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Master VCE English with Accredited Teachers

TSSM specialises in providing exceptional VCE English tutoring in Melbourne, delivered exclusively by accredited VCE teachers and VCAA assessors. Our tutors are not only highly qualified educators but also active professionals in the field.

Our students gain from the experience and in-depth knowledge of tutors who, as qualified and practising teachers, offer insights and expertise that surpass traditional tutoring.

Our VCE English tutors are:

• Qualified Australian English teachers and assessors employed at prestigious private high schools in Melbourne
• Nationally recognised experts who have been involved in:
  • Writing, reviewing and setting the current VCE English curriculum and study design
  • Assessing official VCAA exams

What to expect

We provide VCE English tutoring programs that are more comprehensive than any other provider in Melbourne. The majority of our programs thoroughly cover the texts specified by the VCAA.

You can expect:

• Controlled class sizes, so you can maximise your interaction with the tutor
• Extensive, up-to-date guidance on each area of VCE English
• In-depth exam preparation for all English texts

Our program offerings include:

• Head Start Summer School for Units 1, 2 and 3
• Head Start Winter School for Units 3 and 4
• Exam Preparation Workshops focusing on specific texts in the VCE study design

TSSM's Professional Private Tuition Service

In addition to our extensive class tutoring programs, TSSM offers a Professional Private Tuition Service. Our program is designed to give students an edge to succeed during their final years of schooling. Students have access to experienced VCE tutors and VCAA assessors, making it an invaluable resource for preparing for SACs and major assessments.

Enrol Today

Browse our tutoring programs below and enrol with TSSM in Melbourne today to kickstart your journey to VCE English excellence.

For more information about TSSM or for any questions regarding VCE English programs and tutors in Melbourne, contact our helpful team at 1300 134 518.

English Summer School - Head Start - Unit 1

Students will develop a practical grasp of all Unit 1 Areas of Study including: Reading and exploring texts; and Crafting texts.

English Summer School - Head Start - Unit 3

Students will develop a practical grasp of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Reading and responding to texts, Creating texts and Effective Oral Communication Skills.

English Easter Holiday Program - Unit 1

This is an essay writing workshop that will focus on building and improving essay writing skills in preparation for Unit 1 studies. Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Unit 1 Areas of Study including: Reading and exploring texts; and Crafting texts.

English Easter Holiday Program - Unit 3

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Reading and responding to texts, Creating texts. Unit 3 will be a two part detailed course which covers Part 1: Text Response Mastery Session (3.5 hours), and Part 2: Framework of Ideas Session (4.5 hrs). Students will select one of the following: Writing about Personal Journeys, Play, Country or Protest.

English Winter School - Head Start - Unit 2

This is an essay writing workshop that will focus on building and improving essay writing skills in preparation for Unit 2 studies. Students will be encouraged to develop a practical understanding of all Unit 2 Areas of Study including; Reading and comparing texts; and Analysing & presenting argument

English - September Holiday Program - Unit 2

This is an essay writing workshop that will focus on building and improving essay writing skills in preparation for the Unit 2 examination. Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Unit 2 Areas of Study including: Reading and exploring texts; and Exploring argument.

Analysing Argument - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument.

Chronicle of a Death Foretold - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This two hour session on Chronicle of a Death Foretold will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Born a Crime - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This two hour session on Born a Crime will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

High Ground - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This two hour session on High Ground will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

We Have Always Lived in the Castle - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This two hour session on We Have Always Lived in the Castle will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Oedipus the King - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This two hour session on Oedipus the King will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

The Memory Police - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This two hour session on The Memory Police will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Sunset Boulevard - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This two hour session on Sunset Boulevard will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Pride and Prejudice - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This two hour session on Pride and Prejudice will focus on section A of the English exam. The text response component is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

English End-of-year Exam Revision Program - Units 3 and 4 Melbourne

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and creating texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument.

English Winter School - Mid-way Revision and Head Start - Units 3 & 4

This is an essay writing workshop that will focus on building and improving essay writing skills and students will gain an extensive Revision and Consolidation of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including: Reading and responding to texts; and Creating texts & a Head Start on Unit 4 including; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument.

Framework of Ideas - Writing about Personal Journeys - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This four and a half hour session on the Framework of Ideas - Writing about Personal Journeys will focus on section B of the English exam, Creating Text. The creating text section is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Framework of Ideas - Writing about Protest - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This four and a half hour session on the Framework of Ideas - Writing about Protest will focus on section B of the English exam, Creating Text. The creating text section is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.

Framework of Ideas - Writing about Play - Exam Preparation

Students will be encouraged to develop a practical grasp of all Units 3 and 4 Areas of Study under the new Study Design including; Reading and responding to texts; Creating texts; Reading and responding to texts; and Analysing argument. This four and a half hour session on the Framework of Ideas - Writing about Play will focus on section B of the English exam, Creating Text. The creating text section is worth one-third of the total assessment for the examination and therefore attending this component is critical.