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“My English was really terrible. Now I’m receiving an award and a top three place.”
ElenaYear 12 student · Tutor Jenna
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English tutors in Perthfrom Pre-primary to ATAR
A 1-on-1 English tutor, the same one every week. Lessons in reading, writing, ATAR English and Literature, built on your child's own texts.
1-on-1 lessons that follow the WA curriculum. Same tutor, every week.
Who is the English tutoring for?
- From A$65 an hour
- No contracts
- Pay after each lesson
Year 10 · EssaysOne clear thesis,proved in every paragraph
Perth CBDElizabeth Quay
CrawleyThe Blue Boathouse
Year 4 · ReadingWho is telling the story?Point of view
Western suburbsCottesloe Beach
Year 12 · Comparing textsSame theme, two writers:where they agree, and why not
Swan RiverMatagarup Bridge
Pre-primary to ATAREnglish tutoringin Perth
English tutoring in Perth
English tutoring across Perth, north and south of the river
From Joondalup and Scarborough to Fremantle and Canning Vale, Perth families keep the same English tutor every week, with feedback on your child's own writing in every lesson.
- Lessons after school or on weekends
- Tutors who know ATAR English and Literature
- Help with essays, OLNA and NAPLAN writing
Families inJoondalupBalcattaCanning ValeKenwickFremantleRockinghamBaldivisMount LawleyScarboroughSubiacoand more
How English tutoring works in Perth
We match your child with a tutor who knows the WA curriculum and ATAR courses. The same tutor, at the same time, every week.
Their tutor sets goals around your child and what they're learning in class, then reviews their progress and adjusts the program as they go.
Weekly lessons after school or on weekends that follow what their class covers each term of the WA school year, from NAPLAN and OLNA to ATAR exams.
After every lesson you get a written report: what was covered, how it went and what comes next. So you always know where things stand.
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How Tutero compares
Four ways to get English help in Perth, side by side.
| Tutero | Tutoring centre | Tutor marketplace | Help at school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One tutor per student | Always | Small groups | Depends | Shared |
| Follows their class | Every lesson | Sometimes | Depends | Yes |
| Written report | Every lesson | Rarely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Commitment | None | By the term | Varies | School year |
English tutoring in PerthGet a quote for English tutoring in Perth
From A$65 an hour, the same rate at every year level. No contracts, no sign-up fee. Pay after each lesson.
Get my quote- A handpicked English tutor, matched by your account manager
- The same tutor every week, at the same time
- Lessons built on the WA curriculum and WACE ATAR courses
- A written report after every lesson
- No contracts, pay after each lesson
Parent's handbook
Get matched with an English tutorA parent's guide to English in Perth, Pre-primary to ATAR
Why the primary years matter for writing, and how the senior English courses compare.
Why Years 3 to 6 matter for writing
The students who struggle with writing are often those who reach Year 7 unsure how to build a paragraph, so Years 3 to 6 are the easiest time to fix it.
Good writers are usually good readers first
Reading and writing grow together. A child who can find the main idea in a paragraph can learn to write one, so asking your child what a page was mostly about is useful practice at home.
English ATAR, Literature or EAL/D?
Most WA students who take an ATAR English subject choose the English ATAR course. The right course is the one your child will write well in for two years.
- English
- A wide range of texts, including film and media
- Literature
- Close reading, for keen readers
- EAL/D
- For students who learnt English as an additional language or dialect
The tests outside class
Each test asks for the same core skill: a clear idea, organised into paragraphs, backed by detail.
- Years 3, 5, 7 and 9NAPLAN writing
- Year 6The ASET writing test, for Gifted and Talented programs
- From Year 10The OLNA, in March or September
Questions about English tutoring in Perth
From A$65 an hour, the same rate from Foundation to Year 12. No contracts or sign-up fee, and you pay after each lesson. A qualified teacher is from A$75 an hour.
Yes. We match senior students with tutors who know their ATAR course, so lessons follow school tasks and exam preparation.
Yes. Tutors work on planning, structure and expression using your child’s own texts and drafts, then practise timed responses before tests and exams.
For most students, yes. A weekly hour on writing with feedback makes steady gains. ATAR students sometimes add time before exams.
Curriculum guide
Get matched with an English tutorEnglish in WA schools, year by year
What Perth students learn in English at every year level, and how an English tutor helps.
Foundation to Year 2
The Western Australian Curriculum: English starts with letter sounds, blending and handwriting, then builds simple books, spelling and sentences by Year 2.
Foundation
- Letter sounds
- Blending and segmenting
- Sight words
- Handwriting
- Retelling stories
- Writing a sentence
Year 1
- Digraphs and blends
- Decodable readers
- Sentence punctuation
- Recounts
- Story comprehension
Year 2
- Reading fluency
- Spelling patterns
- Compound sentences
- Simple narratives
- Information texts
Model sentence
My favourite animal is the quokka because it always looks like it is smiling.
How a tutor helps
Practises sounds and reading aloud in short, regular sessions, and celebrates each new word your child can read.
Based on the SCSA Western Australian Curriculum: English, Foundation to Year 2.
Years 3 to 6
Years 3 to 6 of the Western Australian Curriculum build comprehension, spelling and planned writing. NAPLAN reading and writing are sat in Years 3 and 5.
Year 3
- Main idea
- Paragraphing
- Narrative writing
- Spelling rules
- Complex sentences
Year 4
- Inference
- Persuasive writing
- Prefixes and suffixes
- Information reports
- Expanded noun groups
Year 5
- Summarising
- Narrative techniques
- Persuasive techniques
- Figurative language
- Editing drafts
Year 6
- Author's purpose
- Speeches and debating
- Poetry
- Comparing texts
- Proofreading
Sample narrative opener
Nobody had opened the shed since Grandpa left. When Lily pushed the door, something small blinked back at her.
How a tutor helps
Builds paragraph skills before Year 7, while the stakes are low and the habits are easiest to change.
Based on the SCSA Western Australian Curriculum: English, Years 3 to 6.
Years 7 and 8
Lower secondary English in the Western Australian Curriculum builds clear paragraphs, persuasive writing and the first analytical responses to novels and poems.
Year 7
- TEEL paragraphs
- Novel study
- Quotes as evidence
- Persuasive writing
- Poetry and imagery
- Sentence grammar
Year 8
- Short text responses
- Film study
- Persuasive techniques
- Speeches
- Creative writing
- Media texts
Sample paragraph opener
Every student should be able to swim by Year 7. Our beaches and rivers are part of everyday life here.
How a tutor helps
Shows your child how to plan, write and then improve a paragraph, one sentence at a time.
Based on the SCSA Western Australian Curriculum: English, Years 7 and 8.
Years 9 and 10
Years 9 and 10 of the Western Australian Curriculum build analytical essays and comprehension. Students who did not prequalify through Year 9 NAPLAN sit the OLNA reading, writing and numeracy tests from Year 10.
Year 9
- Analytical essays
- Analysing persuasive language
- Plays and drama
- Short stories
- Oral presentations
Year 10
- Comparative essays
- Argument analysis
- Creative responses
- Close reading
- Debate and speeches
Model analysis
Jack London keeps the man nameless, which turns him from a person into a warning.
How a tutor helps
Strengthens essay writing and comprehension, and prepares for the OLNA if your child still needs to meet the standard.
Based on the SCSA Western Australian Curriculum: English, Years 9 and 10.
ATAR English
ATAR English follows the SCSA English ATAR syllabus. The Year 12 exam has three sections: comprehending unseen texts, responding with an essay, and composing an original text.
Year 11 (Units 1 and 2)
- Comprehending texts
- Analytical essays
- Imaginative writing
- Persuasive texts
- Film and media
- Oral presentations
Year 12 (Units 3 and 4)
- Unseen comprehension
- Comparative essays
- Perspectives and representations
- Composing texts
- Multimodal texts
Sample short answer
A family laughing around a barbecue positions viewers to link the brand with belonging, so the ad sells a feeling first.
How a tutor helps
Practises each exam section under time, with detailed feedback on essays and composing pieces.
Based on the SCSA English ATAR Year 11 and Year 12 Syllabuses.
ATAR Literature
ATAR Literature follows the SCSA Literature ATAR syllabus: close reading of poetry, prose and drama, and argued essays on how texts make meaning, ending in a written exam.
Year 11 (Units 1 and 2)
- Reading practices
- Genre and conventions
- Poetry
- Prose fiction
- Drama
Year 12 (Units 3 and 4)
- Unseen close reading
- Poetry analysis
- Prose and drama essays
- Contexts and interpretations
- Creative responses
Sample close reading
Owen’s soldiers, ‘bent double, like old beggars under sacks’, strip away any image of heroic youth.
How a tutor helps
Reads closely alongside your child and sharpens argued essays, with practice on unseen poems and passages.
Based on the SCSA Literature ATAR Year 11 and Year 12 Syllabuses.
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