Study guides for students and parents
Practical guides from tutors who recently did it themselves. More added every month.
Year 11 to Units 3/4: a summer prep checklist
What to do between the end of Year 11 and the start of Units 3/4 so you start Year 12 ahead, not catching up.
5 min readVCE & IB · Years 11–12Exam revision that actually works
Practical, evidence-based revision habits for the final weeks before exams.
4 min readVCE · Parents & studentsHow the ATAR works, in plain English
What the ATAR actually is, how study scores feed into it, and what scaling means.
5 min readVCE · Year 10Choosing VCE subjects: a guide for Year 10 families
How to choose VCE subjects that keep doors open and play to your child's strengths.
4 min readAll studentsGetting the most out of online classes
Simple habits that make live online classes as effective as being in the room.
3 min readParents · All yearsHow parents can support study at home
Practical ways to help your child study well — without becoming the homework police.
4 min readIB · Years 11–12IB Diploma: staying on top of Internal Assessments
How to plan IAs, the Extended Essay and TOK so they don't pile up at the same time.
4 min readSelective Entry · Years 7–8Selective entry exam: a guide for parents
What the exam typically covers, when to start preparing, and how to help at home.
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