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…
🖤 COMING SOON - BLACK FRIDAY SALE – 25% OFF ALL 2027 STUDY BOOTCAMPS! 🖤
Make the most of the school holidays and get ahead with our 2027 HSC Study Bootcamps! Our Bootcamps provide a structured, focused and motivating environment to overcome subject challenges, build confidence and make serious progress towards HSC goals.
🎯 Get ahead : Tackle upcoming topics, texts and assessments before the pressure builds.
📚 Train for the exam room : Practice exam style responses, identify knowledge gaps and refine exam techniques.
🔥 Boost productivity : Maximise your time and work with expert HSC Coaches in a structured session, with clear goals.
💪 Stay motivated : Surround yourself with like-minded students determined to achieve their goals.
NO PHONES. NO DISTRACTIONS. LOTS OF PROGRESS! 🚀
Open to students in Year 11 and Year 12 in 2027 (excluding September/October which is exclusively for Year 12 students).
BLACK FRIDAY STARTS TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER
#BlackFriday #HSC2027 #HSC2028 #HSCStudyBootcamp #HSCCoWorks
Dreaming of becoming a doctor but not sure how to get there?
There’s more than one pathway into medicine, and figuring out which one to take can feel overwhelming.
🎙️ In our latest podcast episode dropped today, Bondi Junction Team Leader Max shares his own journey into medicine, explores the different pathways available and reveals what he’s learnt from sitting the GAMSAT multilple times.
From setbacks and persistence to his top tips for future medical students, Max shares valuable insights for anyone considering a career in medicine.
🔔 Full Episode in Bio
#MedicinePathways #FutureDoctors #GAMSAT #HSCMotivation #HSCCoWorks
Are you considering studying medicine?
There are so many different pathways into studying medicine, it can definitely be confusing! In this episode Bondi Junction Team Leader Max breaks down the pathway he has taken and how it compares to some of the other pathways available to students. Hear how Max has shown persistence in taking the GAMSAT three times and his top tips for if he were to take it again! If you are thinking of studying medicine, considering what pathway to take or even if you can just simply picture yourself working as a doctor or in a hospital setting, then this episode is for you.
📣 Episode drops Friday 6 November
Your first HSC assessments are just weeks away and what you do NOW can make a huge difference to how confidently you tackle your first assessments and the year ahead.
3 things to focus on RIGHT NOW:
1️⃣ Get organised: Know what’s coming up, plan your workload and stop procrastination before it starts.
2️⃣ Master your content: Daily active recall and spaced repetition, not just writing notes.
3️⃣ Train for the exam room: Practice exam-style questions, work under timed conditions and get feedback on your responses.
Finish Term 4 feeling confident, prepared and ready to enjoy a well-earned summer break ! We have broken down exactly what you should be doing over the next few weeks in our latest blog.
👉 Read: 3 Things Every Year 12 Student Should Do NOW Before Their First HSC Assessments. Link in bio!
#HSCCoWorks #HSC2027 #Year12 #HSCStudyTips #HSCPreparation
🎄 The HSC year moves quickly and by Christmas, you’ll already be 25% of the way through your HSC year!
What you do in these early months can make a huge difference to where you end up.
Your 3 Step To-Do List:
✅ Book 2 x Zoom an Expert sessions in your hardest subjects for extra targeted support.
✅ Start a streak in the portal with daily training across flashcards, practice questions and extended responses.
✅ Submit work to our HSC marking team for feedback NOW, before assessment time.
By the time Christmas arrives, we want you looking back at everything you’ve achieved, knowing you’re building the foundations for an incredible HSC year.
Remember....You don’t have to recover from a great start!
#hsccoworks #hsc2027 #hscmotivation
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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