Year 11 · Preliminary HSC acceleration

Year 11 Tutoring for a confident HSC start.

Consolidate knowledge, master exam techniques and build confidence through English and Mathematics tutoring aligned with the latest NSW NESA syllabus.


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5 Subject Pathways

PRELIMINARY ENGLISH & MATHEMATICS

330+

Theory-workbook pages per subject

2 hours

Structured weekly lesson

$890

Per subject, per term

Program overview

Structure, support and strategy for Year 11.


The Year 11 Preliminary HSC Acceleration Yearly Success Program provides in-depth coverage of the latest NESA syllabus. Experienced educators deliver personalised feedback designed to strengthen performance, close gaps early and support the transition into the final HSC year.

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Experienced educators

Expertise in the latest HSC curriculum

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Tailored support
Individual feedback for specific challenges

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Small Classes

Attention and interaction with expert tutors

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Comprehensive Resources

Study materials, mock exams and detailed feedback

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Subjects and intensives

Choose the Year 11 pathway that fits.


Preliminary English

English Standard

Develop clear essay structure, strong expression, textual analysis and confidence with prescribed texts.

Preliminary English

English Advanced

Develop sophisticated arguments, precise expression and exam-focused analytical writing for high performance.

Preliminary Mathematics

Maths Standard 2

Build practical skills in areas such as financial mathematics, measurement and data analysis.

Preliminary Mathematics

Maths Advanced

Develop mathematical reasoning and problem-solving from first principles.

Preliminary Mathematics

Maths Extension 1

Build advanced problem-solving, mathematical intuition and strategy for challenging questions.

School-holiday intensives

English and 2U + 3U Maths

A three-day English Essay Writing Mastery program and a four-day Mathematics Advanced and Extension 1 exam-preparation intensive are published.

Weekly two-hour lesson

A structured method for Preliminary HSC learning.

A step-by-step approach tailored to each student’s learning needs.

1
Theory · 80 minutes
Use first principles and exam-style questions based on the latest NSW Year 11 NESA syllabus.
2
Review · 10 minutes
Clarify understanding and address roadblocks with the educator.
3
Tutorial · 30 minutes
Prioritise schoolwork, receive feedback and address homework, assessments and exam preparation.
4
Homework
Complete exam-style tasks for consolidation, marking and error correction.
5
Module exams
Complete midterm and end-of-term exams under exam conditions with feedback on weaknesses.

Year 11 development outcomes

Build the skills required for Year 12.


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Preliminary English

Students develop

  • Understanding of NESA syllabus outcomes
  • Essay writing and textual synthesis skills
  • Creative writing adaptable to different stimuli
  • Exam techniques for a range of text types

By term’s end, students produce

  • Critical essays and persuasive responses edited by educators
  • High-quality creative narratives
  • Apply relevant Stage 6 English concepts with greater confidence.
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Preliminary Mathematics

Students develop

  • Understanding of NESA syllabus outcomes
  • Formula application and connections between topics
  • Efficient and accurate exam techniques
  • Problem-solving through worked examples and visual aids

By term’s end, students produce

  • Well-developed mathematical arguments and proofs
  • Connected reasoning for effective problem-solving
  • Methods for tackling complex questions with confidence

Program resources

Detailed resources for every syllabus dot point.


330+

Theory-workbook pages per subject

01

Theory Workbooks

NESA-mapped English analysis or Mathematics questions and worked solutions.

02

Homework Booklets

Exam-style questions for practical application and consolidation.

03

Module Exams and My-Ed

Weekly quizzes, midterm or module exams, practice papers, educator discussions, videos, worked solutions and homework answers.

Course alignment

Mapped to the NSW NESA syllabus.


Each subject connects curriculum knowledge with practical application and exam preparation.

English


Prescribed-text analysis, creative writing, Stage 6 syllabus outcomes and exam techniques.

Maths


Problem solving, multi-part questions, accuracy, speed and visual explanations of complex concepts.

Assessment


Weekly quizzes, homework, module exams, practice papers and detailed feedback.

Year 11 Course Program Outlines

English and Maths topics by term.


The published outlines are mapped to the NSW NESA syllabus and organised by Preliminary stream.

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Year 11 English

Standard and Advanced

English Standard

Term 1 · Oct–Dec

Common Module: Reading to Write · Module Exam 1 · Exam Review

Term 2 · Feb–Apr

Module A: Contemporary Possibilities · Module Exam 2 · Exam Review

Term 3 · Apr–Jun

Module B: Close Study of Literature · Module Exam 3 · Exam Review

English Advanced

Term 1 · Oct–Dec

Common Module: Reading to Write · Module Exam 1 · Exam Review

Term 2 · Feb–Apr

Module A: Narratives That Shape Our World · Module Exam 2 · Exam Review

Term 3 · Apr–Jun

Module B: Critical Study of Literature · Module Exam 3 · Exam Review

Year 11 Mathematics

Standard 2, Advanced and Extension 1

Maths Standard 2

Term 1 · Oct–Dec

Financial Mathematics · Applications of Measurement · Working with Time · Module Exam 1 · Review

Term 2 · Feb–Apr

Algebra and Modelling · Linear Relationships · Data Analysis · Module Exam 2 · Review

Term 3 · Apr–Jun

Trigonometry · Probability · Matrices and Networks · Module Exam 3 · Review

Maths Advanced

Term 1 · Oct–Dec

Functions · Trigonometry & Measure of Angles · Calculus & Differentiation · Module Exam 1 · Review

Term 2 · Feb–Apr

Trigonometric Functions · Trigonometric Identities · Exponential & Logarithmic Functions · Module Exam 2 · Review

Term 3 · Apr–Jun

Revision of Past Two Terms · Statistical Analysis · Module Exam 3 · Review

Maths Extension 1

Term 1 · Oct–Dec

Functions · Rates of Change · Module Exam 1 · Exam Review

Term 2 · Feb–Apr

Binomial Theorem · Polynomials · Trigonometric Functions · Combinatorics · Module Exam 2 · Review

Term 3 · Apr–Jun

Revision of Past Two Terms · Trigonometric Identities · Working with Combinatorics · Module Exam 3 · Review

Ask about text-specific and school-specific classes. See the timetable for details.

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Experienced educators

HSC insight with personalised feedback.


Year 11 courses are taught by expert high school teachers and experienced educators with HSC curriculum knowledge. Students receive personalised, detailed feedback designed to strengthen their work.

Curriculum

Latest NESA syllabus coverage

Experience

Expert high school teachers and top educators

HSC insight

Experienced HSC educators

Feedback

Personalised and detailed

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Year 11 English and Maths Programs

Choose online or in-centre learning.


Published Year 11 term pricing for English or Mathematics.

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LIVE ONLINE

Online Virtual & In-Centre Term Program

$890per subject / per term

Equivalent to $44.50 per included hour

  • English or Maths
  • 10 weeks per term
  • 2-hour lessons
  • 10 online lessons
  • 9 theory lessons
  • 9 theory workbooks · 330+ pages
  • 9 homework booklets
  • Weekly quizzes and homework help
  • Marked mock exam and intensive review
  • Practice paper and online student portal

Year 11 FAQs

What families need to know.

  • Which Year 11 subjects are offered?

    Preliminary English Standard and Advanced, Mathematics Standard 2, Mathematics Advanced and Mathematics Extension 1 are listed.

  • What resources are included?

    The English and Maths programs include 330+ pages of theory workbooks, homework booklets, quizzes, exams and practice papers, plus unlimited My-Ed access.

  • How much is Year 11 tutoring?

    The published online and in-centre term programs are $890 per subject per term, with a published hourly figure of $44.50.

  • Where is in-centre tutoring available?

    Marquis Education’s centre is at 4.03/5 Celebration Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153.

Prepare for the HSC

A confident Year 11 start can begin here.

Choose Preliminary English or Mathematics for structured teaching, extensive resources, assessment preparation and personalised feedback.