GEA’s Tutoring Classes
Q: What age or year levels do you cater for?
A: We offer tutoring for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, with specialised programs for OC (Opportunity Class), Selective School, Scholarship and NAPLAN.
Q: What subjects do you tutor?
A: We offer tutoring in English, Maths, Thinking Skills, Writing, and Exam Preparation. We also offer preparation courses for the Opportunity Class entrance test, the Selective entrance test, and Scholarship tests. All GEA students have access to our FREE homework help classes.
Q: Does GEA offer specialised tutoring and test preparation?
A: We offer preparation courses for the Opportunity Class entrance test, the Selective entrance test, and Scholarship tests. We also support standardized test preparation and help with homework or school assignments.
Q: How long are the classes?
A: Our classes are 1.5 hours per subject per week, and there are 10 weeks per term.
Q: What timetable option do you offer for my child?
A: Our small group classes have a set timetable each term. Visit our timetable page to view this term’s timetable or click here.
Q: Does GEA offer one-on-one or group tutoring?
A: Yes, we provide one-on-one tutoring that offers personalised attention and is curated to the individual needs of a student.
Q: Do you offer online tutoring?
A: Yes, we offer live online classes with the same structure, content, and quality as our in-centre programs, giving students the flexibility to learn from home.
Q: Do you offer support for gifted or advanced learners?
A: Yes. We offer extension programs and enrichment activities to challenge students working above grade level and help them reach their full potential.
Q: How often are tutoring sessions held?
A: Most students attend 1–2 sessions per week, either in small groups or one-on-one. We also offer holiday courses.
Q: Do you offer tutoring during school holidays?
A: Yes! We run holiday programs and catch-up sessions during school breaks to keep learning on track in a relaxed and fun environment. Our students get a discount for the Holiday Packages when a holiday course is book at the time of enrolment or re-enrolment.
GEA Tutoring Locations
Q: Where are you located?
A: We have centres in Kogarah and Turramurra, conveniently located near public transport and with ample parking. Online tutoring options are also available.
Q: Do you offer online tutoring?
A: Yes, we offer live online classes with the same structure, content, and quality as our in-centre programs, giving students the flexibility to learn from home.
Q: Where do tutoring sessions take place?
A: We offer in-centre tutoring at our learning centre at Turramurra or Kogarah, as well as convenient online options.
Q: Do you offer at-home tutoring?
A: We offer online tutoring classes where your child can join the class from the comfort of their home. We don’t offer face-to-face tutoring outside of the campuses.
How Can GEA Help Your Child?
Q: Can you help if my child is struggling with schoolwork?
A: Absolutely. Whether your child needs help catching up, building confidence, or reinforcing classroom learning, we provide support that meets their specific needs.
Q: How do you keep primary students engaged during tutoring sessions?
A: We use a fun, interactive, and hands-on approach. Activities are tailored to suit each child’s learning style, and we integrate games, visuals, and praise to build confidence and motivation.
Q: Are your tutors trained to work with younger children?
A: Yes. Our tutors are carefully selected for their experience and ability to work with young learners. Many have teaching degrees or early childhood education backgrounds, and all are trained in age-appropriate teaching strategies.
Q: Do you offer support for gifted or advanced learners?
A: Yes. We offer extension programs and enrichment activities to challenge students working above grade level and help them reach their full potential.
GEA’s Classes & Teachers
Q: Are your tutors qualified?
A: All of our tutors are GEA Trained, with many holding teaching credentials or advanced degrees in their subject areas. Every tutor goes through a rigorous screening and training process, understanding and applying UPSL™ strategy using principles of Cognitive Load Theory.
Q: Can I switch tutors if it’s not the right fit?
A: Absolutely. Your satisfaction is important to us. If your child doesn’t connect well with a tutor, we’ll gladly arrange for a different one.
Q: Are your tutors trained to work with younger children?
A: Yes. Our tutors are carefully selected for their experience and ability to work with young learners. Many have teaching degrees or early childhood education backgrounds, and all are trained in age-appropriate teaching strategies.
Q: How are tutoring sessions conducted?
A: We offer both in-person and online tutoring sessions, depending on your preference and location. Our online sessions use interactive tools to ensure engagement and effective learning.
Q: What are your class sizes?
A: Our classes are small groups, typically 5-8 students, to ensure personalised attention while maintaining group interaction.
Q: How long are the tutoring sessions?
A: All our small group classes from Year 2 – Year 10 are 1.5 hours per subject.
Our small group Selective & Scholarship Preparation Course classes plus Y11 & Y12 HSC small group classes are 2 hours per subject.
Our Kindergarten Triangles class covers both maths and English in 1.5 hours per week.
Our Year 1 Squares classes are 1hr per subject per week.
Our private one-on-one tutoring classes are 1 hour per session.
We also provide 1 hour free homework help per week, from weeks 2 – 9 of each term.
Q: What timetable option do you offer for my child?
A: Our small group classes have a set timetable each term. Visit our timetable page to view this term’s timetable or click here.
Selective & Scholarship Tutoring
Q: Does GEA offer specialised tutoring and test preparation?
A: We offer preparation courses for the Opportunity Class entrance test, the Selective entrance test, and Scholarship tests. We also support standardized test preparation and help with homework or school assignments.
Q: What is the Selective School Preparation Course?
A: This course prepares Year 4 and 5 students for the Selective School Placement Test students sit in Year 6 for year 7 entry. The course focuses on the 4 topics of the test Thinking Skills, Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, and Writing.
Q: What is the Selective School Test?
A: The Selective School Test is a competitive entrance exam for academically gifted students applying for selective high schools. It typically includes Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, and Writing.
Q: Is selective high school test hard?
A: The selective school test is quite challenging. It is also becoming less predictable every year. Hence, students need to be equipped with exceptional problem-solving skills and be independent in their thinking.
Students need to complete 4 exams in one go. The need to have high level of problem-solving skills, analytical skills and also great exam techniques and time management skills. They need to know what to do if they encounter a question they have never seen before.
Q: What year level should my child be in to start preparing?
A: Most students begin preparation in Year 3 before they sit the OC test and include that as part of their stepping stone for preparing for the Selective. Otherwise, it’s Year 4 or Year 5, with the test taken in Year 6 for Year 7 entry.
Q: What does your selective tutoring program cover?
A: Our program covers all components of the test: Reading comprehension, Mathematical reasoning, Thinking skills (problem solving & critical thinking) and Writing (creative and persuasive). We also focus on exam strategies, time management, and stress reduction techniques.
Q: Have your students been successful in getting into Selective Schools or earning scholarships?
A: Yes, many of our students have achieved outstanding results, gaining placement in Selective Schools and earning scholarships at some of Sydney’s top elite private schools.
Q: Are your tutors experienced with the Selective School Test?
A: Yes. Our tutors are highly experienced and trained in the current selective test format. Many have helped students gain placement in top selective and opportunity classes.
Q: Do you use past papers or practice tests?
A: We use a wide range of resources, including mock tests, past-style questions, and custom materials designed to reflect the current test structure.
Q: Are your tutors experienced with the Selective School Test?
A: Yes. Our tutors are highly experienced and trained in the current selective test format. Many have helped students gain placement in top selective and opportunity classes.
Q: Can you guarantee that my child will get into a selective school?
A: While we can’t guarantee placement, our program significantly increases your child’s chances by building the necessary skills, confidence, and exam readiness. Many of our students have successfully gained entry into top selective schools.
Q: What if my child finds the program too challenging?
A: We tailor instruction to each child’s level. If needed, we offer foundation support to strengthen key skills before moving into test-level material.
Q: Does GEA offer homework help?
A: We provide FREE homework classes for GEA students twice a week, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM during Weeks 2-9 of each term.
Q: What if my child finds the program too challenging?
A: We tailor instruction to each child’s level. If needed, we offer foundation support to strengthen key skills before moving into test-level material.
Q: What are your class sizes?
A: Our classes are small groups, typically 5-8 students, to ensure personalised attention while maintaining group interaction.
Q: How often are tutoring sessions held?
A: Most students attend 1–2 sessions per week, either in small groups or one-on-one. We also offer intensive holiday courses and mock exam days. 2 hours per session.
Q: What timetable option do you offer for my child?
A: Our small group classes have a set timetable each term. Visit our timetable page to view this term’s timetable or click here.
OC Tutoring
Q: What is an Opportunity Class (OC)?
A: Opportunity Classes are for academically gifted students. They offer enriched learning environments within select NSW public schools for years 5 & 6. Entry is based on a competitive placement test sat in the first part of Year 4.
Q: What does the OC test include?
A: The test consists of three parts: Reading, Mathematical reasoning and Thinking skills. There is no writing section. The questions are multiple choice and test problem-solving and critical thinking.
Q: What year should my child start preparing?
A: Most students begin preparation in Year 3 to build a strong foundation, but many also start in early Year 4. We offer both standard and accelerated programs to suit different timelines.
Q: What does your OC tutoring program involve?
A: Our program includes:
- Skill-building in reading comprehension, math, and thinking skills
- Regular practice with OC-style questions
- Time management and test strategies
- Full-length mock exams and feedback
Q: Are your tutors experienced with the OC test format?
A: Yes. Our tutors specialize in selective and OC test preparation. They are trained to teach the specific skills and question types found in the current OC exam.
Q: Do you provide mock exams?
A: Yes. Mock exams are an essential part of our program. They simulate real test conditions and help identify strengths and weaknesses.
Q Can you assess if my child is suitable for OC preparation?
A: Yes. We offer a low-cost diagnostic assessment to evaluate your child’s readiness and recommend the appropriate learning path.
Q: How do you track my child’s progress?
A: We conduct regular in-class assessments and provide detailed progress reports. Parents are updated regularly through meetings, reports, or email communication.
Q: What if my child finds the program too challenging?
A: We tailor instruction to each child’s level. If needed, we offer foundation support to strengthen key skills before moving into test-level material.
Q: Can OC preparation help even if my child doesn’t sit the test?
A: Yes! The skills taught—critical thinking, reading comprehension, and mathematical reasoning—benefit students in school and help prepare them for future selective or scholarship tests.
GEA GENIUS PATHWAY
Q: What is the GEA Genius Pathway?
A: GEA Genius is an educational pathway offered by GEA for students wanting to prepare for the OC Placement Test, the Selective High School Placement Test, and/or a scholarship test. This course takes them from Year 3 to the end of Year 6.
Here is an outline of the Genius pathway:
Q: Can I join the GEA Genius Pathway at any time?
A: There are several admission points throughout the pathway. They are listed above in the outline of the GEA Genius Pathway (each new line can be a possible entry point).
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Yes. You can join at any time, on completion of the Benchmark test and acceptance into the pathway.
Q: Why join GEA Genius Pathway?
A:
- Increased opportunity of gaining placement into an OC class and/or a selective high school.
- Increased chance of gaining a scholarship
- Focus on exam techniques
- Build confidence
- Prepare early – makes the process stress-free
- Create independent, goal-oriented students
- Expert guidance throughout the entire process
- Ongoing feedback and progress checks
- Tight-knit small group environment with a unified goal.
Q: Does my child need to sit a test to join the GEA Genius Pathway? |
A: Yes. Every student wishing to join the Genius pathway must first sit a Benchmark Test with us. This test will give us a clear understanding of the child’s strengths and weaknesses and help us determine whether this pathway is suited to their needs. It will also help us to determine which level is the correct level for your child. To book a Benchmark test, please CLICK HERE.
Maths tutoring
Q: What is Maths Tutoring?
A: Maths tutoring is an essential way to ensure your child loves maths. Having the passion for the subject, makes performing in maths at school certain and makes the school years for your child enjoyable.
Q: What is the best way to tutor math?
A: Parents seek qualified tutors, but these tutors need to be using the right curriculumcurriculum, and someone needs to check the quality of the tutoring offered and how it is delivered. This is what we call quality control. Tutors need to have a structured program not just random things to do.
Q: What is needed for math tutoring?
A: For maths tutoring a structured program is needed to ensure conceptual understanding not just covering methods and calculations. When students reach a deep level of understanding they perform better in maths.
Q: Do math tutors really help?
A: The right maths tutors, yesyes, they do help. Make sure you find the right one. How do you know if a tutor is a good maths tutor? You need to look at qualifications, passion, experience, quality curriculum and quality control.
Q: How to determine that my child needs tutoring?
A: There are red flags you need to pay attention to:
If your child finds school boring, it might be a sign of disengagement at school. They might be struggling or gifted. Gifted students usually disengage as the level of maths taught at school is too easy for them.
If your child finds doing homework challenging and feels like it is a big chore, they probably need maths tutoring
If your child lacks the independency to do their homework without your help, they might need maths tutoring
ENGLISH TUTORING
Q: What is English Tutoring?
A: English tutoring is an essential way to ensure your child loves school. Having the passion for the subject, makes performing at school certain and makes the school years for your child enjoyable.
Q: What is the best way to tutor English?
A: Parents seek qualified tutors, but these tutors need to be using the right curriculum and someone needs to check the quality of the tutoring offered and how it is delivered. This is what we call quality control. Tutors need to have a structured program not just random things to do. Especially when it comes to writing, it is not just the creativity that needs to be enhances, but also grammar, spelling, punctuation and students need to have a broad range of higher-level vocabulary. English needs to be tutored comprehensively and in a structured way.
Q: What is needed for English tutoring?
A: For English tutoring a structured program is needed to ensure that all the components of the language are covered in a linked way. Random teaching does not help at all.
Q: Do English tutors really help?
A: The right English tutors, yes, they do help. Make sure you find the right tutor. How do you know if a tutor is a good English tutor? You need to look at qualifications, passion, experience, quality curriculum and quality control.
Q: How to determine that my child needs tutoring?
A: There are red flags you need to pay attention to:
If your child finds school boring, it might be a sign of disengagement at school. They might be struggling or gifted. Gifted students usually disengage as the level of English taught at school is too easy for them.
If your child finds doing homework challenging and feels like it is a big chore, they probably need English tutoring
If your child lacks the independency to do their homework without your help, they might need English tutoring
GEA Enrolment Process & Fees
Q: How much do your programs cost?
A: Fees vary depending on the number of courses and the duration of the enrolment. Please contact us for a current fee schedule or visit our LINK for enrolment pricing page. Discounts may apply for enrolling in multiple subjects.
Q: Do you offer trial classes?
A: Yes, we offer paid trial classes for most programs so you can experience our teaching approach before committing.
Q: Do you offer free assessments or trial classes?
A: No, our assessments and trial classes are conducted by experienced, qualified teachers. Unlike generic “free trials and assessments,” ours include a detailed feedback session, targeted recommendations, and individualised advice. Our goal is to deliver real value from the very first interaction, not just a sample. We see your child as a learner with potential.
Q: Are there any lock-in contracts?
A: You can choose to enrol students on a term-by-term basis, OR you can commit to a full-year enrolment.
Q: How do I enrol my child?
A: You can enrol online, over the phone, or by visiting one of our centres. To enrol online click here.
Q: What timetable option do you offer for my child?
A: Our small group classes have a set timetable each term. Visit our timetable page to view this term’s timetable or click here.
Q: Is there a cancellation policy?
A: Specific details are provided in our terms of service.
Q: Do you offer any discounts or packages?
A: Yes, we offer discounts for multiple sessions, referrals, and sibling packages. Ask us about our current promotions!
Enrolled Students
Q: Can I change class times/days if needed?
A: Our small group classes have a set timetable each term. If you need to change your child’s timetable, please speak to our admin team as early as possible to see if we can accommodate your change request.
Q: What happens if my child misses a class?
A: We offer catch-up options, including rescheduling (subject to availability) to a class later that same week, pre-recorded online catch-ups, or providing materials to complete at home or at our FREE homework help classes.
Q: Who can I speak to if I have questions about my child’s progress?
A: You can contact our admin team to book a progress meeting with your campus’s Head Teacher. You can also book a consultation with a head teacher via our website or click here to make an appointment.
Q: How do you track my child’s progress?
A: Our teachers offer ongoing feedback in our CRM following each class. We also conduct assessments in week 9 of each term and provide a detailed report at the end of each term on your child’s progress.
Q: Homework help?
A: We provide FREE homework classes for GEA students twice a week, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM during Weeks 2-9 of each term.
Q: What timetable option do you offer for my child?
A: Our small group classes have a set timetable each term. Visit our timetable page to view this term’s timetable or click here.
Homework and supporting your child at home
Q: How can I support my child at home?
A: We provide weekly homework, which is outlined in your child’s textbook. Our team is also happy to guide parents on how to support learning at home.
Q: Who can I speak to if I have questions about my child’s progress?
A: You can contact our admin team to book a progress meeting with your campus’s Head Teacher. You can also book a consultation with a head teacher via our website or click here to make an appointment.
Q: Homework help?
A: We provide FREE homework classes for GEA students twice a week, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM during Weeks 2-9 of each term.
GEA Contact Information
Q: What are your office hours?
A: Our Head Office is open Monday to Friday 9:00am – 6.30pm.
Campus opening hours are Monday to Thursday 11:30am – 7:30pm and Saturdays 8:30am – 7:00pm, with classes running in the afternoons 4:00pm-7:30pm and all day Saturday.
Campus hours vary in the school holidays; please speak with your campus admin for holiday hours.
Q: How do I contact you?
A: You can call us on 1300 001 432, email us on enquiries@globaleducationacademy.com.au , or use the contact form on our website. All contact details are listed on our Contact Us page.
Q: Where are you located?
A: We have centres in Kogarah and Turramurra, conveniently located near public transport and with ample parking. Online tutoring options are also available.
Kogarah: Shop 1 53-55 Montgomery St Kogarah. Click her for map
Turramurra: 4 William St, Turramurra. Click here for map
