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Targeted, syllabus-ready resources
Build confidence in all Year 9 English syllabus topics with targeted lessons covering detailed textual analysis and higher-order thinking skills.
Subject matter experts
Learn from experienced English experts. Get ahead with detailed insights, tips, and methods to help you develop your analytical and writing skills.
Regular, personalised feedback
Develop your English skills with personalised feedback from teachers and additional one-on-one workshops.
Year 9 English Course Details
Select an option below to see how our flexible methods cater to your educational needs.
online
on-campus
How our Year 9 English term tutoring works
1. Attend weekly Theory Lessons
Develop your ability to articulate detailed textual insights through analytical, creative, and comparative reading and writing.
2. Consolidate learning with homework
Gain practical experience and consolidate learning with weekly writing homework and quizzes.
3. Revise and implement feedback
Get detailed teacher feedback on writing tasks and review areas of improvement with unlimited access to online revision video lessons.
4. Test your understanding
Build confidence for school assessments with the end of term Topic Test performed under strict exam conditions.
Course structure
Matrix Term 1
Jan - Mar
Understanding Novels
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Matrix Term 1
Jan - Mar
Understanding Novels
Matrix Term 2
Aor - Jun
Understanding Poetry
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Matrix Term 2
Aor - Jun
Understanding Poetry
Matrix Term 3
Jul - Sept
Understanding Film
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Matrix Term 3
Jul - Sept
Understanding Film
Matrix Term 4
Oct - Dec
Understanding Shakespeare (Tragedy)
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Matrix Term 4
Oct - Dec
Understanding Shakespeare (Tragedy)
What's included: term course
Timetable
Holiday course
1. Daily writing development
Gain practical writing experience with targeted analytical investigation and skill-based writing exercises in each daily lesson.
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
Creating Imaginative Writing Intensive: Driving Plot and Developing Characters
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Holiday
Creating Imaginative Writing Intensive: Driving Plot and Developing Characters
Holiday
July
Young Adult Literature
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Holiday
July
Young Adult Literature
What's included: Holiday course
Timetable
How our Year 9 English online tutoring works
1. Follow clear, guided video lessons
Learn at your own pace with the support you need. Work through your Matrix Theory Book with 8 clear video lessons taught by experienced Matrix teachers.
2. Ask questions on the Q&A boards
Address gaps in learning by asking questions on the student Q&A board to receive a personalised written or video response from a subject matter expert.
3. Get 24/7 tutor support with Ask Max
Receive instant explanations, personalised feedback, and step-by-step solutions anytime with your AI study companion, Ask Max.
4. Consolidate and test your understanding
Complete exam-style questions in your Work Book, online quizzes, and end-of-term Topic Tests to consolidate key concepts and build exam confidence.
Course structure
Module 1
Understanding Novels
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Module 1
Understanding Novels
Module 2
Understanding Poetry
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Module 2
Understanding Poetry
Module 3
Understanding Film
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Module 3
Understanding Film
Module 4
Understanding Shakespeare (Tragedy)
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Module 4
Understanding Shakespeare (Tragedy)
What's included: online course
Access Period
Year 9 English Pricing
Flexible payment options: Pay quarterly or monthly over 3 months.
online
on-campus
A word from our
Year 9 English tutoring students
The Matrix Year 9 English course provided a wonderful learning experience, especially in helping me to build up the necessary skills required for pursuing more advanced courses in senior years.
Isabel GongNorth Sydney Girls High 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 9 English teachers deliver a structured and engaging learning experience through instructional and interactive teaching.
Program
The Matrix Year 9 English tutoring program comprehensively covers all topics from the new Victorian English Curriculum. It extends students’ abilities and helps them develop strong foundations in all aspects of Level 9 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 18 students arranged in U-shape formation to support an interactive and engaging student learning environment.
Each Year 9 English tutoring lesson 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.
Matrix+ Online Courses
Matrix+ is an online course consisting of video lessons paired with Matrix Theory Books. It’s accessible, more affordable and flexible compared to Matrix On-Campus courses. It’s an effective learning option if you prefer to learn at your own pace.
No, you can learn at any time! Matrix+ lessons are pre-recorded to ensure the highest quality delivery for all types of learners! Our detailed video lessons allow you to view and follow the lesson at your own pace – pause, replay, or speed up videos for an on-demand learning experience.
Pause to view, take a break, take notes in your Theory Book, and rewind to view parts of the lessons again.
Students will still be able to access Theory Lesson Videos, Q&A Discussion Boards, and online resources until the end of the calendar year.
Matrix Theory Books will be mailed to your delivery address via Australia Post.
Other Year 9 courses
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