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Year 11 Maths Extension 2 HSC Program

The Year 11 Maths Extension 2 HSC Program commences in Term 4 2023.

The First Education HSC Mathematics Extension 2 (4 Unit) Program is intended for the purpose of guiding HSC students through their HSC Maths studies at a slightly faster rate than what they are likely to experience in the classroom. The program combines learning in small groups, interacting individually with the tutor, doing homework, and experiencing exam style conditions to allow each student to build their passion and confidence in their maths to conquer their goals!!

Cost of Small Group Sessions – $108 per 2 hour session.

Bondi Centre      Fridays 4-6pm (Cranbrook students)
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Structure of each weekly session (2 hours)
30 mins	Going through homework
30 mins	Session 1 content
5 mins	Quick break / Game
30 mins	Session 2 content
25 mins	Questions on Session 1 and 2 content

Year 11 Term 4
Week 1	Complex Numbers A
Week 2	Complex Numbers B
Week 3	Complex Numbers C
Week 4	Complex Numbers D
Week 5	Revision
Week 6	Proofs A
Week 7	Proofs B
Week 8	Proofs C
Week 9	Proofs D
Week 10	Revision

Year 12 Term 1
Hols 1	De Moivre’s Theorem A
Hols 2	De Moivre’s Theorem B
Week 1	Revision
Week 2	Integration A
Week 3	Integration B
Week 4	Integration C
Week 5	Integration D
Week 6	Integration E
Week 7	Integration F
Week 8	Integration G
Week 9	Revision
Week 10	Revision

Year 12 Term 2
Hols 1	Vectors A
Hols 2	Vectors B
Week 1	Vectors C
Week 2	Vectors D
Week 3	Vectors E
Week 4	Revision
Week 5	Mechanics A
Week 6	Mechanics B
Week 7	Mechanics C
Week 8	Mechanics D
Week 9	Mechanics E
Week 10	Revision

At First Education we build passion and confidence in our students so they can conquer their goals!

To experience all this for yourself and your child, Contact Us to have a chat and organise a session!

First Education Bondi

5.0

Based on 202 reviews

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Immy Arthur

00:34 18 Nov 24

Especially recommend for year 11/12

Michael Michalopoulos

03:06 17 Nov 24

10/10

Holly Dawson

02:24 14 Nov 24

Great tutoring service ! Tutors are very smart and willing to help. Great support for my HSC

Kiran Mohan

00:22 14 Nov 24

Amazing tutoring experience especially with Sophie and Claire for hsc maths and English

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09:50 05 Nov 24

First Education has turned out to be a great academy, in my case for Y12, 100% recommended. I want to thank the entire FE team for their kindness and availability, you are much more than a great educational center! Special mention to Jamyson and Charlie for their dedication and professionalism, you are irreplaceable!!

Stuart Crabb

07:15 31 Oct 24

So happy with the entire team. My daughter has throughly enjoyed the teams support. A very special shout out to Annette who has supported her through this critical part of her education. Next step my son has joined, super happy customer and special thanks to the entire team.

pauline vaughan

21:07 29 Oct 24

Both of my sons have received tutoring at the Bondi Rd classrooms of First Education. It has been very effective in terms of significantly increasing their confidence and competence in the subjects of Maths and English. The tutors, Tali and Katherine were attentive and skilled, provided feedback on my son’s progress and were sunny personalities too which meant the boys were always keen to attend. Actively seeing themselves improve in their class test results was motivating and a good indication that the tutoring was a good investment of effort.

Lucy Dulhunty

04:06 28 Oct 24

Harry and the team and First Education are highly recommended. My son did maths tutoring in a group with Harry and loved the way he made difficult content easy to understand. The advice on exam techniques helped him further improve his results. The team take a personal approach and contacts parents on a regular basis to update on progress as they are there on the journey with your child. Thank you Harry.

Kate Wilson

23:33 24 Oct 24

First education has been very helpful! Really good at going over content and helping with exam practice and questions. Overall Thankyou to Andy for a great experience with chemistry tutoring.

A Viviers

05:06 24 Oct 24

First Education Bondi are a great tutoring service. Harry provided a really thorough service, finding the right tutor for our child and regularly checking in to see how things were progressing. Alex Vavayis was our childs tutor and is amazing. Alex's results are way beyond expectation. Highly recommend!

Megan Mcleish

03:19 24 Oct 24

Many thanks Harry and team for your expertise in guiding my son through Extension 2 maths and the HSC period. Your insights and genuine interest in the subject elevate First Education above any other tutoring company we have dealt with.

Paula Berdoukas

08:39 23 Oct 24

The team at First Education were excellent in helping my son prepare for HSC maths. Their efforts and expertise, particularly Harry Mav, helped him hone his skills and gain confidence in exam technique. He found the sessions really engaging, and said he gained study skills to apply across his other subjects too. I highly recommend First Education to other families.

Dianne Sweetman

22:41 22 Oct 24

Tutoring at first education has been a positive experience for all my children. The tutors regularly are in contact to obtain feedback from parents.All the tutors we have had create a positive environment that the children are willing to return.Shout out to Mathew and Katherine who have been exceptional tutors to my kids. Thanks First Education.

Rozy Dorizas

11:01 22 Oct 24

Thank u Harry and team - especially Matthew - for your support during my son’s HSC. Your commitment and attention was greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work!! 🙏😊

jolie landon

04:20 22 Oct 24

First education has been great for my two! A special shout out to Venus Lacoste who has tutored my daughter from year 7 all the way to HSC. Venus is AMAZINGGG!! She is helpful and kind, a beautiful human and an amazing teacher.

Sarah Sewell

03:43 22 Oct 24

Paul Wilkinson

01:16 20 Oct 24

Greater confidence in my learning and maths improved significantly - excellent preparation with the HSC program

Sarah M

22:03 19 Oct 24

First Education are very efficient always checking in and making sure we are seeing results. Orli has been amazing - with her calm and kind manner she has helped to improve my daughter’s grades as well as her confidence in Biology. Would highly recommend First Education for tutoring.

Christina Lynch

06:47 19 Oct 24

Sandra Dragicevic

08:46 16 Oct 24

The team in Bondi was really great . Very thoughtful and invested in the process . I loved the fact that there was a lot of pro active following up and checking in on the progress of the student . Harry and his team are clearly understanding the situations of their students and I must say it gave me some sense of calmness knowing that they are supporting our HSC girl . Her tutor Natasha has been invaluable because she understood our daughters needs and found a way of pushing her forward. I m confident our girl will get the best possible result despite the maths being her greatest challenge.Thank you First Education team for accompanying us on this journey

Anna Buber Farovich

02:04 16 Oct 24

I highly recommend First Education, especially Daniel Agmesheh as a tutor. He really knows his stuff and has a knack for explaining tricky concepts in a way that makes sense. Daniel creates a relaxed, supportive atmosphere that helped my son feel comfortable and confident (and he’s a picky little fella. Hardly likes anyone and absolutely loves going to Daniel’s sessions).Daniel customizes his approach to fit my son’s needs, so he gets the help he really needs. Whether my son is struggling with specific topics or just looking to improve, Daniel’s dedication and skill make him a fantastic choice.Always thinks outside the box! You won’t regret working with Daniel or anyone else here!

Marc Pavillard

07:16 15 Oct 24

Brilliant assistance to my daughter through her final year of HSC. Thank you Annette!

Edwina Skamvougeras

08:04 14 Oct 24

Our son has been with first education Bondi for a few years and is now finishing school with his HSC. The tutors have allBeen amazing, very thorough, professional and highly knowledgable in their areas of expertise. We especially would like toMention Tarrant and Jordan who have guided and tutored our son this past year. He feels confident to tackle the HSC now.Many thanks

Callie Hughes

03:27 14 Oct 24

5 stars all the way. I contacted First Education looking for year 12 Economics & Maths tutors in term 3. My requirements were very specific and also very last minute. Harry & his staff found the right tutors really fast after listening to what was needed. Jordan & Finnegan are excellent tutors, very patient and understanding, and they know the curriculum. Luci (admin) & Harry checked in along the way to make sure all was going well. They have several centres so even assisted when one location was more convenient than the other. I can’t thank everyone enough, honestly, First Education arrived with the life jackets when I sent out the distress call!

Janice Joss

09:25 12 Oct 24

Jamyson is an amazing tutor. He made sessions fun but kept it on track. He’s given my daughter the ability to sit her upcoming HSC exams with confidence.

Margherita Damari

01:01 03 Oct 24

Louise Moran

06:49 24 Sep 24

I have had the pleasure of enrolling my two sons into a tutoring program at First Education on Bondi RoadMy boys have received personalised attention that has made a big difference in their understanding of complex areas in year 9 and year 11, English and maths.Our experience with Daisy,Jordan,Toby and Grace, has been so encouraging and easy.Communication is seamless and I have been kept up-to-date with regular progress reports on how my boys are doing.Overall, I would recommend First Education as an invaluable support in any child’s academic journey

Irina Kofman

09:47 16 Sep 24

I have seen a marked improvement in my daughter's English school work. Daniel has been a great tutor and has given her lots of tips and ideas in how to improve and this has given her confidence with her English work and towards the exams. Thank you Daniel and First Education Team.

Felicity Rowcliff-dean

20:12 11 Sep 24

My daughter’s English tutor has been amazing. She is not a natural student shall we say! Claire has enabled her to move from a low ‘D’ to a high ‘B’! And she looked forward to, and loved their lessons together. Thank you!

Nicky Pryer

04:44 02 Aug 24

My 14 year old son has been having tutoring at First Ed. Bondi.What a fantastic experience. Harry and all his staff are absolutely delightful, helpful and super caring. My son especially loves his tutor Toby. Toby has been so communicative and caring in his approach. I cannot recommend him and First Education enough. Thank you

Katharine Welsh

05:00 14 May 24

I cannot rate First Education Bondi highly enough. The tutoring was outstanding, my son absolutely loved going and Thea (his tutor) was always checking back with me to see if I was satisfied (which I absolutely was!).First Education also provided extra help during the holidays putting on practice Selective Schools Tests. These all helped to make my son feel really happy with his performance on the day.

Irene Poullas

04:51 28 Mar 24

The stuff and tutors at first education are firstly amazing people, welcoming and professional. Both my girls grades and confidence have gone up. Can't thank them enough. I highly recommend them.

oury sanou

20:28 25 Mar 24

purdy dell

07:31 10 Jan 24

First Education is amazing!My daughter enjoyed her lessons and learnt a lot all the tutors and staff are so nice friendly and accommodating I would recommend anyone thinking of putting their child into tutoring to attend here it really was such a positive experience all around.

terry hirschowitz

22:42 13 Dec 23

Polly Teller

08:44 04 Dec 23

Our goal for our daughter was a spot at a selective High School. Her Maths grades were school average but we knew this needed to improve to give her the best chance. A year of tutoring with the fabulous Shyla drastically improved my daughter’s Maths confidence, her test scores soared and yes she did snag a selective spot. A+++

Kellie Sloane

23:53 22 Oct 23

Tutors were terrific. Smart and also personable. Made a very big difference to our son who grew in confidence as well as improved his marks.From a parent’s point of view the customer service was outstanding. I will be using again.

Robert Lewin

23:58 25 Jan 21

First Education tutoring is unlike any other tutoring company I tried over my journey to finish school, broadcasting passion, understanding, care, knowledge and expertise in order to prioritise your learning and understanding of the syllabus and it’s content. With easy to follow notes and hand selected questions to test your knowledge, First Education tutoring follows a systematic but flexible program that ensures all students get high quality tutoring, no matter their learning strengths or weaknesses. Whether it was an early morning or a weekend night, Harry was always happy to help and talk through any misunderstandings or problems you were having with questions. I couldn’t thank First Education enough for the immense guidance and help it had in achieving my HSC goals.

Mitchell Caponas

02:40 24 Jan 21

First education was one of the highlights of my HSC experience. Not only was it an impeccable educational tuition centre that aided students with academics better than most tuition centres, it also provided its students with a fantastic sense of community and fun. Each week I looked forwarded to heading to tutoring because it was an opportunity to see friends and have a great time with the class, much to the credit of Harry who gave us a sense of family. Best tutor ever! And a great friend

Jack Smith

23:43 21 Jan 21

Over the last 4 years and through my hsc journey I have had a variety of tutors and tutoring companies - none of which can be compared in quality or commitment to my academic performance than first education. Whether it was the weekend or 11pm the night before the exam, Harry was always available and keen to help with any problems I was having. His positivity kept me going throughout the hsc and I would highly recommend tutoring to any student.

Janice Nyoto

07:39 21 Jan 21

I joined Harry’s 4u maths group tutoring during the holidays before trials which truthfully has brought up my marks and confidence that, at the end, became something I was proud of. The consistent process of doing past papers and Harry’s excellent explanation for the questions we got wrong made studying for 4u less stressful and more enjoyable. I also did the same process for 3u with First Education which has definitely paid off well! Harry’s passion for maths also made tutoring highly enjoyable as we were exposed to cool things outside the syllabus that extended our understanding. Thanks Harry!

Niki Sko

03:23 21 Jan 21

I had an excellent learning experience with supportive, knowledgeable tutors that comprehensively covered the syllabus. This greatly increased my confidence and performance in my exams. Thanks First Ed!

luke rupolo

02:43 21 Jan 21

Awesome value. The tutors are solid and the environment is great. They even organized free 1 on 1 zoom tuition for all first education students during coronavirus.

Elizabeth Lewin

23:16 11 Nov 20

My two sons in Year 8 and Year 12 have been using First Education for a couple of years and they have been fabulous. Excellent tutors and the group math sessions really prepared my son really well for HSC

Nick Golfin

05:46 01 Nov 20

Small business run by a passionate team, dedicated to learning and achieving excellence. Very happy with the motivation and improved results achieved by our daughter in her last two years at school. Thanks to Harry, Andrew, Billy and Micheal !!

Dawn Young

00:47 28 Oct 20

My daughter has found the support from First Education invaluable during her HSC this year. The exam practice sessions & holiday program have been extremely helpful to her preparations. She has found it be a very friendly environment where the various staff/tutors are both supportive and encouraging.

Anna Antoniades

00:35 26 Oct 20

Harry somehow manages to make HSC maths interesting, positive and fun. He was incredibly supportive throughout a very challenging 2020 and continues to provide feedback to questions during the exam period. Highly recommended

Frances Rupolo

08:29 24 Oct 20

“All the tutors genuinely cared about the students” said my twins who attended the year 12 advanced 2 unit class every Saturday. Their skills and confidence developed ready for HSC exams.

Veronica Giordano

00:05 19 Oct 20

My son has been at first education since year 9 and I am very happy with the support provided and quality of learning. He is now about to seat HSC exams and he feels very confident . Extra classes and support during this time was provided as well as free online group lessons leading to HSC. I highly recommend First Education and will definitely use it again with my other 2 children.Thank you for everything Harry and Andrew !!!Veronica

Gabrielle langsam

23:07 14 Oct 20

What a great team! We did Extension Maths with Ashan and he was knowledgeable and personable. Thank you Harry & Andrew for making the process so seamless at such a stressful time. I Would highly recommend First Education.

Matthew Drielsma

14:57 13 Jul 20

Harry is one of the best tutors I have ever had. He strikes the perfect balance between a knowledgeable genius of a teacher, and a caring and nurturing older brother type figure. A perfect combo to guide students to success in the HSC.

Tumay Kircali

03:31 10 Jul 20

I attended tutoring for Math for both yr 11 and yr 12. It was really helpful as a student to go in every week and review what we did in class + some related questions that helped me better understand the concepts. All the tutors, Harry and Andrew care a lot about the students and try to find new and different ways in order to explain topics and create a welcoming environment. I felt motivated to learn and it was a nice/fun environment to attend every week. Definitely recommend to anyone who is stuggling even the slightest!

Karena E

12:39 09 Jul 20

Great tutoring and fun environment!Harry and the team at First Education are so helpful and always happy to accomodate the lessons to ensure you get the best outcome.Highly recommend!

Red Mobbs

05:30 09 Jul 20

A great tutoring destination with an excellent culture of learning, run by the one and only Harry Mav! I had such a great time learning here that I came back to become a tutor after graduating (:

Anastasia Hatzidis

04:34 09 Jul 20

I gained so much confidence from First Education. The tutors were very supportive and helpful, especially in the years leading up to the HSC.

Jaemin Kim

04:10 09 Jul 20

Harry Mav is the best maths teacher in Australia hands down!!!! He is very knowledgeable and made mathematics learning so easy and enjoyable for me in years 10-12. Would definitely recommend! Thank you Harry!

Manni Rastogi

02:46 09 Jul 20

First education provided an amazing service. The resources and the tutors available to me during my time there were phenomenal. I highly recommend their classes.

Judy C!M!?GIUL

09:37 02 Jun 20

Lovely little business who really care and take pride in their students learning and progress. Highly recommend

baotram lam

01:46 02 May 20

Supportive and innovative teaching. Great learning environment.

Emily Tarlington

07:38 06 Apr 20

My Year 12 daughter missed a large chunk of her schooling last year and needed catching up in Math. Her tutor was amazing, she felt comfortable and motivated to work hard and was able to catch up her gaps in knowledge in a very short period of time. Her tutor and all the staff are amazing. They take time to understand the needs of the student and tailor their teaching to help them get the best results.

Christian Alsted

05:55 19 Mar 20

This place has given my 8 year old daughter a massive boost in her confidence. She absolutely loves coming here. Highly recommended!

Carolyn Vaughan Brennan

05:29 19 Mar 20

Excellent tutoring service. Took the time to understand the requirements and approach needed. Always supportive, highly professional and positive. Would highly recommend.

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First Education Earlwood

4.8

Based on 157 reviews

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Lachlan Mansour

02:44 15 Nov 24

I can say from my experience of accomplishing the HSC in 2024, First Education was an enormous help in my darkest hour!3-4 weeks before my ancient history examination, I felt completely lost. My teacher was sadly quite unwell, and I personally couldn’t understand the logic and reasoning behind the style of writing required for the subject.However, having been matched with a wonderful tutor, it brought so much clarity not only to the writing style, but also the mark ratio to the amount of sources I needed and also the necessity to maintain conciseness in my points. It brought me so much peace of mind!Thank you Harry Mav and the First Education team! You guys really lifted me up.

Sarah Wilson

23:54 13 Nov 24

I have nothing but praise for First Education Earlwood. My teenage son actually looked forward to tutoring and he felt so much more confident at exam time. Big shoutouts to George for maths and to Victoria before him, and to Elliot for physics - fantastic tutors! The admin staff were also really easy to deal with.

Niko Paschalis

10:43 13 Nov 24

The tutors are all really friendly and the atmosphere makes you feel like it’s more than just a business. The tutors are well experienced and supported so they are able to help each student specifically to their needs and do it extremely well.

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22:36 20 Oct 24

We found First Education very professional, flexible and easy to interact with. Our maths tutor Eric did a great job and was always willing to adapt to our needs. Thankyou.

Rebecca Brett

22:45 14 Oct 24

Victoria is one of the esteemed tutors at this first class tutoring school. As my daughter prepared for the HSC, Victoria has been a wealth of knowledge and a wonderful support. She has instilled confidence that has given my daughter the skills to tackle the exams, especially English.Thank you and Hannah, then Sean will be next to attend no doubt.

Rosa Pereira

09:00 14 Oct 24

What a wonderful time my daughter had at first education, I wish i had found first education earlier. My daughter needed help with chemistry yr12, I approached first education, from her first lesson which was complementary, she loved it her tutor Jake she could not rave enough about him. Made her feel comfortable, that nothing was too much and no question was "dum" her words.Thank you first education,And thank you Jake

Vickie Xanthos

06:02 14 Oct 24

It was a fantastic experience for my son. He had an excellent tutor in James and his maths results were reflective of that. The staff are easy to reach and I was always informed of my son's progress. I would definitely recommend First Education.

patty zaf

22:50 13 Oct 24

Parents, if you are looking for a great tutor, I highly recommend First Education. Thank you Harry, the process was so easy. A massive thank you to Jake who is highly skilled in Math. Elle had an amazing tutoring experience and now feels confident to sit her HSC extension 2 exam. Thank you!!

Marc foti

09:38 25 Sep 24

The team at First Education have been fantastic. They have been so accommodating and so helpful. My children’s tutor Brianna was amazing, the kids loved going to tutoring and she made them feel so comfortable and helped them so much. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for great tutors. Xx

J H

23:34 17 Sep 24

My child’s performance in maths has improved tremendously while using the tutors at first education. She how has excellent study habits and feels confident in maths.

E Louca

11:07 13 Sep 24

First education has been fantastic with my son from day one. Harry and the team have always been professional, friendly and accommodating in the way they run their business and our whole experience there has been extremely positive. I need to give a massive shout out to the lovely Sophie, who has been genuinely so supportive and encouraging towards my son’s learning. We definitely saw a massive improvement in his results and his confidence!Highly recommend them!!

Priya Mohindra

23:59 07 Aug 24

My son Ary yr 8, was only taught maths one way in school, but there are many ways to teach maths ,just have to find the way it works for u.Jonathan Tudor at first ED found a way which worked for my boy.Did his homework without me trying to go back 20yrs of memory and googling for hours to help my son. Jonathan is great , friendly, respectful and his teaching methods work. I'm glad we got him and didnt have to go tudor Hunting. Can't put a price on my kid, esp when results were 4 weeks in with FD was 26/35 in maths test ,b4 4weeks it was 5/30 and he studied for this one, confidence wasn't an issue but how to save knowledge as a memory tool was for my son. They gave support and patience while Going through crisis.I recommend Jonathan, U well see a results.

Silvana Younis

08:58 07 Aug 24

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00:42 23 Jul 24

A great experience all round. The kiddo loved spending time learning with Olivia, whose patience and perseverance helped him along.

Ryan

12:00 04 Jun 24

First Education provided me with a wealth of knowledge leading up to my HSC exam which assisted me to improving my mark, Highly Recommend.

Ralphski

01:54 06 Mar 24

Don't take your kids here, very rude and will not teach your kids.Also the reviews listed below include the actual so called tutors and their friends. This placed was investigated and found to be fraudulent in the way they handle there centre.

Clare Trombetta

09:54 11 Feb 24

Great personalised service - my daughter had two tutors as the first one needed to leave - my daughter felt comfortable with her & was starting to like maths. I was concerned re a change but the new tutor was great too - they tailor to suit the student & are caring & will adapt to suit the student - would not hesitate to recommend

Pam Velissaris

22:38 30 Nov 23

I want to send a huge shout out to Maria at First Education Earlwood, she really was a wonderful inspiration to my daughter Sophie who was doing her HSC in 2023. Not only was she able to guide her through her Chemistry lessons, she gave her sound advise on choices available to her in university. She's a totally credit to you company!!!

Matthew Silva

05:52 08 Nov 23

I found my time being tutored at First Education Earlwood very beneficial to my learning and approach to study throughout the course of my HSC year. Both my tutors Sophie and Deanne were very respectful, supportive and well versed in the subjects they tutored. Overall receiving tutoring at First Education was a great experience and I would highly recommend it!

Catherine Giuliano

03:11 04 Nov 23

My son was tutored in chemistry this year for year 12. Sebastian, his tutor, has significantly improved his results and provided him with a love of chemistry which was definitely not there beforehand and will be with him beyond the HSC! I fully recommend First Education.

Alexandra Roussakis

00:53 15 Feb 21

First Education Earlwood is an amazing place to do your tutoring at. The staff are amazing and so friendly. My tutor really helped me understand all my school work and made it so fun. I would definitely suggest sending your kids to First Education.

Caitlin CASSIMATIS

23:50 21 Jan 21

First Education was an invaluable part of my HSC journey, the passionate team guiding and encouraging me every step of the the way to achieve my very best. Their tutors and resources are fantastic, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an outstanding tutoring service!

Thomas Koutavas

12:08 21 Jan 21

The tutors at First Education Earlwood are all so empathetic and passionate! Would highly recommend this place to any student looking for some extra confidence and guidance in any subject. These guys go above and beyond to cater to your every need and without them, I can confidently say that I would not have achieved as well as I did in my final year. I’d like to give special thanks to George, Harry, Sebastian and Steven for their unlimited support, inside and outside the classroom throughout my time with them. They made every lesson more engaging and productive than the last and I could not recommend a more caring or nurturing environment! 😄

Jamie Bournelis

01:55 21 Jan 21

Have been going to First Ed for years and have never been disappointed with the exceptional quality of all tutors. Recommend this tutoring centre highly to students from primary to high school educational needs. Thanks!!!!

Minas Casiou

09:52 16 Jan 21

Harry and Leo at First Education are a great, talented team.They personalised the tutoring to suit our needs, making complex topics simple, were always available and made us feel like part of the family.Can't recommend them highly enough.Wish I came across them earlier.Thank you guys!

Artie Petratos

07:02 03 Dec 20

Hi Harry and Peter (tutor),Thank you and your team for all that you have done to assist my child in their final year of high school. Very professional throughout the whole time.A very special thanks to his tutor Peter for all the hard work he has put into assisting my child with their maths. You made my child eager to always attend the next session.The one thing I know is my child’s marks will now be higher than if not having these extra sessions.I highly recommend Harry and his team to assist your children with furthering their knowledge.Kind RegardsArthur Petratos

M PR

23:18 16 Nov 20

I highly recommend First Education Earlwood and my daughter's tutor, Irene. Not only have my daughter's grades and confidence in learning improved, but she LOVES seeing Irene every week, as she makes the lessons engaging and fun.

Mallissa

22:03 12 Nov 20

The Earlwood team are first class and go above and beyond both academically and emotionally to ensure our children are learning and supported. My daughter had the pleasure of being tutored by Steven in the lead up to her HSC exams. Not only was he a brilliant tutor academically, but also took on the role of counsellor, mentor and friend. God bless you always Steven and thank you for the endless chats about anything and being Mia's tower of strength during these past months.

Maria Papadakis

03:25 24 Oct 20

Our daughter spent several years with this tuition school. Very professional tutors, excellent resources and great communication. Highly recommend them!

Marc Ornelas

10:34 14 Jul 20

Harry is an extremely patient, enthusiastic and passionate tutor. His level of understanding with regards to mathematics is absolutely unchallenged. If you’re looking to drastically improve your mathematical ability, this is the place to go.

Dimitri Kostopoulos

00:50 14 Jul 20

Savannah was a great tutor and helped me so much in my PDHPE. I managed to get a Band 6 and I honestly could not have done it without her tireless effort and support. Would recommend to anyone looking to get the extra edge and improve their marks

Leo James

11:24 09 Jul 20

First Education has been a supportive and welcoming community. The team always aim to provide teaching for kids in fun and engaging ways.Having experienced their work through the eyes of a student, and now a tutor, I would highly recommend them to all kids who are seeking an encouraging and stress-free way of learning.

Marc Anthony Odelli

05:29 09 Jul 20

First Ed. is a great tutoring centre that treats every student like family. Both group and individual tutoring sessions were completed to the highest of standards and due to this I was able to become confident with subjects I had once struggled with. Endless amounts of resources are also available such as, past papers and exam style questions. Thanks for everything Harry!

Andrew Glastras

02:45 09 Jul 20

Awesome experience here at First Education! Extremely professional tutors. Without them I would have never achieved the mark I got in my HSC. I shocked myself with the results I achieved and I’m thankful to my tutors who helped me achieve this!Would definitely recommend to any student wishing to improve their results.

Eleni Koutsiofi

02:34 09 Jul 20

By far my favourite part of year 12. Harry taught the maths content amazingly and made it so much fun. If it wasn’t for first education I wouldn’t have been prepared for the hsc as much as I was. I looked forward to tutoring and the preparations for exams were excellent. I truly believe I wouldn’t have received a band 6 for maths without their help.

Athan Toskas

02:24 09 Jul 20

Without a doubt the best place to be tutored, I was tutored at first ED for maths throughout my schooling experience. Without the extensive support I received I wouldn’t of been able to receive the band 6 I acquired. Other than highly educated tutors, the culture at first ED was something that made me look forward to going tutoring weekly. Additionally, the ease of building relationships with my tutor made my stressful years of exams that much easier. I highly recommend first education, whether it’s to assist with someone who may be struggling or someone who is looking to further develop there knowledge. Having started tutoring at a younger age at first Ed, assisted with understanding fundamental concepts that still help me to this day.

Valasia Papadakis

11:55 16 Jun 20

A big thank you for your excellence in tutoring, our daughter Natalia's grades have improved immensely and she is finally understanding mathsand is more confident in class at school.Our tutor Steve has a terrific way of reaching out and communicating not only with the students but keeping us parents informed and of progress done.I have no hesitation in recommending 1st EducationAnd may I say money well spent especially given the fact that students learn.

Gilda Knaj

10:14 21 Sep 19

Since my daughter started attending First Education Earlwood I have noticed significant improvement in her work and so has her class teacher. My daughter loves her tutor and I highly reccomend Harry and the team from First Education.

Seti LATU

06:44 19 Sep 19

My wife and I are very happy with the care, quality and professionalism that the team at First Education have shown over the last two years. When our son commenced his tuition there, we noticed an improvement in his attitude and the way he applied himself to his studies. Even his teachers started to notice this and commended him for it. Thank you to Harry and the team at First Education Earlwood for all their hard work and support. We have no hesitation in recommending this place to anyone looking to help their kids improve in their learning and grades.

Melita Skurray

06:19 19 Sep 19

I cannot recommend Harry and First Education enough!!! My sons grades improved almost instantly and his dedication to school also. The encouragement he receives has helped not only his grades but is confidence and ability to learn.

Teresa Foustellis

01:10 16 Sep 19

A wonderful help, when you cannot help your child with that dreadful maths homework. First Education is here to relieve all your stress. My daughter has greatly benefited with the one on one tuition, something school cannot offer. Thanks for all your help, First Education!

Con Katsoulas

04:18 22 May 19

First education had been fantastic and has helped my son advance in 2u maths. My son has developed more confidence in himself and the good results are showing in his school assessments. The tutors are friendly and very knowledgeable and work very professionally in helping the students understand the concepts rather than just wrote learning answers to problems. I recommend first education to anyone wanting to improve their subject knowledge to gain every advantage in the HSC.My son Peter took so well to first education that he advanced so much, that he was eventually asked to be a tutor. He tutored Maths for 4 years at First Education and he thoroughly enjoyed his time there and helping the young students advance in their math studies.My son has now nearly completed hi maths secondary teacher degree and has been offered a job at Holy spirit and unfortunately is unable to continue as a tutor. Because of First Education he has become an exemplary teacher, who is now very sought after at most high schools and he is doing absolute wonders in helping other children in their maths journey.I am forever indebted to Harry and his team at First Ed who are first class and very professional in the way they go about their business. They have been great to deal with and I wish them all the best in their future success in helping many teens reach their goals in life as my son has.

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Ebrel Kerry

01:01 19 Nov 24

I love first ed!

Lo Lee

23:14 15 Nov 24

First education offers great support and structure, especially where there are gaps in learning. Sofala is giving my daughter so much confidence that we are seeing improvements in all her school work. We have done group tutoring sessions - however find that the one on one support at first education is far superior at improving self confidence and learning outcomes.

Adrian Shadily

02:49 14 Nov 24

From my experience, First Education is filled with excellent tutors who are dedicated in supporting the growth of students that they tutor with everything aimed to build confidence and prepare them for the HSC.

Alexandra Bizannes

08:24 13 Nov 24

I attended First Education and I received tutoring for extension 2 maths. Harry and everybody who worked there were so supportive and encouraging. It was such an enjoyable environment, and I gained so much confidence there

Sarah Cons

05:07 12 Nov 24

Highly recommend! Very good quality and supportive tutors!!

Fred Skilbeck

00:37 12 Nov 24

Great tutoring, with tutors that truly care.

Parham Sepas

00:34 12 Nov 24

Great tutors, support and service, super helpful at all times.

Ethan Sharpley

00:05 12 Nov 24

Ben Ledingham

23:59 11 Nov 24

Great community, super friendly tutors and staff! First education really helped me get through year 12, I wish I had joined sooner!

Xavier Istomin-Monroe

23:51 11 Nov 24

Great tutors, really helped wrap my head around advanced English and mathematics for my final year

RObeid

10:18 26 Oct 24

My son was tutored by John in Physics for his HSC. John is dedicated and a great support to my son. He is approachable and always open for feedback. My son has benefited from his tutoring and all staff of First Education Maroubra for their understanding and support. They are flexible and easy to communicate with. So grateful for their and commitment to their students. Thank you to all the team at First Education Maroubra!

Freda Paul

23:33 22 Oct 24

Caring, committed and competent tutoring demonstrated the valuable aid of having a neutral study buddy to support school learning and to engender student confidence in tackling the HSC. Our student's tutor, Angelique is astute, attentive, competent and an empathetic communicator who gave her personal attention to the needs of her student. Thank you FEM for creating a worthwhile and affirming tutoring experience. Freda Backes (granny)

Luda Onyshchenko

02:17 22 Oct 24

First Education provides high quality tutoring service, they are very helpful and friendly. Team show passion to their work and compassion to our children. My daughter 's Math tutor David immediately understood her needs. His knowledge and willing to help made my daughter much confident during HSC Math test.Highly recommend!

Nicola Giambuzzi

23:05 20 Oct 24

I can't speak highly enough about First Education Maroubra! From day one, the staff have been nothing short of amazing—caring, understanding, and truly invested in my child's success. A big THANK YOU to Angelique and Mary for creating such a positive, fun, and encouraging environment where learning feels less like a chore and more like a rewarding experience. My child not only improved academically but also gained so much confidence. Harry fosters a community, where every student and tutor is supported and valued. If you're looking for a place where your child will grow and thrive, this is it!

Julie Dihm

04:43 16 Oct 24

I have found the tutors here at First Education to be extremely helpful for my daughter in year 12. Her tutor for maths Celdric was fantastic! They also sourced tutors at very short notice. Thank you!

Elaine Leong

01:11 16 Oct 24

My daughter has been receiving Math tutoring at First Education for the past few years. Harry and John are fantastic tutors, really care about their students and have done such a great job to prepare my daughter for HSC. I would highly recommend First Education for your child, no matter what level they’re at.

Sophie Constanti

22:54 13 Oct 24

My son has been tutored by Sam these last 2 years and I cannot recommend high enough. Sam has been an integral part of my son’s learning and getting him ready for the IB exam. Thanks Sam so much

Sara Shirowzhan

22:39 13 Oct 24

Annie did a great job boosting my son’s English skills. I greatly appreciate her efforts.

Mahboobeh Hosseini

02:24 07 Aug 24

Perfect educator, knowledgeable , polite and me and my doughter both enjoy each session. She significantly got improve in math, reading and thinking skill.

Brendan Cann

21:14 26 Jun 24

First Education provided fantastic tuition for my daughter. In one term her results improved dramatically under the tutelage of Harriette, who was also a great role model, motivator and inspirer.

Miyoko Eriksson

07:36 22 Jun 24

The management team at First Education was extremely efficient in communication and accomodating our special request. My Y8 child had sessions with Pasquale, and he was a very good tutor. He explained thing well. It made it so much eiasier for me to understand the maths concept.

Renee P

03:52 29 Apr 24

Very professional and friendly tutoring service.

Ella Argent

22:23 12 Nov 23

Very good chemistry tutoring with Emanuel.

celine chia

22:30 08 Nov 23

Friendly tutors and a great programme to prepare those sitting trials/HSC

Emily Livissianis

22:12 08 Nov 23

Jack Carney

10:25 08 Nov 23

Barnabas Yaw

03:51 08 Nov 23

As an ex-student of First-Ed, if any parents or students are looking to get tutored here I highly recommend it. All the tutors and centre managers are always happy to see you and help you gain confidence in whatever you’re studying. Because of them I got through my exams with both great prep and amazing friends that cheered me on and supported me every step of the way. To reiterate, I highly recommend. 10/10

Charlie Lambrou

03:43 08 Nov 23

I’ve been tutored at First Ed for many years now and have adored the love and support from my tutors and Harry Mavrolefteros. Without them I would not be where I am today. I’m very grateful to be a part of this wonderful community and with them many years of success.

Christine Jenner

01:32 18 Oct 23

My son, Benjamin has been very pleased with his tutoring lessons since he started in 2022. He believes it has been extremely helpful to get him through the past two years. Emanuel was Ben's tutor and Ben said he was very good. He understood everything Emanuel taught & found himself helping his fellow students when they needed help. Emanuel is friendly & easy to communicate with. First Education has also been very understanding, working with me to find a better payment plan that suited us, to make transactions easier. I am very happy that we sent Ben to First Education & that he had such a friendly understanding & knowledgeable tutor. We would highly recommend First Education if you are seeking a Tutor.Thank you Emanuel & First Education.Christine Jenner

Suzanne Quader

08:47 02 Feb 23

We have had one to one tutoring for a whole term- my son really enjoyed his teaching sessions with his tutor. In the school holidays however, he did the Naplan prep courses (4 sessions over 2 days) and absolutely loved it - he raved on about Natalie and when I came to pick him up on the last day, he did not want to go home!From my side, the exams were a good reflection of what he will be expecting this year and the immediate feedback I think is also helpful! We now have areas of improvement to work on!We will definitely at the very least be back for all the holiday workshops!

Josephine Guerrera

00:03 12 Nov 22

Harry and the team at First Education are an exceptional team. My son has been attending First Education for many years now and has just completed his HSC and I can’t be happier with level of care, attention and effort by all of his tutors over this time. He has had the time of his life and enjoyed the experiences and the friendships that he’s made over these years. A big thank you to Harry and all his team to making it such a happy, educational and easy place to be once a week.

Annie Bulkeley

22:36 29 Jan 21

First Education provided me with so much support in areas that I struggled with. The tutors are extremely helpful and are always willing to chat to you about anything. It has such a great environment of both learning and fun, which is why I would recommend it to any student that needs just an extra bit of help or even a lot.

Jessica Best

21:49 24 Jan 21

The staff at First Education were at of high quality and extremely helpful in ensuring my improvement in weaker areas. It had a great supportive learning environment that encouraged me to feel motivated throughout my lessons. It made my overall tutoring experience a positive one, I highly recommend for students of any age!!

Vanessa Cassimatis

06:35 23 Jan 21

At the beginning of my HSC year I was tutored by Thomas for English, my marks had changed dramatically. He not only helped me gain an extensive amount of skills but gave me the confidence and courage I needed to push myself, which gained the marks I was striving for. First education has a very friendly and welcoming environment with staff that are positive and motivated to push the students to the best of their ability.

Helena Sullaka

04:03 22 Jan 21

First Education is a friendly environment with dedicated tutors who helped me to understand difficult subjects for the HSC and enjoy learning, which makes the process a lot easier. The tutors were always willing to answer any questions I needed help with and provided great support and care. I highly recommend First Education!

Rachel K-M

06:47 21 Jan 21

I did tutoring here for Year 11 and 12 in Standard Maths and thoroughly enjoyed my time at First Education. The tutors are so helpful and patient and will answer any questions you have. The whole tutoring team is amazing and very friendly.

Emma Birrell

03:07 21 Jan 21

I highly recommend First Education Maroubra to any student who is looking for extra confidence in their subjects. Harry and his team of tutors are very motivated and enthusiastic about the subjects they teach, making the learning experience more enjoyable. After just completing the HSC, I can confidently say that my marks would have been very different without the community at First Education. From being able to sit practice papers in the holidays (free of cost), their large variety of teaching resources and complete and ongoing support, I couldn’t recommend this tuition service enough!

Grace Victoria

02:49 21 Jan 21

I did tutoring hear throughout year 12, it was extremely helpful and allowed me to boost my marks for the hsc. Lilla was my tutor for English and she was amazing!! 10/10 would recommend !!!

Deborah Kelly-Morrow

08:39 29 Oct 20

Highly recommend.. the tutors and quality of service was excellent. Not only do they tutor they also help build confidence and treat everyone like family.

Mary Kizdo

11:57 26 Oct 20

First Education is a friendly environment that has dedicated staff and professional tutors who are positive, intelligent and truly care about their students, giving them the confidence to do their best. It is also very beneficial that students are given the opportunity to sit as many practice exams as they would like at the centre before trials and the HSC, making these time periods less stressful. I highly recommend First Education!

Kylie Algie

21:09 24 Oct 20

First Education has been one of the best investments in helping our son achieve his highest potential. With Joanna’s help in Advanced Maths he has developed a solid understanding of the subject and will walk into the HSC exam with confidence.We are incredibly grateful to not only Joanna, but also to Mary and Harry for the support they have provided; they have ensured we (the parents) have remained connected in this learning journey the whole way.This is definitely a service we will continue to use to help our other kids reach their potential and I would highly recommend to others!Thanks Joanna, Harry and Mary!

maria pitt

13:41 24 Oct 20

I have three children who all attended First Education. My daughter in 2019 and currently my two sons one in Year 12 and the other In year 10.Harry Mav the Director of First Education is highly professional and an excellent leader. He is very thoughtful and understanding nothing is a problem. It’s the little things that count!! He is constantly looking at ways to improve his service delivery. He values constructive feedback. He follows up on student’s learning progress making sure the tutors are the right mix.Then there is the Centre Manager Mary who is absolutely amazing!!! I can’t sing her praises highly enough. Nothing is a problem she will ALWAYS find a way to accommodate your child’s needs.Mary is efficient, compassionate, positive and professional. She will follow up making sure your child is happy with their tutor. If there is an issue she will come up with strategies to resolveit.The tutors are well resourced and dedicated. Always encouraging the child to learn, in a positive manner, to reach their full potential.I can’t recommend Harry and his team at First Education enough. Do yourself a favour if your child needs assistance with learning give First Education a call. It will be the BEST phone call you have ever made!!

Lisa Speranza

08:40 24 Oct 20

Harry and his team at First Education have been amazing to say the least. Both my husband and I have been beyond impressed. They have been thorough, dedicated, positive (in spite of everything!), tirelessly hardworking and have given my twins not only the tactics and techniques in their year 12 maths work but also the confidence! They have loved the journey!Most importantly First Education is easy to deal with, a very honest company and I was impressed that I was given feedback on my twins progress regularly. I would, without hesitation recommend First Education to anyone who is looking for a tutoring company for their child.Lisa Speranza

Anonymous K

06:36 19 Oct 20

The Team at First Education Maroubra are amazing.My daughter who is currently in Year 12 has been a student at the Centre since May 2020 and has said to me “I wish we knew about the Centre earlier”Harry Mav the Director is the definition of a true and inspirational leader! His care and compassion was evident from the first time I spoke with him. Since then he has taken the time to check up on my daughter’s learning experience and progress making sure that all was going well and that she was happy with her tutors and learning and First Education. What an absolute star!The Centre Manager Mary is professional, kind and made my daughter feel welcome and comfortable from the start which is a rare find especially during COVID!!Her tutors are dedicated, positive and constantly encouraging and are a credit to Harry and his team at First Education! Thank you again for this wonderful learning experience.

Kirsten C

07:55 17 Oct 20

First Education helped both my kids prepare for the HSC. Their tutors are excellent , well prepared, well resourced and friendlyAlso very reliable ( unlike some we used previously) They run free exam practise during school holidays which is great preparation too. Highly recommended.

Reshma Keswani

01:32 11 Sep 20

First Education: ExcellentHarry has got Fantastic team. My daughter since she started her tutoring until today it's been Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍. Kerryanne has been so Fantastic. Always Punctual, Polite, checking homework and making sure that child has understood everything. My daughter is very Happy with Kerryanne and always looking forward to learn from her and keep all her task up to date. I will highly recommend Kerryanne to my family and friends. Thanks Kerryanne for all your hard work and great support. Harry just letting you know will continue with First Education. All your team's are 🌟 and highly recommended to all my friends. Mary thanks for your Awesome Service 😊👍👍👍👍👍and Fantastic Job😊Have a great day 😊

julie

10:06 16 Jul 20

Harry and his team were always professional and answered any questions I had. Their commitment to their students and passion for quality education is commendable. I would highly recommend First Education.

Eden Sadra

03:58 14 Jul 20

I loved first education!! The flexibility of the tutors and their ability to adapt to each students specific needs makes it a stress free environment. Additionally, the ability to sit as many practice exams as you want before trials and before HSC is so amazing for preparation. It’s a stress free environment for what can sometimes be a very stressful period. Definitely recommend!

Roberto Leif

17:47 13 Jul 20

Amazing staff members who are always eager to tutor students with a smile. Never felt the need to pretend to know things that I did not as they completely acknowledge that every student has different strengths and weaknesses without being judgmental, and classes are taught in a manner that is easy and fun to understand. Highly recommend for students studying for their HSC and struggling to catch up.

Rachel

23:14 09 Jul 20

From its welcoming and friendly environment to little extra bonus’s throughout the year, First Ed helped greatly during the most difficult year of school. I was tutored for a number of subjects and my needs were met for every subject. Also holiday sessions really helped with keeping me focused and on track with work towards the HSC period. Highly recommend First Ed!

Josh Thomas

08:51 09 Jul 20

Everyone at First education is extremely welcoming and friendly which made it a very comfortable environment to work in, I’m usually very easily distracted but going here made sure I was able to have a healthy balance between talking with the tutors and getting to understand the schoolwork. All of my tutors were competent and able to communicate their methods to me clearly which made harder subjects like physics so much easier. I had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend it to others.

Maurice Geneid

08:18 09 Jul 20

My experience going to the tutoring lessons given by Harry and his team over at First Education was nothing short of absolutely brilliant. My confidence while going through my HSC year greatly increased thanks to the help and support I received in these classes especially in maths, which is a subject I struggled with for majority of high school. The tutors are friendly and hugely supportive in helping their students achieve their goals and achieving the best possible results.

Charlie Stinson

02:21 09 Jul 20

Harry is an excellent maths tutor who explains concepts well and provides support beyond just the maths in any way that is necessary. He also puts a lot of effort in working with the other tutors to ensure that the quality of education provided by First Education is second to none. I highly recommend this centre to any high school student who wants to improve their results and have fun in the process.

Lachlan Philips

01:23 09 Jul 20

Harry is an excellent tutor. Great to chat too as well and a good mix of kind but able to keep you honest.He also makes a huge effort to keep in touch, catch up with his former students from time to time, and to maintain a community around First Education. Highly recommend!

Deeba Syed

01:19 09 Jul 20

I went to First Education back in 2012 for both Maths and Physics. To date, one of the best learning experiences. Harry had a way of explaining things easily that even the content I found hard I was able to learn them. The experience also leaves you with a great relationship with your mentors.

Hannah Kavich

22:58 17 Jun 20

I'm in year 12 and I love first education. Great tutors and understanding and flexible admin staff.

Tim Polyzos

21:12 01 Apr 20

We have two boys who go to First Education and they have been going there for a couple of years now we find Harry and his staff absolutely fantastic with their help the boys have excelled and have thoroughly enjoyed their learning experience. We find that Harry and his staff are on top of things and are constantly calling us to review how the boys are going and if we are happy as well that’s what we love about First Education.

Erin Haslam

06:51 27 Mar 20

My daughter started tutoring with Lilla this term and I saw an almost immediate change in her confidence. She enjoys doing school work now & is keen to get her homework done to the best of her ability. Lilla has made a great change in her attitude. I highly recommend First Education, the team are friendly & helpful & very organised. They check in with feedback often. My daughter had a video conference this week due to restrictions & said it was as good as being in person, so it's great you've been able to keep things as normal as possible for your students. Thank you Lilla, Mary & Harry!!!

Lan D

11:27 12 Mar 20

My daughter loves coming to First Education Maroubra every week. Harry and his team provide such a warm and positive environment for her to be in. From the moment you walk in the office and greeted by Mary who’s so lovely and friendly to my daughter’s incredible tutor who she calls Miss Karly who she absolutely loves and adores, has made such an impact on her learning which she is enjoying so much! I also love the regular feedback on her progress. Harry and the team are truly just beautiful people who really cares about the students and families. If you are thinking of coming here do it- you will not be disappointed! Highly recommend First Education. Thank you Harry, Mary, Karly and team you guys are simply the best we love you!

Michelle Fox

23:22 10 Mar 20

This is my second experience at First Education for my second child and both have been outstanding. The tutors are excellent, encouraging, reliable and accommodating and the management is the same. My son has really enjoyed his lessons. What a great experience for parent and child. Thank you Karly, Nicole, Harry and Mary

Robyn Carney

07:04 01 Dec 19

Harry & his Team have been a pleasure to work with. - super professional & organised. Nicole the Maroubra Manager is fab & our sons 2 tutors have both been terrific. Thank you First Education - Jack now enjoys maths again & is performing very well in exams. I highly recommend your service & the experience. Thanks so much!

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