National Benchmark Test (NBT) Preparation Services
Our greatest teaching tool is our passion. We get involved — head and heart — and have a vested interest in seeing our students grow.
Your NBT test date is looming… are you prepared?
Every one of our NBT tutors has passed our tutor training programme with distinction and then excelled at our internal NBT subject tests. Our NBT tutors don’t just know the work, they know how to teach it.
Our programme is guided by a sophisticated diagnostic tool that identifies which of the 24 sub-sections in the NBT we need to focus on in order to achieve your goal. Our NBT students drastically improve their NBT scores.
Your NBT tutoring needs are assessed
Student profile
Study habits, routines, interests and learning style — an in-depth qualitative and quantitative review of the student’s scholastic career.
NBT mock exam and diagnostics
The student writes a full-length internal NBT skills assessment at our assessment centre, analysed to determine the specific subsections, question types, and errors to focus on.
Your target
We review your APS and your target universities to determine what score you need to achieve in order to get into your university of choice.
Learn more →Then we create an action plan
Trained NBT Maths and English tutors get you up to speed on:
NBT MAT (Mathematics)
After writing the NBT, 50% of students say there was maths they hadn’t yet learned in school. There is content and application that you need to learn. We have your back.
NBT AL (Academic Literacy)
The skills tested in the Academic Literacy sections are distinct from the skillset taught in CAPS, IEB and Cambridge English. We fill in the gaps.
NBT QL (Quantitative Literacy)
Quantitative Literacy is loosely aligned with Mathematical Literacy — you will need to be exposed to some unfamiliar concepts. We clue you in.
NBT test-taking techniques
Getting a great score is about so much more than just knowing the content. We teach you test-taking tools, tricks and techniques designed to maximise your score.
Did you know? The NBT MAT in June is not the same as the NBT MAT towards the end of the year. The test covers different content at different periods of the year, and this is often substantially out of sync with IEB and Cambridge schools — less so with CAPS schools.
How we operate
Initial Consultation
We begin with a personalised consultation at our Fourways assessment centre, where we gain a thorough understanding of the student’s academic background, study approach, and long-term goals. This process includes both a qualitative discussion and a detailed analysis of their academic performance to ensure we tailor our approach to their unique needs.
Tutor Matching
If tuition is recommended, we carefully select a tutor from our team who aligns with the student’s learning style and personality. Since we work directly with our tutors — not as an agency — we ensure that every student is paired with a mentor they can trust, connect with, and feel motivated to learn from.
Personalised One-on-One Tuition
Lessons take place in the comfort of your home or at school, providing a structured yet flexible learning experience. Tutors establish a strong working relationship with the student, ensuring that lessons are engaging, effective, and aligned with their curriculum. Progress is monitored continuously, with structured work assigned between sessions to reinforce learning and track improvement.
What our families say
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Ready to bring out the best in your child?
Speak to our team about a personalised one-on-one tuition programme — in Johannesburg, Cape Town, or online.