2026–2027 Year 8 Holiday Programs
Year 8 School Holiday Programs & Intensives
Year 8 short courses, Term 3 acceleration in English and Maths, and Year 8 NAPLAN preparation.
4 Days
NAPLAN preparation
3 Days
Skills mastery intensive
English + Maths
Literacy and numeracy
Bella Vista + Online
Flexible delivery
Choose a Year 8 program
Two focused ways to use the school break.
Select exam preparation or strengthen essential English and Maths skills before Term 3.
01 / NAPLAN
Four-day preparation course
Theory, two mock exams and review across literacy and numeracy.
02 / SKILLS MASTERY
Three-day English and Maths intensives
First-principles teaching, concept exams and personalised feedback.
NAPLAN preparation
Year 8 NAPLAN preparation • English and Maths
Year 8 NAPLAN Exam Preparation Course
Prepare through theory, mock exams and focused review.
The four-day Year 8 NAPLAN program develops creative, persuasive and essay writing, reading comprehension, mathematical problem-solving and key Maths topics.
Writing
Creative, persuasive and essay writing
Reading
Reading comprehension
Problem-solving
Mathematical problem-solving
Maths
Key Maths topics
DaY 1
Language Conventions & Reading
DaY 2
Numeracy & Writing
DaY 3
Mock Exam 1 & Review
DaY 4
Mock Exam 2 & Review
Program Length
4 Days
Course Dates
Mon 5th Oct - Thu 8th Oct, 2026
Session Time 1
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Session Time 2
4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Delivery
Online and In-Centre
Course Fee
$449
Year 8 English & Maths Skills Mastery
Build vital literacy and numeracy skills in three days.
The Year 8 First Principles Mastery Program uses Marquis resources and concept exams to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Expert educators with in-depth knowledge of the Year 8 NESA syllabus provide personalised feedback to help students reach their full potential.
Program Length
3 days
Course Dates
Wed 7th Oct - Fri 9th Oct, 2026
Delivery
Live Virtual Online and In-Centre
Course Fee
$199 per subject
English Mastery
Develop writing, analysis and exam technique.
- Master creative writing and literature analysis
- Improve essay writing and textual synthesis
- Develop exam techniques for various text types
English Session Times
Session 1: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Session 2: 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Maths Mastery
Improve problem-solving, accuracy and speed.
- Enhance problem-solving with various worded questions
- Improve accuracy and speed for exam-style questions
- Master complex Maths concepts using visual aids
Maths Session Times
Session 1: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Session 2: 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
We will contact you to confirm your preferred session time.
Year 8 Holiday Program FAQ
What families need to know before enrolling.
Program dates, pricing, delivery and session choices for the Year 8 holiday intensives.
What Year 8 holiday programs are available?
Marquis Education offers a four-day Year 8 NAPLAN Exam Preparation Course and a three-day Year 8 First Principles Skills Mastery Program for English and Maths.
When is the Year 8 NAPLAN Preparation Course?
The four-day course runs from 13 to 16 July 2026. Families can choose the 10:00 am to 3:00 pm session or the 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm session.
How much does the Year 8 NAPLAN Preparation Course cost?
The four-day Year 8 NAPLAN Preparation Course fee is $449.
What does the four-day NAPLAN course cover?
The course covers Language Conventions and Reading, Numeracy and Writing, two mock exams and two review sessions across four days.
When is the Year 8 Skills Mastery Program?
The three-day program runs from 15 to 17 July 2026 and is delivered in a hybrid format, with in-centre and online participation available.
How much does the English or Maths Skills Mastery Program cost?
The course fee is $199 per subject.
What are the Skills Mastery session times?
English sessions are available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Maths sessions are available from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm or 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
How can families enrol?
Families can use the enrolment buttons on this page or call Marquis Education on 1300 023 193. Marquis Education is located at 4.03/5 Celebration Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153.
Enrol in a Year 8 Holiday Program
Make the Year 8 break count.
Choose the four-day NAPLAN Preparation Course or a three-day English or Maths Skills Mastery intensive.
