Before the exam, I was so nervous and restless, but your encouraging remarks bolstered my confidence, emboldened me and gave me the impetus to ace the exam with aplomb. read more…
– Haoyang Zhong, Melbourne High School, 2018
In addition, through Mr Tye’s classes, I saw beyond the subject as a means of getting an ATAR – I was provided with an education that equipped me with life skills that assisted me in university and job applications, as well as interviews. read more…
– Brendan Hung, Huntingtower School, 2018
As I embark on my future endeavours, I will never forget your dedication to your students and devotion to teaching. read more…
– Belinda Chan, 2017
You and your teaching have, and will continue to be a great influence on me. From my first newspaper reading class to my last one, you’ve had a huge impact on me. read more…
– Eeshan Jinghran, Melbourne High School, 2016
…it has inspired and motivated me to obtain a higher standard. Aside from that, you constantly add a plethora of new and useful vocabulary which I have often inserted in my work. read more…
– Jessica Djohari, Glen Waverley SC, 2015
I am writing to express my deep gratitude for your tutelage from years 8 to 12 at Tye and English. I recently received a study score of 44 (raw) in English Language, and I believe that I owe it to your classes. Being a brilliant teacher seems to be an inherent quality in you. read more…
– Elissa Ly, MacRobertson Girls High School, 2014
Thank you for being an excellent English Language tutor this year! Your insightful analyses of texts, meticulous marking of essays and commentaries, and wealth of resources have all helped me to improve a lot. I never thought I would be able to achieve a 50! read more..
– Natalie Yu ,MacRobertson Girls High School, 2014
‘Keep your ears pricked’ is a line I will not easily forget. This was preached to me by none other than Mr Tye himself at the beginning of my year 12 English Language studies in 2014. Much to my delight, I received a 49 for my English Language which contributed significantly to my overall ATAR of 99.7. I have attended Tye & English since Year 9 and can wholeheartedly say that it has made all the difference to my academic performance throughout my last few years of high school. read more…
– Amy Chew, MacRobertson Girls High School, 2014
I would like to give my thanks to Mr Tye and all the teachers for not only providing the fundamentals and motivation to achieve an outstanding ATAR (99.60 with a 47 in English), but helping me to see beyond the notion of academia. I, like many students, used to be extremely fearful of English. Personally, I found it the most difficult subject and just to make things a little (a lot) harder, it was compulsory. Moreover, I still remember the daunting, red-inked essay that Mr Tye had returned me, chock-full of much needed improvements. But rather than being dismayed and discouraged, it provided the harsh reality of my situation; an urgent signal for change. And this is where my journey at Tye and English began. read more…
– Ian Haryono, Glen Waverley SC, 2014
Thank you so much for all your help in English Language during my Year 12 in 2013. Attending weekly classes from February to September 2013, my writing and analytical skills gradually improved with my marks going from C’s to A’s. The extra material and tasks significantly contributed to my VCE study score of 41 (raw). Mr Tye’s endless feedback allowed me to achieve this score and give me the confidence to face the final exam. read more..
– Monica Manley ,2013
I thank you, as a former student, who has learnt so much about the linguistics of English under your tutelage. The epiphany of how indispensable a person’s quality and grasp of English only came to light during my summer in Hong Kong when I was accepted for an internship with Morgan Stanley – a leading multinational financial services corporation. read more..
– Wells Cho , 2012
Since 2003, I have been a student at Tye and English whilst also attending Jells Park Primary School and Caufield Grammar School.
The great improvement that I was able to experience was greatly assisted by the number of friendly and approachable teachers that I became familiar with over the years. All of whom, including yourself, were always willing to go the extra mile and help me beyond class hours. read more..
– John Fallon, Caulfield Grammar School, 2011
On the 14th November 2011, a day after a shocking performance on my chemistry exam, and a less than satisfying performance in physics, I said to my father, “I never thought I’d ever say this – but English Language will be my saving grace.”
I went to Tye & English in Year 9, having long identified English as my weakest subject. It was in an academic sense, my Achilles heel, given my strengths in all other subjects.
Today, essay writing is by far my strongest English skill. Having achieved a raw score of 45 in a subject I used to abhor as a prerequisite for VCE, I am enormously grateful towards Mr Tye for his hard work, faith in me as a student, guidance and encouragement. My ultimate ATAR – 99.6, is a phenomenal score which would not have been achieved were it not for English Language. read more…
– Jonathan Tiong, Doncaster East Secondary College, 2011
When I chose to undertake English Language in Year 11, I immediately enrolled for English Language classes and was pleased to find out Mr Tye himself would be taking the class. Others before me who had attended Tye & English assured me that the resources provided were the best part of class. I found that to be extremely true. Every week Mr Tye would hand out text after text, article after article and essay after essay, all as references for us to use. This was perhaps the most advantageous and useful. read more…
– Christabel Teo, Rowville SC, 2011
The Tye and English classes really helped me to organise my ideas and express myself more effectively. You, as a teacher, were highly informed and up to be date be it regarding the requirements of the English Language course or the trends of language in the today’s society. The articles and excerpts that you continually provided us with also helped me expand both my knowledge and my resource bank. read more..
– Nupur Goyal, MacRobertson Girls High School, 2010
As ink flows freely across the page, I hark back to my first essay in Year 7. It was illegible and incoherent, marred by poor sentence construction. Six years later, I find myself astonished at the progress I have made. Without your assistance, a 45 in English and a near perfect score on the end of year written exam would have been a pipe dream. read more…
– William Poh, Melbourne High School, 2010
My name is Lynton Brooks and I completed my VCE in 2009 utilising the help and resources provided in Mr Tye’s class to attain a raw score of 43 in English Language. Unlike a lot of students in my class, I had not studied units 1 and 2 of English Language prior to studying the subject at Year 12 level. I joined Mr Tye’s classes approximately half way through the school year and was immediately impressed. By the end of the year, my SAC results were able to rival or even surpass those of the ‘top’ students in my class. With the continual help of Mr Tye’s tuition and resources, I was able to attain the highest study score for English Language in my school. read more…
– Lynton Brooks, Box Hill High School, 2009
I am very satisfied with my score of 46 for English and in awe of my 99.85 ENTER.
However, these numbers not only reflect hard work on my behalf, but the help of those who have always been there to support me unfalteringly. Therefore, I would like express my most sincere gratitude to you, Mr Tye. I first came to Tye & English as a year 8 student whose English was mediocre at best. Under your tutelage, my English burgeoned and such an improvement gave me the confidence to pursue my VCE English studies. read more…
– Alice He, St. Michael’s Girls Grammar, 2009
I was certainly overjoyed, overwhelmed and in total disbelief upon receiving my ENTER of 99.95 – thanks in no small part to study scores of 50 in English and 48 in English Language. It goes without saying then that I would like to extend my sincere expression of gratitude to you, Mr Tye, and your fellow colleagues for all that you have done across the last couple of years. read more…
– Eric Leung, Caulfield Grammar School, 2008
I’m Laura, one of your former students, The other day I came by to thank you for the wonderful work you do tutoring English, and for the contribution of knowledge you have made to my life. I felt afterwards that a brief conversation with a few cursory words of thanks did not sufficiently satisfy my debt of gratitude nor communicate fully what is the significant influence you’ve had on my life. And I would very much like you to know. read more…
– Laura Chen, Glen Waverley SC, 2008
As a student of Tye & English for over three years, I have been extremely privileged to have attended your tutoring program. From the moment I began the various modules available, I could witness for myself, the slow but steady improvement of my skills. Your advice was unique and critical and by following them to the letter, I managed to achieve a raw score of 47 in English. read more…
– Kelvin Yuen, St. Kevin’s College, 2006
I would like to thank Mr Tye and all the teachers at Tye and English for supporting me through my VCE years. One of the qualities that I will remember most about Tye & English is your unrivalled level of professionalism. For me doing English with you has been most rewarding and enjoyable, and I am sure the many skills that I have learnt will stay with me for the rest of my life. Your patience and your astounding knowledge of the English language are qualities that make you a brilliant teacher and I am honoured to have been taught by you. read more…
– Chaoms Xu, St. Michaels Grammar School, 2005
I got 99.70 for my VCE, including 44 for my ESL. Thanks to you and Tye & English for helping me improve my English quickly and efficiently during a short period of time, so that I could have enough confidence in my English when I was dealing with my ESL Exam. read more…
– Ivy Du, Glen Waverley SC, 2005
Thank you for all the effort you have put into me last year. I am delighted with the A+ I received in my English Exam. This cumulated to a study score of 38 for English. Considering that I used to average only a B in Year 11 this has been a vast improvement. The Analytical and P.O.V writing classes helped a great deal. Most importantly, the feedback on my work and various example essays you gave us were a great guide and from these I was able to improve my essays. read more…
– Ken Yee, Balwyn High School, 2005
I would like to thank Tye & English for the six years of excellent education that I have thoroughly enjoyed. Your classes have proved to be the panacea for my English woes. I deeply appreciate the 46 in English you have enabled me to achieve – especially vital as the inclusion for the English score is mandatory. This played no little role in my final ATAR of 99.05. read more…
– Victor Lim, Melbourne High
Before attending Tye & English, I was at a loss on how to write properly. Not only did I lack ideas, but I also lacked the vocabulary and the structure to create a strong essay. Yet through perseverance, hard work and the dedication of the teachers I was able to improve in all areas. The high calibre of the teachers meant that I had valuable insight to what assessors were looking for. If I hadn’t made the choice to take up tuition here then I definitely would not have got as far as I have today. Even just a few years at Tye & English helped me improve by leaps and bounds. read more…
– Tina Te, Glen Waverley SC
