Primary School English Tutor
Primary School English
One-on-one English tutoring for primary school students from Year 3 to Year 6 in Sydney and online. Whether your child needs NAPLAN preparation, selective school test support, help with reading and comprehension, or simply wants to build confidence in their writing, sessions are structured around their specific needs and school requirements.
Primary school English skills
Sessions for Years 3 to 6 focus on the core literacy skills children need to succeed at school, in NAPLAN, and in the transition to high school English.
NAPLAN Preparation
Targeted practice across all NAPLAN English strands — reading comprehension, persuasive writing, and language conventions — so students approach test day with confidence and a clear strategy.
Selective School Tests
Preparation for selective high school entrance exams including reading comprehension, writing tasks, and the English components of general ability assessments — starting early makes a significant difference.
Reading Comprehension
Build the ability to read closely, identify key ideas, infer meaning, and answer comprehension questions accurately — skills that underpin all English study from primary school onward.
Writing Activities
Structured writing tasks including narratives, recounts, information texts, and persuasive writing — with clear feedback on planning, structure, and language use after every task.
Spelling & Grammar
Systematic spelling practice, punctuation rules, and grammar foundations so students develop accuracy and confidence in their written expression — exactly what NAPLAN markers reward.
High School Readiness
For Year 5 and 6 students, sessions progressively build the analytical reading and structured writing skills that make the transition to high school English significantly smoother.
What each year level covers
Sessions are tailored to each student's year level, school curriculum, and individual goals. Here is what a typical programme looks like at each stage.
First NAPLAN year
- Reading comprehension with short texts
- Narrative and recount writing
- Spelling patterns and sight words
- Basic punctuation and sentence structure
- NAPLAN reading and language conventions practice
Building core skills
- Extended comprehension with longer passages
- Persuasive writing introduction
- Vocabulary building and word families
- Grammar: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs
- Structured paragraph writing
NAPLAN & selective prep
- NAPLAN Year 5 intensive preparation
- Selective school English component practice
- Analytical reading — inferring, evaluating, synthesising
- Multi-paragraph writing with clear structure
- Editing and proofreading techniques
High school transition
- Selective school test full preparation
- Advanced comprehension and critical thinking
- Creative writing — planning, drafting, refining
- Essay structure foundations
- High school English readiness skills
What sets us apart
One-on-One sessions
Every primary school student learns differently. Private sessions ensure individual attention, feedback tailored to your child's exact needs, and a pace set by them — not a classroom.
Sydney or online
Face-to-face sessions at your home in Sydney — including Glebe, Liverpool, Mortdale, and Western Sydney. Online tutoring is available every day of the week for families across Australia.
Proven results
Students consistently improve their marks, confidence, and writing ability with structured, practical support. From NAPLAN preparation to selective school readiness, I help every student reach their potential.
“I had the pleasure of working with Alan as my kids tutor and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience. His depth of knowledge, patience, and ability to explain concepts in a great manner is truly amazing. He helped my son develop great skills in spelling and reading and improve his English learning to a high level. Alan also helped my daughter in year 6 improve her understanding in creative writing, plan writing, reading and understanding topic materials.”
“Alan is a fantastic tutor for all schooling ages, especially with high school. He guided me through my high school English journey, especially during the times when I was struggling. I recommend no one else — highly recommended!”
“An incredible 5-star tutor. Alan helped my grades improve from 60% to 80%+ thanks to his help and expertise in English. He is patient, knowledgeable, and knows exactly how to push a student to the next level.”
Common questions
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Book your child's first free session
Ready to get started? Message Boldtutor on WhatsApp to book a free one-hour session for your child.