1. Daily writing development
Gain practical writing experience with targeted analytical investigation and skill-based writing exercises in each daily lesson.
Holiday course
5 daily lessons during the school holidays
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English
Targeted, syllabus-ready resources
Build confidence in all NSW Year 8 English syllabus topics with targeted lessons covering high-level textual analysis and writing.
Year 8 English Tutoring Course Details
Select an option below to see how our flexible learning methods can cater to your learning needs.
on-campusHow our Year 8 English holiday tutoring works
2. Develop a full writing piece
Consolidate your writing skills to confidently develop various full-length writing pieces with in-class reflection and editing.
3. Receive personalised feedback
Receive and apply feedback on daily in-class writing tasks from experienced teachers.
Course structure
Holiday
(15 - 19 January)
Creative Writing
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Holiday
(15 - 19 January)
Creative Writing
Holiday
(15 - 19 April)
Creative Thinking
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Holiday
(15 - 19 April)
Creative Thinking
Holiday
(8 - 12 July)
Story Studies: Mystery
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Holiday
(8 - 12 July)
Story Studies: Mystery
Holiday
(3- 7 October)
Writing Feature Articles
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Holiday
(3- 7 October)
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What's included: holiday course
Timetable
Meet our English teachers.
Experts with real teaching experience.- Mr Edward ZhaoBA BEd
- Mr Pablo GuevaraBA BEd
- Ms Jade GomezBSW MIPH MAc
- Ms Tram TranBComm LLB
- Ms Scarlett SomloBA(Hons) BEd
- Ms Renee BoulosBComm MA MTeach
- Ms Narelle RobertsBA BTeach MEd MCW
- Ms Emma ThrossellBPer
- Dr Benjamin CornfordBA(Hons) MCW PhD
Year 8 English Pricing
Flexible payment options: Pay quarterly or monthly over 3 months.
on-campusA word from our
Year 8 English studentsThe English teachers at Matrix are really helpful in giving feedback on your writing and even school assessment tasks. Matrix teachers give you more thorough advice on how to improve for the future.
Mei Yu LimSydney Girls High School
The learning facilities are so great! The things I’m taught are not only useful for school study but also better developed my knowledge on reading, writing and thinking skills.
Rebecca YapHurlstone Agricultural High School
Year 8 English class has benefited me in ways such as, teaching me more about Shakespeare and it allowed me to socialise with new faces. Matrix English classes create a great atmosphere for a student to be in, and the teachers are truly very friendly and give outstanding feedback.
Zaara KhanAl-Faisal College
I’m enjoying English very much at Matrix. I find it very helpful for my schoolwork and have been getting outstanding results lately. My teacher is also very helpful and teaches valuable things. Highly recommend Matrix.
Aayam JoshiChatswood High School
English at Matrix allows me to enhance my literature skills across a wide branch of areas. The teachers in the Matrix environment are supportive and assist me kindly in whatever questions I need assistance with.
Advika KapoorThis class was the best ever. My teacher taught me how to master writing essays and I had the best time learning about Romeo and Juliet.
Afrina TanishaSt George Girls High School
Studying English in Year 8 at Matrix enhances communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Through exploring diverse literature, like the novel we’re studying, students develop essential skills while gaining deeper insights into complex characters and themes.
Ashal JoshiChatswood High School
Matrix English is a very helpful experience that addresses all the important parts and aspects of the curriculum. This course has helped me heaps and now I understand a lot more of what I learn in class.
Asliraf ChowdhurySydney Technical High School
Matrix is an amazing place to learn with approachable staff and the perfect work environment. Along with having one of the best teachers and educational textbooks, this forms the ultimate place to learn about the most important subjects. Highly recommended.
Calvin HuangThe King's School
Frequently asked questions
Teachers
Matrix teachers are experienced educators who have degrees in related disciplines. They are knowledgeable, know how to explain things clearly and make learning fun.
Matrix Year 8 English tutoring teachers deliver a structured and engaging learning experience through instructional and interactive teaching.
Program
Yes, the Matrix Year 8 English tutoring course covers every aspect of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Syllabus thoroughly. The course helps students to develop strong foundations in all aspects of English.
Matrix teaches one term ahead of the school program with Term 1 starting in October each year. This means students learn ahead and gain a competitive advantage over their school peers when the topic is revisited at their school.
On Campus Course
All Matrix classes seat a maximum of 15 students arranged in U-shape formation to support an interactive and engaging student learning environment.
Each tutoring session is 90 minutes long and consists of Theory, Application and Guided Writing Practice.
Matrix provides students access to Online Theory Lesson Videos for missed lessons and revisions. The video lessons are easy to follow and paired with the Matrix Theory Book.
Term courses are structured, in-person courses that cover the contents weekly over 9 weeks during the school term. The weekly lesson structure helps students learn theory content timely. It’s an effective learning option if you prefer to learn in alignment with the school learning pace.
Holiday Courses are fun and engaging intensive writing courses that focuses on extending students’ writing skills over 5 daily lessons during the school holidays. The daily lesson structure helps students adopt an effective writing routine.
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