Our course provides comprehensive coverage of all four Preliminary Chemistry modules:
- Module 1: Properties and Structure of Matter
- Module 2: Introduction to Quantitative Chemistry
- Module 3: Reactive Chemistry
- Module 4: Drivers of Reactions
Preliminary Chemistry
Begin your journey into the molecular world. Our Preliminary Chemistry course demystifies the periodic table, atomic structure, and chemical reactions, building the essential foundation for HSC success.
From 12 October, our Year 10 Science class spends Term 4 building the foundations for this course, so you start Term 1 ready.
Save 20% when you enrol early and pay yearly, plus up to 15% more for multiple subjects (up to 4+ subjects). Early enrolment closes 30 September 2026. See the discounts
Explore the Building Blocks of Matter
This course introduces the fundamental principles that govern the material world.
We focus on developing a strong conceptual understanding of atomic structure, bonding, and stoichiometry (mol calculations).
Through clear explanations and structured problem-solving, we build the skills and confidence you need to transition smoothly into the demanding HSC Chemistry course. 🧪
A solid understanding of the concepts covered in Year 10 Science is assumed. Competency in basic algebra is also important for the quantitative aspects of the course.
Preliminary Chemistry is the first step towards a career in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Engineering, and Forensic Science. It is the essential prerequisite for studying HSC Chemistry.
The Preliminary Chemistry course introduces the most important foundational concepts for the HSC.
A deep understanding of stoichiometry, bonding, and intermolecular forces in Year 11 is critical, as these ideas are assumed knowledge in Year 12. Mastering this content sets you up for a top result in the HSC.
HSC Chemistry is a very high-scaling subject, similar to Physics. It is a challenging course that attracts a strong academic cohort, which is recognised in the ATAR calculation.
Raw HSC marks are consistently scaled up by UAC. For example, a raw HSC mark of 85 has historically scaled to over 90.
Excelling in Chemistry demonstrates a high level of analytical and quantitative reasoning, providing a significant advantage for students aiming for a competitive ATAR.
Course Features
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Flexible timetabling
Multiple class times with freedom to reschedule.
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Lesson Recordings
Replay classes anytime to revise or catch up.
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Personalised Chemistry help
Small-group tutorials for Intuition questions or school help.
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School specific extra classes
Studying a different topic at school? We’ve got you covered.
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Homework marking and extra questions
Targeted exercises covering fundamentals and exam-style questions.
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In-person or live online classes
Learn at our Epping campus or join interactive online lessons.
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Intu AI
Access to Ask and Quiz generation through our custom AI tools
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Assignment Feedback & Homework Analytics
Guidance on reports, practicals, depth studies, plus personalised exam feedback.
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Community & Study Space
A supportive environment with dedicated study spaces where students thrive.
Intuition's 3-Step Cycle
Our proven 3-step cycle not only helps student's build confidence but provides them an effective framework that ensures students don’t just learn - they master.
Learn moreLearn
Every week, students attend class led by expert teachers who break down the NESA syllabus with clarity and structure. They teach not just lecture.
Practice
After the weekly class, students complete structured homework that builds from fundamentals to high-level exam-style questions. This ensures that what’s learned in class is actively applied and retained.
Consolidate
True progress happens when students revisit, reflect on, and correct their mistakes. Our consolidation step ensures they don’t just move on — they master what they’ve learned.
Learning Schedules
NESA Chemistry Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)
HSC examination 2028
Structured week-by-week topic schedules aligned to the NSW NESA syllabus. We teach each concept 3–4 weeks ahead of school, giving you the time to master theory, complete weekly practice, and prepare for school exams.
Build the foundations first. From 12 October 2026, our Year 10 Science class spends Term 4 on the key preparation topics for this course — so you start Term 1 with the groundwork already in place.
Talk to us about Term 4 preparationTerm 1, 2027
Jan - Apr
Term 2, 2027
Apr - Jul
Term 3, 2027
Jul - Sep
Term 4, 2027
Oct - Dec · Starts HSC 2028
Pricing
Pricing for the four-term 2027 package
🏷️ Early Bird: Save 10% by 30 September · Stack with yearly to save 20% · +5% per extra subject
2-Week Trial
Payable as part of your term enrolment only if you continue.
Year-Round Refunds
Never locked in. Pro-rata refund on unused lessons anytime.
$0 Admin Fees
Transparent tuition rates with zero sign-up or hidden fees.
Books & 24/7 AI
All course workbooks and 24/7 Intu AI access are included.
Looking to start earlier?
Ask about Term 4
Optional Term 4 preparation begins 12 October 2026 in Year 10 Science (billed separately).
Weekly Course
Comparable to other colleges
$1,260
$1,400
per term
$5,040
- 9 Weekly Classes per term
- 2 extra tutorials per term
- Intu AI (Chemistry)
- Mock Exam & Analytics
- Unlimited homework marking by Intuition
- Extra questions and quizzes
Weekly Course Platinum
Our tried and tested flagship course
$1,575
$1,750
per term
$6,300
- 9 Weekly Classes per term
- 10 Scheduled Tutorials per term
- Unlimited extra tutorials
- Intu AI (All subjects)
- Mock Exam & Analytics
- Unlimited homework marking by Intuition
- Extra questions and quizzes
A whole team for your student: expert teachers for weekly classes, dedicated tutors for extra help, marker feedback on homework and exams, and 24/7 Intu AI.
Core
WeeklyWeekly Course
Weekly Course Platinum
Flexible Timetables
Able to move classes and hybrid learning options
Able to move classes and hybrid learning options
Unlimited marking
Marking and re-marking by Intuition of all homework and exams.
Marking and re-marking by Intuition of all homework and exams.
Practice Exams
In-situ exams in our Exam Room.
In-situ exams in our Exam Room.
School-specific help
Extra classes and tutorials for help with school work (supplemented with one-on-ones)
Extra classes and tutorials for help with school work (supplemented with one-on-ones)
Study Planning
Support in building study habits
Support in building study habits
Progress Monitoring
Progress Consultations
Book a meeting with our Teaching and Learning Team
Book a meeting with our Teaching and Learning Team
Study Area
Access to our study area and supervised study sessions
Access to our study area and supervised study sessions
Extra Questions
Access to our supply of extra questions (and marking support for extra questions)
Access to our supply of extra questions (and marking support for extra questions)
Classes
WeeklyWeekly Course
Weekly Course Platinum
Classes
9 x 2.5 hours Classes per term
9 x 2.5 hours Classes per term
Recordings
Access to video recordings
Access to video recordings
Tutorials
WeeklyWeekly Course
Weekly Course Platinum
Permanent scheduled tutorials
10 x 1 hour tutorials per term
Extra tutorials
2 extra tutorials per term
Unlimited extra tutorials
Intu AI
WeeklyWeekly Course
Weekly Course Platinum
Access to Ask
Access our Ask Intu-AI for Chemistry
Access our Ask Intu-AI for ALL subjects
Access to Quiz
Access our Quiz Generation for Chemistry
Access our Quiz Generation for ALL subjects
Holiday Courses
Preliminary Chemistry can also be taken as a holiday course — a great way to get ahead and cover content early.
Prices for our holiday courses are the same as our weekly courses. Learn the full content in the school holidays and keep access to our extensive support network during the term.
You’ll have access to marking (and re-marking) throughout the term, access to Intu-AI, and the ability to sit exams — perfect if you’re time-poor during the term.
Why Holiday Courses?Want something different?
Explore flexible add-ons or get in touch for a custom plan.
5 Tute Booster
Add 5 extra tutorials to your Weekly Course enrolment. A great way to get extra support without needing to move into Platinum
+ $150Reverse Stream
We also offer Preliminary Chemistry as a reverse stream for schools that start with Mod 7 or 8 first.
Need something else?
We can tailor online-only options or provide custom support to fit your needs.
Available Discounts
Enrol early and pay yearly and you save 20% on 2027 fees. Our discounts stack, and every extra subject adds another 5% — up to 4+ subjects (max 35% discount).
Early enrolment closes 30 September 2026
Worked example · Preliminary Chemistry
How many subjects are you enrolling in?
$1,400
per term
10%
Enrol early
10%
Pay yearly
0%
Extra subjects
$1,120
per term
That's $280 saved every term — before any multiple-subject discount.
Brings your equivalent rate down to approx. $37/hr (all-inclusive).
Total discount applied: 20% · add a subject at any point in the year and the extra 5% applies from then on.
Enrol Early
Lock in a 10% discount on all 2027 fees when you enrol by 30 September 2026. Our biggest single discount — it applies to every term of the year.
Pay Year Upfront
Receive a 10% discount when you pay for the full year in advance.
Multiple Subjects
Every subject after the first adds 5% off all of that student's fees — up to 4+ subjects (15% max multi-subject discount).
- 1 subject
- 0%
- 2 subjects
- 5%
- 3 subjects
- 10%
- 4+ subjects
- 15%
Stacks with early enrolment and pay-yearly discounts above for up to 35% off.
Referral Bonus
Refer a friend and you’ll both receive a $100 credit towards your enrolments. *Conditions apply. Credits are applied after successful enrolment. Referral credits are applied on top of the percentage discounts above.
2026 Class & Tutorial Times
Times and teachers are subject to change.
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Saturday
12:30pm - 3:00pm
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Sunday
12:30pm - 3:00pm
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Summer Holidays (19 Jan - 23 Jan)
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Module 1 - Properties and Structures of Matter & Module 2 - Quantitative Chemistry (Part 1)
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Autumn Holidays (7 Apr - 11 Apr)
9:00am - 1:00pm
Module 2 - Quantitative Chemistry (Part 2) & Module 3 - Reactive Chemistry
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Winter Holidays (6 Jul - 10 Jul)
9:00am - 1:00pm
Module 4 - Drivers of Reactions & Working Scientifically
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Weekdays
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Weekdays
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Weekdays
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Weekdays
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Weekends
9:30am - 10:30am
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Weekends
10:30am - 11:30am
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Weekends
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Weekends
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Weekends
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Weekends
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Weekends
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Weekends
5:30pm - 6:30pm
More Information & FAQs
Our courses require a meaningful commitment, so enrolment includes a personalised face-to-face or online meeting.
The meeting ensures that the student and parent or carer understand the course, its costs, the commitment required and how to make the most of the experience. It is also an opportunity to answer questions and address any concerns. Contact us to get started.
Several tutoring colleges offer a similar service but there are none that do it quite like Intuition. We don't skip steps or take shortcuts; we do what is in the best interest of our students and we always recognise that each student is an individual with individual needs. While we provide a structured, three-step learning cycle for our core course content, we also flexibly offer multiple course options so that students can find the right individual fit.
We also don’t just see ourselves as tutors; we see ourselves as developing the young leaders of tomorrow and our vibrant and energetic staff drive us daily on this path. Many of our staff members have completed an Intuition course themselves and are shining examples of our proven systems.
Fees and inclusions depend on the course and option you choose. Each course page lists the current term and yearly prices alongside the features included in Weekly and Platinum options. Optional preparation terms, holiday courses and add-ons are priced separately where applicable.
Our discounts stack off the published term price: 10% for enrolling before the early-enrolment deadline, a further 10% for paying the year upfront, and another 5% for every subject after the first — with no cap. So two subjects enrolled early and paid yearly is 25% off, three is 30%, four is 35%, and so on.
See our current pricing or contact us for a personalised quote.
Schoolwork always takes priority, but students who study at Intuition are better equipped to tackle their schoolwork and prepare for exams. Our programs are structured to ensure syllabus requirements are covered, reinforcing core concepts and improving study efficiency while also providing extension opportunities.
We also flexibly offer multiple course options so that students can find the right individual fit.
Our materials methodically cover the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabus, providing both sound theoretical grounding and extensive practical exposure.
Our resource team ensures that all our materials are regularly annotated and updated in line with the latest curriculum changes.
More questions or want to enrol?
Get in touch to secure your spot. Before you enrol, we can organise a quick meeting to help you make the most of your enrolment.