Melbourne · Est. for results
Melbourne's Most Rigorous Selective Entry Programme.
Run by a Doctor of Medicine student who sat the test himself — and got in.
About
Why Parents Choose Shivansh
I'm Shivansh Kakkar — a third-year medical student with 7+ years of tutoring experience. I sat the selective entry exam myself and received an offer to Melbourne High. I earned a major scholarship to Camberwell Grammar. I know exactly what these exams demand — and I build students who can deliver it under pressure.
3rd Year Doctor of Medicine
Active medical school candidate
Melbourne High Entry Offer
Sat and passed the exam
Major Scholarship to Camberwell Grammar
Awarded a major academic scholarship
The Programme
$100/week · 4 Hours · Everything Included.
A complete selective entry system — teaching, simulation, and review — in a single weekly fee.
2 Hours — Teaching Session
Group of 4 · Personalised to your child's gaps
2 Hours — Exam Simulation
In person preferred · Online available for distance students
Direct Access to Shivansh
Every session · Every exam review · Every parent meeting
Individual Exam Report
Generated after every simulation
Personalised Parent Feedback Meetings
Multiple sessions throughout the year · 30 minutes each · Full progress review
24/7 Weekly Support
Direct access between sessions · 7 days a week
$25 per hour. Fully mentored. Fully tracked. Exam simulation included.
Personalised parent feedback meetings — every month, without exception.
Individual exam report generated after every single session.
In-person exam simulation — the only programme in Melbourne that replicates real test conditions weekly.
50+ full practice exams completed per year.
No other programme comes close.
Investment
Four Hours. One Hundred Dollars. Everything Included.
Most tutors charge $80–$120 for a single hour. We include four.
Weekly Programme Fee
per week · per student
4 hours of structured programme — teaching, exam simulation, and review. All included.
2 hrs — Teaching Session
Group of 4 · Personalised to your child's gaps
2 hrs — Exam Simulation
Printed papers · Timed · Invigilated
In-person exam simulation is our preference — and our point of difference. For students outside Melbourne, online simulation is available. We understand distance.
Direct Access to Shivansh
Every session · Every exam review · Every parent meeting
Individual Exam Report
Generated after every simulation
Monthly Parent Progress Meeting
30-minute 1:1 · Full grade review included
24/7 Weekly Access
Direct support between sessions · 7 days a week · Included
That's $25 per hour — for a fully tracked, mentored, exam-ready programme.
1-on-1 with Shivansh
60 Minutes · Direct session with Shivansh
Any Subject · Reading, Verbal, Maths, or Written Expression
Your gaps, your pace · Built entirely around your child
Flexible scheduling · Book week by week
Every 1-on-1 is with Shivansh personally.
Can be added alongside the weekly programme or booked as a standalone.
By Comparison
| Shivansh Kakkar | Typical Tutor | Tutoring Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours per week | 4 | 1 | 1–2 |
| Weekly cost | $100 | $80–$120 | $60–$100 |
| Cost per hour | $25 | $80–$120 | $30–$60 |
| Progress tracking | ✓ | — | Rarely |
| Direct access to Shivansh | ✓ | Sometimes | — |
| In-person exam sim | ✓ | — | — |
| Parent meetings | ✓ Monthly | — | — |
Competitor pricing based on Melbourne market averages, 2024.
Direct With Shivansh
Every Student Works Directly With Shivansh
Your child isn't passed to a different tutor or a junior staff member. Every teaching session, every exam review, every parent feedback session — all with Shivansh directly. He knows your child's scores, their error patterns, and exactly what needs to change before exam day.
Progress tracked from Week 1
Baseline established on Day 1.
Monthly written grade report
Sent to parents after every meeting.
Target school benchmarking
Scores compared against entry thresholds.
Ask Anything. Any Time.
Between sessions, students and parents have direct access to ask questions throughout the week — no waiting until the next lesson. Whether it's a tricky question from homework, a concept that didn't click, or a last-minute concern before exam day — we're available.
7 days a week · No extra charge
Personalised to the Question
A Parent Asks. We Build It. It's in the Next Exam.
Every gap a parent or student identifies is turned into targeted practice — often within the same week.
11:19
A custom exam section on poetic texts — vocabulary, inference, and literary devices — is drafted and added to the next session.
Built within 48 hoursSection B — Poetic Texts
Performance on that specific question type is recorded. If it appears again next week, we know whether it improved.
Poetic Texts
This is what 300+ exams actually means — not a static library, but a live system that responds to your child.
What Parents Say
Trusted by Families Across Melbourne
These are real messages from real parents — unsolicited, unedited.
“Erin enjoyed the lesson and felt comfortable and engaged throughout. We're happy to let you know she will be continuing with the lessons.”
“Your coaching has helped her improve her writing enormously. I appreciate the weekly feedback — it really helps me gauge her performance. Please keep testing her on complex and unexpected topics.”
“Jaimee really enjoyed last night's session — thank you so much.”
Read more parent reviews on the Results & Resources page.
Process
From Enrolment to Exam Day
01
Free Consult
We assess your child's current level and identify target schools.
02
Tailored Programme
Weekly teaching, simulation, and review begins.
03
Exam Ready
Your child sits the exam with 50+ full practice papers behind them.
Questions
Frequently Asked
Victoria's selective entry exam tests verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, reading comprehension, and written expression under tight time pressure. Success is less about raw intelligence and more about disciplined, exam-specific technique built over months of structured practice.
Centres run large classes on a fixed curriculum. This programme is delivered by one person who sat — and passed — the exam, with weekly full-length simulations and same-day feedback. Every plan is built around your child's specific weaknesses, not a generic syllabus.
Most serious candidates begin 12–18 months before the exam. Starting in Year 7 gives the breathing room to build technique, sit 50+ practice papers, and arrive on exam day rehearsed rather than rushed.
We back the quality of this programme completely. If you have any concerns about your child's progress at any point, speak to Shivansh directly — every issue is addressed personally, not through a support ticket.
Yes. Sessions are available in-person in Melbourne or via secure video with a shared digital whiteboard. Online students follow the same programme and receive the same materials.
Enquire
Places Limited to 3–4 Students Per Group
New groups open each term. Enquire early to secure a place.