About the Sessions
These sessions are designed for students in Year 7 to Year 10. During the term, students:
• Craft original, thoughtful and imaginative creative writing pieces.
• Compose insightful, structured essays which express complex ideas effectively and address demanding questions.
• Complete exercises designed to ensure that students master the building blocks required for exam success, including developing a thorough understanding of complex grammar rules and a broad, sophisticated vocabulary.
• Complete practice assessments which prepare students for exams and refine their test-taking skills.
- Tuition Package
- $1650 per 10 sessions
- 10 weekly sessions
- 1 hour per session
- Outstanding instructor
- One-on-one tuition
The Instructor
A Commitment-Free Initial Assessment
At HSC Excellence, every prospective English student, prior to his or her first class, undergoes a face-to-face meeting designed to identity the student’s strengths and weaknesses and to ensure that sessions are targeted towards his or her learning needs. Parents are encouraged to attend. This discussion provides an opportunity for Mark to uncover the student’s academic goals, address the student’s specific needs and answer questions about the tutoring process.
Satisfaction Guarantee
HSC Excellence offers every new student a First Session Satisfaction Guarantee. We’re so confident you’ll like our service that if you’re not completely satisfied for any reason after your first session and would prefer not to continue, it’s free. There’s nothing to pay before the first session, and there’s no pressure to continue, so meeting with us truly is commitment-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
I missed the first session of the term. Can I still join?
So long as there is a place available, absolutely. Many of our students join mid-term. Contact us to secure a spot.
Who is the instructor?
Our Academic Director, Mark Longhurst, teaches all English classes at HSC Excellence. Mark explains challenging concepts clearly and concisely. He received a UAI of 99.85, earned degrees at Yale and Oxford and has over a decade’s tutoring experience. More about Mark
When do sessions take place?
Sessions take place at a set time every week during term time, either after school on a week day or during the weekend, according to the student and instructor’s availability.
How are the sessions structured?
Tutoring sessions are designed to meet the needs of each individual student. Typically sessions combine elements of teaching, discussion, exercises and essay writing. Sessions are focussed on a student’s upcoming assessments in order to maximise the student’s academic performance.
Can I cancel or reschedule a session?
Absolutely. While students are encouraged to attend weekly sessions during the term to maximise the effectiveness of tutoring, we know that sometimes life gets in the way. If you’d like to cancel or reschedule a session, give us at least 24 hours notice (the more notice the better!) and we’ll find an alternative time that suits both you and the tutor.
How can I pay my tuition fees?
By direct bank transfer. For new students, fees for the first block of ten sessions are due after the student’s first session but before the student’s second session. Thereafter, fees are payable in advance for each block of ten sessions.
Is there homework?
Usually, yes. In order to prepare for sessions and study effectively, students receive homework aimed at increasing their knowledge and understanding of the material covered during class.