English Class
Structured English classes that build reading, writing and confidence, grouped by school grade, so the level always matches the classroom. Especially helpful for children who want to get ahead and feel sure of themselves at school.
What we focus on
We start with phonics to build strong reading foundations, then grow into reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing and confident speaking: building real skills, not just exam tricks.
English class pathway
Pre-prep
Prep & Grade 1
Grade 2 & up
Level P3
1 hr per class
Focus
Phonological awareness and an introduction to phonics
Key skills
- Alphabet
- Letter–sound knowledge
- Rhyming & syllables
- CVC words
Level 1–2
1.5 hrs per class
Focus
Phonics and word knowledge, and early writing
Key skills
- Letter teams
- Reading sentences & paragraphs
- High-frequency words
- Writing sentences & paragraphs
Level 3+
2 hrs per class
Focus
Reading comprehension and text analysis, and writing, rotating each week, plus novel study
Key skills
- Text decoding strategies
- Comprehension strategies
- Writing for different purposes
- Vocabulary, spelling & grammar
- Responding to literature
Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum: English
Secondary English pathway · Years 7–12
Years 7–8
Years 9–10
Year 11
Year 12
Foundations
Focus
Comprehension, essay structure and exploring genres
Key skills
- Reading comprehension & inference
- Text response essays (TEEL)
- Persuasive & creative writing
- Novels, short stories, poetry, drama
- Grammar, vocabulary & spelling
- Oral presentations
Assessment
Class essays, writing tasks & presentations
Pre-VCE
Focus
Analytical essays, language analysis and complex texts
Key skills
- Analytical text-response essays
- Language (argument) analysis
- Creative & persuasive writing
- Complex texts, incl. Shakespeare & film
- Sophisticated vocabulary & expression
- Oral presentations
Assessment
Analytical essays & SAC-style practice
VCE Units 1–2
Focus
Reading and exploring texts, crafting texts, and argument
Areas of study
- Reading and exploring texts
- Crafting texts (mentor texts & Frameworks of Ideas)
- Analysing and presenting argument
- Building essay technique
Assessment
School-assessed coursework (SACs)
VCE Units 3–4
Focus
Text response, creating texts and analysing argument for the exam
Areas of study
- Reading and responding to texts (analytical essay)
- Creating texts (Framework of Ideas)
- Analysing argument (written + audio/visual)
- Exam strategy & timed practice
Assessment
SACs + end-of-year exam
Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum: English and the VCE English Study Design 2024–2027
Why families trust us with English too
Small classes, caring teachers who tailor to each child, and effective curriculum.