Tutoring 
with
a focus on
what works

Small group classes run by 99.9+ ATAR students, currently offering Year 11 and 12 Methods and Specialist

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Why reinvent the wheel?

Hi! 👋

We're a trio of high-achieving students who help our students achieve their goals through intuitive explanations, hard work, and personal mentorship.

We've noticed that there are 3 categories of tutoring in the WACE market:

  1. 👨‍💻 Private 1-1 tuition, with great individual support but no structure
  2. 🙋 Small group classes, but run by older academics with no hands-on WACE experience and limited resources
  3. 🏫 Structured classes run by high achievers, but with huge class sizes and no personalised help

Drawing from our own experience with tuition, we wanted to combine the best parts of all these options: structured classes with a carefully planned and written curriculum, small groups with extensive support, and tutors with hands-on teaching experience and proven performance.

We offer you the best parts

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EXPERIENCED TUTORS
High achievers with 99.90 & 99.95 ATARs, with teaching experience, academic excellence, and participation in state and national Olympiad programs. We have thousands of hours of experience collectively and extensive knowledge of the curriculum
About your tutors
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WA PRACTICE PAPERS BANK
Access to exam papers used by WA's top schools, as well as custom compilations which collate exam questions together
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INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
24/7 individual helpline with fast response times
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SMALL ONLINE CLASSES
We keep classes to < 7 students, which facilitates discussion and open communication. We offer convenient times and are accessible no matter where you are
Why online
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STRUCTURED CURRICULUM
Custom-made study plans, homework, and revision weeks to maximise learning retention
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CURATED EXTENSION QUESTIONS
To prepare students for differentiator questions, we've hand-crafted a range of extension questions inspired by exams of other states and university courses

We cater for you, no matter your goals

Click the option above which best represents you

Introducing: office hours

We understand that some questions are best answered in real-time conversation. While students benefit from 24/7 individual support through messaging, assistance with certain problems require a more in-depth explanation. That’s why we’re introducing Office Hours — an weekly Zoom session separate from our weekly classes where students can join to get live, personalized help from our tutors.

Whether it’s a tricky homework problem from our workbooks or a challenging school question, our tutors are here to provide clarity and guidance. Attending Office Hours is optional and designed to complement our weekly classes, offering a flexible way for students to address specific questions as they arise. This feature mirrors the university experience, where office hours allow students to connect with their lecturers for individualized support on the lecture content. Now, our students can enjoy the same level of academic engagement, while also getting a taste of university-style assistance.

Our Pricing

One Subject Two Subjects
Standard $765 $1275
Refer & Save* 1 Referral $680 $1190
2 Referrals $629 $1139
3 Referrals $578 $1088

We offer a free trial of Methods and Specialist classes with no strings attached and no payment needed. Lessons are paid for in semester instalments, with 2024 Semester 1 classes scheduled to start 2 weeks before school starts (week starting on 15th January).

Sign up for the trial! Spots are highly limited.

Currently accepting Year 11 and 12 enrolments!

You get:

  • Weekly 90min online classes, run by one of our expert tutors
  • 24/7 support and mentorship from our tutors, who students and parents can contact at any time
  • Custom-made workbooks tailored to provide the best teaching experience, in PDF form which you can take home and print. Worked solutions are also available on our website.
  • Our resource bank, of past tests and exam papers from WA's top schools
* 'Refer and Save' discount only applies to the referrer. The referee must indicate the referrer on their registration form and confirm semester enrolment after their free trial to receive their discount. All prices are per semester.

Why online?

We all endured online learning through COVID lockdowns, so we know how ineffective Zoom can be: poor student engagement, difficulty paying attention, and a distinct lack of personal connection.

However, your tutors are experienced with online tuition and have invested into making the experience as interactive and engaging as possible. We offer:

  • 🖊️ A collaborative whiteboard (Miro) which students can write on (if they have a tablet) or type on in real time
  • 💬 Small classes to facilitate open discussion
  • 📷 A strict cameras-on policy
  • 💡 Frequent student engagement, where we encourage students to try questions and answer questions

But don't take our word for it. If you're still unsure, we offer a free trial with no commitment, lock-in, or upfront payment. Best case scenario, you find passionate educators who will support you or your child in their high school journey. Worst case scenario, you still get a free lesson, organised and taught by some of the highest performers in the state 😄

By students, for students

Meet your tutors for 2024

Oliver Cheng

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ATAR 99.95 | TEA 420
Dux of Hale School
School Prefect
Captain of Debating
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Uni of Melbourne
BSc Statistics
Doctor of Medicine
Australia Science Innovations logo
National Chemistry Olympiad Top 18
Specialist: 100%
Literature: 100% (2nd in WA)
Medicine offers (all unbonded):
  • UWA
  • University of Queensland
  • University of Sydney
  • Flinders University
  • University of Melbourne

Hi, I'm Ollie. I work as a bioinformatics research assistant alongside my studies in medical school, and I'm deeply passionate about sharing my love of mathematics with students. I don't just want to solve exam problems with my students, but also to connect the dots and share a rich appreciation for the beauty of mathematics alongside its relevance to real world. I have hands-on experience; in my day job, I apply statistics and computer science to develop tools to process the genome.

Even in the cutthroat, competitive environment of WACE, I believe that you have to genuinely be interested in your subjects to excel. That's why I make sure to make the conceptual understanding fun, encouraging students to build a solid foundation before moving on to exam-style questions. And with extensive experience with Olympiad and university-level maths, I can challenge even the brightest students as well.

I'm also an experienced educator with a deep understanding of the WACE curriculum. I have worked with very bright students before: I've taught the Dux of School at two elite private schools as well as students from Perth Modern School. Among my class of 2024, the two highest ATAR scores were 99.95 and 99.90. And one of my former students even won a Subject Exhibition for the highest mark recorded state-wide in Mathematics Specialist! The courses that I teach at Checkpoint Education are written and honed from my years of experience, and they provide a unique take on how to excel.

Sithum Somarathna

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ATAR 99.90
Perth Modern School
Sphinx Society
Principal's Award
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UWA Lawrence Scholar
BEng Robotics
BSc Computer Science
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National Olympiads
Aus. Maths Olympiad
AMOC Senior Contest
Chemistry: Top 0.5% in WACE

Hey! I’m Sithum.

I graduated from Perth Modern School in 2021 with an ATAR of 99.90. During my time there, I’ve been part of the school’s mathematics, robotics and tennis teams and participated in various state and national mathematics Olympiads such as the AMOC Senior Contest and Australian Mathematics Olympiad.

Now I study Computer Science at UWA with a Lawrence Scholarship. I've currently set my sights on the quant finance industry, having completed internships at SIG and CitSec and the president of QFin UWA in 2024.

Whether it be tutoring or just giving general advice, sharing my knowledge and experiences with others is something I very much enjoy.

I like to think of learning as a ladder. Each rung represents understanding of a different concept, increasing in difficulty as you go higher until you reach mastery at the top. However, just a single missing rung, no matter where along the ladder, will stop you from reaching the top. From my 3 years of tutoring and my own time in high school, one could say I’m quite the ladder expert. I know how to spot the missing rungs in each student and help them build the full ladder to the top.

Joshua Then

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ATAR 99.95
Head Boy
Dux of Kingsway Christian College
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UWA Lawrence Scholar
BEng Robotics
BCom Management
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National Physics
Summer School
Specialist: 100%
Engineering Studies: 1st in WA

Hey there! I’m Josh.

I'm a Lawrence Scholar at the University of Western Australia, studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). I am currently involved in AI training and work to improve models such as OpenAI’s Codex - which powers GitHub CoPilot. I went to Kingsway Christian College and graduated with a perfect 99.95 ATAR, after achieving highschool DUX for the six consecutive years I was in highschool.

Achieving academic success in a school that is far from the higher-ranked schools in WA required a significant amount of time and effort. Having done trial-and-error on a variety study methods and resources out there, I was able to fine tune techniques and problem-solving skills that enabled high academic achievement. These achievements included being selected to attend the National Physics Summer School - a selection of the top 30 physics students who participated in Australia's Physics Olympiad, and achieving a perfect score in the Specialist and Engineering ATAR subjects.

Beyond the conventional academic awards, my experience balancing co-curricular activities (such as playing in music bands with global audiences and being elected as the school's Head Boy) with study, allows me to give students the skills they need to take in all that highschool and student life has to offer - whilst still attaining success in their studies.