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Term 3 · 6 places · Intake closes 14 July

99.90+ Average tutor ATAR
Top 0.1% Of Australia's graduates
1,500+ Five-star families
6,600+ Students served

"Seeing the change in her confidence was the moment I knew we'd made the right decision."

Amanda, parent of a Year 12 student · New South Wales
Why Honours

For families who are serious about preparation and want more than a tutoring marketplace can offer. Built on KIS Academics, Australia's only 5-star tutoring company. We accept a limited number of students each term.

Not a marketplace

Most services give you a shortlist and leave you to choose. We give you one person. The right one. We stand behind that recommendation.

Top 0.1% only

Every Honours tutor is among the highest-rated and most experienced in the KIS pool. Average ATAR 99.90+. Selected by hand, not algorithm.

We manage the relationship

Progress reviews. Curriculum adjustments. You stay informed without having to chase. We handle it.

Advisory, not just sessions

Your tutor is a consistent presence across the full preparation. Not a single lesson, an academic relationship.

Outcomes

Every result below is sourced from a verified Trustpilot or Google review. Each quote is exact: the words of the student or parent, unchanged.

"She made me feel really comfortable in subjects I previously struggled in. She helped me achieve a band 6 in both HSC subjects."

Natalia, Year 12 · HSC New South Wales (2024)
Band 6 Chemistry + Mathematics Advanced
Band 6 is the highest mark achievable in any HSC subject.

"She helped me achieve a 90+ ATAR. In both Legal Studies and English I achieved an A grade — she was a massive contributing factor."

Lewis, Year 12 · VCE Victoria
C− → A+ VCE English
Fewer than 1 in 10 Year 12 students in Victoria reach an ATAR above 90.

"She helped me bring my marks up from 70s to 90s!"

Priscilla Bibby, Year 12 · VCE Victoria
70s → 90s VCE General Maths 3/4
A 20-point rise in Maths 3/4 has a direct and significant impact on ATAR calculation.

"English was never my strongest subject in high school but with her help I was able to get a 48 study score."

Student, Year 12 · VCE Victoria
Study Score 48 VCE English
Study Score 48 places in the top 2% of all VCE English students statewide.
From parents

"My daughter Imogen has been working with her tutor for nine months now, and honestly, we couldn't be happier. The patience is incredible — she's never once felt discouraged. What really sets it apart is how she keeps things fun and engaging while giving genuine, honest feedback."

Andy Lee, Parent · VCE Victoria

"My daughter's tutor's support, patience and depth of knowledge made a real difference. It strengthened her understanding of complex topics and rebuilt her confidence in a subject she had given up on."

Parent of a Year 11 student · Victoria

"My son's confidence and school results have improved significantly. We'd tried two other services before. This is the first time he's asked to book extra sessions himself."

Parent of a Year 12 student · New South Wales
In their own words

"Seeing the change in her confidence was the moment I knew we'd made the right decision."

Amanda, parent of a Year 12 student · New South Wales

All figures and quotes sourced from verified public reviews across Trustpilot and Google.

Medicine · Law · Engineering · Dentistry

Results like these start with the right match.

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What's Included

Honours is a managed engagement, not a session booking. Every element below is included from your first conversation, before any commitment is made.

01

Intake consultation

Private conversation. No commitment required.

02

Personal matching

One recommendation. Our full confidence behind it.

03

Prepared introduction

Your tutor arrives ready. Day one counts.

04

Relationship managed

Progress notes, check-ins, adjustments handled.

05

Match guarantee

Wrong fit? We find the right person. No cost.

06

Direct access

One contact. Knows your student by name.

From $150 per session · Limited intake each term

Our Tutors

Our tutors graduated at the top of their state. They sat the same exams your child is preparing for, and they know exactly what examiners are looking for.

Benjamin
Limited availability
Benjamin
ATAR 99.95
Chancellor's Scholar. Medicine, University of Melbourne
Melbourne Global Scholar · Two-time Dux, Brisbane Boys' College
VCE Mathematics · Chemistry · Science
Elena
Limited availability
Elena
ATAR 99.60
Premier's Award in VCE English · Raw 50
Arts & Languages, University of Melbourne
VCE English · Literature
Vishaak
Limited availability
Vishaak
ATAR 99.95
Named top student in Queensland by QCAA
Vice-Chancellor's Scholar · University of Queensland
QCE Mathematics · Sciences

A selection from our tutor network. Every Honours tutor is vetted personally and matched to your student's specific curriculum, subject, and learning style.

Average tutor ATAR 99.90+
Acceptance rate Top 1% only
Tutors trained 1,000+
Lessons completed 150,000+
Review rating 5.0 / 5.0
What our tutors hold
10+
State distinctions: Premier's Awards and #1 state rankings awarded by VCAA, QCAA, and NESA to the single highest-achieving student in their subject or year
8+
Raw 50 or perfect subject scores: tutors who achieved the maximum possible mark in their subject — the same subjects they now teach
30+
University scholarship holders: Chancellor's, Vice-Chancellor's, and Dean's Scholarships at Australia's Group of Eight universities
20+
Dux of school: tutors who graduated as the top academic student at their secondary institution

Medicine · Law · Engineering · Dentistry

Results like these start with the right match.

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Stories from Families

Real outcomes. In their words.

These are not summaries. Each card below is drawn from a verified public review. We've expanded them into the full story.

VCE · Victoria
Lewis
ATAR 90+

"She helped me achieve a 90+ ATAR. In both Legal Studies and English I achieved an A grade. She was a massive contributing factor."

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HSC · New South Wales
Jessica Saunders
C− to A+

"Grades increased from a C– to now A and A+. Three and a half years changed everything."

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VCE · Victoria
Imogen's family
From dreading sessions to requesting them.

"Lucy's patience is incredible. Imogen has never once felt discouraged. Nine months of consistent improvement."

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HSC · New South Wales
Natalia
Band 6 in Chemistry AND Maths Advanced.

"She made me feel really comfortable in subjects that I previously struggled in. I achieved a band 6 in both HSC subjects."

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How It Works

From first conversation to first session.

Five steps. No browsing, no shortlists. We handle everything between your enquiry and your tutor walking in ready.

01

Request an introduction

Year level, curriculum, goals. Three minutes, no commitment.

02

Private consultation

Every application reviewed personally. We confirm the fit before proceeding.

03

Matched with a tutor

One recommendation. Our full confidence behind it.

04

The introduction

Your tutor arrives knowing the curriculum, the gaps, and the goal.

05

Sessions begin

Sessions run. We manage the relationship. You stay informed.

The Person Behind This
Nicholas Zagon
Nicholas Zagon
Honours Founder · CEO, KIS Academics

"Most tutoring companies give families options. I built Honours to give them the answer."

Founding Honours came down to a single conviction: that it's possible to pull together the finest tutors, the most experienced team, and the highest standard of service, and deliver it with complete confidence to every family who needs it.

I hold degrees in Computer Science and Business Analytics, specialising in Cyber Security. That background shapes how I think about precision, fit, and the consequence of getting a critical decision wrong.

Every Honours application gets reviewed personally. Not because the system requires it. Because this is exactly where the standard has to be absolute.

Common Questions

Honours is built for families who already know their student needs excellent guidance, and who want someone to handle the selection and relationship on their behalf. You're not here because your child is struggling. You're here because the stakes are high and you want to be certain you have the right person. If that sounds like you, we're likely a good fit.

Standard KIS connects families with tutors from a rigorously vetted pool. It's excellent for most students. Honours is different: every tutor is drawn from our highest-calibre Honours pool, and we manage the entire relationship on your behalf. You don't browse, compare, or chase updates. We make one recommendation, stand behind it, and stay involved throughout.

Most families notice a shift in the first four to six weeks, particularly in confidence and exam approach. Because your tutor is selected specifically for your student's curriculum and learning style, there's no settling-in period. Our tutors arrive ready. Measurable grade improvements typically follow within a term.

Honours tutors are Australia's highest-achieving graduates, available from $150 per session. Most engagements run across a full school term or more. The exact structure, session frequency, and subject focus is worked out in your intake consultation. There are no hidden fees and no lock-in contracts.

Both. Most Honours families opt for online sessions, which allows us to match your student with the best tutor nationally rather than the best available locally. Our tutors are experienced with online delivery and use structured tools to keep sessions focused and productive. In-person sessions are available depending on location and tutor availability, and can be discussed during your intake consultation.

Honours tutors cover all major Australian curricula: VCE, HSC, QCE, WACE, SACE, IB, TCE, ACT SSC, and NTCET. Subjects include Mathematics, Sciences, English, Humanities, Languages, and specialist extension subjects. If you have a specific subject in mind, mention it in your application and we will confirm tutor availability before proceeding.

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