Expert tutoring and small classes led by Dr Daniel Brocklehurst and a team of experienced teachers with advanced degrees in English — so every student, at every level, can reach their full potential.
Recent successes from our students, supported by our expertly designed exam notes and comprehensive feedback.
Carefully guided group classes for Years 7–9 and personalised one-to-one sessions for Years 7–12, in-person in Burwood or online.
Termly units that build on one another, from grammar and essay writing to poetry, Shakespeare and prose.
The structure of our weekly group class with the precision of private tuition. For students serious about excellence.
Personalised, rigorous, transformative. Structured, diagnostic sessions shaped around each student’s goals.
Focused, personalised sessions with experienced teachers, plus notes, quotation banks and sample essays.
Our own guides to two prescribed texts for the HSC English Standard and Advanced module Texts and Human Experiences (2027–2028). Each includes five exemplar essays, annotated to show how they reach the top bands. Pre-orders open soon; guides are ready on 10 November.
Our study guide to Jessica Au’s Cold Enough for Snow (2022), written by Brocklehurst Academy for HSC students studying Texts and Human Experiences.
Our study guide to David Malouf’s An Imaginary Life (1978), written by Brocklehurst Academy for HSC students studying Texts and Human Experiences.
Digital downloads. Guides are ready on 10 November 2026. Price includes GST.
We aim to combine unrivalled scholarly expertise, extensive teaching experience and genuine passion for the subject to help any student achieve lasting results — and a lifelong love of English.
Read our full teaching philosophy
AI, used well. Every Year 11 and Year 12 student gets access to 
Edexia, which gives instant AI feedback on HSC essays, marked against the NESA rubrics. We teach students to use AI intelligently, for feedback and self-testing, while keeping some spaces AI-free. More on our HSC page
Academic success in English stems from a genuine interest in literature. We foster a love of reading from an early age and encourage the habit of regular writing.
Whether you’re striving for an ATAR of 99.95 or 60.00, every student is unique — so our courses and one-on-one sessions are tailored to individual needs.
Detailed weekly feedback on homework, with marks shared with students and parents. Our most effective feedback happens live, in conversation.
We don’t believe in rote memorisation. We build foundations: grammar mastery, analytical clarity, essay structure, ambitious reading and precise vocabulary.
We never write work for students to submit. We model, guide and challenge, so students learn to reason and write independently.
Bright, quiet classrooms just off Burwood Road, set up for small classes of 5–10 students. Every class is also streamed live on Zoom for students learning from home.
An Oxford graduate, passionate about educating students to access the best universities worldwide.
Dr Brocklehurst has 16 years of teaching experience: at a secondary school in Oxfordshire, UK; at His Majesty King Wangchuck’s Royal Academy in Bhutan; at the University of Sydney; and one-on-one with over 300 students in Oxford and Australia.
He is a published writer in the field of education, and has been an examiner for A-Levels and a university tutor and marker.
Every tutor holds at least a degree in English, with many holding master’s degrees, PhDs and teaching qualifications.
We have helped students from a wide variety of schools
Daniel has been an integral part of my academic journey, starting in year 5 and supporting me throughout my high school IBDP process. He has previously helped me with English, ranging from Shakespeare to Albert Camus. We have also crafted Brown and Duke summer school applications together, both of which were successful. His support eventually led to my successful application at Yale University. I strongly recommend Brocklehurst Academy!
“I’ve been with Brocklehurst Academic for over three years, starting in group classes and later moving into private lessons with Daniel. He is an experienced, professional, and insightful English tutor who quickly identifies individual strengths and weaknesses. Daniel provides tailored guidance and excellent resources, especially for HSC texts, helping students develop sophistication and textual specificity. My confidence have improved greatly, and I highly recommend him.”
“I have been learning with Daniel for many years, and his engaging and enthusiastic teaching style really shows his passion for English. He has been a massive help – whether it be patiently explaining complex literary concepts or finding time in his busy schedule to give detailed feedback on my practice essays for important Year 12 assessments and exams.
And, it delivered results. Over the two years of the IB Diploma Programme, I improved my English grade from a 6 to a 7 (the highest grade), was awarded the English Subject Prize for my year level, and achieved a 7 in my final IB English Literature exam.
I am extremely grateful for everything Daniel has done to support my literary journey and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an English tutor. You won't regret it!”
“Honestly loved my experience here. The lessons were always super helpful and actually made the HSC so much less stressful. I always felt supported, and it really boosted my confidence throughout the year. Would 100% recommend to anyone who wants solid help without the pressure!”
“Daniel has supported me through my high school English studies all the way through to my Yr12 HSCs. Over the years, he has helped me expand my vocabulary, understanding of literary techniques and reading comprehension with his extensive vocab lists and by encouraging me to read books that were both challenging and enjoyable. Most of all, Daniel has helped me refine my writing by offering constructive feedback on essays and sharing his extensive knowledge and resources for the prescribed texts, providing insights I would have otherwise missed. From essays to creatives and discursives, Brocklehurst Academy has guided me through all my English studies.”
“Daniel has assisted me in my study of English from Year 10 to my Year 12 HSC (English Advanced). Throughout this time, he has understood my writing techniques, flaws and strengths, and has assisted in offering me specific advice to ensure my English success. His expertise and deep understanding of the HSC English curriculum has greatly assisted my journey through Advanced and Extension 1 English. Notably, with the help of Daniel, I have seen a great improvement in not only my assessment marks but also my vocabulary and appreciation for literature. I highly recommend Brocklehurst Academy and Daniel as a tutor for English. :D”
“Although I only spent the latter half of year 12 being tutored by Hamish for English Advanced, I felt the immediate impact on my general English skills and essay writing techniques. The timing of the lessons was carefully regulated to fit my pre-HSC schedule and come exam time, I was prepared and confident. Daniel’s resources were incredibly helpful and the teaching was A-tier. Thank you so much Brocklehurst Academy for helping me through the final exams, I would highly recommend!!”
“I was tutored for english advanced and also extension 1 by Daniel and I had a great experience. He explained all the concepts very clearly and had lots of resources for all the units. I would totally recommend coming here.”
Group class or private tuition? In-person or online? We’ll help you choose.
Send an enquiry or call us on 0416 769 688 to book a trial lesson with one of our tutors.
We discuss current progress, strengths, reading habits and goals, then assess reading and writing through our own framework.
Consistent, term-time lessons with detailed feedback, so improvement in writing and analysis is genuine and lasting.
Brocklehurst Academy specialises in English. We share our Burwood centre with Real Value Tuition, a maths specialist, so families who also want maths tuition can find it in the same building.
English tuition for Years 7–12 and the HSC: small classes and one-on-one sessions, in person and online.
High-school maths tutoring for Years 7–12 and the HSC, in Burwood and online, led by Owen Tong, a university educator and actuary with 22+ years teaching maths.
Real Value Tuition operates separately from Brocklehurst Academy and runs its own classes, enrolments and fees. To try their maths tuition, please visit their website.
Visit Real Value TuitionRead our Information for Students and Parents or Terms and Conditions for more detail.
Yes. Our English classes run in-person at our centre in Burwood and online via Zoom at the same time (hybrid lessons). Private tuition is available in-person or online.
Each class has 5–10 students and runs for two hours. Classes are taught by Dr Brocklehurst (Head of English) or one of our other excellent English teachers.
English classes are $110 per lesson. Private tuition with a Gold Tutor is $120ph (Years 7–10) or $130ph (Years 11–12); with a Platinum Tutor, $150ph (Years 7–10) or $160ph (Years 11–12). The Scholar’s Programme is $210 per week.
For HSC students we exclusively provide one-on-one tuition, covering English Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2, with comprehensive notes, quotation banks, sample essays and creative pieces.
Yes. For private tuition we accept only students who can commit to weekly, term-time tuition (minimum one hour per week). Genuine improvement in English develops through sustained engagement.
Term fees are paid prior to the first session, and we allow two cancellations per term. Sessions cancelled with at least 24 hours’ notice are credited to the following term; sessions cancelled with less notice are charged in full.
No. We are committed to intellectual honesty. We provide exemplar responses and model paragraphs, but our teaching is designed to empower students to think and write independently.
If you want the very highest level of English tuition in New South Wales, you’ve found the right place. Tell us a little about your student and we’ll be in touch.
