Understand and explain your texts
Learn how a writer uses language and structure to express ideas. Practise choosing useful quotations and explaining how they support your answer to the question.
HSC exam specialists · Epping
HSC English tutoring in Epping
At Plume, we turn your effort into marks. Our HSC exam specialists help you understand your English Advanced texts, write clear answers and use feedback to improve your next response. With no more than eight students in a class, your tutor has time to read your work and show you what to practise before the exam.
See class times and tutorsYear 11 and Year 12
Who this course is for
This course is for Year 11 and Year 12 English Advanced students who want better results from the time they spend studying. You might know your texts but struggle to explain your ideas, find it hard to start an essay, or want to improve answers that already earn good marks.
Your tutor reads your writing and helps you understand where you are losing marks. You then practise the skills you need, such as explaining a quotation, planning an argument or answering a new question within the time limit. Small classes give you time to ask questions and get help with your own work.
Term 4, 2026 class times
Classes are held in person at our Epping centre. Choose your class in the booking form. We will confirm your place and first lesson after you book.
Year 11
Saturday, 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Gordon Huang
Sunday, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Alric Qin
Year 12
Tuesday, 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Alric Qin · Malouf
Tuesday, 6:45 pm–9:15 pm
Alric Qin · Malouf
Sunday, 9:00 am–11:30 am
Alric Qin · Harwood
Sunday, 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Gordon Huang · Malouf
How we help you improve
Write answers that earn more marks
We teach you how to understand a text, explain your ideas and answer the question you are given. You practise these skills in writing, receive specific feedback and use it to improve your next answer.
Plan and write a clear essay
Learn to state your main argument, plan your paragraphs and support each point with evidence from the text. Practise adapting your ideas to the question and finishing within the exam time limit.
Know what to improve next
Your tutor explains where your writing needs more detail, clearer reasoning or a closer link to the question. You use that feedback to revise your work and practise the same skill in your next response.
Weekly lessons and exam practice
How the weekly program works
Each week, you study your texts, practise exam questions and get feedback on your writing. Quizzes help you check what you remember, and a supervised exam each term lets you practise working under time limits. Both Year 11 and Year 12 include one hour of private tuition with your class tutor each term. Your notes, quizzes and feedback are available in Plume Portal so you can keep working between lessons.
Year 11
$900 per 10-week term
- Weekly group lessons: A 2-hour class in person each week, with no more than eight students. Lesson recordings are included.
- One-on-one lessons: One hour of private tuition with your class tutor is included each term. Extra private lessons cost $100 per hour.
- Marking and feedback: Your class tutor marks your quizzes, homework and writing, and explains what to improve. There is no limit on submissions.
- Out-of-class support: Ask for help by phone, email or Discord throughout the year. Support is unlimited.
- Course material: Lesson materials are written and regularly updated by our teaching team. They are included in the fee, along with a supervised exam each term.
Year 12
$1,170 per 10-week term
- Weekly group lessons: A 2.5-hour class in person each week, with no more than eight students. Lesson recordings are included.
- One-on-one lessons: One hour of private tuition with your class tutor is included each term. Extra private lessons cost $100 per hour.
- Marking and feedback: Your class tutor marks your quizzes, homework and writing, and explains what to improve. There is no limit on submissions.
- Out-of-class support: Ask for help by phone, email or Discord throughout the year. Support is unlimited.
- Course material: Lesson materials are written and regularly updated by our teaching team. They are included in the fee, along with a supervised exam each term.
English tutors
Learn from tutors who know how to earn HSC English marks
Our English tutors have achieved strong HSC results and know how to explain what a good answer needs. They work through your ideas with you, show you where your writing is unclear and give you specific changes to practise. Read their profiles below to see their results and teaching experience.
Alric Qin
99.95 ATAR · USYD Science / Doctor of Medicine
- Dux of James Ruse (99.95 ATAR)
- 3400 UCAT
- 95 English Adv
Gordon Huang
99.50 ATAR · USYD Commerce / Laws
- 97 English Adv External (Dux)
- 97 Economics Internal (Dux)
- 95 English Adv
Practice materials
See our English exam practice and essay feedback
Open a sample exam to see the questions students practise. Then read the sample essay feedback to see how we explain what needs to change and how to improve it.
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Pricing
English Advanced costs $900 per 10-week term for Year 11 and $1,170 for Year 12. Both include one hour of private tuition with your class tutor each term. Our payment policy explains what is included and the discounts available for early payment or taking more than one subject.
View our payment policyLocation
Lessons are held in person at 30/41 Rawson Street, Epping NSW 2121, a few minutes’ walk from Epping Station. Our permanent Chatswood centre opens in Term 1, 2027.
Book a two-week free trial
New students can book a two-week free trial before deciding whether to enrol. Tell us your year group when you book, and we will confirm your English Advanced class.
Switching from Talent 100 or Dymocks? Get a 15% switching discount.Turn your English study into better exam answers
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