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High School Preliminary | Term 4 2026 | Scholarly
Year 11 • Term 4 2026

High School Preliminary

A comprehensive journey to state-ranking performance, transforming competent students into exceptional ones.

This intensive High School Preliminary course provides a cohesive pathway to excellence. We move beyond standard classroom instruction to build the intellectual tools, analytical confidence, and sophisticated voice that define true mastery of the HSC.

16th October – 18th December 2026 • 10 Weeks • Live via Zoom

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10
Weeks
10
Sessions
1
Subject
1.5h
Per Week
Note: High School Preliminary runs live via Zoom. There are no recordings available for Zoom classes, so your child's attendance at each live session is important.
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What Makes Scholarly Different
The reasons parents stay, term after term
In-Class Live Q&A
Students ask questions in real time via chat during every class. Safe, confidential, and tied directly to lesson content.
State-Ranking Tutors
Our tutors are state-ranking graduates and 99.95 ATAR achievers, who sat and mastered the exact exams your child is preparing for.
Live Technology
Real-time lesson transcripts, live polls, smart note-taking with auto-save, and a parent dashboard tracking your child's progress and engagement across all subjects.
7AM Club
An early-morning programme that builds discipline, positive daily habits, and a growth mindset, with structured warm-up activities before the school day begins.
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Everything included in your enrolment
Included
Everything your child needs›
Constant Feedback
Rankings and progress reports›
7-Day Support
Multiple support channels›
Support and everything your child needs
Motivation
Challenges & Awards keep momentum high; every milestone earns points, badges, and prizes that actually matter to teens
Expertise
Top-ATAR graduate tutors model elite thinking and mentor your child beyond the syllabus
Progress Reports
Updates on your child's progress, areas for improvement, and strengths
Motivated Peer Community
A unique chance to develop with a cohort of motivated peers, guided by exceptional educators
Live Lessons
All lessons run live via Zoom, with student interaction through the chat box during each session. No recordings are available, so attending each live session matters
Detailed rankings and progress reports

After every trial test and throughout the term, parents and students get data that's more detailed than the actual exam.

Detailed Rankings
Percentile rankings more detailed than the actual exam, measuring exactly how your child performed relative to their peers.
Example percentile ranking report
Progress Reports
Updates on your child's progress, areas for improvement, and strengths, with direct contact through a dedicated Success Coach.
Parent message thanking a Success Coach for a detailed progress report
We offer multiple support channels

Your dedicated Success Coach is available 7 days a week via WhatsApp, WeChat, Scholarly Ask (live chat), or phone. Choose your preferred method and reach out any time.

WhatsApp

Directly engage with Success Coaches to receive help, feedback, guidance, and updates on your child's academic progress.

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WeChat

Similar to WhatsApp, WeChat offers direct support to parents for any queries or issues they might have, 7 days a week. Add us on WeChat ID: scholarlyprep

WeChat conversation between a Success Coach and parent
Scholarly Ask

A platform for live academic and technical support accessible directly through the Scholarly Learning Platform, for both students and parents.

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Phone

An option for discussing planning and guidance with Scholarly Specialists based on your child's specific needs and goals.

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Class Timetable
Session times for Term 4 2026
High School Preliminary Term
16th October – 18th December 2026
Subject
Day
Time
English & Writing (Zoom)
FridayFri
7 PM – 8:30 PM
English & Writing (Zoom)
Friday • 7 PM – 8:30 PM
One session per week, delivered live via Zoom.
Curriculum
What your child learns this term›
Our Scholarly Formula
What happens inside every class›
Curriculum Overview
What your child learns this term

The complete journey from the conceptual foundations of Week 1 to the final polish of Week 10, this course represents a complete transformation. Select a block to see that stage of the course.

Weeks 1–3
The Common Module: Mastering Unseen Analysis & Comparative Thinking
Week 1: Reading for Human Experience
Reading unseen texts conceptually, beyond surface-level technique spotting. Building thesis statements using syllabus language (individual, collective, anomalous, paradoxical). Mastering the PEEL-Plus paragraph structure for deeper, more connected analysis. Embedding rubric metalanguage naturally into responses.
Week 2: Form, Context & Audience Positioning
Understanding how form itself creates meaning across different text types. Inferring context from unseen texts without named authors. Analysing how authors position audiences to reflect or reconsider. Showing how multiple techniques work together, not in isolation.
Week 3: Advanced Essay Construction
Unpacking HSC-style essay questions and identifying key directive terms. Constructing specific, arguable thesis statements tailored to each question. Planning three-paragraph essays with distinct thematic and technique focus. Applying the “so what?” test to every piece of analysis.
Weeks 4–7
Novel Study Through Two HSC Lenses: Module B & Module A
Novel Study: “Great Expectations,” by Charles Dickens
Week 4: Module B, Author's Craft & Textual Integrity
Analysing how a text has been deliberately constructed for unified meaning. Exploring authorial choices in language, structure, form, and perspective. Introducing critical perspectives as interpretive lenses (feminist, postcolonial, psychoanalytic). Understanding and arguing for textual integrity in essay responses.
Week 5: Module B, Advanced Analysis & Essay Writing
Responding to Module B question stems (“how,” “to what extent,” “evaluate”). Form-specific metalanguage for poetry, prose, and drama. Sophisticated quote embedding and critical debate framing. Full PETAL paragraph practice with authorial craft and critical perspective.
Week 6: Module A, Context, Values & Textual Resonance
Understanding the ideologies, values, and anxieties behind each text's context. Integrating context as a shaping force, not background decoration. Exploring intertextual resonance and what endures across adaptations. Analysing how shifting values reshape representation across texts.
Week 7: Module A, Textual Conversations & Intertextuality
How texts “speak” to each other through allusion, subversion, and reimagining. Analysing transformation as ideological shift, not just adaptation. Building integrated paragraphs that shuttle between both texts. Structuring a full Module A comparative essay.
Weeks 8–10
The Craft of Writing, Module C: Creative, Discursive & Persuasive Mastery
Week 8: Creative Writing
Advanced narrative techniques: unreliable narration, fragmentation, symbolic layering. Deconstructing HSC prompts and adapting a core narrative to any question. Building technique density and structural complexity. Crafting resonant endings that leave interpretive space.
Week 9: Discursive Writing
Mastering the essayistic voice: erudite but accessible, personal but rigorous. Structural sophistication through thematic spiralling and dialectical movement. Weaving literary, philosophical, and cultural references naturally. Writing that progresses conceptually without forcing neat resolution.
Week 10: Persuasive Writing
Constructing arguments through logical progression and rhetorical sophistication. Anticipating and dismantling counter-arguments with precision. Strategic use of ethos, pathos, and logos across the piece. Closing with urgency or philosophical elevation beyond the immediate issue.
The complete journey from the conceptual foundations of the High School Preliminary course, this represents a complete transformation. Be prepared to think, write, and argue at a level that stands out in any cohort.
Our Scholarly Formula
What happens inside every class
1
15 Minute Firecracker Challenge

An exciting ice-breaker activity to stir curiosity, enhance engagement, and warm up your child's mind for the session. Fun trivia questions, or anything to get those neurons buzzing!

2
20 Minute Theoretical Frameworks

The theoretical aspects will be explained using our beautifully coordinated slides that simplify complex ideas. We break down difficult concepts into easy-to-understand nuggets of knowledge, making learning a breeze!

3
15 Minute Worked Exercises

Once the concepts are clear, we dive into solving exercises under the guidance of our top-rated tutors, who have themselves achieved a 99.95 state ranking. The goal here is not to overwhelm with quantity, but to focus on quality.

4
10 Minute Revision and Memory Work

We conclude the class by circling back to the key points discussed during the class. This crucial wrap-up phase ensures the consolidation and memorisation of all the main concepts covered, reinforcing your child's learning.

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Pricing
Term 4 2026 enrolment
During the Term
High School Preliminary
10 weekly lessons over 10 weeks
$764$909
Early Bird price • per term
  • 1 live session per week, delivered via Zoom, 1.5 hours
  • Weekly homework and structured, actionable feedback
  • No recordings available, live via Zoom only, so attendance matters
  • Complete journey from Week 1 foundations to Week 10 mastery
  • Parent progress reports and a motivated peer community
  • 7-day support via WhatsApp, WeChat, Scholarly Ask, and phone
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Testimonials
Real messages and results from Scholarly families
Student Stories, hear it from the students themselves
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Elyse's Story
“Remind yourself why you’re doing this and what is your motivation.”
James Ruse
“Listen to Steve, follow whatever he tells you and you’ll succeed.”
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A word from our Scholarly families
“Steve thank you so much I got into OC I could not have done it without you!!!”
“I have overcome a diminishing OC English result of 40% to get into James Ruse with 100% in English through determination and hard work, achieved with lots of help from Scholarly and Steve.”
“It is so amazing that our child just got an offer from Newington College for a 100% scholarship. He becomes more confident, responsible, and committed than ever before, an amazing transformation.”
“My daughter has progressed to achieve three prestigious 100% scholarships to Pymble Ladies College, Wenona, and Redlands. Scholarly has been our mentor, our support, and our guide.”
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Scholarly Tutors
99.95
ATAR achieved
Top 1%
Academic record
Mr. Steve
Mr. Steve
Founder of Scholarly. University of Sydney, LLB (Bachelor of Laws).
Ms. Anastasia
Ms. Anastasia
Honoured with the Dean's List, Chancellor's Award, Dalyell Scholar recognition, and other accolades for academic and teaching excellence, following an exceptional 99.95 ATAR and leadership roles at Santa Sabina College.
Mr. Albert
Mr. Albert
Previous scholarship student at Sydney Grammar School with a 99.95 ATAR, currently excelling in a double degree in Science and Medicine at the University of Sydney.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Got a quick question? Reach us directly: WhatsApp Us WeChat ID: scholarlyprep
What if my child misses a session?
High School Preliminary runs live via Zoom and sessions are not recorded. If your child misses a class, we'd encourage reaching out to your Success Coach via WhatsApp or WeChat so they can help your child catch up on what was covered.
Is this programme suitable for all Year 11 students?
Yes. High School Preliminary is built to take competent Year 11 English students to a state-ranking level of analytical and writing skill, regardless of which school they attend.
How are the live sessions run?
Classes are delivered live in small groups via Zoom, with the Zoom link posted on the Scholarly Learning Platform ahead of each session. Students interact directly with the tutor throughout the class. A Success Coach is also available outside class hours via WhatsApp, WeChat, and the Scholarly Learning Platform.
What support is available outside class hours?
You can reach your Success Coach 7 days a week via WhatsApp, WeChat, Scholarly Ask (live chat), or a phone call, for any questions about homework, progress, or planning.
What happens after I enrol?
You'll receive the Zoom link for your child's session around a week before term starts (within 12 hours if you enrol after term has begun), sent by email, so check your spam folder. We also recommend messaging us on WhatsApp or WeChat straight after purchase so we can stay connected with you throughout the term.

Enrol your child in our High School Preliminary programme and witness their transformation into a confident, sophisticated writer and critical thinker. Our complete curriculum spanning essay mastery, creative writing, and philosophical engagement equips students with the precise skills needed to excel in the HSC and beyond.

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