Realus Education

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General Question

: First Education Technology Group was founded in 2009, starting in a modest underground warehouse. After fifteen years of vigorous development, it has now risen to become a leading educational technology enterprise in Australia. The company focuses on K12 extracurricular enrichment education and the development of adaptive learning software. By building an AI adaptive learning platform for offline teaching, First Education is committed to technological innovation, creating a convenient and efficient learning environment and ecosystem for children aged 6 to 18. In Melbourne, First Education operates multiple offline learning centers and has established development companies in Shenzhen and Xi'an, China.Through fifteen years of relentless effort and innovation, First Education has achieved remarkable success in the field of education. Our educational products and services have benefited over ten thousand students, and we have produced nearly twenty ATAR 99.95 VCE top scorers for eight consecutive years. Over 65% of our students have achieved excellent ATAR scores of 97 or above (top 3% nationwide) with comprehensive tutoring services across all subjects at First Education.Our educational services are delivered through two major brands, Realus and MarsLadder, which complement each other and together form the core competitiveness of First Education.Realus is dedicated to providing high-quality online and offline training courses for students from Year 1 to Year 12. For students in Years 1-6, we use immersive interactive teaching to cultivate lifelong learning abilities, ensuring substantial progress at every step of their future studies. For students in Years 7-12, we focus on meeting the needs of VCE exam preparation, helping them successfully gain admission to world-renowned universities.MarsLadder focuses on creating a decentralised online learning ecosystem, providing an interconnected AI learning platform for students, parents, and educators worldwide in the K12 field. We integrate teaching, learning, practice, and assessment into a closed-loop system, offering users a comprehensive and integrated educational solution.

: Y1-Y6 Enrichment Courses: Mathematics, English, Private School Scholarship Courses, NAPLAN Preparation Courses, AMC Competition Preparation Courses, AEAS Courses, and Public Speaking & Debating Courses.Y7-Y9 Enrichment Courses: Mathematics, English, Selective School Entry Courses, Private School Scholarship Courses, NAPLAN Preparation Courses, AMC Competition Preparation Courses, and Public Speaking & Debating Courses.Y10-Y12 VCE Enrichment Courses: English (EAL, English, English Language), Further Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, AMC Competition Preparation Courses, and Public Speaking & Debating Courses.

: First Education Technology Group was founded in 2009, starting in a modest underground warehouse. After fifteen years of vigorous development, it has now risen to become a leading educational technology enterprise in Australia. The company focuses on K12 extracurricular enrichment education and the development of adaptive learning software. By building an AI adaptive learning platform for offline teaching, First Education is committed to technological innovation, creating a convenient and efficient learning environment and ecosystem for children aged 6 to 18. In Melbourne, First Education operates multiple offline learning centers and has established development companies in Shenzhen and Xi'an, China.Through fifteen years of relentless effort and innovation, First Education has achieved remarkable success in the field of education. Our educational products and services have benefited over ten thousand students, and we have produced nearly twenty ATAR 99.95 VCE top scorers for eight consecutive years. Over 65% of our students have achieved excellent ATAR scores of 97 or above (top 3% nationwide) with comprehensive tutoring services across all subjects at First Education.Our educational services are delivered through two major brands, Realus and MarsLadder, which complement each other and together form the core competitiveness of First Education.Realus is dedicated to providing high-quality online and offline training courses for students from Year 1 to Year 12. For students in Years 1-6, we use immersive interactive teaching to cultivate lifelong learning abilities, ensuring substantial progress at every step of their future studies. For students in Years 7-12, we focus on meeting the needs of VCE exam preparation, helping them successfully gain admission to world-renowned universities.MarsLadder focuses on creating a decentralised online learning ecosystem, providing an interconnected AI learning platform for students, parents, and educators worldwide in the K12 field. We integrate teaching, learning, practice, and assessment into a closed-loop system, offering users a comprehensive and integrated educational solution.

: Y1-Y6 Enrichment Courses: Mathematics, English, Private School Scholarship Courses, NAPLAN Preparation Courses, AMC Competition Preparation Courses, AEAS Courses, and Public Speaking & Debating Courses.Y7-Y9 Enrichment Courses: Mathematics, English, Selective School Entry Courses, Private School Scholarship Courses, NAPLAN Preparation Courses, AMC Competition Preparation Courses, and Public Speaking & Debating Courses.Y10-Y12 VCE Enrichment Courses: English (EAL, English, English Language), Further Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, AMC Competition Preparation Courses, and Public Speaking & Debating Courses.

: Yes, our course materials are exclusively written by our experienced curriculum development team and are revised and updated annually based on the Victorian curriculum. This ensures that the content is appropriately challenging, focused on key areas, and comprehensive.For secondary school students, the materials are based on the VCE and aligned with the Victorian curriculum, ensuring a gradual progression of knowledge that lays a solid foundation for the VCE exams. For primary school students, the materials incorporate elements from multiple international curricula, including those of China, Australia, and Singapore. This alignment with secondary school knowledge requirements stimulates children's interest from various dimensions and cultivates lifelong learning abilities.

: Term courses are typically conducted during the regular school term, with fixed schedules arranged for specific times each week. The course content is closely aligned with the school’s teaching progress, aiming to consolidate the knowledge students have learned in school while providing further expansion and deepening of that knowledge.Holiday courses, on the other hand, are conducted during school holidays with more flexible schedules, usually concentrated in a specific period of the holiday. These courses review the entire term’s content and preview the material for the upcoming term, helping students consolidate what they have learned and get a head start on new knowledge.Term courses maintain continuity and stability in students' learning, while holiday courses offer an opportunity for intensive study and reinforcement, ensuring students are more competitive in the new term. For more questions, please feel free to contact our academic advisors.

: Yes, we offer one-on-one courses. Our teachers tailor the teaching content based on the specific needs and learning situations of each student, ensuring that every lesson effectively enhances the student’s learning level. If you are interested in one-on-one courses, please feel free to contact our academic advisors for more details.

: We currently have two campuses, located in Box Hill and Glen Waverley.If you are interested in our courses but find the campuses too far from your home, you might want to try our online courses. More and more students are opting for our online classes, which allow for learning anytime and anywhere, saving you valuable time. If needed, please feel free to contact our advisors for more details.

: Yes, we offer both online live streaming and offline courses, with online classes conducted via live streaming on the Zoom platform. Students can participate from home, ask questions, and engage in discussions, enjoying the same quality of teaching as in offline classes. If you are unable to attend the live sessions, you can watch the recorded lessons later. Regardless of the mode of instruction you choose, we are committed to providing high-quality teaching services to ensure you can learn efficiently in a suitable learning environment. If you need more information, please feel free to contact our academic advisors.

: We offer classes taught entirely in English as well as bilingual classes. The specific language of instruction is arranged based on the actual situation of the students to ensure they can learn efficiently in the language environment that suits them best. Whether you choose a bilingual class or an English-only class, we are committed to providing the best teaching experience. If you need more information, please feel free to contact our academic advisors.

: REALUS O2O (Offline-to-Online) Teaching Mode
Learn: Systematic course structure
Practice: Interactive learning and practice during class, with homework for reinforcement
Assess: Periodic tests to identify and address knowledge gaps, ensuring thorough reinforcement
Feedback: Learning report feedback, connecting home and school
Support: Detailed homework analysis, educational consultation platform

: Our Enrichment Courses are based on an advanced learning approach where teachers not only cover the knowledge points of the current grade's curriculum but also lead students to learn content from the next grade level.The decision to place a child in an Enrichment Large Class or an Enrichment Small Class depends on various factors specific to the student, such as their target VCE score, adaptability to class size, learning intensity, and stress tolerance. We recommend contacting our academic advisors for more detailed information to make the best choice for your child.Our Enrichment Courses are designed with an advanced learning philosophy. Teachers not only teach the knowledge points of the current grade's curriculum but also guide students to advance their learning with next year's content. Whether a child is suitable for the Enrichment Large Class or the Enrichment Small Class depends primarily on their specific circumstances, such as target VCE scores, adaptability to class size, learning intensity, and stress tolerance. We suggest contacting our academic advisors to understand the options in detail and make the best choice for your child.

: The teaching philosophy at Realus focuses on advanced learning for enrichment. Our teachers not only cover the knowledge points in the current grade's curriculum but also guide students to learn content from the next grade level in advance. This course design aims to help students manage their regular school studies more easily and confidently.

Enrolment Question

: Free Consultation, Entrance Test, Class Placement Recommendation, Payment and Enrolment

: We understand that every student's learning needs and schedule may vary, so we welcome new students to join even after the course has started. New students will receive the following support:
Personalised Assessment: Before joining, we will conduct a comprehensive learning assessment to ensure the student's current knowledge level and learning needs match the class progress.
Adaptation Support: After joining, we provide additional tutoring to help new students quickly catch up with the class progress and ensure effective learning.
Ongoing Monitoring: Academic advisors will regularly track the new student's learning progress and communicate with the teachers to adjust the learning plan or approach as needed, ensuring they can smoothly integrate into the class.
We are committed to providing the best learning experience and support for every student. Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information.

: Free Consultation, Entrance Test, Class Placement Recommendation, Payment and Enrolment

: We understand that every student's learning needs and schedule may vary, so we welcome new students to join even after the course has started. New students will receive the following support:
Personalised Assessment: Before joining, we will conduct a comprehensive learning assessment to ensure the student's current knowledge level and learning needs match the class progress.
Adaptation Support: After joining, we provide additional tutoring to help new students quickly catch up with the class progress and ensure effective learning.
Ongoing Monitoring: Academic advisors will regularly track the new student's learning progress and communicate with the teachers to adjust the learning plan or approach as needed, ensuring they can smoothly integrate into the class.
We are committed to providing the best learning experience and support for every student. Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information.

: If a student needs to take a leave of absence, we will first consider transferring them to a parallel class to ensure they keep up with the learning progress, as missing any class could impact subsequent learning.If a class transfer is not feasible, we will provide video lessons and related materials so that students can make up the missed class content through video lessons.After watching the video lesson, if the student still has questions, they can ask the teacher at any time. We will ensure that students can promptly catch up on the missed content and maintain continuity in their learning progress. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our academic advisors for more details.

: We will send the video lesson links and related information through our Student-Teacher Information System. You simply need to log in to the system to access the video lessons. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our academic advisors for more details.

: We offer flexible payment options, including bank transfer, credit card payment, as well as payment through WeChat or Alipay. For specific payment methods and procedures, please consult our academic advisors for more information.

: First Education's payment policy is designed to ensure continuity, quality of teaching, and the effectiveness of students' learning. Therefore, our courses are charged on a term or annual basis and we currently do not support per-class payments.First Education's courses are designed as a systematic learning process, and enrolling on a term or annual basis allows students to achieve the best learning outcomes within a fixed period. Single class sessions may not fully reflect our teaching quality and effectiveness. Thank you for your understanding and support.

: Yes, choosing to pay annually allows you to enjoy exclusive discounted rates that we offer to annual payment students. Compared to paying by term, you will be able to save more. For specific discount details, please consult our advisors.

Course Question

: Year 1-3 classes: 1 hour
Year 4-9 classes: 1.5 hours
Year 10-12 classes: 2 hours

: Carefully compiled textbooks: Systematic sorting and summarisation of knowledge points
Interactive teaching methods: Enhance students' interest and engagement in learning
Homework assignments: Reinforce practice and consolidate learned knowledge
In-class tests: Help students identify and address knowledge gaps
Learning report feedback: Timely tracking of students' learning progress
Home-school communication: Provide feedback on the child's learning situation and the latest educational updates

: Year 1-3 classes: 1 hour
Year 4-9 classes: 1.5 hours
Year 10-12 classes: 2 hours

: Carefully compiled textbooks: Systematic sorting and summarisation of knowledge points
Interactive teaching methods: Enhance students' interest and engagement in learning
Homework assignments: Reinforce practice and consolidate learned knowledge
In-class tests: Help students identify and address knowledge gaps
Learning report feedback: Timely tracking of students' learning progress
Home-school communication: Provide feedback on the child's learning situation and the latest educational updates

: Yes, our courses include homework assignments. Homework is an important tool for consolidating the content learned in class. By completing the assignments, students can deepen their understanding, enhance their knowledge retention, and ensure continuous progress even after class.

: Yes, we regularly arrange exams. Exams help us evaluate students' learning effectiveness, identify weak areas in their studies, and provide targeted reinforcement training, thereby improving their overall learning levels.

: Our Year 12 courses follow the "Three-Round Learning Method" with the following arrangements:
First Round: Knowledge Point Review - Organizing and summarizing knowledge points to clear up students' learning obstacles.
Second Round: Comprehensive Reinforcement Practice - Strengthening key and difficult points of the subjects, summarizing frequently tested knowledge points and question types. This round focuses on improving students' problem-solving speed and accuracy.
Third Round: Final Exam Preparation - Focusing on targeted training for VCE exam question types. Through concentrated practice with past exam papers and detailed explanations, we develop students' sense of the exam and test-taking strategies.

: If your child has lived in Australia or another English-speaking country for less than 7 years and has received English-medium education for less than 7 years, they can choose the EAL (English as an Additional Language) course. The residence time includes the total time spent in English-speaking countries, including time spent back in your home country or on holidays in non-English-speaking countries, as vacations do not interrupt English education. For special cases, it is advisable to consult the day school and follow their guidance.

: Our course content is closely aligned with the VCE curriculum, ensuring that students master all the necessary knowledge points and skills during their studies. We provide detailed explanations of common exam question types and offer ample practice opportunities, enabling students to handle various questions proficiently. This approach helps students quickly address knowledge gaps and strengthen weak areas, thereby achieving better results in their SAC (School Assessed Coursework) exams.

: Yes, our Selective school entry test preparation course covers all parts of the entry test, ensuring that students are fully prepared to enhance their exam performance. If you are interested in our courses, please feel free to contact our academic advisors for more details.

: The AMC (Australian Mathematics Competition) is aimed at students in grades 3-11. Participating in the AMC requires a solid foundation in mathematics. In our term courses, AMC competition question types are integrated as part of the learning process. Additionally, we offer special intensive courses before the competition to help students master the AMC question types and understand the knowledge points and skills required for the exam. If you are interested in our courses, please feel free to contact our academic advisors for more details.

Book a Trial Lesson

: Realus Trial Class Policy: Trial classes are part of our regular courses, and trial students are treated as formal students, receiving the corresponding study materials. Therefore, trial classes are charged at the per-class rate for that course. If you are satisfied with our courses, you can continue to enroll in subsequent classes. Please feel free to contact our academic advisors for more details.

: Before the trial, we require students to take an entrance test (which can be completed online) to understand their learning situation. Our academic advisors will assign students to a class of appropriate difficulty based on their proficiency in the subject, ensuring that the trial class's pace and content match the student's actual level.If a student feels the trial class is not suitable after attending, we will provide reasonable advice and solutions based on their specific learning situation to help them find the most suitable learning path. If you are interested in our courses, please feel free to contact our academic advisors for more details.

: Realus Trial Class Policy: Trial classes are part of our regular courses, and trial students are treated as formal students, receiving the corresponding study materials. Therefore, trial classes are charged at the per-class rate for that course. If you are satisfied with our courses, you can continue to enroll in subsequent classes. Please feel free to contact our academic advisors for more details.

: Before the trial, we require students to take an entrance test (which can be completed online) to understand their learning situation. Our academic advisors will assign students to a class of appropriate difficulty based on their proficiency in the subject, ensuring that the trial class's pace and content match the student's actual level.If a student feels the trial class is not suitable after attending, we will provide reasonable advice and solutions based on their specific learning situation to help them find the most suitable learning path. If you are interested in our courses, please feel free to contact our academic advisors for more details.

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