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tutoring imageThis list provides information on tutoring services, and whether they offer classroom, individual or online tutoring, by level and by subjects covered.

Some services are available in one location only, while others are offered in multiple states.  Please contact us to recommend any additions to this list!

 

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Scholarship Tests

Tuition scholarships are offered by many schools.  While there can be many types of scholarships, including academic, music, sporting and general excellence, most will require students to sit an assessment examination to test for academic ability.  Some schools prefer to use their own test, but most opt for one of the following testing services.  The websites below list schools, and exam times and dates.  Always check with the individual school for information on which test is used for that particular year, and when the test will be administered.  ...read more »

Scholarship Practice Tests

It is important for your child to become familiar with the style and types of questions they will encounter when taking a sholarship test.  Practice qustions for scholarships are available from the following:  ...read more »

Don't Forget Your Education Tax Refund!

January 2010     The Government is encouraging Australian families to keep their receipts from education related expenses so they can take advantage of the Education Tax Refund (ETR).  ...read more »

Australian Vocational Student Prize 2009 - Closing Date

04/12/2009 - 00:00

Nominations for the Austrlian Vocational student prize close on December 4. School principals or VET coordinators nominate outstanding Year 12 students. Up to 500 prizes are awarded annually. The prize includes a certificate and $2000.  ...read more »

Targeted Reforms For Better Student Income Support Welcome

October 2009    Universities Australia welcomes the proposed legislative changes to student income support that are under consideration by the Federal Parliament this week.  ...read more »

Minister Listens To Gap Year Student Concerns

24 August, 2009     The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today met with students from around Australia to discuss the Government's proposed changes to Youth Allowance.  ...read more »

New Student Income Support Estimator Released

02 July 2009     The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard today released a student income support estimator to help students plan their future study.  ...read more »

Education Tax Refund

The Education Tax Refund is a program by the Australian government, refunding families for education costs.  Check the website for eligibility requirements, what can be claimed, and how to claim.  ...read more »

Tutoring and Scholarship Exams

By Tahlia Mandie, Direction Exploring      Tahlia answers some common questions on tutoring and scholarship tests , such as: 'How can a tutor help my child?' and 'Should my child sit a scholarship test?'  ...read more »

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