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Phase 1 – Foundations
Building the core reading and writing skills English depends on.

Phase 2 – Text-Specific Study
Applying skills to prescribed texts and assessments.

Phase 3 – Assessment & Exam Accelerator
Improving performance under assessment conditions.

How Austi Classics Supports Students in English

Every student arrives with different strengths, challenges, and learning needs.

That’s why Austi Classics uses a structured three-phase pathway to ensure each student receives the right kind of support at the right time.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all tutoring, we place students into the phase that will be most effective for their current stage of learning.

Phase 1 — Foundations of Literary Analysis
(Years 7–10 | Entry Level | Skills-Building)

Best for students who:

• • Find English difficult or confusing
• • Struggle to move beyond plot summary
• • Lack confidence in writing analytical paragraphs
• • Are new to high-school English expectations

What students learn

• • How to read texts analytically
• • How characters, themes, and ideas are constructed
• • How language creates meaning
• • How to write clear, structured analytical paragraphs

Why this phase matters

Strong English results depend on how students think and write — not just what text they study. Phase 1 builds the essential skills students need to succeed in later years.

Thanks to this phase, students gain confidence, clarity, and a strong foundation for senior English.

Phase 2 — Text-Specific Study
(Years 9–12 | Program-Based | Curriculum-Aligned)

Best for students who:

• • Understand basic analysis but lack confidence with a specific text
• • Need help developing strong ideas and evidence
• • Are preparing for text-based assessments

What students learn

• • Deep understanding of their prescribed text
• • How to develop strong arguments about themes and characters
• • How to select and analyse key quotations
• • How to adapt ideas to different questions

Why this phase matters

Text knowledge alone isn’t enough. Students must learn how to use that knowledge effectively in assessments.

Thanks to this phase, students develop confidence, depth, and flexibility in their text responses.

Phase 3 — Assessment & Exam Accelerator
(Years 10–12 | Short-Term | Performance-Focused)

Best for students who:

• • Understand the text but underperform in assessments
• • Struggle with exam pressure or time management
• • Find teacher feedback confusing or unhelpful

What students learn:

• • How to interpret assessment questions accurately
• • How to plan and structure responses under time pressure
• • How to improve drafts using feedback
• • How to write with clarity and control in exams

Why this phase matters:

Many capable students lose marks not because they lack knowledge - but because they lack exam skills.

Thanks to this phase, students perform more confidently and consistently in assessments and exams.

How Placement Works

All students begin with:

• • A short intake form
• • A brief diagnostic writing task

Based on this, we recommend the phase that will be most effective, even if it differs from the initially requested focus.

This ensures tutoring time is used efficiently and students make real progress.

A Structured Pathway, Not Just Tutoring

At Austi Classics, students don’t just receive help with homework — they follow a clear learning pathway designed to build skills, confidence, and long-term success in English.

If you’re unsure which phase is right for your child, we’re happy to advise.

Ready to get started?

Book an intake session below, or contact us for advice.