Which VCE subjects does Austin Education tutor?

We cover all major VCE subjects Units 1–4: English, EAL, English Language, Maths Methods, Specialist Maths, General Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Chinese (First/Second/Advanced), Japanese, Latin, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Legal Studies and Visual Communication Design. We also offer Year 10 pre-VCE bridging courses and full IB English, Maths and Chemistry streams.

How many Austin students have achieved a 99+ ATAR?

Between 2017 and 2025, 22 Austin students have achieved a perfect 99.95 ATAR and 336 students have scored 99 or above. Our teaching team includes active VCE examiners and textbook authors.

What makes Austin's VCE program different?

Flexible class formats, active VCE examiners on the teaching team, exclusive past-paper banks, mock SACs and exams marked to official criteria, and a dedicated academic consultant for every student.

Do you offer IB tutoring?

Yes. We offer IB English A (Literature & Language & Literature, SL & HL), IB Maths Analysis and Approaches (SL & HL), IB Chemistry (SL & HL), IB Chinese (A/B/ab initio) and IB Economics (SL & HL).

When should I start VCE preparation?

We recommend starting Unit 1 of your chosen subjects at the beginning of Year 11. For high-priority subjects like English, Methods and Chemistry, students often begin a Year 10 pre-VCE bridging course in the term before to build foundations.

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Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science

Name: Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science | Austin Education
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Course Description

Develop In-depth Knowledge and Skills Across Chemistry, Physics, and Biology to Seamlessly Transition into VCE.

Austin’s Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science Standard programme is specifically designed for students planning to pursue VCE Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. With a focus on examination requirements, core skills development, and scientific expression, the course introduces key knowledge and thinking frameworks across all three disciplines.

It provides a seamless transition from General Science in secondary school to the demands of VCE Science studies.

Core Highlights

Key Features of Austin Education's Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science Standard:

Comprehensive Coverage of Three Key Areas, Bridging to VCE

Chemistry: Atomic structure, types of reactions, law of conservation of mass, electrolysis, acid-base fundamentals, etc.
Physics: Basics of mechanics, energy conversion, circuit principles, speed and acceleration, graph analysis, etc.
Biology: Cell structure and function, DNA and genetics, ecosystems, fundamentals of biological evolution.

All modules are designed based on VCE Unit 1–2 knowledge requirements, ensuring a strong foundation for future VCE studies.

Establishing a Scientific Mindset

Emphasising the integrated thinking process of hypothesis, experimentation, reasoning, and induction.
Cultivating analytical and logical expression skills (laying the foundation for VCE Biology/Psychology responses).
Teaching students how to design experiments, write Observations & Conclusions, and explain cause-and-effect relationships using appropriate terminology.

Practical-Oriented Teaching

Accompanied by quizzes and stage tests to regularly identify and address knowledge gaps.
Guiding students to understand the answer structure and terminology used in SAC and VCE question types.
Analysing the thinking process and potential pitfalls in real VCE Chemistry/Biology/Physics exam questions, allowing students to familiarise themselves with assessment standards in advance.

Subject Selection Support

The course includes “pre-specialisation capability suggestions” to help students assess which VCE science subject suits them best.
Based on classroom performance, teachers provide personalised subject selection advice and future academic direction recommendations.

Why Choose Austin’s Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science Standard?

1. All subjects taught by VCE teachers with Unit 3&4 teaching experience

2. Internal materials, question banks, and tests developed for targeted, efficient learning

3. Phased assessments to track student progress, with supplementary exercises and promotion mechanisms

4. Teachers provide personalised subject selection advice and guidance on future academic paths based on performance

Our Process

Who is Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science Standard program designed for?

Students interested in science but still exploring which VCE subject to pursue
Students aiming for strong results in VCE science subjects (particularly those targeting 35+ study scores)
Students planning to pursue competitive pathways such as Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, or general STEM fields
Students who want early exposure to SAC-style assessments, scientific terminology, and exam response techniques

Learning Objective

Target	Description
Comprehensive Knowledge Acquisition	Master essential concepts in Year 10 Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, and establish a well-structured, integrated foundation in scientific understanding.
Advanced Thinking Skills	Cultivate scientific reasoning through hypothesis formulation, variable control, and logical analysis.
Academic Communication	Acquire proficiency in VCE-compliant scientific writing, including accurate use of terminology and structured expression.
Strategic VCE Preparation	Complete core content ahead of schedule, enabling direct entry into accelerated Year 11 classes

Comprehensive Resources

2-hour weekly group class

4 sets of exclusive Austin Education practice booklets (Lesson Review Questions)

0.5 hours of structured weekly homework

Ample optional/challenge/extension questions for further practice

4 semester exams

4 detailed exam performance reports

Class video recordings for review

Unlimited Q&A and academic support

Dedicated 1-on-1 learning manager for personalised issue resolution

Free academic consultation included

Course Structure

Term 1

Atoms, electron configuration, period table

Molecules, ions, bonding, naming, chemical reactions basics (balancing)

Mole, empirical formula

Stoichiometry calculation (revision of mole and writing chemical equations)

Chemical bonds (metallic, ionic, covalent)

Intermolecular force

Water, melting point, boiling point, latent heat, specific heat capacity

Solubility, ions dissolving in water

Exam

Exam question explanation

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English/EAL

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Pre-VCE Maths Advance

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Pre-VCE Maths Standard

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Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science

Course Description

Develop In-depth Knowledge and Skills Across Chemistry, Physics, and Biology to Seamlessly Transition into VCE.

It provides a seamless transition from General Science in secondary school to the demands of VCE Science studies.

Core Highlights

Key Features of Austin Education's Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science Standard: