Tabia Khaleque - St George Girls High School
Pinnacle is a tutoring center that is not only local and affordable, but the quality of resources and committed tutors equipped me to improve and prepare for all my internal exams and the HSC.
The lessons were very thorough, organised, and provided catch-up recordings if any lessons were missed to ensure every topic was covered. Pinnacle also offered free additional help classes, which not only ensured all the content was understood but provided further assistance with any school material. I also appreciated the weekly quizzes at the beginning of each lesson, as they were helpful in identifying the areas with which I struggled and was able to revise over them with the tutor. The tutors made difficult content digestible and easy to follow, whilst adequately challenging me with past HSC paper questions. Pinnacle was also extremely helpful in the preparation of my tests, as the tutors would allocate lessons prior to my exam blocks for revision which gave me confidence to perform at my best.
2021 HSC Graduate | ATAR 97.90
Jack Pierre Arman - Marist College Kogarah
Pinnacle was a locally based option for me, and had a reputation with my sister Indigo Arman who also received tutoring from Pinnacle and from some of my friends. Over time, Pinnacle has developed a good reputation for offering excellent, flexible academic tutoring even at obscure times like Saturdays that fit perfectly into my own personal schedule.
What I enjoyed the most was the content and skills learned there and the way in which it was taught. In particular my teacher who taught me these concepts remained as a friendly aide over the course of my tuition going so far as to assist me outside of tutoring hours. This dedication is what I enjoyed most about Pinnacle’s approach to bettering the academic results of their students.
2021 HSC Graduate | ATAR 96.55
Name Withdrawn - Sylvania High School
The reason I chose Pinnacle was primarily due to the recommendation of a friend, where he promoted Pinnacle as a rewardful education. After I attended the lessons, I definitely have experienced a comfortable and inspiring environment formed by the tutors which assisted me to further my knowledge of Mathematics.
I enjoyed most about the teaching environment of Pinnacle, where the tutors and students would form a positive relationship that is beneficial with the studies. The amount and difficulty of the homework given to us by the end of the lesson is suitable to aid us with the topics we were learning which is another aspects that I enjoyed about Pinnacle's teaching.
2021 HSC Graduate | ATAR 97.25
Wendy Dai - Sydney Girls High School
I chose Pinnacle as I was daunted by the prospects of Mathematics Extension 2, in which the content was completely new and intimidating. It was also recommended to me by my sister and senior students!
The best thing about Pinnacle’s teaching approach is definitely the flexibility of the tutors - classes are designed to the students’ pace, and Amy was more than happy to cover a previous topic again or explain some troublesome questions. This helped me to really understand the bits of each topic that I wasn’t too sure about in a comfortable environment.
Pinnacle is so much more than just a coaching centre - the friendly atmosphere and clear engagement and commitment to students made learning really enjoyable, not to mention the constant help from Amy with random questions I sent to her during the week. I would definitely recommend Pinnacle as the perfect place for learning and support throughout high school.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 2
2020 HSC Graduate | ATAR 99.55 | 94 Extension 2 Maths
Steven Le - Sydney Technical High School
Before Pinnacle, I had seen limited improvement in my mathematics marks. But after experiencing Pinnacle’s friendly atmosphere and rigorous weekly classes which included quizzes to consolidate my knowledge, I knew there was really nowhere else.
Pinnacle extends beyond the confines of cold, mechanical teaching provided by other places through its emphasis on facilitating a supportive environment for all students. Amy’s deep understanding of mathematics went beyond the scope of simply solving HSC problems, providing a comprehensive and in-depth explanation of intricate topics ahead of school.
Pinnacle’s teaching style is tailored to the needs of students, placing significance on individual strengths and weaknesses. When I found problems or topics to be challenging, Pinnacle tutors offered extra assistance as well as further clarification to ensure I understood the content to a high level.
For those in search for a supportive tutor, Pinnacle paves the path to success. Its assistance with understanding complex concepts alongside techniques for tackling exam-style questions are just simply unmatched by anyone else.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 1
2020 HSC Graduate | ATAR 99.05 | 94 Extension 2 Maths
Johnie Carino - Marist College Kogarah
I chose Pinnacle due to the positive learning environment fostered by the enthusiastic tutors. The care provided by the tutors ensured that I understood the content perfectly, allowing me to easily get on top of work at school. The resources provided were also second to none, allowing me to review content thoroughly despite the uncertainty of the new syllabus.
The learning booklets provided were very concise and covered many of the syllabus dot points in clear detail. The head tutor, Amy, further explained difficult concepts in a straightforward manner that made learning mathematics very enjoyable. These concepts were effectively consolidated in weekly quizzes under exam-style conditions, that allowed me to develop better time management skills in the real exams.
During the pandemic, Pinnacle strove to ensure that no student enrolled was to be disadvantaged by providing online learning. The support provided by Pinnacle is unparalleled, especially during busy exam periods where I could send an email and receive an immediate response. I would highly recommend Pinnacle Coaching for anyone who is keen to maximize their potential and achieve their very best.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Chemistry, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2
2020 HSC Graduate | ATAR 98.35 |
97 Extension 1 Maths | 90 Extension 2 Maths | 90 Chemistry
Candy Huang - Sydney Girls High School
I chose Pinnacle after finding out that their support extends beyond the curriculum and that they have small class sizes which allows each individual to gain a better understanding. I wanted to have a more personalised learning environment without exorbitant prices, and Pinnacle was able to fulfil my needs.
It focused mostly on problem solving as opposed to just learning theory. In class we progress through questions at varying levels of difficulty at a reasonable pace, which helped me maintain focus, absorb the new knowledge and deepen my own skills and understanding. We also did a lot of past HSC papers, which definitely improved our confidence for the exams because it showed us what to expect, and that we are capable of doing well in exams of HSC level.
I recommended Pinnacle to a lot of my friends, mostly because of the constructive environment. The classes are small, and although there are weekly quizzes, they are non-competitive and more about helping us track our learning and improve. The assigned homework is also selected to enrich our understanding and prepare for HSC without being overly difficult and causing unnecessary stress. The teachers are energetic and engaging which help us maintain attention, and they always encourage us to keep our spirits up, whilst also being very understanding of what we are going through. All of this comes at a very reasonable price. I often said to my friends who went to cram-school-style tutoring centers to come here instead!
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 1, Physics
2019 HSC Graduate | ATAR 99.85 |
98 Extension 1 Maths | 94 Physics
Simone Wei - Sydney Girls High School
I was referred to Pinnacle by a friend, who told us that Amy freed up a session specifically to teach Maths EXT 1 to Sydney Girls students
Pinnacle’s teaching is always so organized but also flexible to students at the same time. Amy prepares weekly quizzes tailored to our content without fault, and she covers all necessary teaching in a fun, concise and clear way which ensures that we understand not only certain formulas but the way they are derived and remember their application. Pinnacle teaches us through application to real HSC and trial exam questions, so we are exposed to most if not all question types and can approach them logically and confidently.
I would recommend Pinnacle to my friends because the teachers and the fundamental values behind the teaching are very positive and encouraging. I remember the first and last class, where Amy reminded us that she is not only here as our math teacher, but as an advisor who wants to encourage us to do our best, not just academically but also while maintaining high morale and good mental health.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 1
2019 HSC Graduate | ATAR 99.30 | 94 Extension 1 Maths
Isabel Fan - Sydney Girls High School
I chose Pinnacle after my first trial lesson as I really liked the teaching format, content organisation, and classroom environment. I tried a coupleof other tutoring centres previously, but Pinnacle stood out to me as the most efficient, and comfortable place for me to learn and achieve my personal best.
The teaching approach at Pinnacle was very organized and beneficial; the topic test in the beginning of each lesson allowed me to test myself and see how well I learnt the week’s content and recognise my weaknesses and what I needed to improve on. Additionally, the homework help provided at the start of each lesson as well as outside of lesson times, allowed me to ask questions and acquire help from tutors. The content is provided in a very organised, clear and concise manner ,and practice questions range in difficulty to allow us to fully understand each week’s content and test ourselves with challenges.
Pinnacle not only provides the best teaching resources, but also have a great team of tutors who can answer questions, and prepare us so that I always feel confident in my abilities and ready for the upcoming task. Amy and the other tutors are incredibly friendly, open, and encouraging and genuinely care for not just our academics, but also our health andwellbeing. The classroom environment is very uplifting and non-stressful, and each student is able to obtain in-depth help from tutors.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 1, Maths Extension 2
2019 HSC Graduate | ATAR 99.15 |
95 Extension 1 Maths | 92 Extension 2 Maths
Olivia Wang - Sydney Girls High School
I liked the environment, as the tutor was very kind and the class was a specialized class tailored to our school. I decided to join 4u math quite late on, when classes had already started at most tutoring centers. Pinnacle was extremely kind and helpful, printing me previous material and also catching me up with a few private classes. They’re also very accessible via Facebook!
The class was a specialized class tailored to our school meaning that we were able to learn every topic in the right order and before we started learning it at school, helping us understand the topic better. Moreover, Amy takes us through a lot of harder questions and helps us with any queries we have in the workbooks. There are also past exams made accessible to us, already printed, which she will assist us in going through, which is quite helpful as we learn these methods.
For all the reasons that I’ve listed for why Pinnacle has been extremely helpful to me and also a great environment to learn in, I would recommend Pinnacle to my friends and future HSC students.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 2
2019 HSC Graduate | ATAR 98.05 |
Sophia Liu - East Hills Girls Technology High School
I chose Pinnacle because it didn’t follow the general trend of most tutoring services out there, but instead develop a unique service for the improvement of students. They focus on small classrooms, provide homework help during and outside of tutoring and get students to engage in lessons rather than just telling them the content. They also in corporate many exam-styled questions to help students prepare in advance for the HSC. From these aspects I can already surmise that Pinnacle put in a lot of value in the students and want them to achieve the highest as they can.
I enjoyed Pinnacle’s teaching approach because they focus on enhancing a student-teacher relationship by engaging them through discussions and demonstrations, which is extremely essential in maximising the student’s motivation to strive for high achievements. Not only this, but they also provide excellent resources that compliment well with the lessons and always encourage students to ask questions when in need of help.
I would highly recommend Pinnacle as they genuinely want their students to achieve the highest and would go out of their way to improve their marks. They provide outstanding quality teaching with highly qualified tutors and provide excellent resources. However, most importantly, they incorporate enjoyment and engagement in their lessons which is something most tutoring services don’t do. If you are in a struggle, Pinnacle will definitely guide you through and eliminate all your problems. From being here since year 9, I would definitely not be able to achieve such a feat without the help of Pinnacle.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Ext 1, Maths Ext 2, English
2019 HSC Graduate | ATAR 97.95 | 90 Extension 2 Maths | 92 Extension 1 Maths
Kshaunish Chaplot – Marist College Kogarah
I chose Pinnacle because I was intimidated by the insurmountable content I had to learn and then apply for Extension 1 and 2 Maths. I thoroughly enjoyed Pinnacle’s sequential approach to teaching Extension 1 and 2 mathematics and the positive learning environment they created. They built on content over weekly classes whilst simultaneously testing it with quizzes and homework that featured exam-style questions.
Pinnacle is definitely a tier above the rest when it comes to teacher-student relations, creating a supportive learning environment where I could ask questions before or after class and receive support through the Homework Help sessions they run. Their tutors’ ability to explain content and answer questions in a simplistic and understandable manner truly sets them apart from other places.
If you are looking for a place that will support and guide you through what will be the toughest year of your schooling, a place that will allow you to grow and continuously better your personal best, then Pinnacle is the perfect place for you.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 1, Maths Extension 2 and Chemistry
2017 HSC Graduate | ATAR 99.75
99 Extension 2 Maths | 99 Extension 1 Maths | 94 Chemistry
Rachel Garrett – Sydney Girls High School
I chose Pinnacle because they offered a 4-unit math course that was specifically tailored to Sydney Girls High School. This was extremely helpful as Pinnacle’s classes were structured around Sydney Girls’ unique topic order, which started with circular motion and curve sketching.
What I most enjoyed about Pinnacle’s teaching approach was its flexibility. Amy was more than happy to tweak lessons in order to cover areas that the class was having trouble with. Additionally, Amy’s thorough and comprehensive approach to teaching made complex math problems so much easier to understand. She taught me exam techniques that helped me stay efficient and focused during my trial and HSC, and provided an abundance of resources that helped me prepare for all my assessments.
I would recommend Pinnacle because of its friendly atmosphere and thorough approach to teaching. I always felt at home in the classrooms, and all the staff were very accommodating. Amy always made sure that I understood the course content, and she helped me target my weaknesses so I could perform better in the HSC.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 2
2017 HSC Graduate | ATAR 99.30 | 92 Extension 2 Maths
Elvis Cheng – Sydney Technical High School
I personally found 4 unit math challenging at school and this made it necessary for me to familiarize myself with these hard topics at Pinnacle before encountering them at school.
I was very impressed by the level of dedication and hard work Amy put into her lessons. The teaching approach at Pinnacle was very inclusive and individualistic, an aspect which I really liked - there were many times where Amy would further explain questions and topics that I found particularly challenging after the lesson.
I would definitely recommend Pinnacle to my friends and family. For me Pinnacle was a place where I felt comfortable with learning complex concepts and topics. The teaching approach was extremely positive and by learning math topics ahead of school, it was easier for me to pick up and retain such knowledge throughout my HSC year.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 2
2017 HSC Graduate | ATAR 98.75
Chini Datta – Sydney Girls High School
Before attending Pinnacle, I had a fear of mathematics and found it extremely difficult to understand mathematical concepts. Through the positive and friendly attitude of all the teachers at Pinnacle, and the one-on-one attention offered to me through private tutoring, I was able to overcome this. I also found the English and Physics classes to be very engaging, and it wasn't uncommon for me to be laughing during these classes, and leaving with a smile on my face.
Everyone here at Pinnacle is friendly, hospitable and approachable. Because the class sizes are smaller, there is a sense that everyone is cared for. Other tutoring centres I have attended in the past seemed quite intimidating, cold and frightening to me - Pinnacle is the opposite of this, which is why I would recommend the centre to other students. Pinnacle is not just a coaching centre; the tutors actually are friends and mentors to the students.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: English (Advanced), Maths, Maths Extension 1, and Physics
2017 HSC Graduate | ATAR 98.60
Dennis Lei – Sydney Technical High School
I chose Pinnacle because it was located in a very convenient location and was priced at a reasonable cost. Unlike other tutoring centers that I had attended, the class sizes were small, which allowed for much better lessons and interactions without being disturbed.
Amy’s teaching methods were very helpful, with structured and concise mathematics notes, a selection of past HSC mathematics questions and flexibility regarding what was being taught each week. The flexibility in allowing me to do revision for my internal school exams, allowed me to perform really well in the HSC.
I would recommend Pinnacle as my tutor Amy, is very helpful and has constructed a great course. Each week focuses on a new concept and is not too rushed; it is very flexible and tailored to the pace of the students which helped greatly with my understanding. I also like the weekly exams, which help us students track our progress. Without Amy’s dedication and hard work I will surely not have done as well as I have and I highly recommend Pinnacle to my friends.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 2
2017 HSC Graduate | ATAR 98.25 | 93 Extension 2 Maths | 99 Extension 1 Maths
Cissy Li – Sydney Girls High School
I chose Pinnacle, as the location was extremely convenient and the class sizes were small compared to other tutoring centers. The reception was also really friendly and was really helpful in providing necessary information about the center.
Pinnacle has a friendly learning environment and many people willing to help you if you ever miss a class or struggle to understand a concept. Especially for mathematics, Pinnacle has strong, syllabus-orientated lesson plans which greatly help with any schoolwork and provides additional harder extension questions you may come across in the HSC.
Tutors are happy to thoroughly explain any questions you may have, even outside your designated lesson times, and it is that support for which I recommend Pinnacle Coaching College.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 1 and Maths Extension 2
2017 HSC Graduate | 94 Extension 2 Maths | 99 Extension 1 Maths
Leanne Li – Caringbah High School
Before coming to Pinnacle, chemistry was a tough subject for me. I struggled to keep up in class and felt that I needed a tutor to support me.
At Pinnacle, my tutor Matt not only organised his class to suit everyone’s needs but also worked with individual students to answer their questions in break time or after class. After each topic was covered, we would go through past questions and see how we could structure our response to attain the maximum marks allocate, which I found really helpful.
At Pinnacle, I had access to my tutors through email and in class, and was able to ask questions and really understand what I was learning. I would really recommend Pinnacle for anyone who is looking for a tutoring centre with small classes and tutors that tailor their lessons to your needs. Pinnacle really helps you achieve your maximum potential.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 1, Maths Extension 2 and Chemistry
2017 HSC Graduate | ATAR 98.15 | 91 Extension 2 Maths | 96 Extension 1 Maths
Lucy Sun – Sydney Girls High School
Before getting tutoring at Pinnacle, I was barely getting a 60% in maths. But Pinnacle prepared me for the harder questions in the HSC and helped me improve my techniques and strategies in answering exam questions. I also received better revision and practice material than I did at my school.
For English Advanced, I didn’t know how to word my essays correctly and didn’t know what needed to be in an essay. Pinnacle’s teaching approach for English, let me focus on what I felt I was weak at. My tutor helped me understand how I could improve my writing in specific ways such as essay structure or wording. Pinnacle also helped me to thoroughly understand each text and module at a high level.
If you are looking for a tutoring centre that will enable you to achieve your HSC goals, then Pinnacle would be a great place for you! The small classes are the best thing about Pinnacle, making it less unnerving to ask questions. The priority on self-improvement over competition is also a big thing for me, making me more motivated to improve to reach my personal goals and aspirations.
Subject/s taken at Pinnacle Coaching College: Maths Extension 1, Maths Extension 2, Chemistry and English (Advanced)
2017 HSC Graduate
