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tutoring for year 12 english advanced, english standard and english extension 2
with english representing 20% of your final HSC mark, we’ll ensure you’re exam ready for the HSC
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“one of the functions of studying english is storytelling and the power of language to transform and redeem. my role is to help my students find the words to their own experience because english is a tool for knowing who we are and what we want. because expression is what makes us not only human but humane.”
dr tim hanna - head of content
everything you need to succeed in one place
our hsc english is the brainchild of our head of content dr tim hanna, a seasoned PhD qualified industry expert, and our founder abi kugendran, dual state ranker in english and an educator with 13 years of experience. together, they bring to marquis an erudite pedagogy, both in terms of course development and classroom experience, through their transformative teaching where each lesson is a profound cultural, intellectual and philosophical inquiry into each and every hsc prescribed text listed on the syllabus.
the HSC doesn’t have to be your most stressful year.
why year 12 is stressful
- with career choices, digital profile and self-worth on the line, no wonder mental health issues are on the rise for high schoolers.
- students are forced to compete with their peers in an emotionally draining race and sacrifice an enriching school life for marks and ranks.
why it doesn’t have to be stressful
- if you are nourishing your mind and soul with subjects you love learning, respecting and caring for yourself, then you will develop strength and resilience to climb to your personal summit.
- embrace your studies as an enriching educational experience during the last year of your schooling life, and we promise that it’ll be monumentally rewarding.
we can help make year 12 stress-free
- our ethos of teaching is caring for the entire student and we believe that a heart first approach is instrumental in empowering each student to take charge of their hsc.
- step-by-step guidance at your pace helps sharpen your reading and writing skills for each assessment.
aim
higher
with marquis
how we can help
- our four tiered bundle, including text-specific classes, individual lessons, marquing service and personalised strategy session with our founder, is a holistic approach to english.
- we are committed to supporting our students’ education through small group, individual and online means for truly accessible learning.
01 text specific
classes
02 one on one
lessons
03 marquing
service
04 english extension 2
workshops
05 meet our founder
consultation
06 UCAT
exam prep
BEST THESIS
BY SYDNEY
ENGLISH
ASSOCIATION
tim.
meet dr tim hanna
our hsc english course programs
are written by a scholarly industry leader
- our hsc english course is designed, written and curated by dr tim hanna to deliver an exceptional turn-key educational experience that explicates the complex hsc rubric and enlighten students through engaging analogies and poignant connections to texts.
- an inspirational educator with over 20 years of teaching and content developing experience, tim is one of the most respected thought leaders in the education industry. through his empathetic teaching and integrity, he has guided many students to
top state ranking and band 6 success.
head of content
ph.d. english & creative writing UNSW
b.a. english literature (1st class honours) USYD
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BEST THESIS
BY SYDNEY
ENGLISH
ASSOCIATION
- former head of english at talent 100
- university medalist USYD
- english association prize: best thesis
- university lecturer for english literature
- published in academic journals
- author for the australian literary review
- faculty award: excellence in teaching UNSW
- 99.90 UAI (99.85 ATAR)
we cater to all your english needs;
standard & advanced
- designed by our team of PhD academics and state ranking educators, our hsc english advanced & english standard courses teach the foundations for independent creative enquiry, supported by a critical and contextual appreciation of the world of literature. both courses are designed to prepare you for the hsc paper 1 & 2 and contain everything you need - including personalised individual lessons, sample exemplar essays, and online marquing for feedback anytime and anywhere.
- our educators come around to each student and facilitate insightful discussions to provide them with the most intimate first-hand understanding of school texts and explain the complex relationship dynamics underlying them
- we cultivate ideas and people rather than just spoon-feeding answers. this helps you compose innovative essays, adaptable to various hsc-style questions, that stand out in a field of prescriptive responses.
- we teach students how to communicate effectively in order to articulate their concepts and extend their learning into the real world.
- collaboration is at the heart of our small group classes through open discussions, one-on-one dialogues, group exercises, debates and literary games to drive in course content in a meaningful and engaging way.
- whether you want to learn ahead or catch up, we have got termly courses and holiday programs to keep you covered at all times.
our text-specific classes are pre-eminent
because our compassionate educators
genuinely want to see them succeed.
comm. mod
- the crucible
- nineteen eighty-four
- go back to where you
came from - the merchant of venice
- billy elliot
mod a
- the tempest & hag-seed
- mrs dalloway &
the hours - richard III & looking
for richard - keats poetry &
bright star - ariel & birthday letters
mod b
- eliot's poetry
- henry iv, part 1
- an artist of the floating world
- a doll's house
- great expectations
mod c
- politics and the
english language - atwood's spotty
handed villainesses - metamorphosis
- the awakening
- eulogy for
gough whitlam
01 text specific
classes
what you'll receive
each week
230+ pages
of tertiary grade content
on the meaningsand representations
of prescribed texts
2 hour lesson
deconstructing form
and features which drive
home of the text's
complex meaning
unlimited q&a
ask any question regardless
of how easy it may seem,
in a we coming and safe
environment
year 12 course program outline
our students learn one term ahead of the NESA syllabus to get an unparalleled advantage
our year 12 english advanced, english standard and english extension 2 termly program
why_ learn ahead
term 1
(oct - dec)
english extension 2
- concept, viva voce & report
- 1st submission of draft major work
- major work review
english advanced
- common module: texts & human experiences
- module exam 1
- exam review
english standard
- common module: texts & human experiences
- module exam 1
- exam review
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term 2
(jan - apr)
english extension 2
- creative critique 2nd submission of draft major work
- major work review
english advanced
- module a: textual conversations
- module exam 2
- exam review
english standard
- module a: language, identity & culture
- module exam 2
- exam review
why_ the most comprensive feedback
term 3
(may - jun)
english extension 2
- reflection statement & refining
- 3rd submission of draft major work
- major work review
english advanced
- module b: critical study of literature
- module exam 3
- exam review
english standard
- module b: close study of literature
- module exam 3
- exam review
why_ the most comprensive feedback
term 4
(jul - sep)
english advanced
- module c: the craft of writing
- module exam 4
- exam review
english standard
- module c: the craft of writing
- module exam 4
- exam review
the most comprehensive resources in NSW for english standard, advanced and extension 2
why_ learn ahead
we'll design a tailored program for your individual learning needs
with access to the most up to date and comprehensive resources in NSW for english advanced, english standard and english extension 2 streamlined and proven to deliver results that you can’t access anywhere else.
each week, we’ve got you covered
for everything you need.
here’s what you’ll receive:
theory workbook
- quiz
- revision and self-evaluation
- tutorial
- prepare for your school assessment
- introducing and teaching new content/theory/material
homework workbook
- application
- through exam style questions
- revision
- strengthen understanding of prescribed texts
- review and go over personal areas of weakness
- introducing and teaching new content/theory/material
module exam
- midterm exam
- exam conditions to boost your confidence
- receive comprehensive feedback and review
- end of term exam
- sharpen critical & creative skills
- receive comprehensive exam feedback and review
- introducing and teaching new content/theory/material
2 hour lesson
we've developed a framework and learning methodology that delivers real results.
it’s simple! we’ve broken down our course programs into step by step approach that will address the students personal learning needs, tailored to the student.
learn, comprehend and retain. practice. revise. prepare for exams. achieve results.
- very small class sizes
– up to 8 - one on one tutorials
- homework help
- written feedback
- exam preparation and
mock exams - exam excellence feedback
- access to resources and more
- access to qualified teachers
and top state ranking tutors
we’ll support you to achieve an ATAR advantage by offering more than just tutoring
our holistic and highly personalised approach to educating our students’ leaves no stone left unturned when it comes to ensuring you have all the tools you need to feel confident and succeed.
we offer:
- engaging lessons taught by
compassionate educators - an online marquing service
providing detailed feedback
on your draft essays with a
quick turnaround to aid you
in pressing times - the ultimate access to
unlimited practice papers
for english to help you
continue crafting your
writing and analysis skills
theory
review
tutorial
80 min
10 min
30 min
- receive 190+ page tertiary-grade resources that’s text-specific and comprehensively breaks down macro and micro techniques
- acquire inside-out knowledge of each module and hsc rubric outcomes
- deepen your understanding of prescribed texts to confidently answer any essay question.
- opportunity for you to clarify your understanding
- address your roadblocks with your teacher
- school work help is prioritised and you are encouraged to seek help on assessments and exams
- opportunity for personalised feedback on your areas of weakness
"collaboratively, our educators are not only committed to laying a strong foundation for hsc success for our students, they also dedicated to using literature and imaginative storytelling to expand their scope of what's possiblle and consistenty engaging in each pupil's artistic, imaginative and intellectual endeavours."
abi kugendran - head of english & founder of marquis
02 one on one
lessons
we offer unlimited personalised feedback exclusively through our one on one lessons!
- each individual lesson, our students are dynamically imparted with a close reading of classical texts and taught how to critically evaluate its major characters, thematic concerns and contextual frameworks, providing them with an unfair advantage over their peers.
- by studying thee nuanced meaning of each prescribed text, and uncovering the curtural context in which the text was composed, our students are provided with a unique analysis in their essays something not often taught in schools. this is crucial if you wish you anser any essay question come exam day, with clear conviction, agency and your own voice.
our single minded goal is to help you!
feel prepared and confident for all of your assessments and exam
individual lessons catered to your learning needs, where you'll receive
- in-depth understanding of prescribed texts
- flexibility as lessons are booked at your convenience
- personalised feedback on your roadblocks
- comprehensive marking on your essays
- breakdown of your school assessment
MARQUING
WHY WAIT WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE TO
convenient & accessible learning
unlimited submissions anytime, anywhere
we've designed the ultimate secret weapon to
prepare you for your hsc.
- obtain precise and specific feedback from our team of hsc markers and seasoned senior teachers
- our markers evaluate your thematic discussion, followed by meaningful incorporation of analysis, sentence structure, diction, syntax etc.
- receive rapid constructive criticism to consistently improve your writing style, register, quality of analyis and line of argument
03 . marquing
service
marquing service inclusions
- 650 words of specific feedback
- 80 hour turn-around time
- 24/7 accessibility
- ∞ submissions
- 1 flat price
04 english
english extension 2
we're the only tutoring college with an establish english extension 2 course in nsw!
. ext 2
workshops
- have guidance and support throughout the entire process of creation for your chaotically brilliant artistic vision through rigorous workshops, ongoing tutorials and our exemplar marquing service.
- discuss your throughts, ideas and theories with an experienced marquis educator who can help you harness the beauty behind the madness of english extension two.
- channel your artistic vision into a tangible work with our help, making sure that it's of the highest standard in concept, textual integrity and composition, and produce a piece that you're immensely proud of.
- seek unlimited feedback and guidance from our state ranking educators, many of whom have been featured in NESA's young writer's showcase.
- from inception to final submission - we'll be on your side every step of the way.
receive specific help for all your english ext 2 assessments including:
- concept presentation
- proposal report
- viva voce
- creative critique
- reflection statement
- draft stages of major work
meet one of our
english ext 2 educators
Nieshanka Nathakrishnakumar
teachers: english extension 2
teaching experience: 3 years
currently undertaking degree: UNSW arts/law
academic credentials:
- 50/50 for 4U english
- ranked 1st in 4U english at sydney girls h.s.
- major work featured in NESA's
young writers showcase - 47/50 for 3U english
marquis one clubyearly package
yr 11 & yr 12 english standard or advanced + ext. 2
the ultimate preliminary & HSC learning success package
HSC strategy
planning
consultation
with abi
a personalised HSC success
consultation with abi.
founder of marquis
unlimited
one on one
tutorials
personalised
feedback on
practice essays and
assessment tasks
unlimited essay
marquing
receive precise and
constructive feedback to
improve the quality of
your writing
weekly classes
(yr11 - 30 weeks)
(yr12 - 40 weeks)
2 hour weekly small
group (8 only).
learn first principles
to score to marks
*request further info for
english ext.2
text specific
material
tertiary grade course
materials written by
phD academics and
1st achievers in NSW
why:it's all about personalisation
book a personal consultation with our founder, abi
design your own hsc learning experience
let's define what success looks like for you.
- academic director of marquis
- 13 years experience as hsc educator
- dalyell scholar in english (distinction WAM) USYD
- NSW dual state ranker in english ext1 and english ext2
- first place english ext1, ext 2 and visual arts
- 50/50 for 4U english
- 49/50 for 3U english
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UCAT exam prep
developed by our team of qualified UCAT teachers, our intensive theory and exam prep programs are short courses designed to help you acquire well attuned analytic, logical and decision-making skills to tackle each of the 5 sections under time constraints with precision and conviction.
every student is different in order to succeed in the UCAT exam, you need:
- personalised teaching and focused learning.
- whilst other preparation courses are taught in large group classes, we offer individualised teaching in very small classes (8 or fewer students) to help you address all your struggles and frustrations with patience and empathy
- quite simply, we won't move until your able to answer questions effectively, accurately and confidently.
- we will address your individual needs and help maximise your potential to ace all 5 subtests of the UCAT.
