Term 3 2026 — Years 3 to 12
Term 3 runs 20 July – 25 September (10 weeks). Early-bird, cash, referral and sibling discounts available. See the full timetable and fees.
View full timetable & fees →ACER Education — OC & Selective tutoring in Hurstville
Small-group tutoring · Hurstville · Years 3–12
Small-Group Tutoring for Years 3–12 in Hurstville
Helping primary and high school students build confidence in English, writing and mathematics through focused teaching, small classes and exam preparation.
📞 0434 661 103 · WeChat / WhatsApp
Under 10
students per class
Primary + High
Years 3–12 focus
AMC Prize
founder · Sydney Boys High
KSF 2026
1 High Distinction · 2 Distinction · 3 Credit
News & Notices
What's on at ACER Education
Term dates, holiday courses and enrolment notices — the latest from the centre.
July Holiday Course — Years 3 to 5
A 10-day holiday program (6–17 July) rotating Maths, English and Thinking Skills. $80/day, or $560 for all ten days.
View full timetable & fees →Programs
What we teach, year by year
Focused teaching in English, Writing and Mathematics — built around the OC (Year 4) and Selective (Year 6) exams. Small classes under ten.
Indicative focus — contact us for the current program details.
Building the foundations
Reading, vocabulary, structured writing and core numeracy — so by Year 4 your child starts OC preparation from confidence, not catch-up.
English · Writing · Mathematics · class under 10
Learn moreOC exam preparation
The focused year. English comprehension, mathematical reasoning and thinking skills, with timed practice under real exam conditions.
Reading · Maths Reasoning · Thinking Skills
Learn moreSelective preparation begins
The runway to the Selective test. Extended reading and writing, deeper reasoning, and real exam-condition practice to build stamina and pace.
Reading · Writing · Reasoning
Learn moreSelective exam mastery
The final push. Full-length exam-condition papers with instant marking and honest class ranking. Timing, accuracy, and confidence sharpened.
Full Selective format · timing & accuracy
Learn moreAlso teaching
High School — Years 7 to 12
Mathematics and English/Writing for high school students, plus Maths Competition preparation for Junior and Intermediate divisions. Small classes, real exam-condition practice.
Maths · English · Years 7–12
OC vs Selective — what's the difference?
The OC test (sat in Year 4) places high-achieving students into Opportunity Classes for Years 5–6. The Selective test (sat in Year 6) places students into academically selective high schools. Both test reading, mathematical reasoning, thinking skills and writing. ACER Education prepares students for both — Year 3 foundations through Year 6 mastery.
Max Liu
Founder & Lead Tutor
The teacher
Taught by someone who's actually done it
ACER Education is led by Max Liu — a Prize winner in the Australian Maths Competition (Senior Division), a graduate of Sydney Boys High School, and a High Distinction qualifier for the National Chemistry Olympiad team. Max holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW, and spent his career as a Senior IT Project Manager at ANSTO, IBM, Macquarie Bank, Westpac and Transport for NSW before returning to what he loves: teaching.
- Prize — Australian Maths Competition (Senior Division)
- High Distinction — National Chemistry Olympiad
- Sydney Boys High School
- UNSW — Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Commerce
When your child learns from someone with a genuine record of academic excellence and a passion for teaching, rigour stops being a slogan.
Read the full story →Student achievements
Our students' recent results
Verified competition and placement outcomes from ACER Education students. We publish only what our students have actually achieved.
2026
KSF Maths Competition (Kangourou des Mathématiques)
1 × High Distinction · 2 × Distinction · 3 × Credit
2025
APSMO Maths Olympiad
A.Ma achieved a Top 10% award. L.Wang and K.Zhang — attending as Year 4s — achieved Top 10% and an Outstanding Result Award.
2025
ICAS Competition
T.Ding achieved Distinction in both English and Writing. A.Ma achieved Distinction in Maths.
2025
Opportunity Class (OC) Placement
L.Wang (Top 10% across all three subjects) and K.Zhang were both offered OC placement for 2026. Our Year 4 Advanced Class achieved a 67% OC success rate in 2025.
KSF 2026 results are verified competition outcomes. Placement counts are placeholders pending verification — no invented numbers.
Our tutors
Meet the teaching team
Small classes mean your child learns directly from experienced tutors who know them by name.
Nathanael Thie
Head Tutor — English
- Graduated from Sydney Boys High School
- 2024 HSC All-Rounder
- English Advanced (2U) 96/100 — 2nd at Sydney Boys
- English Extension 1 (3U) 49/50 — 1st at Sydney Boys
- English Extension 2 (4U) — Margaret Richardson Award
I
Ivy Li
Maths Tutor
- Graduated from Danebank
- Maths Extension 1 (3U) 97/100 — 1st at Danebank
- Maths Extension 2 (4U) 93/100 — 1st at Danebank
Online exam platform
Your child's homework, marked the moment they finish
Every ACER Education student trains on our own online exam platform. Timed papers with a question navigator. Instant marking on submit. Honest class ranking against their cohort — so practice actually counts.
- Sits a real, timed exam with navigator and flag-for-review
- Instant marking the second they submit
- Honest class ranking against their cohort
- Per-question results breakdown for every paper
From the blog
Guides for OC & Selective parents
Plain-English explainers on the tests and how to prepare — written for parents new to the pathway.
Preparing for the Selective Writing Test
Practical, factual guidance on the Selective writing task — the common narrative and persuasive prompts, what markers reward, and the practice habits that genuinely build confidence.
Read articleOC vs Selective: What's the Difference?
The OC test (Year 4) and the Selective test (Year 6) are two stages of one NSW pathway — here's how they differ and how to prepare for each.
Read articleUnderstanding the OC (Opportunity Class) Test
A plain-English guide for NSW parents on what the OC test is, when it is sat (Year 4), what it assesses, and how families typically prepare.
Read articleFind Us
Visit our Hurstville centre
We're on Forest Rd in the heart of Hurstville — a short walk from Hurstville station. Here's the map, and how to find our door.
- Address
- Suite 8, 153-161 Forest Rd
Hurstville, NSW 2220
Connect with us
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the OC and Selective tests, our year levels, class sizes and how to get in touch.
- What is the OC (Opportunity Class) test?
- The Opportunity Class (OC) placement test is sat in Year 4. It identifies high-achieving NSW primary school students for placement into Opportunity Classes at select public schools for Years 5 and 6. The test assesses reading, mathematical reasoning, thinking skills and writing.
- What is the Selective High School test?
- The NSW Selective High School Placement Test is sat in Year 6. It places high-performing students into academically selective NSW government high schools. It assesses reading, mathematical reasoning, thinking skills and writing.
- What year levels does ACER Education teach?
- ACER Education teaches students in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. Year 3 builds foundations; Year 4 is focused OC exam preparation; Years 5 and 6 focus on Selective High School exam preparation.
- Where is ACER Education located?
- ACER Education is located at Suite 8, 153-161 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220. You can also contact us by phone or WhatsApp/WeChat at 0434 661 103, or by email at admin@acereducation.com.au.
- How big are the classes at ACER Education?
- Classes at ACER Education are small — under 10 students. This ensures every student receives genuine individual attention and personalised feedback during each lesson.
- How do I enrol or find out about fees?
- Our current timetable and fees are published on the Timetable & Fees page. To enrol or confirm a place, call or message us at 0434 661 103 (WeChat / WhatsApp), email admin@acereducation.com.au, or use the enquiry form on our website.
Still have questions? Contact us or call 0434 661 103.
Ready to get started?
Contact us to discuss your child's current year level, goals, and the right program — or to ask about timetable and fees.
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