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The Vector Institute · Sydney, Australia

IB-focused tutoring for students who want more than content help

Strategic tutoring, assessment feedback, and exam-focused support for IB students, with selected support also available for HSC, VCE, QCE, Years 7 to 10, and medical pathway students.

At The Vector Institute, students learn how to understand the content, apply it under pressure, and turn effort into marks.

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IB Diploma HSC VCE QCE Years 7 to 10 Medical pathways
40+
Students supported
300+
Hours of tutoring
4+
Years' experience
What we offer

Structured support at every stage

IB Tutoring

HL and SL support for Mathematics AI, Economics, Chemistry, and SEHS, plus IA, EE, and TOK. Specialist Biology support is also available at HL and SL.

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One-on-One Tutoring

Personalised lessons built around the student's goals, weaknesses, schoolwork, and upcoming assessments. Students receive clear explanations, targeted practice, resources, and feedback designed to improve confidence and performance.

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Assessment Review

Detailed written feedback for IAs, Extended Essays, TOK, essays, and major written tasks. Students receive criteria-based comments, written annotations, and specific recommendations to improve their work.

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Years 7 to 10 Tutoring

Support in Maths, English, Science, and French for students who want to strengthen their foundations before senior school. Lessons focus on confidence, clarity, and stronger study habits.

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Medical Interview Preparation

Preparation for MMI and panel interviews, including ethical scenarios, communication practice, question strategy, and personalised feedback. Delivered by specialist medical pathway support.

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Subjects

Subjects we support

IB is our core focus. We also offer selected support for junior years, state curricula, and medical pathways.

Our approach

We help students turn knowledge into marks

Many students work hard but still do not see the results they want. Often, the issue is not effort. It is direction.

The Vector Institute helps students understand what examiners, markers, and assessment criteria actually reward. Sessions are structured around active recall, past-paper practice, mark scheme breakdowns, targeted feedback, and clear revision priorities.

Tutoring is not passive. Students are challenged to think, apply, justify, and improve.

Active recall and deliberate practice, not passive note-taking
Past-paper work broken down against official mark schemes
Written feedback and clear revision priorities after every session
Assessment criteria taught explicitly, including IA, EE, and TOK
Why us

Boutique, personal, and assessment-focused

Large tutoring centres can be inconsistent. Students may not always know who they are getting, how experienced the tutor is, or whether the lesson will be properly tailored.

The Vector Institute is deliberately different. We are a small, founder-led tutoring business with selected specialist support where additional subject expertise is required. Student numbers are kept deliberately small so tutoring remains personal, structured, and high-quality.

Every student is supported with a clear focus: understand the content, practise deliberately, and learn how to produce work that earns marks.

Our tutors

Founder-led, with specialist support

Andre Gregory, Founder of The Vector Institute

Andre Gregory

Founder · IB Lead Tutor

Hi, I'm Andre.

I completed the IB at Newington College in 2022 and am studying Actuarial Studies and Commerce (Finance) at UNSW Sydney. Over the past four years, I have tutored 40+ students across 300+ hours of one-on-one support.

My lessons focus on mark schemes, exam technique, and the mistakes students make most often, because I've been through the IB myself.

When I went through the IB, I did not have a tutor. I worked hard, but I lost time on things that did not move my marks, like revising content without a clear exam strategy, or polishing work without knowing what examiners actually reward.

That is what The Vector Institute is built around: helping students understand the system, practise deliberately, and turn effort into marks.

Andre Gregory, Founder of The Vector Institute

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Specialist support

Specialist Science & Medical Support

Biology · Chemistry · Medical pathways

Selected specialist tutoring is available for Biology, Chemistry, and medical pathway preparation.

This support is delivered by a current medical student with a 99.0 ATAR, offering targeted help for students across IB, HSC, VCE, and QCE science pathways, including MMI and panel interview preparation.

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Testimonials

What students say

Maths has felt a lot easier since starting lessons with Andre. He is patient, explains things clearly, and always makes sure I fully understand a topic before moving on. He has also been really helpful with my Internal Assessment and TOK work, giving strong guidance and feedback that has improved both my confidence and the quality of my work.
Aryan
AI HL Mathematics
Andre was an extremely important part of my IB experience. Before I started tutoring with him, I was barely achieving a grade 3. Within a couple of months, I improved to a grade 6. He is extremely detail-oriented and tailors each lesson to the individual needs and capabilities of the student. I'm extremely grateful for his support.
Antwan
SL Chemistry
Andre was a major help throughout my IB Economics journey. He not only taught me the content, but also mentored me through the challenges of Years 11 and 12, helping me improve my self-management, study habits, and confidence. Before working with him, I had never passed an Economics exam. His clear explanations, patience, and ongoing support completely changed my approach to the subject. With his guidance, I ultimately achieved a Band 6 in Economics and gained entry into Project Management at UTS. I'm incredibly grateful for his support and would highly recommend him to any student looking to improve both academically and personally.
George
SL Economics
Tisya is such a sweet and supportive biology tutor. She always made lessons enjoyable and easy to understand, and her positive attitude made learning much less stressful. She's also really easy to talk to, which helped me feel comfortable asking questions. A big reason I did well in Year 12 Biology was because of her guidance, encouragement, and ability to explain difficult concepts clearly. I'm very grateful for all her help and would highly recommend her to anyone studying Biology.
Ranudi
QCE Biology
Pricing

One-on-one tutoring

Transparent rates with no hidden costs. Choose flexible individual lessons, structured packages, or written feedback on assessments.

Individual lessons

Money-back on first lesson

One-on-one session

One-on-one lessons are personalised around the student's subject, current level, goals, and upcoming assessments. Best for flexible, tailored support without committing to a package.

$80 per hour
  • Targeted explanation of difficult concepts
  • Past-paper and exam-style questions
  • Mark scheme guidance
  • Resources provided where relevant
  • Feedback on mistakes and exam technique
  • Clear review priorities for independent study
  • Online via Zoom or Google Meet
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Lesson packages

Packages are designed for students who want consistent support, clearer structure, and better value than booking lessons one at a time.

Starter package

$380

5 lessons · equivalent to $76 per hour

Best for short-term support before an assessment, help with a specific topic, or a trial block of structured tutoring.

  • 5 personalised one-on-one lessons
  • Targeted resources
  • Past-paper and exam-style questions
  • Review tasks between sessions
  • Brief progress notes across the package
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Core package

$740

10 lessons · equivalent to $74 per hour

Best for students who want consistent weekly support across the term.

  • 10 personalised one-on-one lessons
  • A targeted learning plan
  • Resources provided where relevant
  • Past-paper and mark scheme practice
  • Progress tracking across the package
  • Priority scheduling where available
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Intensive package

$1,100

15 lessons · equivalent to $73 per hour

Best for students preparing for mocks, trials, final exams, or major assessment periods.

  • 15 personalised one-on-one lessons
  • Structured revision roadmap
  • Exam technique support
  • Targeted past-paper practice
  • Resources and review tasks
  • Ongoing progress tracking
  • Priority scheduling where available
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Marking & written feedback

IA, EE & assessment draft review

For students who want detailed written feedback on internal assessments, Extended Essays, or major written tasks. No live lesson required.

$90 flat rate per submission
  • Written annotations
  • Feedback against the relevant criteria
  • Comments on structure, clarity, and argument
  • Specific improvement points
  • Guidance on where marks are being lost
  • Returned within 3 to 5 business days

For unusually long or complex submissions, pricing may be confirmed before review begins.

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What's included

Lessons at The Vector Institute include more than just the tutoring hour. Depending on the subject and student's needs, lessons may include tailored resources, past-paper questions, mark scheme guidance, lesson summaries, targeted review tasks, assessment strategy, feedback on common mistakes, and guidance on how to study more effectively between sessions.

The goal is not just to explain content. The goal is to help students understand how to turn their knowledge into marks.

Which option should you choose?

  • Individual lessons: best for casual or occasional help with maximum flexibility.
  • Core package: usually the best starting point for consistent improvement across the term.
  • Intensive package: most structure and support for mocks, trials, finals, or major assessment periods.
  • Draft review: most suitable for IA, EE, or written assessment feedback without a live session.
  • Group lessons: a more affordable option for structured support. See small group lessons (coming soon).

New students are encouraged to begin with a first lesson, backed by a money-back guarantee, so we can recommend the best option based on your goals.

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Small group lessons

Small group lessons are for students who want structured support at a lower per-person rate, without the feel of a large tutoring centre class.

Groups are kept deliberately small so every student still receives meaningful guidance, not just a lecture. Ideal for friends in the same subject, study groups preparing for the same assessment period, or siblings working at a similar level.

We are currently building the timetable and group formats. Join the waitlist to be notified when sessions open.

Coming soon

Small group sessions

Designed for small groups studying the same subject, topic, or assessment period.

$60 per person, per hour
  • Topic revision
  • Past-paper walkthroughs
  • Exam technique sessions
  • IA or assessment strategy workshops
  • Mark scheme breakdowns
  • Study planning and high-yield revision
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FAQ

Common questions

Book your first full one-on-one lesson via our booking page and Calendly. If, after that session, you do not feel The Vector Institute is the right fit, contact us within 48 hours to request a full refund. The guarantee applies once per new student and does not apply to packages, marking services, missed lessons, or late cancellations.
All sessions are online via Zoom or Google Meet. We work with students across Australia. Sessions are recorded on request so you can review them.
IB Diploma is our primary focus. Selected support is also available for HSC, VCE, QCE, and Years 7 to 10. Specialist science and medical pathway support covers Biology and Chemistry across multiple curricula. Contact us to confirm availability for your subject and year level.
New students: click "Book your first lesson" to complete our booking form, then choose a time on Calendly and pay via PayPal. Returning students who have already had their first session can go to our returning student booking page to book directly.
Email your draft to admin@thevectorinstitute.com. You will receive detailed written annotations and criteria-based feedback within 3 to 5 business days. Assessment review is charged at a flat rate of $90 per draft.
Email us to enquire about a Starter, Core, or Intensive package. We will confirm your subject, goals, and scheduling before payment. Packages are paid upfront via bank transfer or PayPal and include the benefits listed on our pricing page.
Sessions are paid in advance when you book via Calendly using PayPal. Lesson packages and assessment review can be arranged by email and paid via bank transfer or PayPal.
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Get in touch

Have a question about subjects, pricing, or availability? Reach out directly or book your first lesson online.

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Location

Sydney, Australia
All sessions conducted online via Zoom or Google Meet

Assessment review

Submit drafts for IA, EE, or TOK feedback at a flat rate of $90 per submission.

Specialist tutoring

Enquire about Biology, Chemistry, or medical interview preparation with our specialist tutor.

Money-back guarantee

Your first lesson, backed by a guarantee

Begin with a full one-on-one lesson. We review the student's current level, identify key gaps, and begin targeted support straight away.

Not the right fit? Full refund on your first lesson.

If, after your first lesson, you do not feel that The Vector Institute is the right fit, you can request your money back within 48 hours. The guarantee applies once per new student and does not apply to packages, marking services, missed lessons or late cancellations.

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