HSC COACHING IN BALGOWLAH
For 30 years, HSC CoWorks has partnered with families across Sydney to support students finish their HSC with no regrets!
WE ARE YOUR GYM FOR THE HSC!
Just like a Personal Trainer at a gym, the team at HSC CoWorks will keep you motivated and support you to improve your performance and achieve your HSC goals.
Our weekly coaching sessions are personalised, high-energy, and designed to help you overcome your specific challenges while developing the key skills needed for HSC success.
Beyond your sessions, our team is available 7 days a week, providing ongoing support from home as you work towards conquering your Mount HSC!
THE YEAR 11 & 12 PROGRAM IN BALGOWLAH
1/ weekLY COACHING
- Attend structured coaching sessions every week in Balgowlah.
- Receive support across all of your subjects (15+ subjects covered).
- Planning & Organisation.
- Essay writing support.
- Motivation and accountability to making weekly progress.
- 1-2 sessions/ week.
2/ EXTRA SUPPORT from home
- For those times you need extra support…
- Book additional ‘virtual’ sessions from home with your favourite coach or teacher in a particular subject.
- Sessions are available 7 days a week.
- Students can book a session up to 4 hours from the start time.
3/EXPERIENCED HSC MARKERS
- Receive fast feedback from experienced markers within 72 hrs, across 15 + subjects.
- Submit your draft work and receive feedback, in line with the rubric, which will support you to improve your thinking and strengthen your writing.
4/ GET HSC EXAM READY
- Build confidence and prepare effectively with access to practice questions, exam training tools, essay building system and English video lessons.
- Track performance and engagement with Leaderboards, Streaks, Achievement Badges, and monthly prizes.
- Weekly parent reporting.
MEET THE TEAM
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Jesse Gardiner
HSC Performance Coach
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Navigating the HSC Year with HSC CoWorks
Join me for an information session to discover how HSC CoWorks will help your child to confidently navigate their HSC year.
Learn about our proven program, the different levels of coaching support, and the strategies we support students to develop in order to maximise their potential.
This is a great opportunity for parents to ask questions, see some behind the scenes, and develop a greater understanding for how HSC CoWorks supports students to conquer their Mount HSC!
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So many students wait until they feel motivated or have a solid study plan before they begin 🙅♀️🙅
But in reality, motivation usually comes after the first action is taken. You don’t need the perfect plan. You just need the first step.
Start small. Just start.
What does a week at CoWorks look like?
It’s not just one session. It’s not just one weekly touchpoint.
It’s a full system of support designed to build confidence and keep students consistently organised, proactive and motivated across the week.
We still have a few places available for Year 12 students across our campuses. If you’re interested, we’d love to invite you to a free 7-day trial so you can see why students choose CoWorks.
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April Study Bootcamp is coming...
The April holidays are a critical time for Year 12 students preparing for the busiest assessment term of the year. While a short break is important, using some of this time to get ahead can make a huge difference for Term 2.
At Bootcamp, students will:
✅ Build essays for upcoming texts and modules
🎯 Practice exam-style responses for completed topics
💡 Strengthen readiness for Term 2 assessments
For Year 11 students, one third of the year is already complete. With only two terms until the HSC year begins, this is the perfect time to consolidate preliminary topics and build strong foundations.
Across the 4-hour structured session each day, students tackle English and other key “frog” subjects to ensure meaningful progress before the term begins.
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We heard your feedback and we’ve made a change.
We’ve introduced an earlier Virtual Campus session time for those wanting the option to receive coaching support earlier in the evening.
🔥 Same coaches.
🔥 Same focus.
🔥 Just a time that works better.
Existing students - contact us if you’d like to try the earlier option.
New students - book your free 7 day trial #linkinbio
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BALGOWLAH LOCATION
Ground Floor, 398 Sydney Road Balgowlah
HSC CoWorks is conveniently located on Sydney Road close to Stocklands Shopping Centre and the bus stops.
Within this brand new building, we are located privately towards the back, facing north. We have a large open plan space which provides students with their own workspace and whiteboard for brainstorming, planning and exam training. The HSC CoWorks team will work with your child 1-on-1, but in a collaborative and energised environment.
The closest parking is on street and in the Stocklands Shopping Centre.
Ground Floor, 398 Sydney Road Balgowlah
“Let’s Talk About the HSC” Podcast
The ultimate podcast for students and parents navigating the journey of the HSC. Presented by HSC CoWorks, each episode dives into the challenges and triumphs of the HSC experience, offering expert advice, study tips, and insights into achieving academic success.
Whether you’re preparing for exams, managing stress, or looking for ways to stay motivated, this podcast is your go-to guide for all things HSC. Join us as we chat with educators, students, and professionals to help you thrive during this important academic milestone!
CONTACT US
Our friendly and experienced team are ready to take any questions you might have about the HSC process and how our program can support you to conquer your HSC!
0483 980 820 | [email protected]
Ground Floor, 398 Sydney Road, Balgowlah
Level 2, 175 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
Level 1, 6 Spring Street, Chatswood
Level 2, 1-3 Gurrigal Street, Mosman
Virtual Campus | Access our HSC experts from anywhere, anytime!
ENGAGE YOUR VISION
Your ‘Vision’ is the future you want to create for yourself through conquering a challenge. HSC CoWorks supports students to develop an inspiring vision of the future that they want to create through their HSC. We refer to this as their HSC Vision. From our A3 Vision Board template, to our virtual vision board to our regular check ins around what is awaiting students at the top of Mount HSC we help students stay focused on the big picture so they stay energised and motivated to keep climbing, even on the days they don’t want to.
If a student is energised and committed to achieving their goals, they will have the resolve and self discipline to work on the tasks that count (well intentioned AND effective tasks).
PLAN
Every student has the same number of hours available to them each day but it is how these hours are utilised which will determine the outcomes and results. The HSC CoWorks team is always working towards supporting students to make the most of their very limited study time.
We support students to plan ahead and break down their tasks into smaller tasks via our A4 planning pads, agenda setting at the start of each session and regular planning sessions. Students can upload their planning pad for coach feedback 7 days a week.
With solid planning and accountability, Consolidating Mountain Climbers will create more time for both a balanced life and be even more effective with their study time.
TRAIN. DAILY
For the Consolidating Mountain Climber, if they can maintain a methodical approach to all topics and attempt as many questions as possible they will be able to walk confidently into every exam.
Students can access our expert team 7 days a week throughout their HSC campaign so there is never a moment your child is not supported. From the targeted private sessions, drop-in support, quote training game and essay marking service, students on the starter package can train daily with the support and feedback of our expert team!
Our very popular ‘streaks’, ‘leaderboards’ and ‘badges’ encourage students to complete tasks on a daily basis making it easier to maintain momentum outside of assessment periods and build strong study habits.
PUSH YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Most people don’t like leaving their comfort zone, however for your child they have likely embraced the reality that this is the fastest way to improvement.
At HSC CoWorks we provide endless opportunities for students to stretch and challenge themselves so that they can find the gaps in their understanding and take action. As the consolidating mountain climber engages in these opportunities they will be supported by the marker feedback and collaborations with our expert Coaches and Teachers.
For the Consolidating Mountain Climber it’s likely your child is happy to leave their comfort zone but may need a structured approach to complete as many tasks as possible that will expand their capabilities.
GRIT
No one has achieved anything of significance in their lifetime without encountering and overcoming bucket loads of obstacles, set backs, failures and mistakes. It is these very setbacks that are shaping us to be stronger for our next attempt. Get knocked down to the ground? Get up and let’s keep climbing.
The Consolidating Mountain Climber is well on their way to understanding that mistakes and setbacks are part of the process but we can all benefit from some extra encouragement to pick ourselves up off the ground when we are telling ourselves to just stay down. Our coaches, teachers and markers will continually encourage students to try again until they get it right.
OWN IT
At HSC CoWorks we are firm believers in the student taking ownership of the HSC process.
HSC CoWorks will be climbing side by side with the student along their HSC journey, however it is the student’s responsibility to do the hard work and thinking. The opportunity to be mentored, coached and supported by those who have been through the same process before is highly valuable for the Consolidating Mountain Climber.










