Year 11: Building the Foundations for HSC Success

YEAR 11 STUDENTS (2026) 

Year 11 is the foundation year of the HSC. Our program ensures students don’t wait until Year 12 to build their skills, habits and confidence. From day one, they’ll receive expert coaching, proven systems, practice tasks and ongoing accountability to help them perform at their best all year long.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT COWORKS?

(BALGOWLAH, BONDI JUNCTION, CHATSWOOD, MOSMAN & VIRTUAL CAMPUSES)

✅ Each week students attend 1-2 coaching sessions, receiving expert support across their different subjects. All support is 1-on-1 in an energising and motivating environment. NO PHONES. NO DISTRACTIONS.

✅ Build confidence in effective planning and exam preparation techniques, develop strong essay writing skills and learn strategies for keeping yourself motivated and proactive in the final year of school.

✅ Access HSC CoWorks 24/7 for support outside of your weekly sessions: Work with a coach or teacher in a private 1-on-1 zoom session; Join our bi-weekly drop-in support sessions; and Submit practice essays and responses in over 15 subjects for feedback from experienced HSC Markers.

✅ Train for the Exam Room with access to 1000s of practice questions – with the option for both instant feedback and feedback from experienced HSC Markers; Track your Performance & Stay Motivated with Student Leaderboards, Streaks and Monthly Prizes!

 

SUBJECTS SUPPORTED 

English

Standard English

Advanced English

English Extension 1 & 2

Mathematics

Maths Standard 2

Maths Advanced

Maths Extension 1 & 2

Social Sciences

Business Studies

Economics

Geography

History Extension

Legal Studies

Modern History

Studies of Religion 1 & 2

Sciences

Biology

Chemistry

Earth & Environmental Science

Investigating Science

Physics

Science Extension

Creative Arts

Visual Arts

Drama

Physical Education

PDHPE

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Starting from just $44/hour, we offer flexible packages tailored to your child’s needs. Whichever package you decide on, your child will receive full access to all of the below support services, across 15 core HSC subjects.

COACHING SUPPORT

ALL SUBJECTS

Weekly coaching sessions in an energising and motivating environment, guided by experienced HSC Coaches. Each session follows a structured approach, ensuring students tackle their various subject challenges, get ahead and make real progress.

HSC LEVEL MARKING

15+ SUBJECTS

Students will submit their draft work to experienced HSC Markers who will provide feedback and identify areas for improvement. Students then work with the coaches in their sessions to review and implement this feedback.

ONLINE RESOURCES &

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Our interactive student portal gives students access to English Video Lessons, Sample Essays, Flashcard Training, English Quote Game, 1000s of Practice Questions, Planning and Vision Building Tools and so much more!

PARENT

REPORTING

Receive an emailed daily summary of your child’s engagement, output and progress at their session; Book a parent call with our team to discuss your child’s individual journey; and receive weekly guidance from our HSC Parent Newsletter.

Jesse Gardiner
HSC Performance Coach

BOOK YOUR FREE PARENT SESSION

Navigating the year 11 with HSC CoWorks

Join me for an information session to discover how HSC CoWorks will help your child to confidently navigate Year 11 & 12.

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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Meet the team

HSC CoWorks has been a family run organisation for over 29 years and we are passionate about supporting students as they navigate the challenges of the HSC journey. We have a team of close to 100 dedicated HSC experts who each year support Years 9-12 students to overcome their challenges and ultimately conquer their HSC.

Meet some of our Coaches and Teachers below…

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Bring on the Summer Holidays! ☀️ Just a reminder that HSC CoWorks is closed from December 12th - January 11th 🎄

During this time, there will be no weekly coaching sessions, Zoom-an-Expert or Ask a Coach 🚫

However students will still have full access to the CoWorks Portal!
✅ Stay on track ✅ Revise Term 4 ✅ Prepare for Term 1! 

We look forward to working with you in 2026 from January 12th! 🤩

#summerholidays #hsccoworks #holidayclosure
Congratulations to our 55 students who achieved the Start Strong HSC challenge 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Our 5 lucky winners of a $150 Westfield Voucher are:

⭐️Laila (Bondi Junction)
⭐️Nate (Balgowlah)
⭐️Oliver C (Mosman)
⭐️Byron (Balgowlah)
⭐️Eva (Chatswood)

All 55 students also receive a Açai Bowl from our friends at @blessed.bowls and a CoWorks Trucker Cap. 

More challenges and prizes to come in 2026 to help get students to the top of Mount HSC with no regrets. 

#hsc2026 #hsc2027
OUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS STUDY GUIDE IS HERE ☀️ Make the most of your Summer break to consolidate what you have learnt in Term 4, and to prepare for the big year ahead! Take advantage of this golden opportunity ✨

Comment YES & we will DM you your Summer Holiday Study Guide! 📥

#studyguide #hsc2026 #summerholidays

Contact Us

Our HSC Specialists are ready to take any question you have about the HSC process and how your child can take control of their HSC year and achieve the results which they deserve.

0483 980 820 | [email protected]

 


OUR LOCATIONS

Level 2, 175 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction

Level 2, 6 Spring Street, Chatswood

Ground Floor, 398 Sydney Road, Balgowlah

Level 2, 1-3 Gurrigal Street, Mosman

Virtual Campus