Skills Development Courses

Build your confidence and develop the necessary skills for high school success.

Skills Development Courses

A strong foundation of essential skills provides the basis for academic success.

We know that students invest significant time and effort in their studies, but all too often many struggle to obtain the results that reflect their commitment and potential. We believe that given the right teaching, guidance and support, EVERY student has the ability to excel in their studies.

Academic Task Force Skills Development Courses has been specifically designed to equip students with the necessary skills for ongoing academic success. It includes a number of targeted courses that students can choose from, depending on which subject they need to improve in.

Top Teachers.  Top Resources.  Great Interaction.  Same Great Value.

Our specialist teachers know how to engage even the most disinterested student with targeted teaching and class interaction that promotes learning development.

Our popular Learning Skills class will teach your child how to manage their time effectively to complete their work and teach them strategies for improving reading, learning and memory to achieve success.

Our Essay Writing class will teach your child how to write great essays using a simple plan they can adapt to any subject.

Students will improve skills in key areas of their studies and face challenges confidently so that realising their potential will become so much easier.

Popular Skills Development Courses include:

Learning Skills: will teach your child to study effectively and spend less time studying. Gain student techniques and improve your child’s time management and develop homework strategies and techniques to improve reading and memory for schoolwork.

Essay Writing: will teach your child how to write powerful and persuasive essays for school. In only 6-hours students will learn how to create great essays using a structure that can be adapted to any subject.

English: Revise English concepts and improve your child’s writing and comprehension skills. This course will boost your child’s confidence, address gaps in understanding and extend knowledge.Your child will receive support and feedback on their work from a highly qualified teacher.

Maths: Your child will revise and preview upcoming work. Our qualified teachers will break down complex Maths problems and work with your child to address any difficulties with easy-to-understand explanations.

NAPLAN Preparation: Familiarise your child with NAPLAN questions with help from specialist teachers who will refine your child’s skills in literacy and numeracy and hone in one recurring problem areas.

Creative Writing: Taught by an experienced published writer and teacher, our course offers a dynamic learning experience with hands-on exercises and personalised guidance to sharpen your writingand creative thinking skills. Explore different genres, techniques, and style and learn how to craft compelling characters, plots and settings to unleash your imagination and bring your writing to life.

Science: Interactive sessions with engaging activities designed to deepen your child’s understanding of scientific concepts. Our program will ignite your child’s curiosity and passion for the sciences. Aligned with the Western Australian syllabus and taught by passionate educators.

For Year 9 & 10 Course details, please click here.

 Venues     Rossmoyne Senior High School (January and July Holidays)

Churchlands Senior High School (January and July Holidays)

Leeming Senior High School (October Holidays)

 

7 Reasons to Enrol in Skills Development Courses

  • 1. Be taught by encouraging and friendly teachers
  • 2. Build confidence and motivation
  • 3. Small classes
  • 4. Better understanding of the areas you find difficult
  • 5. Learn new skills and consolidate existing ones
  • 6. Receive extra work on topics
  • 7. Affordable course fee

Course Fee :

  • Enrolment is by subject.
  • $160 (6 hour courses)
  • $190 Essay Writing course and book bundle (6-hour course) January Head Start Holiday
  • $10 OFF each subject when enrolling in 4 courses

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Skills Development Courses

Each subject course is 6 hours, 3 hours per day over 2 days. Held during each school holidays.

Boost your results, maximise your school performance and reach your full potential with the help of our highly-qualified, experienced teachers.