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Address: Australia
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Our Sydney Tutors are more than just high achievers...

They know the ins and outs of your curriculum, and they care about your success...
...just as much as you do!

Sydney uses the HSC ATAR System in Year 11 and 12

From Years 5-10, students mainly focus on general English, Maths and Science.

In year 11 and 12, students complete subjects as part of their ATAR studies, which is the system used in New South Wales to get admission into university.

HSC subjects and subject performance is used to calculate your.

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🌃 What is the HSC?

Exactly how the mythical HSC works is a constant source of confusion for parents and students - sometimes even for those currently undertaking HSC subjects. Hopefully all of the following information - explained for you by a HSC survivor! - will clarify the key points of confusion.

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Subjects:

The HSC works on a “units” system. Most classes are two units (English, Math, Chemistry etc), but extension subjects are only one unit (English Extension, Math Extension etc).

In year 11 you are required to take a minimum of 12 units (for most people this is 6 subjects).

In year 12 you are only required to take 10 units. Regardless of how many units you take, only the 10 best units will count towards your ATAR. Each unit is worth 50 marks and therefore for the standard 2 unit course you will receive a mark out of 100.

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Internal and External Assessment:

For every course, regardless of the units, your final grade is made up of:

50% internal marks
50% the external exam

Except it’s slightly more complicated than that. Your internal marks are never given to NESA (The New South Wales Education Standards Authority). What gets entered is your rank within your cohort at your school.

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These two systems are used to calculate your final ATAR which you receive at the end of Year 12.

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The HSC system can be quite complex, and understanding what's going on can be very daunting for new students and parents. If you ever need some private tutoring with HSC studies or subject specific help, KIS Academics tutors have a thorough understanding of their subjects and can assist in understanding curriculum requirements. Our tutors are able to provide materials and teaching on how to prepare for HSC internal and external assessments - whether it be online tutoring or home tutoring. Learn about our HSC tutoring and book a free study skills consultation with a KIS Academics tutor.

Meet some of our amazing Sydney Tutors 😍

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Charlotte Fullarton - 97.00 ATAR - Law

Hi, I’m Charlie! I’m a student at the Australian National University doing a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English.

I am passionate about getting to know my students and working closely with them to create carefully tailored lessons that target key concerns. This understanding of individual student needs allows me to effectively teach concepts, along with build confidence and organisational skills.

As someone that has always engaged in extracurriculars throughout high school and continues to do so in university, I firmly believe that the key to achieving your goals is maintaining a healthy study/life balance. By teaching my carefully refined study skills and learning methods I will ensure that school does not seem too daunting and will help you to maintain high marks whilst leaving time for other activities.

I enjoy working with students of all ages and have an understanding of what each year group focuses on in regards to Mathematics, English, and Legal Studies. I am also experienced in helping students to prepare for the Selective School Entry Exam.

I’d love to get to know you and your learning needs in our free 30-minute study skills consultation :)

My Tutoring Subjects

Maths Year 5-10, English Year 5-10, Legal Studies Year 11-12, English Literature and Extension 1 Year 11-12, Selective School Entry Year 5-10, English Advanced Year 11-12

Verdi Maree Maximous - 99.35 ATAR - Medicine

Hey legends! I'm Verdi, the NSW Consultant of KIS Academics and a bubbly and passionate student, studying the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney. I graduated with an ATAR of 99.35 and two state ranks, 3rd in NSW in Studies of Religion II and 4th in Business Studies. Whilst tutoring, I actively conduct seminars at schools around NSW to help students achieve their HSC goals, as well as undergoing weekly masterclasses at Sydney schools for Business and SOR.

As a student myself who didn't always pick things up quickly and required much more time, effort and assistance, I understand that every student has the potential to excel but may need guidance to succeed and achieve their goals. My goal is to assist my students in succeeding academically and to impart valuable life lessons that will stay with them well into the future.

Additionally, having undergone many challenges during my own year 12 journey, I was able to identify the most effective study and exam skills. Hence, I would like to share my knowledge, tips and tricks in order to help you fulfil your potential and achieve what you desire as anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

Persistence, resilience and hard work will help us achieve this journey together :)

My Tutoring Subjects

Business Year 11-12, Study of Religion Year 11-12, Maths Year 5-10, Maths Year 1-4, English Year 1-4, Legal Studies Year 11-12

Sandrine Maximous - 98.85 ATAR - Business and Economics

Hey there! I'm Sandrine and I would love to help you achieve your academic goals whilst still enjoying all the activities you love!

I have always been academically driven throughout high school and graduated as the dux of my school. As strange as it sounds...I actually enjoyed studying many of my subjects in school! Learning and studying doesn't have to feel like a chore and I would love to help all feel the same!

My goal is to guide students to efficiently study by sharing the effective learning methods, unique to each subject and student, that others and I have discovered. I've also found many necessary skills integral to excelling in subjects often being overlooked in class so I would love to help students go beyond just content covered in class. Such, alongside assisting in areas of difficulty and require extra clarity, I would love to help other students cruise through their academic journey and achieve their goals!

Nowadays I spend my time studying a bachelor of Actuarial Studies and Data Science at Macquarie University, exploring new places and enjoying time with friends and family.

My Tutoring Subjects

Advanced Mathematics Year 11-12, Modern History Year 11-12, Legal Studies Year 11-12, Standard Maths Year 11-12, Maths Year 5-10

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What is Private Tutoring?

Private tutoring is the best option for anyone looking for individual, personalised help with their academic performance, especially for subjects like English, Math and Chemistry.
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Private tutors can provide you with structured lessons to teach curriculum content, while also being flexible enough to answer questions as they come up, help look over assignments and assist in exam revision.

A high quality private tutor from KIS is not only a knowledgeable teacher who can answer all your questions, but an understanding friend who once had to face the same struggles that you are facing now.

Are your tutors any good?

You bet - you should check out our reviews!
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KIS only hires the top tutors in each state.

We specifically hand pick and recruit the best tutors and top scorers of every year level, vet them with a thorough interview and application process, and then we take them through an intensive training program so that they become the best, most compassionate tutors who really know how to teach.
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On top of that, we don't just hire the best, we treat our tutors well with top rates, personal development opportunities, plentiful resources for their subjects, and 24/7 administrative support.

Are your tutors qualified teachers or graduate students?

KIS Academics aims to hire young tutors who are relatable, friendly but also super smart tutors who are great at explaining things.
We firmly believe that tutoring should be delivered by someone with a different perspective to teachers at school. This ensures that tutoring doesn't just become another few hours of school, but a completely personalised time where students are taught in a very different, and better way.
You can read more about this in our blog post: Should I get a graduate tutor, or a teacher?

Why are some tutors more expensive?

KIS Academics has an extensive process for hiring tutors. When deciding whether a tutor should be Gold ($70/hour), Platinum ($90/hour) or Executive ($150/hour), our team evaluate factors such as academic performance, years of tutoring experience, feedback and reviews from students, university experience and degrees, other qualifications and overall performance within KIS Academics.

The biggest consideration when upgrading tutors to Platinum or Executive is years of teaching experience and positive feedback and results from past students.
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As tutors develop their skillsets further and gain more experience and feedback, they progress through the three levels- ensuring high quality services to match the price they charge.

Here's more info on our pricing

How do payments work?

Payments with KIS Academics are super easy.
Your 30 minute study skills consultation with your tutor is free
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After your first lesson, we'll send an invoice to your email. You can pay it with your credit or debit card, or using Google or Apple Pay, just like when you buy something online! You can also pay via direct debit. Please note that we don't accept any other types of payment method.
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Please make sure to pay this invoice within 3 days of your it being emailed to you.
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All future invoices are billed after and only after lessons. We can save your card details to make payments easier, but if you don't want us to, just let us know at [email protected]. We'll never charge you before a lesson, and you'll always receive a receipt via email.
Here's some more information on how our payments work: How should I pay my tutor?

How long are lessons?

Lessons can be as long as you'd like them to be!

Because we provide private tutoring, all our services are personalised to you. So... if you'd like to do a 2 hour lesson in one week, just let your tutor know. If you'd like to do a 30 minute lesson in another week because you're really busy, just let your tutor know. If you want to make all of your sessions 1.5 hours instead of 1 hour... you guessed it! Just let your tutor know.

We're flexible and lessons can be the perfect length of time for the student.

How can I contact my tutor?

To request a tutor, just press the "Contact Me" button on your tutor's page and send them a message.

Your tutor will get in touch with you directly by giving you a phone call or sending you a text message.
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We recommend you save their mobile number as a contact in your phone, so you can get in touch with them easily in the future!

What happens during the study skills consultation?

Study skills consultations are a free, 30-minute meeting with your KIS Academics tutor.
While we are 100% certain that you'll love our tutors, students and tutors also need to have what we call a personality-match. Students need to like their tutor and be comfortable enough to share difficult problems, frustrating questions, and see them for a few extra hours every week.
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So, during this consultation session, tutors will focus on getting to know their student, finding out what their strengths and weaknesses are and then building a plan on how to get the most out of tutoring. You can read more about it here: Free One-to-One Study Skills Sessions

How do I organise lessons?

You can organise lessons directly with your tutor - no need to download any apps or go to any websites, text message and email will do the trick!
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Your tutor will be in contact with you via text or email to organise all lessons, meaning you can reschedule and reorganise lessons whenever you need to just by contacting them!

What happens during lessons?

Our lessons are completely personalised to the student.
Every lesson is unique, and the sole focus of the tutor is to help a student find their weak spots, then help them overcome these.
Because our lessons are completely personalised, what happens during lessons is entirely up to you!
If you have specific content or questions to go over with your tutor, you can do that with them.
If you don't, your tutor will have a vast array of curriculum resources and content to go through with you.

We usually recommend our tutors to spend the first part of the lesson working through any questions the student has, then to go through curriculum content together, and finally summarise and make plans for the next lesson at the end.

I want a different tutor, can I ask for someone else?

Yes of course!
KIS Academics prides itself on matching students with the best tutor for them . We are successful at doing this 92% of the time.
We rarely have people ask for a different tutor.
If you do need someone else, for whatever reason, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling us on +61 485 868 009.

What if I need to cancel a lesson?

That's okay! We know life gets busy, so we can be flexible around your schedule too.

All you need to do is get in touch with your tutor directly and reschedule the lesson for another time.

However, please keep in mind that we have a cancellation policy - if you cancel a lesson less than 1 hour before the time you arranged with your tutor, you'll get charged 100% of the lesson fee. This is to ensure our tutors' time is respected.

So please, if you need to cancel or move a lesson, do it well in advance!

You can find more details about this in our Terms of Service and Cancellation Policy

Can I get access to the online resources?

Yep! All KIS Academics Private Tutoring students will get access to KIS Plus. KIS Plus gives you access to 25+ Online courses for the Australian Curriculum worth over $12,000 dollars.

As a private tutoring student, you'll get access completely for free! Learn more about KIS Plus resources

Are there any terms and conditions?

Yep! You can find all the details in our Terms of Service.

The 3 main policies you should know for private tutoring are:
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1. Regular lessons generate results. If you skip more than 3 consecutive weeks of lessons with us, you'll lose your tutoring position with KIS Academics
2. Lesson timing is flexible, but if you fail to show up or cancel less than 1 hour before a lesson, you'll be charged a last-minute-cancellation fee
3. Payments are all done online via TutorPay, and you'll only ever be charged after a lesson. Please make sure to complete any lesson payments within 3 days.

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Skeptical about online courses? Trust us, you won't be for long. With tutors specifically trained to deliver content online and use the latest and greatest teaching tools, we'll make you wish you had done things with KIS from the start. You can watch, rewatch, revise and review content as often as you need to. Starting at only $8 per week.

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Our Sydney Tutors are more than just high achievers...

Sydney uses the HSC ATAR System in Year 11 and 12

🌃 What is the HSC?

Subjects:

Internal and External Assessment:

Meet some of our amazing Sydney Tutors 😍

Charlotte Fullarton - 97.00 ATAR - Law

Verdi Maree Maximous - 99.35 ATAR - Medicine

Sandrine Maximous - 98.85 ATAR - Business and Economics

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