English Standard Tutoring
General
Core English skills focusing on communication, comprehension, and practical text analysis.
Low competitive scaling - may slightly impact ATAR
May slightly impact your ATAR
Available in: New South Wales
English Standard tutoring gives NSW Year 11–12 students structured, personalised support. Lessons are one-to-one to build confidence, sharpen writing, and prepare for assessments. With guidance from an experienced tutor, students learn to meet syllabus outcomes, plan and structure responses, edit for clarity, and develop effective study habits. Whether the goal is moving from Band 3–4 to Band 5–6 or simply feeling more exam-ready, targeted feedback and practical strategies help students make steady, measurable progress.
Expert guidance for complex concepts
Expert Guidance for Complex Concepts
English Standard is a 2-unit HSC subject that asks students to read closely, think critically, and write with precision. A one-on-one English tutor can help you:
Analyse literary and non-literary texts
Write clear, coherent responses under time pressure
Understand how context, purpose, and audience shape meaning
Many students struggle with:
Structuring paragraphs and thesis statements
Interpreting rubrics and applying them to set texts
Writing creatively or reflectively with confidence
A private English tutor breaks tasks into manageable steps. Students practise planning, integrate evidence, and refine editing strategies, building durable skills for exams.
Jade
B. Education @ UTS
Liam
BA/Creative Writing @ WSU
Weekly 1:1 lessons with a subject-matched tutor
Structured coverage of the HSC syllabus
Regular exam-style practice, feedback, and revision
Access to our LMS for tracking progress and submitting questions
Verbal reasoning assessments (SOA) to build true understanding
English Standard does not scale as highly as Advanced or Extension courses, but a strong performance in Standard still contributes significantly to a student’s ATAR.
With the right support, students can:
Boost their internal rankings
Improve written expression for life after school
Graduate with greater confidence and clarity in communication
Improved written communication for any career
Enhanced comprehension and analytical thinking
A broad range of university courses (check prerequisites)
Roles requiring clear communication (e.g., administration, customer service, trades)
"The tutor explained things so clearly and helped me build my paragraphs one sentence at a time. I never felt lost or judged."
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