VCE & IB language preparation
Every student learns differently. Since 1989, we've helped hundreds of VCE and IB language students find their path to success. We've learned exactly what it takes to turn a good language student into a great one, and we've got the results to prove it.
Michael Fan: 50 out of 50!
We are incredibly proud of Michael's achievement. Here is what he had to say about his experience:
"Learning a language is one of the best things that one can do, but learning a language with all of its most complex grammar and sophisticated vocabulary is even better! With the help of Katharina at the German Language Centre, my German skills grew exponentially as I prepared for VCE. Not only were the private lessons tailored to me and my abilities, but Katharina also made them enjoyable, expanding my vocabulary via topics that interested me.
Katharina challenged me and fostered my love for the language, motivating me to complete, to a high standard, the often repetitive writing tasks that are required of VCE students. The hour-long sessions always went by in a flash, but the intensive nature of them meant that I always took away so much. At the end of the year, it was especially satisfying to see my improvement—something that would not have been possible without the help of the Language Centre."
What our students achieve
Scores of 40+ are common among our students, not the exception
Some highlights: Max Drezga's raw 49 in German (scaled to 52) earned him a Premier's Award. The previous year Kimme hit the same mark in French. Results like these show what's possible with focused preparation.
But success isn't only for top students.
We have helped students who were struggling at the bottom of their class rediscover confidence, fall in love with the language and dramatically improve their results. Many of them have gone on to enter the university courses of their choice.
Why languages boost your ATAR
Few subjects scale as generously as languages. Even a modest raw score gets a serious boost.
This is why language students often outperform their expectations.
Click here to see the scaling reportIndividual tuition that gets results
Most of our VCE & IB students opt for private tuition. It lets us focus entirely on what they need, and it works. The improvement is often dramatic.
VCE/IB private coaching
Delivered via Zoom
10% discount when paying 10+ hours upfront
VCE success stories
"Having grown up speaking two languages at home, learning German was a challenge unlike any other I have had to face before. Something I thought would come easily to me proved to be a struggle in the early years of high school, and I had very little confidence in areas such as speaking and grammar. I was introduced to the East Melbourne Language Centre through a friend, and it was one of the best discoveries I had during VCE. Not only did the sessions greatly improve my confidence in all aspects of the language, including grammar and speaking, I also found this confidence translating to other areas of my study. Everyone at the Centre truly cares about your learning and growth as a student, and through one-on-one classes and small groups I found that I was able to learn more effectively than in a larger classroom setting. I would greatly recommend the Centre to anyone looking to gain more confidence in their language skills, or simply a new outlook on German."
"After failing German in year 10, I doubted if continuing was the right decision but thankfully, through the weekly sessions at German Language Centre, my German speedily improved. Without the help from Katharina, the complexities of German grammar would have otherwise been too difficult to grasp on my own, but by breaking the rules down and using easily digestible examples, Katharina made grammar my strong suit and also helped me a lot with my style. Learning a language can be tough but it can also be a lot of fun! Having to constantly speak German during the sessions was always a challenge I looked forward to and translated greatly in the oral exam. Thanks to Katharina's experience, her tips and tricks for every component of VCE German made the year a breeze and definitely saved my study score!"
"As a VCE student undertaking German in year 12 I wanted more practice for my German skills outside of the classroom, and so I took up the Skype classes offered by the East Melbourne Language Centre. The classes were able to fit around my school schedule and were flexible for my needs, whether it was speaking or grammar practice. Through the classes I was able, not only, to practise speaking for the oral exam, but to go over my work for assessments during the year and the written exam at the years end. These classes made an incredible difference to my confidence levels and the ability to practice German weekly made it possible for me to retain and revise my knowledge through-out the year, I recommend the classes highly for those who want extra practice and a confidence boost!"
"Almost two years ago I was ready to quit VCE German. My marks were not good at all. Particularly the task of succeeding in speaking assessments was very daunting. I found that my low confidence in speaking German was my greatest weakness. However after beginning tuition at the East Melbourne Language Centre I found that my German was greatly improving. My confidence was increasing greatly and also I began to grasp grammatical concepts that were previously confusing. My time at the East Melbourne Language Centre included private tuition and also frequent workshops. I feel that my time at the East Melbourne Language Centre has been greatly beneficial for my VCE German and I have discovered some success in the language. It has helped me discover the fun of learning a second language and for this reason I recommend the East Melbourne Language Centre to all VCE students who are learning a second language."
"Being partly bilingual I always thought that I did not need any extra help with my German but once I was deep into essay writing I realised there are certain challenges that arise from this mindset. A huge flaw of mine was grammar. It is easy to fall into the trap of neglecting grammar as a bilingual because a lot of the time, sentences simply fall into place. But literally after even just one intensive grammar workshop I suddenly started to get a much better idea of the actual grammar rules, and was able to iron out my mistakes. I then also had some private classes to prepare for the actual exam, which obviously is a huge help for little tips and tricks, oral practice and more writing feedback. You gain a lot of confidence this way I find and I highly recommend this approach if you want the edge."
"During VCE, I found German to be my most rewarding, yet most difficult subject. Whilst searching for ways I could develop my grasp of the language, a friend introduced me to the East Melbourne and German Language Centre. Katharina and other teachers were very friendly and knowledgeable. All aspects of the German language were covered in-depth, putting us in good stead for upcoming SACs and exams. Difficult topics were explained clearly and classes were tailored to our individual needs to ensure we would get the most out of each session. Deciding to attend the East Melbourne and German Language Centre was one of the best decisions I made during VCE. Without their help, my German definitely would not have improved as much as it did. Thank you Katharina and other teachers for all your hard work and dedication and I definitely recommend East Melbourne and German Language Centre to anyone interested in learning German."
Ready to start your German learning journey?
You can pay online to immediately enrol into group classes through the course timetable. If you have questions or would like help deciding which course is best for you, feel free to email us at info@languagecentre.net.au or call us on 03 9417 2265.
Whether you're looking to join one of our group courses or need a custom private lesson arrangement, our friendly office team is here to help you get started.