Year 11
Yr 11

Chemistry

Our Difference

Small Class. Same Price.

Single-Digit Student Classes

We know students are easily distracted and forgotten about in large classes, so we limit our classes to small, single-digit student numbers. Our average class size of 6 students support collaborative learning while simultaneously allowing you to receive the individual attention and care you need to succeed.

2 Hour Lessons

Through continuous feedback from our students, our lessons have undergone countless revisions to ensure that you are learning efficiently. We understand time is limited, so we make sure our lessons are worth your time and effort.

Tailored Learning

At Cognito, we adopt an interactive teaching approach that actively involves students in the learning process. Our tutors ask students questions throughout the lesson and offer continuous feedback to their responses to practice questions. This ensures that all students develop a deep understanding of the concepts rather than just memorising them.

Unmatched Resources

Each lesson, receive a printed booklet with colour-coded notes written by our subject specialists that comprehensively cover every dot point in the NESA syllabus. Our booklets are filled with unique HSC-style practice questions, homework and detailed solutions. We are proud to offer our students the best HSC notes in the industry.

HSC Chemistry Tutoring Notes

Exceptional Teachers

We are honoured to have the best tutors in New South Wales on our team. From state rankers to top ATAR achievers, academic achievement is only the beginning. Our HSC Chemistry, Physics and Maths tutors are role models our students can turn to for advice, mentorship, and support.

Anna Wang

Anna Wang

99.45
B. Sc. (Comp. Sc.)
Bill Bao

Bill Bao

99.95
USYD Medicine
Eric Kang

Eric Kang

99.95
B. Sc. (Comp) / B. Sc. (Maths)
Eric Moon

Eric Moon

99.95
B. Sc.
Helena Yang

Helena Yang

99.75
UNSW Medicine
Jack Coleman

Jack Coleman

99.95
B. Sc. / B. Adv. Sc.
Jordan Ho

Jordan Ho

99.95
UNSW Medicine
Kathryn Chen

Kathryn Chen

99.85
WSU Medicine
Kerry Yang

Kerry Yang

99.85
WSU Medicine
Peter Zhao

Peter Zhao

B. Pharm. Med.
Philip Chen

Philip Chen

99.75
UNSW Medicine
Reanne Huang

Reanne Huang

99.50
B. Adv. Comp. / B. Sc.
Rishi Arora

Rishi Arora

99.90
B. Sc. / M. Sc. (Maths)
Will Zhao

Will Zhao

99.60
USYD Dentistry
Won Jae Lee

Won Jae Lee

99.50
B. Sc. / B. Adv. Sc.

Proven Results

Since our inception in 2020, we've taught hundreds of students from dozens of different schools and their results speak for themselves. We've combined our knowledge and experience to deliver the best education.

99.05
median ATAR of our students
99.95
highest ATAR achieved
82%
chemistry students achieved band 6

Ongoing Support

Weekly Tutorials

To supplement their learning, students can book up to 1 hour's worth of online tutorials each week. They can bring any questions they have, from our homework, or school and our brilliant teachers will guide them through. These tutorials are perfect for pre-exam preparation.

24/7 Online Support

Students are welcome to join our online Slack platform where they can ask questions 24/7! Our teachers will respond as soon as possible. Students can also ask for feedback on their responses and access exclusive resources such as past papers, worksheets and revision videos.

Workshops and Webinars

Throughout the year, in preparation for school assessments, we hold free workshops and webinars focusing on exam techniques as well as university related information such as degree selections, scholarships, medicine applications and more.

Study Space

Our newly renovated study space is available everyday during our opening hours (weekdays 4 pm – 8.30 pm, weekends 10 am – 5.30 pm). A great alternative to the library, students are welcome to come whether they have classes or not. Free wifi and snacks included!

Students studying for the HSC at Cognito Tuition Chatswood
Students studying for the HSC at Cognito Tuition Chatswood

Completely Tailored Schedule

Many schools complete the modules in a different order and have unique assessment schedules. We strive to have tailored classes that will follow your school's unique progression to ensure you always stay one step ahead! If you are joining mid-module or miss a lesson, we will always catch you up through lesson videos and tutorials.

Term 1
Module 1

Standard Schedule

  • 27 November – 11 February
  • (School Term 4 Week 8 – School Term 1 Week 1)
  • This is our default schedule, and can be modified for each class!

Learn

1 Separating Mixtures & Basic Nomenclature
2 The Atomic Model
3 Implications of the Atomic Model
4 Periodic Trends
5 Polarity & Structure of Molecules
6 Forces & Bonding

Test

2-Hour Module 1 Exam

Term 2
Module 2 + Working Scientifically

Standard Schedule

  • 12 February  – 14 April
  • (School Term 1 Week 2 – School Term 1 Week 10)
  • This is our default schedule, and can be modified for each class!

Learn

1 Stoichiometry
2 Applications of Stoichiometry
3 Stoichiometry with Solutions
4 Gas Laws
5 Accuracy, Reliability, and Validity
6 Diagrams, Graphs, and Models

Test

2-Hour Module 2 Exam

Term 3
Module 3

Standard Schedule

  • 29 April  – 23 June
  • (School Term 2 Week 1 – School Term 2 Week 8)
  • This is our default schedule, and can be modified for each class!

Learn

1 Chemical Change & Common Chemical Reactions
2 More Common Chemical Reactions
3 Reactivity of Metals
4 Redox Reactions
5 Galvanic Cells
6 Collision Theory

Test

2-Hour Module 3 Exam

Term 4
Module 4

Standard Schedule

  • 24 June – 15 September
  • (School Term 2 Week 9 – School Term 3 Week 8)
  • This is our default schedule, and can be modified for each class!

Learn

1 Enthalpy
2 Calorimetry
3 Activation Energy & Catalysts
4 Hess’s Law
5 Entropy & Gibbs Free Energy

Test

2-Hour Module 4 Exam

Enrichment

Prelim Enrichment

Students studying for the HSC at Cognito Tuition Chatswood

Completely Tailored Schedule

Many schools complete the modules in a different order and have unique assessment schedules. We strive to have tailored classes that will follow your school's unique progression to ensure you always stay one step ahead! If you are joining mid-module or miss a lesson, we will always catch you up through lesson videos and tutorials.

Term 1
Module 1

Accelerated Schedule

  • 9 October – 26 November
  • (School Term 4 Week 1 – 7)
  • This is our default schedule, and can be modified for each class!

Learn

1 Separating Mixtures & Basic Nomenclature
2 The Atomic Model
3 Implications of the Atomic Model
4 Periodic Trends
5 Polarity & Structure of Molecules
6 Forces & Bonding

Test

2-Hour Module 1 Exam

Term 1
Module 2 + Working Scientifically

Accelerated Schedule

  • 27 November – 11 February
  • (School Term 4 Week 8 – Term 1 Week 1)
  • This is our default schedule, and can be modified for each class!

Learn

1 Stoichiometry
2 Applications of Stoichiometry
3 Stoichiometry with Solutions
4 Gas Laws
5 Accuracy, Reliability, and Validity
6 Diagrams, Graphs, and Models

Test

2-Hour Module 2 Exam

Term 3
Module 3

Accelerated Schedule

  • 12 February – 14 April
  • (School Term 1 Week 2 – 10)
  • This is our default schedule, and can be modified for each class!

Learn

1 Chemical Change & Common Chemical Reactions
2 More Common Chemical Reactions
3 Reactivity of Metals
4 Redox Reactions
5 Galvanic Cells
6 Collision Theory

Test

2-Hour Module 3 Exam

Term 4
Module 4

Accelerated Schedule

  • 29 April – 23 June
  • (School Term 2 Week 1 – 8)
  • This is our default schedule, and can be modified for each class!

Learn

1 Enthalpy
2 Calorimetry
3 Activation Energy & Catalysts
4 Hess’s Law
5 Entropy & Gibbs Free Energy

Test

2-Hour Module 3 Exam

Enrichment

Prelim Enrichment

Pricing

$800 per 7-lesson Cognito term

  • 4 Cognito terms in Year 11
  • $0 enrolment fee
  • Split payment options available
  • Enrolments in the middle of the term are encouraged and charged at a prorated rate
  • Multiple Subject Discount, Sibling Discount and financial assistance are available
HSC Chemistry Tutoring Notes

Inclusions

  • 2 hour weekly lesson
  • Flexibility with joining classes in person or online
  • Revision video course for each attended lesson
  • Comprehensive lesson notes and homework with worked solutions
  • End-of-module exams with a detailed post-exam breakdown
  • Detailed quizzes & exam analytics

Bonus Services

  • 1 hour of online tutorials each week via Zoom
  • 24 / 7 online platform access to the questions help forum
  • Live webinars for exam preparation, revisions, scholarship and medicine applications
  • Additional guidance and support tailored to your needs