood and Chatswood campuses, as well as online. Specific days and times vary by campus and course. Check our current timetable for the latest session schedule.
Advantage is our annual enrolment option that unlocks 28 extra hours of support across the year: holiday intensive sessions, additional exam prep classes, and priority tutor access between lessons. Advantage students also receive 2 extra weeks of classes per term. It’s the most comprehensive OC preparation option we offer, and ideal for students who want to maximise their chances of placement.
OC success starts here
Book a free trial today — no obligation, no commitment. Your child attends one lesson, meets their tutor, and you decide from there.