Year 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
High School Courses
Taught in small class groups and always will be.
High School English Course
At Alpha One Coaching College, we offer an English course crafted by Simply English, a company specialised in English tutoring. This course is designed by a unique team of selective high school graduates who hold formal qualifications in English literature and education. Their expertise has led to the creation of a structured, step-by-step teaching method that ensures our English classes provide our students with clear, focused guidance.
What makes our course unique?
Our step-by-step teaching method offers a clear and actionable approach to studying English. This is especially helpful for students who are overwhelmed by the seemingly subjective nature of the subject.
Our course specifically targets high-yield areas of learning which will directly elevate school performances and exam results.
The basic course inclusions.
2 hours a week of lesson time with a tutor who has received the highest band in HSC English.
A booklet containing detailed theory notes, classwork exercises, and homework exercises.
Mid-term and end-of-term tests to evaluate understanding and pinpoint areas of weakness. The papers are marked against top selective school standards.
Extra services available to students.
Tutors are available for 30 minutes after the class to answer questions or give extra help with homework or school assignments.
Students receive a 50% discount on our school assignment marking services.
Students receive complete exemplar answers for weekly homework.
Students have access to online homework help sessions.
For our year 10 students, we offer HSC subject selection consultations through booking.
Syllabus:
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Term 3: Close Reading and Textual Analysis Basics: Poetry and Prose
Term 4: Close Reading and Textual Analysis Basics: Visual Texts and Plays
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Term 1 Module 1: Themes in Poetry: Courage
Term 1 Module 2: High School Narrative Writing Basics
Term 2 Module 1: Themes in Prose: Change
Term 2 Module 2: High School Discursive Writing Basics
Term 3 Module1: Themes in Drama: Love (Romeo and Juliet)
Term 3 Module 2: High School Persuasive Writing Basics
Term 4 Module 1: Themes in Other Text Types: Nature
Term 4 Module 2: High School Multimodal Writing Basics
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Term 1 Module 1: Context Basics: Shakespeare and The Merchant of Venice
Term 1 Module 2: Persuasive Writing 2
Term 2 Module 1: How Context Changes Representation: War Poetry
Term 2 Module 2: Creative Writing 2
Term 3 Module1: Time-Transcending Texts: Prose
Term 3 Module 2: Discursive Writing 2
Term 4 Module 1: How Context Shapes Perspective: Newspapers and Memoirs
Term 4 Module 2: Multimodal Writing 2
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Term 1 Module 1: Introducing Thematic Studies: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Term 1 Module 2: Persuasive Writing 3
Term 2 Module 1: Introducing Comparative Studies
Term 2 Module 2: Creative Writing 3
Term 3 Module1: Introducing Critical Studies: Modernist Poetry
Term 3 Module 2: Discursive Writing 3
Term 4 Module 1: Close Reading Review and Visual Analysis Review
Term 4 Module 2: Approaching Challenging Writing Stimuli
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Term 1 Module 1: Mock HSC Common Module: Richard III
Term 1 Module 2: Mock HSC Reading to Write 1
Term 2 Module 1: Mock HSC Comparative Study
Term 2 Module 2: Mock HSC Reading to Write 2
Term 3 Module1: Mock HSC Critical Study
Term 3 Module 2: Mock HSC Reading to Write 3
Term 4 Module 1: Mock HSC Unseen Text Exam Techniques
Term 4 Module 2: Mock HSC Reading to Write 4
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We offer some text specific classes in year 11.
Common Module: Reading to Write
General Class only
Module A
General Class
Text Specific Class: Othello
Module B
General Class
Text Specific Class: Othello
Text Specific Class: W.H. Auden’s Poetry
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In year 12, we only offer text specific classes. The texts offered in 2024 can be found below:
Common Module
1984 (George Orwell)
The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare)
Module A
The Tempest (William Shakespeare)/Hagseed (Margaret Atwood)
King Richard III (William Shakespeare) /Looking for Richard (Al Pacino)
Module B:
Poetry (TS Eliot)
King Henry IV (William Shakespeare)
Our high school mathematics course is focused on helping students perform ahead of the curve at school. We cover the curriculum slightly ahead of school schedule and our course materials not only teaches foundational concepts in detail but also extend students through exam-style questions, clearly demonstrating how basic concepts lead into more complex ones. As the course is delivered in a small group environment, students are encouraged to be involved in each step of the class which builds confidence and ownership in their mathematics learning.
What makes our course unique?
Our course is designed to ensure students build a thorough understanding of mathematical theory rather than overwhelming them through rote learning.
Our small class size allows students to receive individual attention to ensure they do not get left behind.
The basic course inclusions.
2 hours a week of lesson time with a tutor who has received the highest band in HSC Maths.
A booklet designed with detailed theory notes, classwork exercises and homework exercises. Each theory point progresses from basic skills to challenging questions that will appear in school assessments.
Mid-term and end-of-term tests to evaluate understanding and pinpoint areas of weakness. The papers are marked against top selective school standards.
Extra services available to students.
Tutors are available 30 minutes after class to answer questions or give extra help with homework or exam preparation.
Students have access to additional worksheets.
Students receive full length exemplar answers for weekly homework.
Students have access to online homework help sessions.
For our year 10 students, we provide HSC subject selection consultations through booking.