English Extension 2
General
Independent creative and critical investigation in English, culminating in a major work and reflection statement.
High competitive scaling - can positively impact ATAR
Can positively impact your ATAR
Available in: New South Wales
English Extension 2 is the highest level of HSC English available to NSW students — a unique opportunity for advanced writers to create an original Major Work that showcases creativity, critical thinking, and depth of insight. Modedu offers expert, specialised tutoring to guide students through the entire creative and reflective process. Our online program is ideal for students seeking high performance in this 1-unit course, whether they’re working on a short story, script, critical essay, or poetry collection.
Expert guidance for complex concepts
Students in Extension 2 face a distinctive challenge: they must independently plan, research, draft, and refine a substantial original composition over several months — all while balancing other HSC subjects.
Common challenges include:
Lack of consistent structure or feedback
Struggles with academic reflection and the Reflection Statement
Creative blocks or over-editing
Our tutors are accomplished writers, editors, and English scholars who help students:
Refine their concept and composition form
Build a strong logbook and research foundation
Write analytically about their own creative process
Develop publishable-quality Major Works
Sophie
English Honours @ USYD
Daniel
Journalism and Literature (UNSW)
Comprehensive exam preparation & strategy
English Extension 2 is 100% internally assessed and includes:
Viva Voce (30%) – spoken proposal and justification
Literature Review (40%) – critical reading and influences
Critique of the Creative Process + Reflection Statement (30%)
Our tutors help students manage deadlines, scaffold each milestone, and refine work to Band E4 standard.
Weekly 1:1 lessons with a subject-matched tutor
Structured coverage of the HSC syllabus
Regular exam-style practice, feedback, and revision
Access to our LMS for tracking progress and submitting questions
Verbal reasoning assessments (SOA) to build true understanding
English Extension 2 is one of the highest-scaling 1-unit HSC courses. It offers:
ATAR contribution when it's among a student’s top 10 units
An opportunity to showcase advanced writing for university portfolios
A competitive edge for arts, law, communications, or humanities degrees
We work with students aiming for top ranks, scholarships, and selective tertiary programs.
Arts, Law, Communications, or Humanities Degrees
Media & Communications
USYD
Writer (fiction/non-fiction)
Editor or Publisher
Journalist
Academic Researcher
Content Creator
"My daughter’s tutor helped her clarify her creative voice and pushed her to think deeper about her concept. She scored an E4 and got into Media & Communications at USYD."
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