Year 11: Building the Foundations for HSC Success
YEAR 11 STUDENTS (2026)
**STARTS FEBRUARY 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…
This week at CoWorks..
🔥 Students building streaks and learning how consistency compounds.
🔥 Coaches training together to sharpen feedback, systems, and support.
🔥 Welcoming new Year 11 students as they begin their climb up Mount HSC.
🔥 New coaches joining our team ready to support the next generation.
🔥 And our new soundproof booths where students can do their best work and connect immediately to the support they need.
This is what training for the HSC at HSC CoWorks looks like.
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The HSC isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, taking the shot, and training daily even when it’s uncomfortable. The biggest risk you can take in your HSC year - not making mistakes.
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This isn’t talent. It’s training. And it’s a formula every HSC student can follow.
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Mount HSC isn’t climbed by accident.
This week our 80+ coaches came together to sharpen their skills, unite in vision, and recommit to the responsibility we carry for every one of our students.
Because great programs don’t change lives. Great coaching does.
Stronger coaches → stronger students → stronger futures.
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Confidence in your HSC Year isn’t something you wait for in the final weeks before an exam.. it’s something you build over time. Learn why tackling tough tasks daily matters most in not just your HSC journey, but life after school.
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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
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