Looking for a quality tutor or coach on the North Shore? Whether your child needs a helping hand in a particular subject or you’re looking to boost their confidence and support their educational journey, we’re spoiled for choice with so many fantastic tutoring and coaching options nearby. Browse our guide and find the proper support for your child. There are plenty of special offers for North Shore Mums!
Looking for top-tier tutoring on Sydney’s North Shore? Our Tutor & Coaching Guide spotlights outstanding tutoring companies offering in-home, online, and on-location support across a range of subjects.
Whether your child needs help with maths, English, exam preparation, or extension programs, these North Shore-based tutors provide personalised, results-driven learning tailored to every student’s goals. With experienced educators and flexible delivery options, finding the proper academic support has never been easier. Explore the best tutoring services in Chatswood, North Sydney, Mosman, and beyond—all in one guide. Unlock your child’s potential with trusted tutors nearby or online.
To find a tutor or coach around the North Shore for your child, take a look at the Quicklinks below to check out the options for tutors and coaches on the North Shore. Mention North Shore Mums when you enquire about special deals!
| Location | Home | Online | |
| Art of Smart Education | Multiple locations | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Clever Fox Education | ✔️ | ||
| Kalibrate-Ed | Multiple locations | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Kumon | Multiple locations | ||
| North Shore Coaching College | Multiple locations | ✔️ | |
| Project Academy | Chatswood | ✔️ | |
| Shine Education | Lower North Shore | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Speaking Schools Australasia | Multiple locations | ✔️ | |
| Tiger Tutoring | St Leonards | ✔️ |
In-home & Online Tutoring
Shine Education
North Shore Mums Offer: Free assessment and introductory lesson
Shine Education was founded in 2010. They offer one-to-one home tutoring and online tutoring:
- English and Maths for primary school-aged students
- English, Maths, Science, History and Geography for high school-aged students
They specialise in helping students with learning difficulties and special needs and tailor their programs to meet the needs of each child. They are committed to providing the best tutoring assistance for your child.
Secure your child’s future with Shine Education!
- Location: Home tutoring on the Lower North Shore
- Suitable for: Kindergarten to Year 12
- Cost: $85 per hour for at-home tutoring, $75 per hour for online tutoring
- Website: shine-education.com.au
Online Tutoring & Coaching
Clever Fox Education (Online)
Clever Fox Education
Primary and high school students can get a head start in their education and take part in expert selective, scholarship, NAPLAN, ICAS writing, and English tutoring via Zoom. Classes are designed and taught by Amber Fox, a teacher with 28 years of experience who has written and reviewed NAPLAN and UNSW ICAS tests.
Fun facts about Clever Fox Education
- $6,000,000 in scholarships to private schools across Australia
- 90% of students gain entry to top selective schools across Australia
- 90% of students score in the top triangle or top band in NAPLAN Writing, English and Language Conventions
- 95% of students earn High Distinctions or Distinctions in ICAS Writing and English
Writing Tutoring: Years 2-10 expert, specialist writing tutoring for primary and high school. Clever Fox students have secured full scholarships to prestigious private schools across Australia, gained entry to selective high schools, achieved top scores in the NAPLAN, been awarded ICAS medals, and won national and international writing competitions. Our handcrafted course materials, created by Amber Fox and Graham Sims, feature 100+ page booklets per 10-week term. Parents also receive a bonus 150+ page Support Booklet, meticulously crafted with expert tips and tricks to enhance children’s writing abilities and to achieve exceptional results in exams.
English Tutoring: Years 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 7/8 group English classes focusing on comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and editing. Class materials are curated by CEO Amber Fox, who has written and reviewed NAPLAN and ICAS tests. Helen Cassar, an experienced, current Assistant Principal, teaches classes.
Holiday Courses: Intensive holiday courses designed to prepare students for selective, scholarship, NAPLAN and ICAS exams.
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Suitable for: Year 1 – Year 10
- Cost: $60.50 per hour
- Website: cleverfoxeducation.com.au
North Shore Tutoring & Coaching Locations
Art of Smart Education (Multiple North Shore locations)
North Shore Mums Offer: Year 11-12: Book into their HSC Success Program and receive up to 4 bonus 1-on-1 tutoring sessions for the term! Call 1300 267 888 or visit artofsmart.com.au to book your FREE consultation.
Is your child falling behind or losing motivation at school? Most tutoring focuses on marks. But what if the real challenge is confidence, focus, or study skills?
At Art of Smart, they combine award-winning tutoring with mentoring to help K–12 students not only boost results (with an average 20% mark improvement) — but also build confidence, motivation and study habits that stick.
Now open in Chatswood (4-minute walk from the Interchange) and Hornsby (just 50m from the station) — their distraction-free campuses are designed for focused after-school and weekend learning.
They support families across the North Shore, including: Chatswood, Hornsby, Wahroonga, Turramurra, Pymble, Gordon, Lindfield, Killara, Roseville, St Ives, Lane Cove, Willoughby, Artarmon, Crows Nest and beyond.
Why North Shore Families Trust Art of Smart:
- Tutors with 95+ ATARs, degree-qualified teachers & inspiring role models. They are handpicked not just for subject expertise, but for their communication skills and mentoring abilities,
- 93% of students improve in confidence, not just marks
- Tailored support for HSC, NAPLAN, Selective Schools & more, from just $30/hr
- Comprehensive curriculum resources (print + digital) delivered to your door
- Partnership with KYDS Youth Counselling to support student wellbeing holistically
Winner of Best in Education + Best Business of the Year – Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Local Business Awards.
- Location: Chatswood, Lane Cove, Neutral Bay, Killara, Turramurra, St Ives, Hornsby, Asquith & more
- Suitable for: Kindergarten – Year 12
- Cost: 1-on-1: from $75 per hour | Small group: from $30 per hour
- Website: artofsmart.com.au
Kalibrate-Ed (North Shore, Sydney Metro, Online & Home)
North Shore Mums Offer: Download their FREE Motivation Checklist for Parents of Year 7-12 Students HERE!
For Year 6-12 parents of children who are unmotivated, disorganised, or not reaching their academic potential, Kalibrate-Ed uses an education strategy to help students unlock higher marks so they get into the best university course for their future career. If you feel there’s an area that could improve for your child, speak with them to get a structured plan so you can help your child reach their highest academic and future potential.
Recently, they worked with Tara, who went from not finishing her exams and barely passing to coming first in three subjects in less than a term. They did this through a strategic process and then monitored her progress with their Kalibrate-Ed assessment tracker.
Kalibrate-Ed also works with parents who understand their child needs support outside of school to overcome anxiety, dyslexia, depression, ADHD and other learning challenges.
Last year, they helped Eddie achieve an ATAR 18 points above his school’s prediction. They designed a strategic roadmap to help effectively organise and be in control of his time. Because Eddie was focused and productive around distractions, he achieved higher marks with less time, effort, and anxiety.
Book Your Free Assessment Now!
- Location: North Shore, Sydney Metro, online & home
- Suitable for: Year 7 to 12 (also Year 5-6 high school preparation) and University; Pre-school & Primary Parents who want education advice or future school recommendations.
- Website: kalibrate-ed.com.au
Kumon (Chatswood, Crows Nest, Gordon, Gladesville, Hornsby, Lane Cove, Neutral Bay, Willoughby, Waitara)
Kumon
North Shore Mums Offer: Free Trial during May 2024. Have your child experience Kumon’s maths or English programmes, obligation free. Availability is limited, and terms and conditions apply.
Kumon goes beyond tuition. They empower students to learn independently, rather than preparing for a specific test or assessment. Kumon students work towards building self-learning ability, meaning they will not be dependent on the skills and knowledge of others.
At Kumon, students start their studies at a level that allows them to build confidence from the very beginning. Students progress through the programme based on their ability rather than their age. Over time, students can study advanced material with independence and confidence.
Kumon Maths and English develop:
- Calculation ability and reading ability
- Concentration
- A daily study and reading habit
- The confidence to learn independently.
Contact your local Kumon Centre to hear how they can support your child’s learning for a bright future!
- Location: Chatswood, Crows Nest, Gordon, Gladesville, Hornsby, Lane Cove, Neutral Bay, Willoughby, Waitara
- Suitable for: 3+ years
- Cost: $160 per month, per subject + initial enrolment fee: $100
- Website: au.kumonglobal.com
North Shore Coaching College for Academic Excellence (Chatswood, St Ives, Hornsby + Online)
North Shore Mums Offer: Get $50 off term tuition fees – available to new and eligible returning students*
Is your child losing confidence in class? Tried other coaching but not seeing results?
At North Shore Coaching College, they help children thrive in Maths and English – and feel good about learning again.
Since 1991, they’ve supported thousands of families with proven academic programs, caring tutors, and practical tools to help children succeed at school – and beyond.
- Term & Holiday Programs: Support learning, lift grades, or extend subject strengths with fun, structured programs – in or out of term time.
- Exam Support: Build confidence and skills for NAPLAN, OC, Selective School, Scholarship, private school entry & HSC exams.
- Flexible Learning Options: Face-to-face group classes (after school or weekends) and Live and recorded online lessons.
- Free Assessment (Pre-School to Year 6): Discover your child’s current levels in reading and maths. Their tutors will share where they’re doing well and where support is most needed.
- Location: Chatswood, St Ives, Hornsby & more
- Suitable for: Preschool – Year 12
- Website: north-shore.com.au
*Offer T&Cs: $50 voucher applies to new NSW students or returning students with no enrolment in the past 6 months. Not valid with other discounts.
Project Academy (Chatswood, Hornsby & Online)
Project Academy is one of the most personalised and highest performing centres specialising in Y9 – 12 education. In recent years, they have produced the duxes of Knox Grammar, North Sydney Boys, North Sydney Girls, SHORE, Loreto Kirribilli, and many more.
Known for their highly personalised programs, each student is assigned two teachers to ensure the most holistic support possible:
- Weekly class: A teacher who covers new content
- Weekly personalised tutorials: A tutor who reinforces knowledge and helps with school work
In addition, students receive:
- Unlimited tutorial bookings
- Weekly homework and in-depth marking
- Daily live homework help sessions
- Daily access to world-class study spaces
- An Apple iPad packed with custom apps and online access to tutors
Highly popular among students, Project Academy is well-known for its Google-like culture. They have a strong emphasis on caring for students, which greatly enriches their already world-class program. Learn more about their 3-week trial.
- Location: Chatswood, Hornsby & online
- Suitable for: Year 9 – Year 12
- Cost: Year 12: From $34/hr | Year 11: From $30/hr | Year 10: $28/hr | Year 9: $21/hr
- Website: projectacademy.nsw.edu.au
Speaking Schools Australasia (North Sydney, Chatswood, Wahroonga, Ryde & Online)
North Shore Mums offer: Free trial and assessment at their Lower North Shore Campus.
Speaking Schools Australasia offers a range of award-winning holiday workshops and term programs in debating and public speaking for school students from Kindy to Year 10.
Speaking Schools seeks to bring out the charismatic speaker that resides within every school student, regardless of their experience level! SSA’s coaches are energetic and highly experienced in all things debating and public speaking, and more importantly, know how to connect with every student, regardless of whether they are shy or outgoing, beginner or experienced. Our programs are of high quality and can help improve students’ confidence, critical thinking and communication skills!
- Location: School Holidays: North Sydney, Wahroonga & Online | Term: North Sydney, Chatswood, Gordon & Online
- Suitable for: Kindergarten to Year 10
- Cost: Starting from $27.50 per hour for term programs, and $125 per day for holiday workshops.
- Website: speakingschools.com.au
- Creative Kids Vouchers Accepted
Tiger Maths Tutoring (St Leonards & online)
Struggling with maths? Let Tiger Tutoring guide you to success! Their teachers have 20+ years of experience and offer personalised sessions tailored to your learning style. Whether you’re tackling algebra, calculus, or geometry, they’ve got you covered.
Discover the joy of mastering maths concepts and build a solid foundation for future success. Boost your grades, confidence and problem-solving skills with their proven tutoring methods. Don’t let maths be a roadblock to your academic goals—join them and unleash your full maths potential today!
Contact them now to schedule your first session and embark on your journey to math excellence.
- Location: Suite 103, Level 1, 118 Christie Street, St Leonards | Online
- Suitable for: Year 3 to Year 12 HSC & IB
- Phone: 0404 052 047
- Website: tigermathstutoring.com.au
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What is a tutor?
Whether your child is falling behind in a particular subject or you want to give them an extra push (especially in those HSC years), a tutor is the ideal solution. Tutoring focuses on teaching specific subject areas, such as maths, science or English. Tutors can help students prepare for exams and gain a deeper understanding of particular subjects.
Types of tutors
- Private tutors offer one-on-one tutoring services in a particular subject area. These sessions can be held on-site, in your home or online.
- Small group sessions typically cater to between 2 and 5 children, offering targeted help in a specific subject area. These sessions are generally held on-site or online.
- Large group tutoring: These sessions cater for larger groups of students, working through a general learning program together. These sessions are generally held on-site.
What is a coach?
Academic coaches work with students to develop study skills, time management techniques, and overall educational goals. It’s often used by high school and university students looking to improve their academic performance in a specific area or overall. Academic coaching can help students develop self-awareness and accountability, ultimately leading to improved educational outcomes.
Finding the right tutor or coach
Finding the right academic tutor or coach can make a significant difference in your child’s academic performance. With numerous options available, it can be challenging to know where to begin. Here’s what to look out for:
- Tutor’s experience and qualifications.
- Teaching style and approach.
- Additional offerings, such as exam preparation or homework help.
Our North Shore Tutor & Coaching Guide takes you through all the excellent tutor and coaching options we have right here on our doorstep, to help you find the best fit for your child.
