About Us
We understand the difficulties students face when it comes to learning and studying. Our one-on-one tutoring is designed to build engagement, knowledge and confidence.
- 5.0 on Google from 274 reviews
- Member, Australian Tutoring Association
- Every tutor holds a paid Working with Children Check, verified by us.
Experience
Every tutor is chosen for results, not availability.
We started in Belrose in 2015 as a single academy. Today, BTA is a team of more than 80 tutors across eight academies - all of whom excelled at school themselves and continue to perform strongly at university and beyond.
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. They then complete our Onboarding and Induction Program: child safety, communication, organisation, note-taking, teaching strategy, and proven approaches for neurodiverse learners.
Every tutor is trained in HSC and ATAR preparation, so the guidance a Year 8 student gets is already pointing at Year 12.
Our Approach
Good tutoring is not only the hour in the room.
It is what happens around it - the notes that come home, the follow-up, and the tools that make both possible. BTA has always leaned into that.
Our maths and science tutors work on iPad with Apple Pencil, so worked solutions are shared electronically after the lesson rather than left behind in a notebook.
Each academy is equipped with desktops, tablets, monitors and current software, so students work with the same tools they will meet at school and university.
Tracking Progress & Development
You should never have to ask how the lesson went.
After every session your tutor writes up a lesson report and summary: what was covered, where your child is strong, what still needs attention, any homework set, and the goals for next time.
It is emailed to you the same day, along with the lesson board, so nothing lives only in the tutor's head.
Tutors add their own comments alongside the notes, so progress reads as a trajectory you can follow week to week rather than a mark at the end of term.
- Lesson Overview / Key Concepts Discussed
- We went through a summary of Animal Farm and talked about the context of the Russian Revolution. We started analysing some quotes and unpacking the main themes of the novella.
- Student's Strengths / Areas for Improvement
- Showed great understanding of the concepts discussed and should continue reading to enhance his level of comprehension ahead of the upcoming yearly exam towards the end of term.
- Homework / Assignments Given
- We've set a goal for him to have read up to Chapter 6 and/or beyond by next lesson. It's a relatively short text so hopefully this shouldn't take too long. I've encouraged him to add quotes to our shared doc as he reads through to help with analysis for next lesson.
- Goals for Next Session
- Work on starting to write on Animal Farm and update the quote table.
- Extra Tutor Comments
- It was awesome to see him today and he did really well. I hope he enjoys reading Animal Farm!
Why choose us?
11 reasons families choose BTA.
The things parents ask about first, and what we do about each.
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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.
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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.
- 03
Flexible Learning Options
Offering both face-to-face and online one-on-one sessions to fit seamlessly into students’ busy schedules.
- 04
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.
- 05
Student Success Manager
A dedicated manager oversees each student’s progress, coordinates with tutors, and ensures goals are consistently met.
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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.
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One-on-One Personalised Learning
Each student receives undivided attention with customised lesson plans tailored to their individual needs and goals.
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Comprehensive Exam Preparation
Specialised support for HSC, NAPLAN, and Selective School Test preparation, ensuring students are fully equipped to excel in exams.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Our tutoring methodology
Initial Informal Assessment
We find out where your child actually is, not where the report card says.
Identify Strengths & Areas for Improvement
The gaps get named, so the lessons have something to aim at.
Prioritise Content
We start with what moves the mark first, not chapter one.
Target Priority Areas
Lessons are built around those priorities and adjusted as they close.
Ongoing Review & Assessment
We re-check as we go, so the plan follows the student.
Our other business
The same premises, during the day
Tutoring happens after school. During the day our five premises are also home to Northern Beaches Coworking - 58 hot desks across Belrose, Brookvale, Forestville, Mona Vale and Gordon, run by the same team, on the same phone number. The coworking space is separate from our tutoring rooms. Weekday coworking finishes at 3pm, before lessons begin, and daytime homeschool lessons are held in offices where no coworking takes place.
It is for people who work remotely and would rather not do it at the kitchen table, and for parents who want a quiet place to work between school drop-off and pick-up: a desk with a 27 inch monitor and an ergonomic chair, free local parking, and a door code of your own. Membership is $299 a month with no lock-in, new members get their first day free, and the spaces are open from 5am to 3pm on weekdays, and all day Sunday. Three of them also have a private room to hire by the hour.
If that sounds like your week rather than your child’s, the whole of it is at northernbeachescoworking.com.au.
Tutor tiers at BTA
Every tutor is matched to your student. These are the tiers they are drawn from.
Tier 1
Professional Tutor
Best for students who benefit from energetic, relatable tutors following structured, proven BTA teaching models. Suits all subjects and year levels.
- Pathway 1
- Tutors who are skilled and knowledgeable in their subject areas but do not hold formal teaching qualifications. These tutors bring subject-matter expertise and a passion for education, ensuring they can effectively support students. At Better Tuition Academy, these tutors undergo comprehensive training, equipping them with the pedagogical skills, lesson planning techniques, and classroom-management skills needed to deliver high-quality tutoring. This training ensures that even without formal teaching qualifications, they meet BTA's high standards for personalised, effective education.
Tier 2
Specialist Tutor or Provisional Teacher
Best for students who need more structured guidance, deeper reinforcement of concepts, or targeted skill-building at any year level.
- Pathway 1
- Tutors with at least 5 years of tutoring experience and who have taught over 2,500 one-on-one lesson hours.
- Pathway 2
- Fully accredited teachers with provisional accreditation who have experience in classroom teaching, tutoring or both.
- Pathway 3
- Degree Holders: Tutors with degrees in mathematics (or other relevant fields) who have demonstrated exceptional subject-matter expertise.
Tier 3
Expert Tutor or Proficient Teacher
Best for students who benefit from a teacher's insight, exam literacy or specialist subject expertise, and families who want clarity on school expectations.
- Pathway 1 · Expert Tutor
- Tutors with at least 10 years of tutoring experience and a proven track record of teaching over 5,000 one-on-one lesson hours, demonstrating mastery in their subject and effective teaching methods.
- Pathway 2 · Proficient Teacher
- Fully accredited teachers with Proficient Teacher accreditation, significant classroom teaching experience, and demonstrated ability to deliver effective lessons that align with curriculum standards.
Tuition with BTA
Every tier includes the same commitments. The differences are in the experience and qualifications your tutor brings.
Every tier includes
- Same tutor each week
- Same location each week
- Same time and day each week
- No lock-in contracts
- Lessons in academy, home, or online
- Access to BTA Library
- Auto-pay via credit card or direct debit
- Secure payments via multiple methods
- Right Tutor Guarantee
- Lesson reports and summaries
- Personalised lesson plans
- Proven strategies for neurodiverse learners
What changes between tiers
Professional Tutor
- How tutors qualify (any one route)
- BTA training; teaching qualifications optional
- HSC marking experience
- Not included
- Advanced subject expertise
- Not included
- University-level educators
- Not included
