English tutoring that takes thinking seriously.
Private and group sessions for Years K–12, based in Burwood.
The families who choose us
are not looking for just “tutoring”
They are looking for the kind of teaching their child’s school cannot always provide — specialist, unhurried, and built around the belief that genuine intellectual development is worth investing in.
Foci Education works with a carefully considered number of students each year. Our curriculum is designed in-house. Every session is taught by a specialist. And our Directors work directly with a limited number of students whose families understand the distinction between instruction and education.
Our fees reflect that standard. They are not positioned against the market. They are set according to what this level of teaching costs to deliver.
Group & Team
Our group classes run with 3–6 students per session, allowing for genuine discussion while keeping the teaching specific. Every class follows the Foci curriculum — built around the current syllabus, updated each year, and taught by a specialist tutor.
All prices are in AUD and are calculated per student on a quarterly basis. Prices are prepaid for 10 lessons (1 lesson per week during the school term). K-6 lessons last 60 mins. 7-12 lessons last 90 mins.
As of 28/03/2026
Grade
K-2
3-6
7-10
11-12
Extension 1
Extension 2
Price
600 per term (inc. GST)
750 per term (inc. GST)
950 per term (inc. GST)
1100 per term (inc. GST)
1250 per term (inc. GST)
1400 per term (inc. GST)
Private Lessons
Private sessions offer dedicated one-on-one time with a Foci tutor — tailored entirely to your child's current work, upcoming assessments, and individual gaps. Our staff tutors are trained in the Foci approach and work closely with our Directors on curriculum design.
All prices are in AUD and are calculated per student on a quarterly basis, but billed on an annual basis. Prices are prepaid for 40 lessons. (1 lesson per week during the school term, 4 terms per year). Lessons for any student (K-12) last 60 mins. A trial lesson is available at 1.25× the standard rate.
As of 28/03/2026
Grade
K-2
3-6
7-10
11-12
Ext 1/2
Price
1200 per term (inc. GST)
1300 per term (inc. GST)
1600 per term (inc. GST)
2000 per term (inc. GST)
Principal Only
Working directly with our Directors
A small number of students each year work directly with David or Emma in private sessions. This is not a standard enrolment. It is a considered arrangement, discussed individually with each family, and structured around what the student specifically needs.
Principal sessions are not listed at a published rate. If you are interested in this arrangement, the right place to begin is a conversation.
Enrolment &
payment
Most Foci families enrol on an annual basis. Annual payment locks in your rate for the full year, confirms your child’s place across all four terms, and removes the administrative cycle of quarterly invoicing. It is the arrangement that suits families who have made a considered decision and are committed to the year.
Quarterly payment is available for families who prefer that structure. Invoices are issued at the start of each term and are due within 7 days.
Tuition runs across 10-week school terms, aligned to the NSW school calendar.
Annual enrolment locks in your rate for the full year.
A trial lesson is available prior to enrolment at 1.25× the standard rate. If you proceed with enrolment, the trial fee is credited to your first term invoice.
Students must provide a minimum of 3 hours’ notice if they are unable to attend a scheduled session.
Missed lessons — regardless of reason — are not refunded, credited, or carried over. Up to two make-up lessons per student per term may be available subject to tutor availability.
