Looking for a Year 5 tutor in Officer, Pakenham, Berwick or Beaconsfield? We teach Year 5 maths, English and science in small groups of no more than three, including Year 5 NAPLAN and scholarship exam preparation.
Year 5 brings decimals, percentages, longer texts and the second NAPLAN. Some families also start preparing for scholarship exams. We keep school work on track and stretch students who are aiming higher.
Year 5 maths, English and science tutoring: what we cover
Year 5 maths
Long multiplication and division, decimals and percentages, fractions, angles, and problem-solving with several steps.
See Prep to Year 6 → EnglishYear 5 English and NAPLAN
Inference and comprehension, persuasive and narrative writing, grammar and punctuation, and NAPLAN practice.
See Prep to Year 6 → ScienceYear 5 science
How living things adapt, states of matter, light and shadows, and the solar system.
See science tutoring →Year 5 tutor near Officer, Pakenham, Berwick, Beaconsfield and Clyde North
We are at 29 Officedale Rd, Officer, about 10 minutes from Pakenham and Berwick, a few minutes from Beaconsfield, and around 15 to 20 minutes from Clyde North. Officer station is on the Pakenham line, and students who would rather not travel can have the same lessons online.
Whether your child goes to a primary school in Officer, Pakenham, Berwick, Beaconsfield or Clyde North, we follow the Victorian Curriculum, so lessons line up with what is being taught in class.
Why families choose our Year 5 tutoring
Groups of three, at most
Every student gets real attention. One-on-one lessons are available too.
NAPLAN and scholarship practice
Reasoning and test practice alongside school work, without overloading students.
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 ask
Do you prepare students for Year 5 NAPLAN?
Yes. We cover the reading, writing, language and numeracy skills NAPLAN tests, with practice in the online test format.
Can you help with scholarship exams?
Yes. We cover the reading, writing and numerical reasoning skills scholarship tests use, with timed practice.
Where are Year 5 lessons held?
At our tutoring space at 29 Officedale Rd, Officer, a short drive from Pakenham, Berwick, Beaconsfield and Clyde North. We also offer online Year 5 tutoring across Victoria.
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.
How do we get started?
Try our free 15-question maths check online, or book a free trial lesson. We will see where your child is at and suggest a plan from there.
Book a free Year 5 trial lesson
Message us on WhatsApp, call 0422 534 516 or email help@phdtutor.com.au. The first trial lesson is free.

