Year 12 English Standard Tutoring

Sophisticated understanding

Learn with resources tailored for HSC success

Stop looking online for resources! With our complete set of resources including textual analysis, critical readings, and contextual information, you can focus on refining your analytical and creative skills.

Writing skills

Sharpen your writing skills

Learn how to structure and write an essay step-by-step in class. Perfect your critical and creative writing skills with personalised and insightful feedback from teachers and tutors.

No more memorising

Write with confidence

Stop memorising essays. Learn how to develop and express your own insights. With the best tools and support on your side there’s nothing to fear!

Weekly progress check-in

Track your progress via the Matrix LMS

Check in on your progress by viewing your weekly quiz marks. Assess your exam readiness with our end of term Topic Test which will be marked and returned to you.

Comprehensive Theory Book

200+ pages of content designed to develop your skills in textual analysis, written expression, and critical research. Each book contains extensive contextual information and practical writing exercises.

In-class Guided Writing

Practice your writing under the guidance of your teacher. Work through structured exercises in class and develop your ideas with one-to-one support.

Homework and Personalised Feedback

Perfect your writing with assessment style responses. You'll receive personalised and insightful feedback from your teacher for continuous improvement .

Comprehensive Theory Book

In-class Guided Writing

Homework and Personalised Feedback

One-to-one Workshops

Online Submissions

Exclusive Online Resources

Take a Sneak Peek

One-to-one Workshops

Address any questions directly with a tutor during One-to-one Workshops. Never skip a question in your homework!

Online Submissions

Work on your assessment, submit your drafts, and receive personalised and insightful feedback to ensure you maximise your marks!

Exclusive Online Resources

Gain access to a comprehensive repository of textual analysis, sample essays, and research notes.

Gain essential writing skills with our inspirational English teachers

Dr Benjamin Cornford

BA(Hons) MCW PhD

Teaching exp.
10+ Years

At Matrix
10 Years

Benjamin has been teaching English to high school students and adolescents since 2006. He has also lectured at Cambridge University. Outside of his teaching schedule, Benjamin is also a screenwriter and a published writer and poet.

Dr Brian McMahon

BA MSt MA PhD

Teaching exp.
9 Years

At Matrix
2 Years

Dr McMahon completed his PhD in English at Balliol College, University of Oxford (UK). Brian has been tutoring English, Politics and Drama since 2012 and delivered lectures and seminars to undergraduate students.

Mr George Haddad

BA MCW PhDc

Teaching exp.
5 Years

At Matrix
3 Years

George is a current PhD candidate in Creative Arts at the University of Western Sydney. He is a published writer and won the Viva La Novella Prize in 2016. He has taught high school English whilst studying his Bachelor of Arts (English, Text and Writing) and Masters of Creative Writing.

Dr Katharine Pollock

BA(Hons) PhD

Teaching exp.
4 Years

At Matrix
3 Years

Katharine was awarded her PhD in Creative Writing in 2022. In addition to her teaching and research, Katherine is an avid reader and is a contributing writer to various publications. Her first novel will be published in 2022.

Mr Marcus Khoudair

BA MA

Teaching exp.
7 Years

At Matrix
7 Years

Marcus graduated from the Australian Film Television and Radio School with a Master of Arts Screen specialising in Screenwriting. He has been a member of the Matrix English team since 2015, teaching classes, and writing resources.

Mr Patrick Condliffe

BA(Hons)

Teaching exp.
10+ Years

At Matrix
10 Years

Patrick has been teaching English at Matrix Education since 2012 and has guided hundreds of students through HSC English to achieve their academic goals while fostering an appreciation for the art of writing. When he is not teaching, he is the editor of the Matrix Blog, which reaches over 2 million readers annually.

Mr Samuel Moginie

BA(Hons)

Teaching exp.
10+ Years

At Matrix
7 Years

Sam completed his Bachelor of Arts with Honours at the University of Sydney. Sam has had over ten years’ of teaching experience and has been teaching English at Matrix since 2015.

Mr Samuel Webster

BA MTeach

Teaching exp.
13 Years

At Matrix
2 Years

Samuel completed his Masters in Secondary Teaching at the University of Technology Sydney. He has had over ten years of English teaching experience in Australia and Italy.

Ms Scarlett Somlo

BA(Hons) BEd

Teaching exp.
10 Years

At Matrix
4 Years

Scarlett completed her Teaching degree at Charles Sturt University. She has had over ten years’ teaching experience high school English across high schools and at Matrix. She has also presented as a speaker to schools on HSC English and at the Australasian Association for Literature.

Ms Sora Yang

BA MA MDc

Teaching exp.
6 Years

At Matrix
3 Years

Sora completed her Bachelor of Arts at NYU (Abu Dhabi campus) and her Master of Arts at Harvard University (USA). Sora has worked across academia as a tutor, research assistant , library assistant and consultancy.

Dr Trish May

BA PhD

Teaching exp.
8 Years

At Matrix
6 Years

Dr Trish May is the English Coordinator of Matrix Education and has been teaching at Matrix since 2016. She completed her PhD in English at UNSW. As the Coordinator, she is the primary course developer for Matrix English.

Mr Weller Zhang

BA LLB

Teaching exp.
3 Years

At Matrix
3 Years

Weller completed his tertiary qualifications in law and health administration. He has been tutoring high school English since 2007 and has coached composition, interview and presentation to adult professionals.

We take the worry out of your HSC English

Text-Based Year 12 English Course Program (New Syllabus)

Matrix Term 1

Oct - Dec

Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences

Learn how to approach unseen texts

Gain a deep understanding of the syllabus requirements

Refine your written style for a variety of purposes

Practice and perfect essay composition

Matrix Term 2

Feb - Apr

Module A: Language, Culture and Identity

Texts TBA

Matrix Term 3

Apr - Jun

Module B: Close Study of Literature

Texts TBA

Matrix Term 4

Jul - Sep

HSC Exam Preparation Course

Revise the Common Module and all the English Standard Modules in 9-Weeks

Review all the syllabus points

Revise all the written styles

Complete mock exams in preparation for the HSC

Oct - Dec

Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences

Learn how to approach unseen texts

Gain a deep understanding of the syllabus requirements

Refine your written style for a variety of purposes

Practice and perfect essay composition

Feb - Apr

Module A: Language, Culture and Identity

Texts TBA

Apr - Jun

Module B: Close Study of Literature

Texts TBA

Jul - Sep

HSC Exam Preparation Course

Revise the Common Module and all the English Standard Modules in 9-Weeks

Review all the syllabus points

Revise all the written styles

Complete mock exams in preparation for the HSC

See how 3 hour lessons are structured

9 weekly lessons in the school term for in-depth learning

10 min	Introduction Overview of lesson Teachers explain objectives and outcomes of each lesson.	Teachers explain objectives and outcomes of each lesson.
60 min	Theory Lesson Part 1 Gain in-depth knowledge and understanding Students are guided through detailed textual analysis by teachers.	Students are guided through detailed textual analysis by teachers.
10 min	Break
40 min	Theory Lesson Part 2 Develop your English skills Students learn how to develop and express your own ideas for insightful responses.	Students learn how to develop and express your own ideas for insightful responses.
60 min	In-class Writing & Feedback Perfect your writing skills Students perfect their critical and creative writing skills with personalised and insightful feedback from teachers!	Students perfect their critical and creative writing skills with personalised and insightful feedback from teachers!

Our proven formula for success

The Matrix Method for English^TM

Understanding (60% of Course Time)
Step 1. Comprehension
Reading for understanding is the foundation of all great written submissions. Read the set text once to appreciate it.
Step 2. Meaning
Reading and annotating a text is fundamental preparation for your written submission! You're looking for themes, symbols, and moments of ambiguity.
Step 3. Analysis
This third reading will take the longest. This is your close reading where you mark up the important examples and identify techniques based upon your intimate understanding of the text.
Writing (40% of Course Time)
Step 4. Plan and scaffold
Consider the question, consult your text, and plan your answer. A written scaffold will save you time and allows you to check your logic!
Step 5. First draft
This is your first write up – and it will be rough! Have the text close by to check the evidence. Let your draft sit for a day and edit your writing with fresh eyes.
Step 6. Seek feedback
Once you’re satisfied with your first draft, it’s time to get your teacher to read your work. Consider their comments and corrections carefully.
Step 7. Polished work
Return to the text (yes, more reading!). Rewrite your draft incorporating feedback and your own expanded understanding.

Step 1

Comprehension

Reading for understanding is the foundation of all great written submissions. Read the set text once to appreciate it.

Step 2

Meaning

Reading and annotating a text is fundamental preparation for your written submission! You're looking for themes, symbols, and moments of ambiguity.

Step 3

Analysis

This third reading will take the longest. This is your close reading where you mark up the important examples and identify techniques based upon your intimate understanding of the text.

Step 4

Plan and scaffold

Consider the question, consult your text, and plan your answer. A written scaffold will save you time and allows you to check your logic!

Step 5

First draft

This is your first write up – and it will be rough! Have the text close by to check the evidence. Let your draft sit for a day and edit your writing with fresh eyes.

Step 6

Seek feedback

Once you’re satisfied with your first draft, it’s time to get your teacher to read your work. Consider their comments and corrections carefully.

Step 7

Polished work

Return to the text (yes, more reading!). Rewrite your draft incorporating feedback and your own expanded understanding.

Year 12 English Standard Timetable

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Our Year 12 English Standard Pricing

$47.55

per hour

3 hrs

per lesson

9 lessons

per term

$1284

per term (inc. GST)

What you'll get:

Classes taught by experienced HSC teachers
9 engaging theory lessons over 9 weeks
150+ pages of content designed to develop your critical English skills
One-to-one Workshops to address individual learning needs
Personalised and detailed feedback on written work
Additional online resources including textual analysis and exemplar essays

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Enrol with confidence. If a Matrix 2022 Term 2 student is absent from their on campus lesson because they are unwell or in self-isolation due to COVID-19, Matrix will provide them access to their missed class with an online video lesson. Learn more here.

Loved by over 4500 students across 220 schools

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How is Matrix different?

	Matrix	Others
Teachers	Matrix Vast classroom teaching experience, HSC and/or university teaching experience with an ability to explain concepts clearly	Others Have little or no actual teaching experience, cannot explain difficult concepts in a manner that students can understand
Program	Matrix Teaching program that covers the NSW Education Standards Authority syllabus. Structured learning system that allows students to develop sound study habits every week	Others Most private tutors and other tuition centres do not follow a set structure; rather they have an ad-hoc approach without considering timing and outcomes
Resources	Matrix A full set of resources written by academics and education researchers. Online access to Supplementary exam papers / texts with top responses.	Others Only address content that students raise, use generic textbooks.
Assessments	Matrix Short quizzes and topic tests held under strict exam conditions to ensure students have a solid understanding of the subject	Others No exam-style quizzes or tests that assess the student’s weaknesses. Hence, they are not able to identify their specific learning needs
Reporting	Matrix Weekly tracking of Grades, Quiz and Topic Test results so student and parents can monitor their progress.	Others No measured tracking process, so they cannot tell if the student is struggling or improving.
Learning Management System	Matrix Share information, academic resources and advice with classmates from over 220 schools.	Others Do not have the library of resources or past exams that can help students excel
One-to-one Workshops	Matrix Free workshops to target individual learning needs	Others No additional support outside the lesson.

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Year 12 English Standard Tutoring

Sophisticated understanding

Learn with resources tailored for HSC success

Writing skills

Sharpen your writing skills

No more memorising

Write with confidence

Weekly progress check-in

Track your progress via the Matrix LMS

What our Year 12 English Standard students receive

Gain essential writing skills with our inspirational English teachers

We take the worry out of your HSC English

Matrix Term 1

Oct - Dec

Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences

Matrix Term 2

Feb - Apr

Module A: Language, Culture and Identity

Matrix Term 3

Apr - Jun

Module B: Close Study of Literature

Matrix Term 4

Jul - Sep

HSC Exam Preparation Course

Matrix Term 1

Matrix Term 2

Matrix Term 3

Matrix Term 4

Oct - Dec

Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences

Feb - Apr

Module A: Language, Culture and Identity

Apr - Jun

Module B: Close Study of Literature

Jul - Sep

HSC Exam Preparation Course

See how 3 hour lessons are structured

Our proven formula for success

The Matrix Method for EnglishTM

Understanding (60% of Course Time)

Writing (40% of Course Time)

Step 1

Comprehension

Step 2

Meaning

Step 3

Analysis

Step 4

Plan and scaffold

Step 5

First draft

Step 6

Seek feedback

Step 7

Polished work

Year 12 English Standard Timetable

Register your interest for Year 12 English Standard 2022

Our Year 12 English Standard Pricing

$47.55

3 hrs

9 lessons

$1284

Classes taught by experienced HSC teachers

9 engaging theory lessons over 9 weeks

150+ pages of content designed to develop your critical English skills

One-to-one Workshops to address individual learning needs

Personalised and detailed feedback on written work

Additional online resources including textual analysis and exemplar essays

Matrix COVID-19 Learning Guarantee

Loved by over 4500 students across 220 schools

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-

How is Matrix different?

Teachers

Program

Resources

Assessments

Reporting

Learning Management System

One-to-one Workshops

The Matrix Method for English^TM