PhD Tutor is about 10 minutes from Berwick, in Officer. We teach maths and science from Prep to VCE in small groups of no more than three, with dedicated preparation for selective entry exams.
We help with school maths and science at every level, VCE Methods and Specialist Maths, and numerical reasoning and general ability ahead of selective school tests.
What we teach for Berwick students
Strong foundations
English, maths and science. Number sense, fractions, reading and problem-solving, with plenty of hands-on practice.
See Prep to Year 6 → Years 7 to 10Secondary maths & science
Algebra, geometry, statistics and science, plus numerical reasoning and general ability for selective and scholarship exams.
See Years 7 to 10 → VCEYears 11 & 12
General Maths, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Maths, Chemistry and Physics, with step-by-step explanations and exam practice.
See VCE →Selective exam and VCE preparation near Berwick
Nossal High School is a selective entry school in Berwick. Its entry test assesses reading, writing, numerical reasoning and general ability, so we prepare students for those sections, not just school maths.
Whether your child goes to Berwick Secondary College, Nossal High School or St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar, we follow the Victorian Curriculum and the VCE study designs, so lessons line up with what is being taught at school.
Thinking about selective entry? Read What the Nossal High School entrance exam actually tests
Why families in Berwick choose PhD Tutor
Groups of three, at most
Every student gets real attention. One-on-one lessons are available too.
Taught by a PhD researcher
Clear, step-by-step explanations from someone who uses maths every day, not just for exams.
Parents can see progress
Our online portal shows homework, answers and progress by topic, so you always know where things stand.
Open all year
We teach through the school holidays as well as during term.
Questions parents in Berwick ask
Do you prepare students for the selective entry test?
Yes. We cover numerical reasoning and general ability alongside school maths, with timed practice so students are ready for exam conditions.
How big are the classes?
Small groups have no more than three students. If your child needs more focused help, one-on-one lessons are available.
Can my child have lessons online?
Yes. We teach online across Victoria, so if the drive does not suit a particular week, the lesson can happen from home with the same tutor.
How do we get started?
Start with a free trial lesson or the free 15-minute online maths check. We will see where your child is at and suggest a plan from there.
Berwick families: book a free trial
Message us on WhatsApp, call 0422 534 516 or email help@phdtutor.com.au. The first trial lesson is free.
