Year 10 English/EAL✦✦
Austin's students achieved
a raw score of 45+
of Austin's students achieved
a raw score of 40+
of Austin's students achieved
a raw score of 30+
From 2017 to 2024
Austin Education has developed:
top scorers in English & EAL
8 students with raw score 49 nearly 20 students with raw score 48.
Over
students with raw score 40+
140+ students with raw score 45+ in the English & EAL program
In the English Program
achieved raw score 40+
English program
In the EAL Program
achieved raw score 40+
EAL program
In the English Language program
students with raw score 45+
English Language program
Across All English Programs
students have earned A+ or Very High
English & EAL program
Featured in Top Schools
Several top-ranking students from Austin Education have achieved Rank 1, 2, 3, or Top 5% in multiple prestigious day schools.
Course Description
A Head Start for Excellence — Build a High-Scoring Foundation for VCE English
Austin Education’s Year 10 English program is carefully aligned with VCE examination standards, focusing on building students’ skills in Text Response, Argument Analysis, and Crafting A Text.
With a structured approach that mirrors VCAA requirements, the course lays a strong foundation for academic success and prepares students with confidence for Year 12.
Core Highlights
Key Features of Austin Education's Year 10 English/EAL:
Deep Understanding of the VCAA Exams
- Austin is one of only two institutions in Melbourne whose teachers participate annually in VCAA official training sessions. Our courses are closely aligned with VCE assessment standards.
Outstanding Teaching Team
- Our full-time teachers have an average of over seven years’ experience. Lessons are engaging and designed to spark students’ interest in learning.
Comprehensive VCE Preparation System
- From Year 10 onwards, every stage of learning at Austin is directly connected to VCE exam requirements. We help students build a clear learning pathway, avoid unnecessary detours, and study more efficiently.
Targeted Writing Training
- Austin students’ high-scoring essays have been selected for inclusion in official VCAA reports. Our focused writing instruction consistently helps students improve their exam performance.
Course Structure Overview
Text Response (Literary Analysis and Writing)
Preparing Early for VCE Reading and Writing
- Carefully selected two VCAA high-frequency texts exploring key themes such as gender discrimination, resistance, and unity, helping students develop deeper literary appreciation and critical thinking skills.
- Through close reading and targeted essay writing practice, students improve their writing techniques, analytical reasoning, and depth of ideas.
- Focused training on vocabulary, sentence structure, and logical expression, building a strong foundation for high-level VCE writing by Year 12.
Crafting a Text
Early Mastery of VCE Creative Writing Themes
- Austin selects two of the four official VCAA themes — Play and Country — as the core writing topics for Year 10 practice.
- Students will develop advanced skills in creative expression, narrative structure, character development, and plot construction, giving them a strong head start for the VCE Crafting a Text component in Year 12.
- These are also commonly assessed themes in top VCE schools, giving students a significant advantage in their final year!
Argument Analysis
Ahead of Your Peers
- While most schools introduce Argument Analysis in Year 11, Austin offers an early start in Year 10.
- Students systematically learn the key terminology, concepts, and structure required for VCE persuasive text analysis, building solid analytical skills.
- Early mastery of high-scoring strategies ensures students are fully prepared to meet VCE standards with confidence from Year 11 onwards.
Who is Year 10 Pre-VCE English program designed for?
- Year 10 students looking to plan ahead for the VCE and build a strong foundation for high achievement.
- Students aiming to strengthen their English writing skills and avoid last-minute preparation in Year 12.
- Students who wish to stay ahead of their peers and gain a competitive edge in VCE English.
Essay Refinement
One of the key factors for achieving high scores in the VCE English exam is receiving precise, personalised refinement and guidance for each essay. At Austin, our English team refines nearly a thousand student essays each year, ensuring that every essay is meticulously polished word by word. Our teachers not only focus on improving language expression and optimising structure but also guide students to think critically, expand their viewpoints, and enhance their writing logic.
In the 2023 VCE EAL VCAA Official Report, a sample essay was submitted by an Austin student.
Austin teachers accurately predicted the essay topic, led students through practice, and meticu- lously refined this particular piece.
At most day schools, essay corrections often only provide simple feedback. However, at Austin, we insist on in-depth revisions and one-on-one communication, helping students truly understand and improve their writing skills. We do not encourage rote memorisation, but instead, through a systematic revision process, we cultivate students’ independent thinking and high-quality writing abilities.
Our high-standard essay refinement process includes five core steps, ensuring that every student can achieve their best performance in SACs and exams.
One of the key factors for achieving high scores in the VCE English exam is receiving precise, personalised refinement and guidance for each essay. At Austin, our English team refines nearly a thousand student essays each year, ensuring that every essay is meticulously polished word by word. Our teachers not only focus on improving language expression and optimising structure but also guide students to think critically, expand their viewpoints, and enhance their writing logic.
In the 2023 VCE EAL VCAA Official Report, a sample essay was submitted by an Austin student.
Austin teachers accurately predicted the essay topic, led students through practice, and meticu- lously refined this particular piece.
At most day schools, essay corrections often only provide simple feedback. However, at Austin, we insist on in-depth revisions and one-on-one communication, helping students truly understand and improve their writing skills. We do not encourage rote memorisation, but instead, through a systematic revision process, we cultivate students’ independent thinking and high-quality writing abilities.
Our high-standard essay refinement process includes five core steps, ensuring that every student can achieve their best performance in SACs and exams.
Detailed Evaluation of the Essay
When our teachers receive a student’s essay, the first step is to analyse its overall quality.Are the arguments convincing? Is the writing clear and concise? Does it address the topic effectively?", "These are the key aspects we carefully evaluate.", "This thorough initial assessment lays the foundation for more detailed revision feedback.
Sentence Polishing
After evaluating the overall quality of the essay, Austin teachers proceed with a second round of adjustments focused on refining language expression.", "We elevate simple phrases to more sophisticated and appropriate alternatives, correct grammar mistakes, streamline lengthy expressions, and add content where necessary to strengthen key points.", "These changes ensure that any obvious issues in the article are addressed, making the writing more impactful and logical.
Refining Arguments
Once the surface-level issues are addressed, Austin teachers dive deeper into the core of the essay.", "In this step, teachers engage in in-depth discussions with students, guiding them to critically examine their arguments. This process helps students refine their viewpoints, making them more distinct and profound, while also strengthening the persuasiveness of their points.", "Through this first exchange of ideas between teacher and student, the essay’s evidence becomes more compelling, and the overall structure becomes more logical.
Structure Adjustment
After refining the arguments and enhancing the depth of viewpoints, Austin teachers help students adjust the structure of their essays.", "A well-written essay requires a clear and logical structure that highlights its depth and persuasiveness. Austin teachers work with students to reorganise paragraph order, ensuring that each section is well-connected and flows smoothly.
Exemplary Paragraphs
To help students better understand the improvements, Austin teachers write a few optimised sample paragraphs. By comparing them, students can clearly see the differences between their work and high-scoring essays, while also identifying areas for improvement in their original paragraphs.", "As always, Austin focuses not just on making quick fixes, but on enhancing students’ critical thinking and writing techniques at the root level.
Detailed Evaluation of the Essay
When our teachers receive a student’s essay, the first step is to analyse its overall quality.Are the arguments convincing? Is the writing clear and concise? Does it address the topic effectively?", "These are the key aspects we carefully evaluate.", "This thorough initial assessment lays the foundation for more detailed revision feedback.
Sentence Polishing
After evaluating the overall quality of the essay, Austin teachers proceed with a second round of adjustments focused on refining language expression.", "We elevate simple phrases to more sophisticated and appropriate alternatives, correct grammar mistakes, streamline lengthy expressions, and add content where necessary to strengthen key points.", "These changes ensure that any obvious issues in the article are addressed, making the writing more impactful and logical.
Refining Arguments
Once the surface-level issues are addressed, Austin teachers dive deeper into the core of the essay.", "In this step, teachers engage in in-depth discussions with students, guiding them to critically examine their arguments. This process helps students refine their viewpoints, making them more distinct and profound, while also strengthening the persuasiveness of their points.", "Through this first exchange of ideas between teacher and student, the essay’s evidence becomes more compelling, and the overall structure becomes more logical.
Structure Adjustment
After refining the arguments and enhancing the depth of viewpoints, Austin teachers help students adjust the structure of their essays.", "A well-written essay requires a clear and logical structure that highlights its depth and persuasiveness. Austin teachers work with students to reorganise paragraph order, ensuring that each section is well-connected and flows smoothly.
Exemplary Paragraphs
To help students better understand the improvements, Austin teachers write a few optimised sample paragraphs. By comparing them, students can clearly see the differences between their work and high-scoring essays, while also identifying areas for improvement in their original paragraphs.", "As always, Austin focuses not just on making quick fixes, but on enhancing students’ critical thinking and writing techniques at the root level.
Comprehensive Resources
2-hour weekly group class
4 exclusive Austin Education course textbooks
4 exclusive Austin Education workbooks
1 hour of structured weekly homework
1 fully marked and personalised essay corrections per term
6 in-class assessment tests per terms
2 detailed academic performance reports per term
Year 10 subject-specific vocabulary lists
Class video recordings for review anytime
Offline parent-teacher meetings
Unlimited Q&A and academic support
Dedicated 1-on-1 academic advisor for personalised learning support
Free academic consultation included
Course Structure
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Exceptional Teaching Team
Passionate Educators Who Inspire Learning
Teacher Qualifications
Our team is made up of highly experienced educators from across Australia, many of whom have achieved top academic results or come from prestigious educational backgrounds.
Teaching Style
Our teachers are skilled at simplifying complex concepts, using humour and interactive methods to engage students and create an enjoyable learning atmosphere.
Personalised Guidance
We understand that every student is unique, and we tailor our teaching approach to meet their specific needs and pace, ensuring a personalised and effective learning journey.
Visible Learning Outcomes
Progress You Can Observe and Experience
Significant Score Improvement
Our data speaks for itself, as our courses have helped numerous students achieve breakthroughs in key exams like VCE, NAPLAN, and scholarship tests.
Comprehensive Skill Enhancement
By focusing on problem-solving techniques, time management, critical thinking, and other essential skills, we help students gain long-term competitive advantages.
Boosted Learning Confidence
Beyond academic achievement, our courses also help students build confidence and a positive mindset, instilling a genuine passion and eagerness for learning.
An Effective Teaching Methodology
Combining Structure with Adaptability
Course Design
Our courses are carefully structured to progress from foundational to advanced levels, ensuring students build a solid knowledge base step by step and preventing any gaps in learning.
Diverse Teaching Formats
We offer in-person classes, interactive online lessons, and blended learning options to cater to different learning needs, providing flexibility while maintaining efficiency.
High Interaction
Our classrooms are designed to engage students with frequent questions, interactive discussions, practice exercises, and feedback sessions, ensuring deep understanding and enhancing the overall learning experience.
Comprehensive Resource Support
Empowering Every Step of the Learning Journey
High‑Quality Internal Materials
We've developed exclusive, high-quality resources that cover all key exam topics and offer abundant supplementary learning materials.
Assignments and Practice
Our courses include a sufficient and diverse range of homework and exercises, designed to reinforce knowledge and enhance problem-solving abilities, providing full support for students' learning progress.
Periodic Assessments
Regular evaluations and full-scale mock exams allow students to track their learning progress, adjust strategies, and steadily improve their performance.
High Satisfaction from Students and Parents
Efficient Learning and Rich Rewards
Exceptional Student Experience
Students consistently express that the courses are engaging and efficient, offering both a sense of academic achievement and the enjoyment of exploring new knowledge.
Close Parent–School Communication
Through regular progress reports and parent-teacher meetings, we provide prompt feedback on students' learning progress and maintain close communication with parents to collaboratively optimise learning plans.
Outstanding Social Reputation
With years of successful case studies, we have earned widespread recognition and strong support from students, parents, and the wider community.
Comprehensive Support
More Than Just Classes
All‑Round Service
From course planning to academic and psychological support, we cover all aspects of a student's learning.
Flexible & Personalised
Tailored course plans to fit schedules and goals, maximising learning efficiency.
Commitment to Results
Offering fair refund or compensation policies as a sign of our confidence in course effectiveness and responsibility for student outcomes.
Exceptional Value
Rich Resources, Beyond Expectations
Wide Range of Resources
Students receive excellent teaching, extensive learning materials, and full support services, all at a competitive price.
Extra Benefits
We provide additional services such as course planning, university guidance, and nurturing subject interests, ensuring students are well-prepared for their academic and career future.