What can I do to help my son or
daughter overcome stress in the
lead up to the HSC?

How can I support them to achieve 
the marks to get into the course of 
their choice?

Are you looking for a way to reduce stress during the lead up to the HSC?

In year 12, we focus on consolidating knowledge to prepare our students to answer exam questions in a more comprehensive way.

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Coffs Harbour Prelim / HSC Tuition

HSC Tuition

Preparing students for the HSC is best started in year 11, their preliminary HSC year, as well as year 12. By assisting students in developing regular study habits, we can help them become more productive in their studies.

We aim to cover most subjects for Prelim and HSC Students. If your needs are not covered in the list below, please get in touch and we will find a tutor for you. We offer face to face, online or a combination of both where suitable.

Program: Fit for Study HSC Intensive Y10-12

Elevate academic excellence with our ‘Fit for Study HSC Intensive’ for students in Year 10-12. Our tailored program empowers students with strategic study skills and subject-specific mastery for success in higher education.

Year 9 NAPLAN & HSC Literacy: Are Parents Feeling the Pressure? 🤔

 With NAPLAN season often bringing a mix of anticipation and nerves, we want to open up a conversation about Year 9 Literacy – and its vital link to the HSC! 📚

For many parents, Year 9 NAPLAN is an important checkpoint. While it no longer directly determines HSC eligibility, achieving strong literacy and numeracy skills at this stage is crucial for meeting the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) HSC Minimum Standard. This standard is set at Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), which represents the essential reading, writing, and numeracy skills needed for everyday life, further education, and successful careers after high school.

To receive their HSC, students must attain Level 3 or 4 in short, online NESA tests in Reading, Writing, and Numeracy. Year 9 NAPLAN helps identify where students are at, and if they’ll need targeted support to confidently meet these later requirements.

HSC Tuition

Are you, as parents, worried about your child’s literacy performance as they approach this important benchmark?

We’ve heard conversations around:

Reading Comprehension: The complexity of texts and inferring meaning – skills directly tested in the HSC Minimum Standard reading test.

Writing Skills: Crafting clear, well-structured responses – essential for the HSC Minimum Standard writing test and all high school assessments.

The importance of the ACSF Level 3: Understanding what it means for everyday life and future pathways.

Finding the right balance: How do you support your child without adding extra pressure or stress, while ensuring they build these vital skills?

If these concerns resonate with you, The Education Centre’s “Launching into Literacy” program can empower your child to excel!

Our program is specifically designed for students in Years 7, 8 & 9 who need structured support to build strong foundations in literacy. This isn’t just about passing tests; it’s about developing the ACSF Level 3 skills that lead to improved NAPLAN results, confident performance in the HSC Minimum Standard tests, and setting your child up for success throughout high school and beyond.

Here’s how “Launching into Literacy” helps your child develop these essential skills:

Morphographic Spelling Program: Strengthens foundational word knowledge crucial for clear writing.

Grammar and Sentence-Building: Mastering the structures needed for effective communication in both writing and reading comprehension.

Reading Comprehension Strategies: Equipping students to understand complex texts and interpret information, directly addressing the skills needed for the NESA reading test.

Writing Skills Development: Guiding them to craft well-structured and impactful written responses, vital for the NESA writing test and all academic tasks.

Our small groups and research-based methods ensure a holistic and engaging learning experience, delivered by experienced, supportive educators right here in Coffs Harbour.

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Year 11 & 12 Tuition

We provide the following areas of expertise

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English

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Maths

Tuition Years 9 - 10

Science

Business

HSIE

Arts

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Creative

Technology

Your son or daughter deserves the best tutor.

Let us find the right one for you.

The Education Centre offers qualified and experienced tutors in a variety of specialized fields.

We offer courses all over the world from our centres in Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga & Grafton.