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Plume vs JP English: HSC English tutoring in Epping

Plume includes a scheduled, supervised exam each term in its Year 12 English Advanced fee. Our Epping classes have a maximum of eight students; JP English's are text-specific, with three to six.

Plume Specialist Tuition wrote this comparison using provider information checked on 8 October 2026. It covers Year 12 English Advanced at Epping; JP also has other English courses and locations.

Classes and mock exams

JP's Year 12 programme includes in-class writing, exam technique, unseen-text practice and unlimited online marking for weekly group students. School-specific classes may also be available. Its Epping page describes practice under exam conditions.

The separately advertised A$450 HSC Mock Exam Program contains two full exams, each with Papers 1 and 2, recorded explanations and written marking. It is online and self-paced. Ask JP whether it is included in the weekly tuition quote or purchased separately.

Self-paced mocks leave the student to organise the attempt and timing. Plume also includes weekly timed quizzes.

Year 12 fees and inclusions

Course detailPlume English AdvancedJP English Year 12
Standard tuition feeA$1,170 per 10-week termAsk JP for an Epping English Advanced quote
Group hoursTen 2.5-hour sessions, including assessmentsConfirm lesson length and teaching weeks
Private tuitionOne hour per term with the class tutorConfirm individual help included
MarkingClass tutor; unlimited submissionsUnlimited online marking for weekly group students

Sources: Plume English Advanced, JP's course page above and enrolment enquiries.

Plume's fee includes GST. There is no new-student administration fee. The private hour is additional to the 25 group hours. Our payment policy explains payment and discount terms. Request JP's ten-week total, including compulsory fees and any mock-exam charge, and confirm who marks routine submissions.

Essay feedback

At Plume, feedback on a paragraph might identify a quotation followed by plot summary. The student then works on explaining how the writer's language supports their argument and answers the question. Our sample essay feedback shows these corrections; the discursive writing exercise practises adapting writing to a fresh prompt.

JP offers trial lessons; confirm the duration and payment conditions through its trial FAQ.

Plume offers a two-week free trial at 30/41 Rawson Street, Epping. If you enrol, both trial weeks are included in your term fees. Book a two-week free trial at Plume.