Kinetic Education

Kinetic Education: online maths and English tutoring for K-12

Kinetic Education is an Australian online tutoring service specialising in maths and English for students from Foundation to Year 12. Its approach combines real Australian tutors with adaptive technology that personalises each lesson. The company states it has helped over 100,000 Australian families over more than 30 years, with a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on over 2,700 reviews from Australian parents.

The Brick Wall Approach and initial assessment

The teaching method begins with an initial assessment to determine the student's current level and identify gaps in their learning. From there, a personalised weekly learning plan is created, updated every Monday and adapted to the student's progress. The company calls this approach the "Brick Wall Approach", based on the idea that learning builds on itself: if early foundations are missing, the rest becomes unstable. Therefore, the plan goes back to the point where those gaps appeared and rebuilds the foundations before moving forward.

Learning plans and tutor support

Weekly plans are completed at home on a tablet or computer and are designed for students to progress at their own pace. The service includes access to online tutors who explain concepts and answer questions when the student needs additional support. Parents receive weekly reports with progress updates and, for neurodivergent students, regular follow-up phone calls from the tutor are also made.

Programs based on student profile

Kinetic Education structures its offering according to the student's needs:

• Struggling students: specific gaps in the Australian National Curriculum are identified and work starts from the point where they appeared, with a personalised plan and ongoing tutor support.
• Intermediate students: for those who perform well but may plateau, maths and English concepts are assessed to identify areas for extension, and new content is introduced before it appears in class.
• Advanced students: extension and challenge activities are offered to maintain motivation and deepen understanding. This approach is aimed at those in accelerated learning programs, preparing for Selective School entry, scholarship exams, seeking to maximise their ATAR, or wanting greater confidence and understanding.
• Neurodivergent students: online tutoring is offered tailored to needs such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and others. Lessons are short and interactive, with real rewards, and regular sessions of around 15 to 20 minutes are recommended.
• Homeschooling families: structured maths and English learning is provided that fits into the home routine, with an initial assessment and personalised plan.

Curriculum coverage and exam preparation

Tutoring is aligned with the Australian curriculum and covers both maths and English at primary and secondary levels. The company offers specific preparation for NAPLAN, with practice for Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9, as well as for Selective School and scholarship entrance exams. It also has dedicated pages for maths tutoring and English tutoring separately, and for primary and secondary tutoring in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth.

Format and pricing

The service is completely online and the catalogue indicates a price from $29 per week for the family, with two weeks of free tutoring. The company offers a free demo for new customers. Tutors are Australian and support is provided online.

Recognition and rating

Kinetic Education reports 96% satisfaction and a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from over 2,700 reviews by Australian parents. The company quotes Dr Janet Hall, clinical and counselling psychologist, who says that "most children will learn much better. It's interactive, individualised, special and it works".

Location and contact

Level 1, 506 Nepean Highway, Frankston, VIC, AU