International Curriculum Specialists
Australian Curriculum Tutoring - Foundation to Year 12
Personalised learning support aligned with the ACARA framework for students in Australian-system schools. Tutors at home in English-medium teaching, guiding NAPLAN through to ATAR preparation, in-person or online. From Rp 90,000 per session.
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What is Australian Curriculum Tutoring?
Australian Curriculum tutoring is personalised learning support for students in Australian-system schools (ACARA), from Foundation to Year 12. Lessons follow the eight ACARA learning areas and seven general capabilities, are delivered in English as the medium of instruction, and are led by tutors who understand achievement standards and the assessment rhythm of Australian schools.
- Aligned with the official ACARA Version 9 framework
- English-medium instruction matching the classroom
- NAPLAN support for Years 3, 5, 7, and 9
- Senior secondary preparation towards ATAR
- Progress reports linked to achievement standards
Services
Australian Curriculum Tutoring Options
Two learning modes that both follow the ACARA framework, ready to match your family's needs.
In-Person Tutoring
An Australian Curriculum tutor comes to your home and guides your child directly, ideal for Foundation to primary students who benefit from close attention.
Rp 120.000/session
- Tutor comes to your home
- English-medium material aligned with ACARA
- Full one-student focus
- Ideal for early year levels
Online Tutoring
Interactive live sessions for students anywhere, including families currently in Australia or in cities without a nearby international school.
Rp 90.000/session
- Reach across cities and countries
- Interactive digital whiteboard
- Session recordings to revisit
- Ideal for secondary and senior
Year Levels We Support
From early literacy foundations to ATAR subjects, each stage has its own approach.
Primary (Foundation - Year 6)
Literacy and Numeracy FoundationsStrengthening reading, writing, and numeracy in English while building the inquiry habits that define Australian classrooms.
Subjects:
EnglishMathematicsScienceHASS
Focus Areas:
- English-medium literacy
- Foundational numeracy
- Simple inquiry
- NAPLAN Year 3 and 5 preparation
Middle (Year 7 - Year 10)
Depth and Early SpecialisationSubjects begin to branch out. Tutors help students grow comfortable with analytical tasks, science reports, and HASS essays in line with achievement standards.
Subjects:
EnglishMathematicsScienceHASSTechnologies
Focus Areas:
- Essays and reports
- Scientific method
- NAPLAN Year 7 and 9 preparation
- Early interest mapping
Senior (Year 11 - Year 12)
ATAR PreparationSupport for senior subjects that count towards ATAR, with exam-style practice and management of internal school assessments.
Subjects:
EnglishMathematics MethodsSpecialist MathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyEconomics
Focus Areas:
- ATAR strategy
- Final-exam-style practice
- Internal assessment management
- Australian university preparation
ACARA Learning Areas We Support
The eight official ACARA learning areas, with English, Mathematics, and Science as the most-requested core.
English
Reading, writing, and speaking in English as the foundation of the entire Australian Curriculum.
- Text literacy
- Analytical essays
- Persuasive writing
- Literature
Mathematics
Numeracy that builds from primary arithmetic to Mathematics Methods and Specialist at senior level.
- Foundational numeracy
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Methods and Specialist
Science
Scientific method, practical reports, and deeper Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at senior level.
- Science inquiry
- Practical reports
- Physics
- Chemistry
- +1 more
HASS and Other Options
Humanities and Social Sciences, Technologies, The Arts, Health and PE, and Languages as chosen by the school.
- History and geography
- Economics
- Digital Technologies
- Languages
Who It Is For
Who This Program Is For
Students in Australian-System Schools
Children in international schools using the ACARA curriculum who need reinforcement beyond school hours.
Recommended:
English-medium tutorAligned with school achievement standards
Returning and Expatriate Families
Families recently back from Australia or about to move there who want their child to stay connected to ACARA.
Recommended:
Transition supportBand placement
Students Preparing for NAPLAN
Year 3, 5, 7, or 9 students preparing for the national NAPLAN assessment.
Recommended:
NAPLAN-style practiceLiteracy and numeracy strategy
Senior Students Heading to ATAR
Year 11 and 12 students who need support in subjects that count towards ATAR.
Recommended:
Senior subject tutorsFinal exam strategy
Reading the ACARA Map
How the Australian Curriculum Is Organised by Band
ACARA divides the learning journey into two-year bands, each with an achievement standard that rises step by step. Understanding the bands helps us decide where support should begin.
F
Foundation
The first year of Australian school. Children build phonic awareness, early numbers, and the routines of an English-speaking classroom.
Age
Age 5-6
Year Levels
Foundation
Assessment
Teacher observation
Learning Areas
EnglishMathematicsThe Arts
Tutoring Focus
- Phonics introduction
- Numbers 1-20
- Question-asking habits
1-2
Years 1-2
Fluent reading starts to form and basic arithmetic is reinforced. Simple inquiry appears in Science and HASS.
Age
Age 6-8
Year Levels
Year 1 - Year 2
Assessment
Classroom assessment
Learning Areas
EnglishMathematicsScienceHASS
Tutoring Focus
- Early reading comprehension
- Addition and subtraction
- Structured storytelling
3-4
Years 3-4
The first NAPLAN arrives in Year 3. Numeracy involves multiplication and fractions, while writing begins to demand paragraph structure.
Age
Age 8-10
Year Levels
Year 3 - Year 4
Assessment
NAPLAN Year 3
Learning Areas
EnglishMathematicsScienceHASS
Tutoring Focus
- NAPLAN numeracy strategy
- Paragraph writing
- Multiplication and fractions
5-6
Years 5-6
The end of primary. Students write persuasive texts, interpret data, and explain science concepts with more precise language.
Age
Age 10-12
Year Levels
Year 5 - Year 6
Assessment
NAPLAN Year 5
Learning Areas
EnglishMathematicsScienceHASSTechnologies
Tutoring Focus
- Persuasive texts
- Data interpretation
- Transition to secondary
7-8
Years 7-8
The start of secondary. Each subject has its own teacher, and the analytical workload rises sharply compared with primary.
Age
Age 12-14
Year Levels
Year 7 - Year 8
Assessment
NAPLAN Year 7
Learning Areas
EnglishMathematicsScienceHASSLanguages
Tutoring Focus
- Analytical essays
- Foundational algebra
- Science practical reports
9-10
Years 9-10
The decisive stage before senior. Subject choices begin to narrow according to ATAR plans, making results in this band important.
Age
Age 14-16
Year Levels
Year 9 - Year 10
Assessment
NAPLAN Year 9
Learning Areas
EnglishMathematicsScienceHASSTechnologies
Tutoring Focus
- Mapping senior subjects
- Advanced algebra and geometry
- Strong written arguments
11-12
Years 11-12
Senior secondary. Results count towards the ATAR required for entry to Australian universities, through internal assessments and final exams.
Age
Age 16-18
Year Levels
Year 11 - Year 12
Assessment
ATAR
Learning Areas
EnglishMathematics MethodsSciencesEconomics
Tutoring Focus
- ATAR score strategy
- Final exam practice
- Internal task management
Achievement Standard A to E
Australian schools report attainment on a five-level scale. Our tutors read a child's report in this scale to pinpoint the areas that need strengthening.
A
Well above standard
B
Above standard
C
At standard
D
Approaching standard
E
Needs strengthening
The Seven ACARA General Capabilities
Literacy
Reading, writing, and speaking in English across all subjects.
Numeracy
Using numbers and data to solve real-world problems.
Digital Literacy
Using technology safely and productively for learning.
Critical and Creative Thinking
Reasoning, weighing evidence, and generating new ideas.
Personal and Social Capability
Managing oneself and working with others.
Ethical Understanding
Weighing right and wrong across varied situations.
Intercultural Understanding
Valuing cultural diversity in a diverse classroom.
ACARA Version 9 is the national reference, while senior secondary assessment follows state certification authorities such as HSC, VCE, or QCE. Our support adapts to both.
Notes from the English-Medium Classroom
Four Hurdles That Often Appear in the Australian Curriculum
Many students are genuinely capable yet held back by how the ACARA classroom works, which differs from national-school habits. These four patterns are the ones we most often fix together with families.
Relying on memorisation instead of inquiry
Why it happens
Australian classrooms ask students to question, weigh evidence, and explain their reasoning. Students used to memorising answers often feel lost when asked to build an argument of their own.
How we fix it
Tutors train inquiry habits through open questions and small tasks, so children get used to thinking before answering.
Lagging academic English vocabulary
Why it happens
Everyday language differs greatly from school-task language. A student can chat fluently yet stumble reading a science question or writing a HASS essay full of technical terms.
How we fix it
We build academic vocabulary per subject gradually, applied directly in reading and writing real tasks.
Misreading the achievement standard rubric
Why it happens
Marks in the Australian system depend on the rubric and achievement standard, reaching well beyond a simple count of correct answers. Without understanding the rubric, a student's effort often goes unread by the teacher.
How we fix it
Tutors break down each task's rubric with the student, then shape the work to meet the criteria being assessed.
Choosing senior subjects without an ATAR plan
Why it happens
Subject choices in Year 10 determine the ATAR path in Years 11 and 12. Many students pick by preference alone, then struggle when the combination poorly fits their goals.
How we fix it
We help map interests and university goals early, so the senior subject combination aligns with the ATAR plan.
These patterns appear across year levels, from primary students who just transferred to senior students long settled in the Australian system. Spotting them early makes the adjustment far lighter.
Our Australian Curriculum Tutors
Teachers at ease with English-medium classes and the ACARA assessment rhythm, backed by real experience.
Tutor Qualifications
- Accustomed to teaching with English as the medium
- Understand achievement standards and Australian-system reports
- Experience supporting NAPLAN or senior subjects
- Passed EduPoint profile verification and interview
Adi R.
English Literature, Brawijaya University
Reading texts and academic writing“With a background in English Literature from Brawijaya University, Adi is used to dissecting English texts sentence by sentence, so ACARA students grasp a reading's meaning before being asked to write a response.”
Mira M.
English Education, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya
Primary-level English medium“Mira helps Foundation to Year 6 students build reading and storytelling habits in English, at a pace that stays enjoyable and free of pressure.”
Akbar M.
English Education, Sriwijaya University
Analytical essays and marking rubrics“When students' essays often get flagged as poorly structured, Akbar has them read the achievement standard rubric first, then build arguments that match the criteria teachers assess.”
Sekar S.
English Education, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
NAPLAN literacy preparation“Sekar gets Year 3, 5, 7, and 9 students familiar with NAPLAN literacy question types through regular practice, so they manage their time calmly when the assessment arrives.”
Ricky R.
English Education, Duta Wacana Christian University
Subject-specific academic vocabulary“Many students chat fluently yet stumble over science questions. Ricky builds their academic vocabulary step by step, applied straight to real reading and writing tasks.”
Putri R.
English Education, State University of Malang
Senior English toward ATAR“Putri guides Year 11 and 12 students through senior English tasks that carry weight for the ATAR, from shaping critical responses to keeping their writing quality steady ahead of final exams.”
Testimonials
Stories from Our Families and Students
My child moved from a national school to an Australian-curriculum school and was overwhelmed by English tasks. The tutor patiently built academic vocabulary, and now my child confidently writes essays independently.
Ibu Asih R.
Parent of a Year 5 student • Jakarta
NAPLAN Year 7 preparation became focused because the practice mirrored the real questions. My child learned to manage time in the numeracy section that used to run out.
Pak Aditya F.
Parent of a Year 7 student • South Tangerang
I took Mathematics Methods in Year 11 and was far behind at first. The tutor re-explained the basics I had missed, and the practice questions matched the final exam.
Neisya A.
Year 11 student • Surabaya
We are a returning family from Melbourne. My child needed support to avoid being thrown by the ACARA rhythm again. The tutor understood the bands and set the material right at his level.
Ibu Agustina R.
Parent of a Year 4 student • Bandung
My child's senior English essays always got comments about poor structure. After support, he understood how to read the rubric and build arguments the way the teacher assesses.
Pak Sony W.
Parent of a Year 12 student • Jakarta
Online tutoring helped a lot because we live in a city without a large international school. My child still gets a quality ACARA tutor through interactive live sessions.
Ibu Tuti D.
Parent of a Year 6 student • Yogyakarta
The Science tutor knows exactly how practical reports are assessed in the Australian system. My child now understands which parts to write fully so the marks improve.
Pak Widodo A.
Parent of a Year 9 student • Semarang
Choosing senior subjects used to be confusing. Consulting with the tutor helped my child build a combination that connects to her university plans in Australia.
Ibu Gina R.
Parent of a Year 10 student • Depok
Australian Curriculum Tutoring Packages
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Choose the package that fits your child's year level and learning intensity.
| Features | Primary Rp 90.000 x sessions | Secondary Rp 120.000 x sessions | Senior (ATAR) Rp 160.000 x sessions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per session | Rp - | Rp - | Rp - |
| Validity | |||
| English-medium primary tutor | |||
| Literacy and numeracy focus | |||
| NAPLAN Year 3 and 5 preparation | |||
| Regular progress reports | |||
| Online or in-person option | |||
| Choose | Choose | Choose |
Prices may adjust to the year level, learning mode, and choice of instruction medium. Consult your child's needs for a package recommendation.
Service Coverage
Student Achievements
Success Stories
Real achievements from EduPoint students
Success
From Overwhelmed by Essays to Writing Independently
Neisya A.
Success
NAPLAN Numeracy That Finally Came Together
Camila H.
Success
Catching Up on Mathematics Methods in the Senior Year
Rayhan S.
FAQ
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