NSW

October Holiday Courses for Year 7–10 English and Maths

Get ahead of next term with Matrix intensive short courses. Join English or Maths. Expert teachers, small classes, and structured support to help your child build skills and confidence fast. Starts 28 September 2026.

How Matrix helps your child get ahead during the school holidays

  • Expert High School Teachers

    Our teachers are subject experts with real classroom experience. They explain complex concepts clearly and know how to keep students motivated across Years 7 – 10.

  • Targeted Program

    Each course is designed to build skills fast and boost exam readiness. In just 4 to 5 days, students revise core topics, practise exam-style tasks, and strengthen problem-solving skills.

  • Small class sizes

    With just 15 students in a U-shaped layout, each class creates a focused, distraction-free space. Students learn alongside motivated peers and get more support from their teacher.

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  • The structured lessons with quizzes and question time for homework really helped consolidate my knowledge as well as learn from my classmates.

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    Hannah W.
  • 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.

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    Isabel Gong
  • The Matrix term course for Year 10 English helped me to build the skills needed for creative writing as well as increased my exposure to different texts.

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    Landrie Zuo
  • Matrix really helped me transition into High School level Maths by building confidence in my skills, giving me challenging questions that allowed me to test my knowledge and identify areas of weakness.

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    Mei Yu Lim
  • The Matrix English course allowed me to explore and experiment with different styles of writing while being supported by my teachers and peers who were all just as eager to learn as I was. This fun environment really gave me the confidence to find who I am as a writer.

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    Mei Yu Lim
  • Maths at Matrix is very well structured according to the syllabus and really emphasises the key concepts. Through exam-style questions in the Theory book and Work Book, Matrix prepares students for all possible questions that can be tested at school.

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    Mei Yu L.
  • Especially as Maths starts to get more difficult moving into senior years, Matrix covers the Year 10 content thoroughly to ensure that you have a good foundation for Year 11 and 12 concepts. Matrix helped me to feel more confident in my Maths skills as I moved into senior school.

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    Mei Yu Lim
  • English at Matrix has a lot of useful resources that can be referred to for scaffolding when writing essays and creative pieces. Matrix has given me a solid foundation on how to write essays with effective analysis and strong thesis statements.

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    Mei Yu Lim
  • The 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.

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    Mei Yu Lim
  • The English Holiday Course was helpful with improving my creative writing and comprehension skills. Our teacher was patient and calm. They were willing to help us understand concepts. The activities were engaging and fun.

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    Pranav Gurusubramanian
  • The Maths Holiday Course was helpful as it improved my accuracy and speed for the questions given. The Theory and Work Books were organised and easy to review at a later date, which is perfect for revision.

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    Pranav Gurusubramanian
  • 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.

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    Rebecca Yap
  • Matrix Education is just not another boring tutor. Maths is one of the most challenging subjects for me but Matrix ensured that it would be the easiest subject I’d had to face. My grades even reached their max!

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    Rottanak Eric​ Haklee
  • Revising content for a second time in Matrix, alongside or even before learning them in school helped me to consolidate that knowledge and remember concepts easier.

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    Vaneeza Kazmi
  • The Matrix Math Course helped me to solve Maths problems faster than before. It also allowed me understand the core concepts of how equations work and how each formula was developed.

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    Yan So
  • 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.

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    Zaara Khan
  • 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.

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    Aayam Joshi
  • The 5-day Holiday Course for English gave me a deeper understanding of creative writing and grammar. My teacher was super nice and had a lot of patience when we didn’t understand something, and explained things really clearly. We did many engaging activities to help us learn concepts. 

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    Adrina Maharjan
  • Matrix Maths Courses really helped consolidate my understanding and knowledge for Maths and also helped me build on the skills required for senior years.

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    Afrina T.
  • Matrix had a welcoming atmosphere and I settled in quite quickly into the friendly environment. I am so honoured to have been taught by such skilled professionals.

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    Afrina Tanisha
  • This 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.

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    Afrina Tanisha

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  • Ms Ceradwen Cole
    MTeach(Prim)
  • Dr William Jorgensen
    BSci (Adv) (Hons) PhD
  • Dr Santon Thaver
    BMedRes(Hons) PhD MDc
  • Ms Pavitraa Hathi
    BAdvSc BEng
  • Mr Steven Liu
    BActSt BCom
  • Ms Gille Hambursin
    BLing MJ
  • Ms Georgina Di Camillo
    BSc BEd
  • Ms Katia Testarotta
    BA (Hons) (English, Creative Writing)
  • Ms Scarlett Somlo
    BA(Hons) BEd
  • A/Prof. Carroll Brooks
    BA (Chemistry), PhD (Environmental Toxicology)
  • Ms Abarnika Sivasamy
    BEng(Hons) MBiomedEng
  • Ms Sargunvir Saddhar
    LLB BA
  • Ms Rebecca Morris
    MTeach (Primary)
  • Mr Sertan Saral
    BA MLitt
  • Ms Raechel Gurung
    BPsych GradDipECE
  • Dr Brian McMahon
    BA MSt MA PhD
  • Ms Tram Tran
    BComm LLB
  • Mr Connor Hare
    BE (Chemical) (Hons I), MChemEng
  • Mr Edward Zhao
    BA BEd
  • Mr Yang Yang
    MTeach
  • Mr Alan Zhang
    BA (Neuroscience & Econometrics) MDc
  • Dr Michelle Wong
    BSc (Hons) PhD
  • Ms Mariah Visvis
    BSc BEd
  • Ms Kaitlyn Ngo
    BApplSc MND
  • Ms Apeksha Goswami
    BSc MSc PhDc
  • Mr James Kang
    BCom BSc
  • Mrs Pratigya Poudyal Pandey
  • Mr Hussein Baddah
    BSc
  • Ms Sophina Read
    BSc (Hons I)
  • Mr Milan Pahor
    BSc
  • Dr Thomas Dixon
    BAeroEng (Hons I) PhD
  • Ms Renee Boulos
    BComm MA MTeach
  • Mr Aydin Kilic
    BMechatronicsEng (Hons I)
  • Dr Vicki Xie
    BAdvSci(Hons) PhD
  • Ms Kimberley Nguyen
    BA BEd
  • Mr James Bu
    BSc MTeach
  • Ms Shalini Vijeyakumar
    BSc MDc
  • Ms Gabrielle Shiels
    BSc BAdvSt(Hons) PhDc
  • Dr Savindi Ramasundara
    BBEng(Hons) BAdvSci MD
  • Ms Adrienne Ji
    BME(Hons) PhDc
  • Dr Burkhardt Schuett
    BSc MSc PhD
  • Ms Ngan Nguyen
    BSc MDc
  • Mr Daniel Golestan
    BSc MPhil MTeach
  • Dr Michael Xie
    BSci (Hons), B.Adv.Stud, MD
  • Ms Rachel Zhang
    BCommerce
  • Mr Lachlan Ayres
    BA BEd
  • Ms Maria Hoshi-McLean
    BEd
  • Ms Linda Zambrano
    BSc GradDipAcc MTeach
  • Mr Pratic Muntakim
    BSc MPhil
  • Mr Allan Shi
    BEdSc (Hons)
  • Dr Gems Ukrit
    BEng(Hons) PhD
  • Ms Sonal Sharma
    BEd MEd MA
  • Mr Vedant Chanpura
    BCompSci
  • Dr Emma Lindley
    BAdvSc(Hons) PhD
  • Mr Harry Peters
    BA / BAdvStud (Hons)
  • Ms Vivian Law
    BSc(Hons) MSc
  • Dr Hee-Chan Jang
    BEng BSc(Hons) PhDc
  • Ms Rachel Siu
    BPsych BCom
  • Mr Ryan Suhardjo
    BEng & BAdvSc (Hons)
  • Dr Sora Yang
    BA MA MD
  • Dr Bryan Tee
    BSc(Hons) PhD
  • Dr James Batten
    BAdvSci(Hons) PhD MTeach
  • Mr Joshua Chew
    BSc MSc
  • Ms Bianca Setionago
    BSc(Hons)
  • Ms Merfat Zeia
    BMedSc
  • Ms Elvera Abdel-Messih
    BBiomedEng & BSc (Chemistry)
  • Ms Amanda Xu
    BActSt BEc
  • Ms Eleni Dimos
    BAdvSc (Hons)
  • Dr Nicholas Seaton
    PhD MMathSci(Hons I)
  • Ms Anna Tong
    BEd (Primary)
  • Mr Jonathan Dinh
    BArchSt
  • Ms Vincy Chan
    BSc BEd
  • Dr Nathan Castellino
    BAdvSc(Hons) PhD
  • Mr Richard Zhang
    BSc BEng
  • Mr Jason Lin
    BAdvSc(Hons) PhDc
  • Mr Nye Taylor
    BSc MSc
  • Mr Lachlan Reardon
    BA (Creative Writing) (Hons), PhD(c) (Arts)
  • Ms Rin-Chen Gurung
    BBusInfoSys
  • Dr Matthew Spong
    BSc (Hons), PhD (Pure Mathematics)
  • Ms Anastasia Kim
    BA BSc MTeach(Sec)
  • Ms Vy Nguyen
    BEd (Primary)
  • Ms Tabitha Jimenez
    BSc MSc
  • Dr Gavin Robertson
    BSc(Hons) PhD
  • Mr Oak Ukritnukun
    BEng(Hons) PhDc
  • Mr Patrick Ying
    BEng(Hons)
  • Ms Felicity Martin
    BAdvSc(Hons)
  • Mr Ricky Purani
    BEng(Elec)
  • Ms Sarah Steel
    BA (Eng Lit)
  • Mr Jonathan Dang
    BEng (Hons) / MBE
  • Mr Gilbert Tong
    BEng BAdvSc
  • Ms Stephanie Momsen
    BAdvSc DipEd
  • Mr DJ Kim
    BEng(Hons)
  • Mr Arshman Sahid
    BSc(Hons) MGHc
  • Mr Brook Stefanou
    BSc

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Frequently asked questions

Year 7 – 10 Tutoring at Matrix | NSW

Matrix Education runs one term ahead of the NSW school curriculum to give students a head start. The new academic year begins in September each year, starting with our Holiday Courses. By learning concepts in advance, students build stronger foundations and approach school lessons with greater confidence. This proactive approach improves long-term academic outcomes and reduces exam stress.

All Matrix Secondary teachers are experienced educators who have degrees in Secondary Education, English-related or Maths-related disciplines. Our Secondary experts are knowledgeable, qualified, and have the real teaching experience necessary to explain concepts clearly whilst making learning engaging and enjoyable for young learners.

Holiday Courses at Matrix | NSW

Holiday tutoring programs offer students a unique opportunity to strengthen their skills and gain a competitive edge during the school break. The holiday programs include daily two-hour lessons, designed to enhance practical knowledge and boost confidence in various academic areas.

Many parents find that enrolling their children in a well-structured school holiday program not only keeps them engaged during breaks but also helps reinforce important skills in a fun and interactive environment.

Matrix offers the following Year 7 – 10 courses during the upcoming holidays:

  • English: Writing skills in a specific format or genre
  • Maths: Revision of the whole year’s content for end of year exam preparation

Similar English and Maths courses are also available as weekly Term Courses at Matrix campuses in Sydney, and as self-paced online lessons via Matrix+.

The Matrix holiday courses are suitable for Year 7 – 10 students who want to strengthen core skills, gain confidence, consolidate key concepts, and get ahead of their peers.

Our Year 7  – 10 Holiday Courses are available at select Matrix NSW campuses: Castle Hill, Chatswood, Parramatta, and Strathfield. Class availability can be found in the table above.

We offer Term Courses at all of our Matrix NSW campuses, including Hurstville, Epping and Sydney City.

The Secondary Holiday courses are short, 4-day focused programs which focuses on intensive learning of a topic relevant to what your child learns in school. The English holiday course focuses on text analysis, imaginative writing, or linguistics, while the Maths holiday courses are designed for high-impact consolidation of the subject’s topics.

The Term course develops skills gradually across several weeks, allowing time for deeper learning, extended practice, and steady improvement.

Yes. Many families enrol in both English and Maths courses for a more comprehensive holiday learning experience.

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