School Holidays are your secret weapon for OC preparation

The OC test is May 8-9, 2026. Most families will cram at the last minute. Start building test skills during uninterrupted holiday time.

Holiday preparation

THE HOLIDAY ADVANTAGE

Why holidays are different

School holidays offer unique conditions that make starting preparation now significantly more effective.

Uninterrupted Time

No homework, no early mornings. Holidays give your child dedicated blocks of time to focus on learning new skills without competing pressures.

Build Consistency

It takes 21 days to build a habit. Holiday weeks are perfect for establishing a practice routine that carries into the school term naturally.

Fresh Mental Energy

Children are mentally rested during holidays. This is when new learning sticks best, when curiosity is high, and when confidence can build quickly.

Holiday preparation rocket

We'll make your holiday prep easy with personalised guided plans and updates

Busy parents and busy children need to know how they should be spending their time. Our AI-powered learning plans are based on your child's actual test data, and show you exactly what to work on next and why. Proactive emails keep you in the loop every step of the way.

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EXPERIENCE THE TEST FORMAT

Can your child solve this?

This is exactly what the OC test looks like. Can you answer it correctly?

The scale below is perfectly balanced. The total mass is 0.936 kg. What is the mass of each diamond?

We have thousands more questions like this to help you prepare for the OC test. Start your free trial during the holidays and build confidence before school returns.

THE RESEARCH IS CLEAR

Why digital practice matters

Peer-reviewed research shows that format familiarity significantly impacts test performance.

5-11
Months Behind

Students taking digital tests for the first time score as if they're 5-11 months behind their peers on the same paper test.

Source: AIR Massachusetts PARCC study, 2015-2016

1+ Year
Lasting Effects

Even after a full year of digital testing, mode effects still existed. Format practice beats last-minute cramming.

Source: Cowan & Backes, Economics of Education Review, 2018

Crucial
For Performance

Test format familiarisation is "crucial to achieve optimal performance" according to medical education research.

Source: BMC Medical Education, 2024

TRUSTED BY NSW FAMILIES

What parents are saying

Join hundreds of NSW students already preparing for the OC test with confidence

On the timed digital test, she froze up watching the countdown timer. After a few practice runs, she's learned to pace herself. I'm so glad we discovered this now!
— LH, parent
The benchmarking showed us honestly where our child sits compared to others. It helped us have a realistic conversation about expectations and what to focus on next.
— AB, parent
I can't believe I'm saying this but this was actually fun.
— RF, student

Everything you need for effective holiday preparation

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Personalised guided weekly plans

Customised session plans so you know exactly what to work on.

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Practise the actual format

Thousands of quality questions that match the real test.

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Live performance data

Breakdowns of every area in every section.

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Detailed review

Every question has a full explanation of how to get to the answer.

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Join a growing community of NSW parents who want the best preparation for their children

The OC Test is May 8-9, 2026

Applications close February 20, 2026. Start building your child's confidence during the holidays.

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  • Cancel anytime - no lock-in contracts
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  • Keep all progress data even if you pause
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$0 today, then $40/month on our quarterly plan

Make These Holidays Count

Start building your child's confidence and test-taking skills while there's uninterrupted time to focus.

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