• Aarav S

    Y8 student

    🏆 James Ruse offer &

    🏆 Baulkham Hills offer

    ✅ NSB Shortlisted


    "Ilia's emphasis on the types of questions that appear in the test was really helpful and showed me exactly what my weaknesses were. All his mock exams helped me prepare for the actual test and the time pressure involved. He has been a great teacher and mentor.

  • Mustafa D

    Y8 student

    🏆 Normanhurst Boys &

    🏆 Sydney Boys offer

    Student with us since Y7


    “Selective Specialist teaches you about much more than just a test, llia helps you get out of your comfort zone and shows you how to apply what you learned in every scenario.”

  • Tahmeed A

    Y8 student

    🏆 Normanhurst Boys Offer


    "Ilia is an exceptional teacher whose teaching and feedback have had a real impact on my development. His clarity and insight helped me grasp complex ideas more effectively, and his guidance consistently pushed me to improve."

  • Rochishnu Y

    Y8 student

    🏆 Sydney Boys offer


    “Selective Specialist teaches lessons that last longer than any test, with Ilia guiding you to build confidence and apply your learning everywhere.”

  • Veronica

    Y9 Student

    🏆 North Sydney Girls &
    🏆 Sydney Girls offer

    "Working with Ilia really helped me focus and improve in my weaker areas through the strategies he taught and consistent practice. His teaching style is very good and logical and I could always ask for help even outside of class times. "

    Testimonials from Ilia’s Students

        • Sydney Boys High School

          • 9 Offers
        • Normanhurst Boys High School

          • 6 Offers
          • 1 Reserve
              • 12+ Selective Offers

                This is the total amount of offers received for a placement in selective schools from our students.

              • 78% in Top 10%

                78% of our students scored within the top band when sitting the HAST test (Top 10%).

              • 83% Superior Band

                83% of our students scored a superior band (top 11%) from the EduTest examination.