Excel in South Australia Specialized Programs with Online Mock Tests & Practice

Choose based on location and your child's preferences. Aberfoyle Park serves southern suburbs (Morphett Vale, Christies Beach, Noarlunga), The Heights serves northeastern suburbs (Modbury Heights, Golden Grove, Tea Tree Gully), and Glenunga International serves eastern suburbs (Norwood, Burnside, Adelaide CBD). All three use identical HAST entrance tests and offer the same excellent specialized programs. Consider commute time and local community - students thrive when they can participate in after-school programs without long travel.

For optimal results, start 9-12 months before the test (95% success rate with Adelaide families). High-performing students (already top 10% of class) can succeed with 6-8 months preparation. The HAST test includes Abstract Reasoning, which is completely unfamiliar to most students and requires dedicated practice. Starting earlier allows development of reasoning skills without stress. BrainTree offers free diagnostic assessments to determine your child's ideal timeline.

Based on 500+ Adelaide students we've coached, Abstract Reasoning is consistently the hardest component - testing visual pattern recognition not taught in regular schools, with only 75 seconds per question. Mathematical Reasoning ranks second, requiring problem-solving beyond school curriculum without a calculator. Reading Comprehension challenges students with advanced vocabulary and time pressure. BrainTree's systematic approach helps students master all components.

Yes! IGNITE programs are FREE South Australian public schools. However, budget for application fees (~$100), excursions (~$300-800/year), required technology (laptop ~$800-1,500), uniform (~$200-400), and transport. Total 6-year costs range from $5,000-15,000 depending on choices - compared to $90,000-180,000+ for Adelaide private schools. IGNITE offers specialized education at less than 10% the cost of private schools.