English Standard
General
Core English skills focusing on communication, comprehension, and practical text analysis.
Low competitive scaling - may slightly impact ATAR
May slightly impact your ATAR
Available in: New South Wales
Modedu’s English Standard tutoring program provides structured, personalised support for students in Years 11 and 12 across NSW. With a focus on clarity, confidence, and assessment preparation, we help students improve their writing skills, meet syllabus expectations, and progress from Band 3–4 to Band 5–6 performance. This course is ideal for students who find English challenging or want to strengthen their communication and exam readiness.
Expert guidance for complex concepts
English Standard is a 2-unit HSC subject that requires students to:
Analyse literary and non-literary texts
Write clear, coherent responses under time pressure
Understand how context, purpose, and audience shape meaning
Many students struggle with:
Structuring paragraphs and thesis statements
Interpreting rubrics and applying them to texts
Writing creatively or reflectively with confidence
Our tutors break tasks into manageable steps, helping students build the skills they need for long-term success.
Jade
B. Education @ UTS
Liam
BA/Creative Writing @ WSU
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 Standard does not scale as highly as Advanced or Extension courses, but a strong performance in Standard still contributes significantly to a student’s ATAR.
With the right support, students can:
Boost their internal rankings
Improve written expression for life after school
Graduate with greater confidence and clarity in communication
Improved written communication for any career
Enhanced comprehension and analytical thinking
A broad range of university courses (check prerequisites)
Roles requiring clear communication (e.g., administration, customer service, trades)
"Our daughter had real anxiety around English. With Modedu’s help, she not only passed but actually got a Band 5 in her HSC. Thank you for the patience and structure."
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