Private English Tutoring
At Pinnacle Learners, we make English more than just memorising quotes. Our tutoring for Years 7–12—available in Rozelle and online—focuses on building real skills in writing, analysis, and critical thinking. From Standard to Extension 1, we help students tackle HSC-style questions, structure strong essays, and express their ideas clearly.
Our Course
Research suggests that attention begins to decline after just 20 minutes. With our one hour lessons, we maximise focus & retention.
Hour Long Classes
Our one-on-one support helps students identify their individual weaknesses and close the gaps, leading to real improvement.
One-on-One Tutoring
Our weekly lessons keep students on track, with a structured approach that builds steady progress and long-term retention.
Weekly Lessons
How We Build Confident Writers
We start by breaking down the NESA rubric, helping students understand key terms and how they connect to their texts and assessments. This gives them clarity & direction from day one.
Rubric Clarity
Contextual Insights
We explore the social, political and historical context behind each work, understanding how texts reflect or challenge their times. This helps students to understand the author’s purpose.
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High-level responses rely on understanding macro techniques—form and structure. We teach students to harness them in crafting sophisticated responses.
Mastering Form
Writing Practice
We begin with foundations: writing strong, clear analytical paragraphs, then gradually build toward essay writing. This helps students grow in confidence and write with purpose.
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Once the skills are built, we focus on results. Through timed tasks, feedback, and exam practice, students develop the speed, structure, and confidence to succeed under pressure.
Exam Readiness
Our Materials
Sample Essays
Our Sample Essays showcase a collection of Band 6 and state-ranking examples that set the standard for academic excellence, allowing students to emulate high achieving writing in their own reponses.
Quote Tables
Each quote table features carefully selected quotes paired with in-depth Band 6 analysis that explores and explains their significance within the text’s broader thematic and contextual framework.
Practice Questions
As the adage goes practice makes perfect. Our range of HSC-style essay and short-answer questions is designed to simulate the pressures and challenges of the exam environment.
What Families Are Saying
Real stories from students and parents we’ve supported
Alessia has been an amazing tutor for my son she's organised knows the content and gives me regular updates on his progress I would highly recommend as I have seen significant changes to his marks and his confidence thank you Alessia your absolutely fantastic.
Tanya, Year 11 Parent
My tutor Braden has been incredibly helpful—clearly explaining content and making complex topics easier to understand. Beyond just tutoring, he’s also provided personalised study plans and schedules that have helped me stay organised across all my subjects.
Ellie, Year 12 Student
Would highly recommend Pinnacle Learners! I’ve seen a significant change in my daughter’s marks but also confidence in her abilities. Maya, her tutor, has been amazing, proving consistent communication on her progress.
Alice, Year 8 Parent
Isabella’s tutoring improved my marks from the 70s to scoring a 90 on the HSIE exam. She made the subject interesting and so engaging that I’ve ended up studying a degree related to legal and politics. Thanks to her help I’ve founded my passion
Ronan, Year 12 Student
