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Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Our Commitment Welcome to the Realus FAQ section, where we gather the most common questions from our users along with detailed answers.
Founded in 2009, First Education & Technology Group Pty Ltd is one of Australia’s leading K–12 education organisations, dedicated to blending human expertise with cutting-edge technology to transform how students learn.Over the past 16 years, we have supported over 20,000 students in achieving academic excellence, with nearly 30 ATAR 99.95 achievers produced across ten consecutive years, and thousands gaining entry into elite universities, selective schools, and scholarship programs.Our educational services are delivered through two major brands, Realus and MarsLadder, which complement each other and together form the core of our competitive advantage.
Realus Education – our online tutoring division offering structured programs from Year 1–12 across English, Maths, Science, and key exam preparation (VCE, HSC, IB, Scholarship, Selective, OC, AMC).
MarsLadder – our award-winning AI-powered learning platform, recognised as a Bett Awards, The EdTech Awards, QS Reimagine Education Awards and GESS Education Awards Finalist (2023–2025). MarsLadder drives a Human × AI hybrid model, automating practice, feedback, and reporting, and empowering both teachers and students.
Our mission is to redefine tutoring through AI-driven innovation. By integrating AI Agents into the full learning cycle — from diagnosis to planning, instruction, practice, and feedback — we create a personalised, scalable, and efficient learning experience for every student.Looking ahead, we are building Australia’s largest hybrid education network, combining the warmth of human teaching with the precision of AI technology. With campuses in Melbourne (Box Hill & Glen Waverley) and Sydney (Chatswood), plus a global R&D hub in China, we are on track to expand our reach nationwide and beyond.At First Education & Technology Group, we believe every child deserves to unlock their full potential — and we are committed to using technology, expertise, and passion to make that vision a reality.
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 developed by our experienced curriculum team and are revised annually based on both the Victorian (VCE) and New South Wales (HSC) syllabuses. This ensures that the content provided to students in both regions is appropriately challenging, clearly focused, and systematically structured.For students in Victoria, our secondary school materials are centred around the VCE and closely aligned with the Victorian curriculum, supporting a step-by-step knowledge progression that builds a strong foundation for exam success.For students in New South Wales, our resources are tailored to the HSC framework, rigorously mapped to the NSW curriculum’s knowledge structure and skill development goals to help students efficiently master key exam content.At the primary level, our materials draw from multiple international curricula—including those of China, Australia, and Singapore—while aligning with secondary school expectations to spark students' interest from diverse perspectives and nurture lifelong learning habits.
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 three campuses: Box Hill and Glen Waverley in Victoria, and Chatswood in New South Wales. If you’re interested in our courses but find the campuses too far from your home, you might want to try our online classes. A growing number of students are choosing our online programs, which offer the flexibility to learn anytime and anywhere—saving you valuable time. If needed, feel free to contact our advisors for more information.
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
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.
General
Founded in 2009, First Education & Technology Group Pty Ltd is one of Australia’s leading K–12 education organisations, dedicated to blending human expertise with cutting-edge technology to transform how students learn.Over the past 16 years, we have supported over 20,000 students in achieving academic excellence, with nearly 30 ATAR 99.95 achievers produced across ten consecutive years, and thousands gaining entry into elite universities, selective schools, and scholarship programs.Our educational services are delivered through two major brands, Realus and MarsLadder, which complement each other and together form the core of our competitive advantage.
Realus Education – our online tutoring division offering structured programs from Year 1–12 across English, Maths, Science, and key exam preparation (VCE, HSC, IB, Scholarship, Selective, OC, AMC).
MarsLadder – our award-winning AI-powered learning platform, recognised as a Bett Awards, The EdTech Awards, QS Reimagine Education Awards and GESS Education Awards Finalist (2023–2025). MarsLadder drives a Human × AI hybrid model, automating practice, feedback, and reporting, and empowering both teachers and students.
Our mission is to redefine tutoring through AI-driven innovation. By integrating AI Agents into the full learning cycle — from diagnosis to planning, instruction, practice, and feedback — we create a personalised, scalable, and efficient learning experience for every student.Looking ahead, we are building Australia’s largest hybrid education network, combining the warmth of human teaching with the precision of AI technology. With campuses in Melbourne (Box Hill & Glen Waverley) and Sydney (Chatswood), plus a global R&D hub in China, we are on track to expand our reach nationwide and beyond.At First Education & Technology Group, we believe every child deserves to unlock their full potential — and we are committed to using technology, expertise, and passion to make that vision a reality.
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 developed by our experienced curriculum team and are revised annually based on both the Victorian (VCE) and New South Wales (HSC) syllabuses. This ensures that the content provided to students in both regions is appropriately challenging, clearly focused, and systematically structured.For students in Victoria, our secondary school materials are centred around the VCE and closely aligned with the Victorian curriculum, supporting a step-by-step knowledge progression that builds a strong foundation for exam success.For students in New South Wales, our resources are tailored to the HSC framework, rigorously mapped to the NSW curriculum’s knowledge structure and skill development goals to help students efficiently master key exam content.At the primary level, our materials draw from multiple international curricula—including those of China, Australia, and Singapore—while aligning with secondary school expectations to spark students' interest from diverse perspectives and nurture lifelong learning habits.
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 three campuses: Box Hill and Glen Waverley in Victoria, and Chatswood in New South Wales. If you’re interested in our courses but find the campuses too far from your home, you might want to try our online classes. A growing number of students are choosing our online programs, which offer the flexibility to learn anytime and anywhere—saving you valuable time. If needed, feel free to contact our advisors for more information.
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
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.
First Education & Technology Group (FETG), with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, is a leading provider of educational services and products through its two prominent brands: Realus Education and MarsLadder. We offer comprehensive offline K-12 programs in English, Maths, and Science for students aged 6 to 18, as well as innovative online learning platforms that enhance educational experiences through interactive and collaborative features.