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September Holiday Courses for Year 7–10 English, Maths & Science

Get ahead of next term with Matrix intensive courses. Join English and Maths, or Year 9 – 10 Science. Expert teachers, small classes, and structured support to help your child build skills and confidence fast. Starts 21 September.

How Matrix helps your child get ahead with holiday tutoring

  • 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 tutoring program 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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Year 7 – 10 Holiday Tutoring Timetable and Pricing

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Our tutoring program location in Melbourne

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Meet our qualified teachers with real teaching experience

  • Mr Connor Hare
    BE (Chemical) (Hons I), MChemEng
  • A/Prof. Carroll Brooks
    BA (Chemistry), PhD (Environmental Toxicology)
  • Dr Matthew Spong
    BSc (Hons), PhD (Pure Mathematics)
  • Ms Katia Testarotta
    BA (Hons) (English, Creative Writing)
  • Dr Michael Xie
    BSci (Hons), B.Adv.Stud, MD
  • Mr James Bu
    BSc MTeach
  • Mr Lachlan Reardon
    BA (Creative Writing) (Hons), PhD(c) (Arts)

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Frequently asked questions

Year 7 – 10 Tutoring at Matrix | VIC

Matrix Education runs one term ahead of the VIC school curriculum to give students a head start. The new academic year begins in September each year, starting with our Holiday tutoring programs. 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 tutoring program at Matrix | VIC

Holiday tutoring programs offer students a unique opportunity to strengthen their skills and gain a competitive edge during the school break. These 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 holiday tutoring programs:

  • English: Concentrated focus on writing in different genres, and form analysis.
  • Maths: Full year revision for end-of-year exam preparation.
  • Science (Year 9 & 10): Revision course aimed at targeting a student’s knowledge gaps.

Similar English, Maths, and Science courses are also available as weekly Term Courses at the Box Hill campus in Melbourne, and as self-paced online lessons via Matrix+.

The Matrix holiday tutoring program is 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 tutoring programs are available at our Melbourne campus in Box Hill. Class availability can be found in the table above.

Matrix Holiday tutoring are short, 4-day or 5-day programs which focuses on intensive learning of a topic relevant to what your child learns in school. The English holiday tutoring program focuses on a specific writing form or style, while the Maths and Science holiday tutoring program is designed for high-impact consolidation of term 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 the English, Maths and Science tutoring programs for a more comprehensive holiday learning experience.

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