Introduction

We’re excited to introduce the Study Smarter Study Skills Program at our school — a 6-week coaching experience that helps learners develop personalized, practical study habits to reduce stress and improve results.

Because success isn’t just about studying harder — it’s about studying smarter.

Study Smarter is a 6-week group coaching and skills-development course that empowers learners with the essential tools, strategies, and mindset shifts needed for academic success. Blending modern study techniques, goal-setting frameworks, and personalised guidance through ShadowMatch Study Coaching, this course helps learners become confident, efficient, and independent learners.

🔹 Boost study habits, focus, and time management

🔹 Create effective routines, timetables, and exam strategies

🔹 Includes individual habit profiling and feedback on study strengths and blind spots

🔹 Builds self-confidence, resilience, and accountability in academics

Perfect for any learner who wants to achieve more with less stress.

Not Just Another Study Skills Workshop

While many traditional workshops focus on teaching generic study methods, we take a completely different approach. At the heart of this program is the belief that every learner is unique - with their own habits, strengths, challenges, and learning styles.

The Study Smarter Program isn’t a one-size-fits-all study skills workshop  - it’s a personalised coaching journey.

Through personalized habit profiling, each learner begins by understanding how they naturally operate - from attention span to planning styles, focus triggers to stress responses. This insight allows us to tailor study strategies that are not just effective in theory, but aligned to how each individual actually learns best.

From there, learners are coached weekly, not just taught. They’re guided in:

• Identifying what works for them and what doesn’t

• Eliminating ineffective methods and distractions

• Experimenting with personalised tools to strengthen memory, focus, and planning

• Building and refining a study routine that suits their lifestyle and rhythms

But this program goes even deeper.

We support learners in building self-awareness, self-efficacy, and independence - key skills that empower them to take ownership of their learning long after the program ends. It’s not about quick fixes or top-down instruction. It’s a collaborative coaching process where learners grow in confidence, resilience, and ability - both academically and personally.

This is study skills coaching, not just study skills teaching.

Weekly Themes & Framework

Due to the personal nature of each learner’s individual needs and unique habits, each coaching journey and session is tailored to meet a learner where they are at mentally, emotionally, and academically. Accordingly this course overview is not intended as a ridged plan, but rather it is as a flexible framework to guide the coaching process through the “Study Smarter” course.

WEEK 1: Study Habits & Habit Profile Introduction

WEEK 2: Learning Styles & Study Environment

WEEK 3: Planning, Prioritising & Habit Profile Integration

WEEK 4: Memory & Focus Tools

WEEK 5: Exam Strategies & Habits Under Pressure

WEEK 6: Review, Reflection & Reset

How the Program Works

Target Learners:               Grade 8–12 learners

Limited Availability:       16 Learners

Program Length:              6 weeks

Sessions Duration:          2 x 45 min sessions per week                                            

(12 sessions, totalling 9 hrs)

What Your Child Will Gain

1.      Individualized One on One Coaching & Mentoring Sessions

2.      Personal Growth & Development:

·       Reduced stress and procrastination

·        Better time management and exam preparation

·        Increased academic confidence

·        Personal responsibility and self-motivation

3.      Resources:

·       Habit Profile Report

·       Study Methods Report

·       Analysis and hands-on application of Habit Profile & Study Methods Report

·       Application & Reflection Worksheets