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My daughters tutor Alana has helped her a lot with not only Maths and English but also study skills, essay writing and has boosted her confidence and positive attitude to learning.
Better Tuition Academy
Premium one-on-one tutoring for Years 3 - 12; All subjects
- 5.0/5 across 274 Google reviews (as at September 2026)
- 80+ tutors, three expertise tiers
- No lock-in contracts
- Member, Australian Tutoring Association
Better Tuition Academy
Tutoring For Sydney's Northern Beaches & North Shore
Better Tuition Academy (BTA) is a premium private tutoring provider established in Sydney, Australia in 2015. It operates eight academies in five locations on Sydney's Northern Beaches and North Shore: Belrose, Brookvale, Forestville, Mona Vale and Gordon.
BTA delivers one-on-one tutoring for students in Years 3 to 12. Subjects include Mathematics, English, HSC preparation, NAPLAN coaching, Selective School Test preparation, and specialist support for neurodiverse learners with ADHD, dyslexia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
At a glance
- 80+ tutorsOrganised into three expertise tiers
- $95 – $156 per hourBuild a package and see your rate
- No lock-in contractsStay because it works, not because you signed
- In-academy, online or at homeEight academies across five Northern Beaches and North Shore locations
- Australian Tutoring AssociationMember in good standing
BTA's Services
What we offer at BTA.
Face-to-Face Tutoring
Personalised in-academy one-on-one tutoring for Years 3-12, offering focused, distraction-free learning environments.
Individual attention from expert tutors, hands-on support with physical resources, and social interaction to boost motivation.
Online Lessons
Flexible and interactive one-on-one online tutoring sessions using advanced tools and technology for effective learning.
Learn from anywhere with access to digital resources and tailored lessons customised to each student’s needs.
HSC Preparation
Comprehensive one-on-one tutoring for Year 11 and 12 students, focused on achieving the best results in HSC exams.
Exam technique, past-paper practice and structured revision built around each student’s subjects and assessment calendar.
Maths Tutoring
Specialised one-on-one support for all levels of Maths, from primary school basics to advanced high school topics.
Builds confidence in problem-solving with customised lesson plans and focuses on NAPLAN and HSC success.
English Tutoring
Tailored one-on-one lessons to improve writing, reading comprehension, and analytical skills for all levels of English.
Enhances essay writing and creative skills, focuses on curriculum outcomes, and prepares students for exams and assessments.
Selective School Test Preparation
Expert one-on-one coaching to help students excel in the Selective School Test, focusing on key areas.
Provides practice with past and sample test questions, develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and builds test-taking confidence.
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Why Choose Us?
11 Reasons to Select BTA
Screened before they start
Every BTA tutor holds a current paid NSW Working with Children Check - the employee check, not the volunteer one - and we verify every check ourselves before a tutor takes their first lesson.
Tiered Tutor Expertise
Our tutors are tiered on qualifications and experience, so a student is matched to the level their year and subject actually need — and the Right Tutor Guarantee covers the match.
Flexible Learning Options
Offering both face-to-face and online one-on-one sessions to fit seamlessly into students’ busy schedules.
Right Tutor Guarantee
We ensure the best tutor match for every student. If the first tutor match isn't right and you tell us within your first three lessons, we keep tutoring free until it is. This is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Student Success Manager
A dedicated manager oversees each student’s progress, coordinates with tutors, and ensures goals are consistently met.
Holistic Skill Development
Beyond academics, we focus on building critical skills like time management, study techniques, and exam strategies to prepare students for lifelong success.
One-on-One Personalised Learning
Each student receives undivided attention with customised lesson plans tailored to their individual needs and goals.
Comprehensive Exam Preparation
Specialised support for HSC, NAPLAN, and Selective School Test preparation, ensuring students are fully equipped to excel in exams.
Since 2015, 10,000 Students
We opened one room in Belrose in 2015. Today we teach across eight academies, and more than 10,000 students have been through our lessons.
The Room Is Set Up For Work
Academies have desktops, tablets and monitors, and every family gets access to the BTA Library of study guides and practice material.
Lesson Reports & Summaries
Every lesson is written up for you: what was covered, the student’s strengths and areas to work on, homework set, goals for the next session, and general comments and feedback from the tutor.
BTA Resources
Free to read, and free to keep
Our English guides have been free on this site for years, and you do not need to book a lesson to use them. They cover the novels, plays and films set between Year 7 and Year 12, and they take the HSC modules apart one at a time.
15,000
students a year use our free English guides, most of them working through the HSC
Free - no account, no payment
The set texts, start to finish
Guides to the novels, plays and films studied between Year 7 and Year 12: what the text is doing, the quotes worth learning, and how to write about it. Nothing to sign up for and nothing to buy.
Year 7 to the HSC
The English modules
The HSC modules pulled apart one at a time, with the Years 7-10 English material alongside them - what each one is actually asking a student to argue, and what a marker is looking for in the response.
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What Our Customers Say
Google Reviews
5.0
Based on 274 Google reviews across our academies, as at September 2026
10,000+
Happily tutored and mentored students
28,000
Hours taught by our team in the last 12 months
5.0/5
Rating based on our Google Reviews, as at September 2026
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Right Tutor Guarantee
If the first tutor match isn't right and you tell us within your first three lessons, we keep tutoring free until it is.
This is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Read our FAQsCommon Questions
Where should lessons take place?
Lessons can take place at any of our eight academies across five locations, online via Microsoft Teams, or in your home, all at the same rate.
We recommend starting in-academy, because our Brookvale, Belrose, Forestville, Mona Vale and Gordon academies offer quiet, purpose-built spaces where students learn and thrive. Online and in-home lessons are available pending tutor availability, at no extra cost.
What is the ideal length of lessons?
Primary students have 45-minute lessons, and high-school lessons run for 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
For Years 3-6 we recommend 45-minute sessions for optimal focus. Years 7-10 students benefit from 60-minute sessions to explore topics in depth, and Years 11-12 students often choose 90- or 120-minute sessions for advanced subjects and exam preparation. Lessons that aren’t 60 minutes are charged pro rata from the hourly rate.
How often should my child have tutoring?
We recommend at least one lesson per week, because consistency is key to academic progress. Weekly sessions reinforce understanding, help with homework and keep students on top of schoolwork.
Students who need extra support may benefit from more frequent lessons, and fortnightly options are available, although progress is typically slower.
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