Best Online Tutoring Services in Australia Online tutoring is a popular option for students and families across Australia.¹ The flexibility and wide range of subjects on offer mean that everyone can benefit. Whether you're a student who needs ongoing academic support, exam prep, or help with specific skills, tutoring websites help you connect to face-to-face[…]
14 January 2026∙7 minutes to read
School Holidays 2026 NSW: Full Term Dates & Break Whether you're organising travel, childcare, or just home routines, knowing the school year is essential. Not only will knowing these dates make budgeting and scheduling simpler, but they'll give you peace of mind. In this guide, we have all the key dates for the NSW school[…]
18 November 2025∙7 minutes to read
Which is the Most Expensive School In Australia? Australia is home to many excellent, world-class private schools. Many of them are the highest performing schools in their states, but they come at a cost. Here are the ten most expensive private schools in the country, with tuition exceeding $50,000 per year in some cases. 1.[…]
27 October 2025∙7 minutes to read
Best Rainy Day Activities for Kids When planning for the school holidays, it can be tough if the weather's unbearable. Whether it's rainy or too hot, you need to always have some ideas in your back pocket for when the kids are sick of being in the house. Looking for ideas? Here are 15 great[…]
17 October 2025∙7 minutes to read
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Best Primary Schools in Australia Across our country, we have a blend of schools to educate our children into their future. They come in three flavours: government-funded and run, independent, and private (there is a difference!). In this article, we list the top public schools as one category, and independent/private as another. However, this chart[…]
28 March 2025∙7 minutes to read
Getting Into University Without an ATAR: Alternative Pathways Explained Throughout their primary and high school education, students are being prepped for their 'college' years (senior secondary school or Year 11 and Year 12). They're taught study skills that are supposed to prepare them for the academic rigours of upper secondary school and exposed to a[…]
27 January 2025∙9 minutes to read
What Is ATAR: The Superprof Guide The ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) is how the Australian education system helps universities decide how students gain entry into university courses after completing their senior school years (Year 12). Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this guide helps explain how the ATAR system works, including subject selection,[…]
27 January 2025∙6 minutes to read
Top Education: The Best Schools in Australia When it comes to evaluating the best high schools in Australia, there are many factors to consider. From an outsider's perspective, the only way to measure schools' 'best' rankings is to study their data. We, the outsiders, relied on several online tools to help us refine our search.[…]
3 September 2024∙7 minutes to read
How to Pick a University As high school students inch closer to Year 12's end, a strange sort of panic sets in. "What should I study?" tops internet search engine requests, along with "What degree should I study?" and other similar questions. All the pressure doesn't help anyone make up their mind. Parents want you[…]
25 December 2023∙7 minutes to read
Highest Paid Jobs in Australia While money certainly isn't everything, everybody wants to be fairly paid for their work and salaries are an important consideration for everyone looking for work. In this article, we're going to look at some of the most lucrative career choices in Australia, good jobs for teens and students, and some[…]
11 December 2023∙7 minutes to read
The Quick Guide to the Best VCE Subjects For many students in Years 11 and 12 of secondary school in Victoria, Australia, the Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE will be their whole lives. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority is in charge of the VCE and if you want to go to university after[…]
30 August 2023∙7 minutes to read
The Most Popular HSC Subjects When it comes to choosing HSC subjects, students are spoilt for choice. The possibilities include courses that will and won't contribute to students' Australian Tertiary Assessment Rating (ATAR). Some courses are only offered through Technical and Further Education (TAFE) programs while others are reserved for students with special needs. Even[…]
31 July 2023∙7 minutes to read
Suggestions and Support Tips for Uni Finally reaching the age of majority - what most refer to as becoming an adult is exciting. Nobody can tell you what to do or make decisions on your behalf. When you turn 18, you get to take charge of your life and steer your own course. On the[…]
7 April 2023∙7 minutes to read
What Does NAPLAN Stand For? If you have kids, you might have already heard of NAPLAN (the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy). If your kids haven't reached the appropriate age yet, though, you mightn't have the faintest idea of what NAPLAN is. Don't worry if that's the case, because we can explain, even[…]
27 February 2023∙7 minutes to read
International Baccalaureate Australia: What's It All About? The education system in Australia is not only about covering subject content during class time. In addition to the curriculum — which is mandatory teaching from Kindergarten through to Year 10, with most pupils continuing on to the non-compulsory senior secondary education — there are a large number[…]
11 August 2022∙6 minutes to read
Need-to-Know Information When Choosing A University And just because you have colleges and universities doesn't mean you have education. Malcolm X For a 'university guide' article talking about the ins and outs of choosing a university, the best degree courses, and the top universities in Australia, this quote from Malcolm X may seem an odd[…]
16 May 2022∙7 minutes to read
How Does Superprof Work? It's not for nothing that Superprof ranks among the top tutoring platforms in Australia and around the world. In the few years since our debut, we've established a presence in more than 40 countries and have helped millions of tutors launch themselves into business. Superprof 🌎40+countries How did we do it?[…]
2 April 2022∙9 minutes to read
Goal Setting: A Solid Start to Your School Year So, it's the start of the school year. Are you ready? You've got all your supplies — pens, pencils, books, pencil cases, stationery and accessories. You've managed to find the perfect lunch boxes, drink bottles and other containers. You've memorised your program and timetable. You're ready[…]
25 March 2022∙6 minutes to read
Advice for Using an Online Tutor in Australia According to Mohan Dhall, CEO of the Australian Tutoring Association, the percentage of students who are currently using some form of academic support is 25 per cent. “I would suggest that there’s about 80,000 students who engage in some form of tutoring in Australia. As an industry, it[…]
5 August 2021∙10 minutes to read
How Can Private Tutors Provide Educational Support? Affordable and effective, private tutoring has shown itself to be a fantastic option for students experiencing difficulty at school. In recent years, the personal education market has become increasingly popular - but why is that? One would think that as the world becomes more technologically advanced, the education system[…]
2 July 2021∙8 minutes to read
Why You Should Get School Support For Your Child Many students struggle at school. They may be disinterested in school, or they may struggle academically. If a child starts their academic schooling with a faulty base or foundation, they risk having difficulty in the future. To avoid the risk of students dropping out, or being[…]
11 April 2021∙8 minutes to read
How to Keep Up with Your Studies During the Pandemic “Learning never exhausts the mind.” – Leonardo da Vinci During the first lockdown, a lot of students missed out on a lot of their education, leaving them more at risk of not finishing their schooling. With exams cancelled, we’ll have to see how the closures[…]
28 January 2021∙7 minutes to read
The What, Why and How of Homeschooling Australian law requires children to be enrolled in a school by the time they turn six and stay until the end of the year they turn 17, which is approximately Year 10 or 11. When the law says 'school', this is considered to include an approved homeschooling program.[…]
25 December 2020∙8 minutes to read
The Private Tuition Market in Australia Over the last decade, the demand for private tutoring in Australia has seen dramatic growth with an estimated one in four families engaging private tutors for their children. In financial terms, investment in private tuition has seen a 40 per cent increase, leading to it becoming a $6 billion[…]
12 December 2020∙7 minutes to read
Free School Support - The Pros and Cons Not all students find schoolwork easy. Some may have difficulty reading. Others may not do well in exams. This is stressful for everyone—teachers, parents and, of course, the students themselves. Does any of this sound familiar? Do you, or your child: find it hard to understand the[…]
20 October 2020∙7 minutes to read
Studying and Reviewing Valuable Information to Pass Upcoming Exams "Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer." -Charles Caleb Colton Exams are a peculiar thing that grades us on our intelligence and forces us to use parts of our brain that we[…]
13 October 2020∙8 minutes to read
Exam Results: How to Cope With the Wait and Fear of Failure The 2020/21 school year is nothing like we're used to. The coronavirus interruptions, resuming lessons in a virtual format, technology failures and the lack of experience in teaching what should have been an in-person class over the internet... To say that this school[…]
11 October 2020∙8 minutes to read
Dissertation Writing How-tos From your earliest assignments in essay writing and, if so instructed, composing book reports, you have been in training for your most challenging academic ordeal: writing a dissertation. Far more goes into this work than reading a lone book and discussing its finer points or engaging in bouts of critical thinking and committing[…]
14 September 2020∙7 minutes to read
Is Academic Support From a Tutor the Type of Homework Help My Child Needs? The demand for private tutors has remained largely unaffected by recent economic troubles. In fact, according to Melbourne Child Psychology, "while the school curriculum is becoming increasingly academically rigorous, more and more children are falling behind… and the result is an increase[…]
31 July 2020∙6 minutes to read
How Much Should You Expect to Pay for Private Home Tuition? For some time now, Australia has watched itself slip lower in its world ranking for education outcomes. Our PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) results for English (reading), maths and science are alarming, so it's no wonder more parents are turning to private lessons[…]
24 July 2020∙6 minutes to read
How to Find Jobs Abroad "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." -Aristotle There are some who thoroughly enjoy their work and there are others who cannot stand the idea of working a full-time job; to each their own I guess! Therefore, without further delay, in today's article, we shall explore the many[…]
16 July 2020∙7 minutes to read
How and Where to Find a Tutor Who is the Right Fit for You In 2017, studies showed that Australia's private tutoring market was growing by over 4 per cent a year — increasing numbers of parents and adult learners are seeking supplemental instruction, at all levels and in all subjects. Tutoring is even becoming[…]
23 April 2020∙11 minutes to read
Can Online Tutoring Be an Effective Learning Resource? During the mandatory confinement enforced as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, online tutoring is helping students everywhere to continue their studies. Now that schools and libraries have closed all over the country many students are turning to the internet as a learning resource. As a result,[…]
8 April 2020∙7 minutes to read
Online Tutoring: How To Find Your Perfect Tutor If you aspire to academic success, you may be in the market for an experienced, reasonably priced tutor who suits your needs and learning style With the pressures of modern life meaning we're all busier than ever, the flexibility and accessibility of online tutoring may appeal to[…]
12 March 2020∙8 minutes to read
Exam Technique is about Avoiding Common Mistakes – Not Just Knowing Your Stuff People make mistakes. It is part, in a way, of the human condition. However, one type of mistake you really want to avoid is exam mistakes – because an examination is not the place for a sloppy error, regardless of how inevitable[…]
27 February 2020∙6 minutes to read
Make Your Revision Pay Off with These Techniques It would be hard to argue with the idea that every student is unique in their learning styles and study habits; even learning needs differ from one student to the next. Still, among the thousands of students who have sat school-leaving and university-qualifying exams, we can discern[…]
11 February 2020∙7 minutes to read
How to Land the Job You Want With university graduation right around the corner – well, arriving sooner than you might think, many whose academic run is nearly complete are turning their thoughts to the job market and how they could best break into it. Not too long ago, simply having a university degree was[…]
27 January 2020∙7 minutes to read
Tutoring Lessons Around the World The private academic support marketplace has grown in popularity during the past few decades. Parents want private tuition for there children. Many mothers and fathers have found private tutors through online search engines. Academic success is every parent's dream and it can be attained through supplemental instruction from online private educators.[…]
7 September 2018∙7 minutes to read
Why Does My Child Need Academic Support? “Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” – George Sheehan (Quote Source Brainyquote) It will always be a shock for parents to find out that their child is not doing well in school and[…]
4 July 2018∙7 minutes to read
Learn About Academic Support at Home A lot of parents have decided that it’s time for their child to benefit from academic support. Do they know exactly what it is? Usually not... They often confuse academic support with other extracurricular support like private tutorials. How exactly is it different? How can we define it? What[…]
28 June 2018∙6 minutes to read
In Need of Help with Applications and School Tests? Get the Support you Need With Private Tutors Starting any application process can be demanding and time-consuming, and getting your head around all the things you need to do can be a pretty stressful task! Preparing to Take the 11+ Exam For some secondary schools in[…]
5 March 2018∙7 minutes to read
Find Your Ideal Private Tutor for Online Tutoring or Home Tutoring with Superprof As a number of studies over the past few years have concluded, France (Superprof's home country) is the European leader of private tuition. According to ConsoGlobe, annual turnover for supplemental instruction in France stands at around 2 billion euros. The constant growth[…]
26 July 2017∙6 minutes to read
A Historical Guide to Home Tutoring Private tutoring has become a flourishing business, especially in the UK where the market is estimated to be worth £2 billion per year. There are many misconceptions about the industry, however, and many falsely believe it to the preserve of the rich which, while once true, is no longer the[…]
10 July 2017∙9 minutes to read
Home Tutoring: When is the Best Time to Hire a Private Tutor? Is there an age limit for tutoring? When is the best time to revise? Should I be looking for tutoring services in the short, medium, or long term? These are questions that almost every student or parent asks themselves about private tutoring. If[…]
26 June 2017∙6 minutes to read
Discover 6 Learning Methods to Remember Effectively Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you'll ever have is your mind and what you put into it.Albert Einstein To learn throughout your life, you first need to know how to learn. Because knowing how to learn is a skill in itself. It relies on[…]
14 August 2025∙16 minutes to read
Sleep Better: The Keys to Optimised Learning Restful sleep helps improve your learning. But how can you determine how much sleep you need? According to Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of Berkeley and author of Why We Sleep, the indicators of a good night's sleep are: not needing coffee in[…]
14 August 2025∙13 minutes to read
A Guide on How to Take Effective Notes Note-taking is one of the first learning strategies we are taught in school. And it's no wonder! It is essential in your studies, but also in your work and in meetings. Taking notes improves memorisation and comprehension, as well as making it easier to review and organise[…]
14 August 2025∙13 minutes to read
How Can You Organise Yourself Effectively at Work and During Your Studies? How can you get organised when no one has taught you how? Most people learned from their parents, but if yours aren't pros at organising (mine aren't either), then you'll have to learn on your own. You can also ask a friend or[…]
14 August 2025∙16 minutes to read
Everything You Need to Know About How to Write a Research Paper Research means that you don’t know, but are willing to find out. Charles F. Kettering Many students consider research and writing exercises a stressful and onerous task. For them, an end-of-school research assignment is in the same ballpark as end-of-year exams: little more[…]
11 February 2025∙16 minutes to read
Celebrating a decade of excellence: 10 years of Superprof Enter the world of Superprof, the innovative French platform that has revolutionised the education landscape, opening new doors to learning possibilities. As we celebrate a decade of growth, learning, and transformation, join us in honouring the remarkable journey that has empowered minds and inspired hearts. From[…]
6 September 2023∙13 minutes to read