Unlocking & Realising Your Academic Potential

We’re committed to unlocking and realizing your full academic potential. Our holistic approach nurtures a growth mindset, inspires self-confidence, and hones both creative thinking and problem-solving skills. We believe that with the right support, every student can thrive academically and personally.

About Us

At X+Y Education, we are proud to be led by Setha, a highly experienced educator with over 30 years of teaching expertise. His unwavering commitment to excellence has helped countless students achieve state rankings, scholarships, and prestigious awards.

A former Head Teacher in Mathematics and Principal, Setha combines his leadership expertise with a passion for teaching. His personal achievements includes: top HSC scores of 99 in 3 Unit Mathematics (Mathematics Extension 1) and 98 in 4 Unit Mathematics (Mathematics Extension 2), ranking top 10 in the state.

Setha’s academic journey is equally inspiring. Awarded a full scholarship to Sydney Grammar School, he excelled in mathematics and science, placing in the top 1% in the Westpac Mathematics and Australian Science Competitions. He also achieved High Distinctions in the Australian Mathematical Olympiad and the International Physics Olympiad in Venice, Rome, and Italy (1988–1989).

Setha’s approach focuses on building confidence and teaching students how to think critically and solve problems effectively. At X+Y Education, we’re here to help students achieve their best.

Fostering Academic Success

We recognize that every student is unique. That’s why we work closely with students and parents to focus on nine key pillars of academic success. Through ongoing feedback, we highlight each student’s strengths, growth areas, learning styles, and study habits. Together, we track progress and identify opportunities for improvement. By cultivating a growth mindset, we empower students to view challenges as opportunities for growth, not only in their studies but also in life.

These skills are to support students well beyond the classroom, equipping them with practical tools for adulthood—skills in discipline, adaptability, communication, and resilience—that are essential for thriving in any setting.

Goals & Purpose

Set clear academic goals and map out a personalized educational journey.

Learning & Application

Master how to apply knowledge effectively in exams and assessments

Confidence, Motivation & Resilience

Develop the confidence to tackle challenges, stay motivated, and build resilience to overcome setbacks and maintain long-term success.

Habits & Routine

Build consistency and discipline to stay organized in your studies.

Your Environment

Create a workspace that promotes focus, productivity, and encourages you to study.

Adaptability

Learn to adapt your learning strategies and approaches to different subjects, challenges, and changing environments.

Health & Wellbeing

Balance your studies with your physical and mental wellbeing.

Time Management

Learn to prioritize tasks, avoid procrastination, and manage your time efficiently for a balanced academic life.

Collaboration & Communication

Cultivate effective teamwork and communication skills, essential for group projects, class participation, and real-world success.

Our Approach

We center our teaching around the Australian Curriculum and the HSC Syllabus, but our classes go far beyond just delivering notes and formulas. We emphasize creative thinking and problem-solving, encouraging students to understand the “why” behind concepts instead of relying on rote memorization. As students prepare for the HSC, a deep understanding of their modules and the purpose behind the content becomes essential. This clarity enables them to confidently tackle unfamiliar questions in exams or assessments, turning what might seem challenging into something manageable.

Our Success Formula,
(Mindset + Knowledge/Skills + Application + Problem Solving) + Discipline = Scoring 90+

Flexible Learning Options

ONLINE LIVE    |    ON-CAMPUS    |   HYBRID

The way we approach education has evolved, and we understand the importance of flexibility in learning. Whether you’re at home or nearby, you can choose the option that works best for you: study online, on-campus, or blending both. Our flexible scheduling accommodates families with transportation challenges or busy lives, ensuring that missing a class is no longer an issue.

No matter your location, you can be part of our community. Our online classes connect you with students from all over, ensuring that distance is never a barrier to your education.

What our students are saying

Kay Hiramanek

My son Carl is a bright young man who was studying at a selective school but had dropped the ball with his studies as teenagers sometimes do and was really struggling to cope as he faced his HSC exams.

On a friend’s recommendation, we met with Setha Pal, and I was blown away by the understanding and empathy Setha showed us.

Even though he had a very short time frame to work in, Setha took on the impossible task and coached and counselled Carl with dedication and determination, which was truly impressive. I owe him a debt of gratitude for that alone and the constant support he provided to me as a concerned parent. Carl’s grades improved significantly, and he went from very average scores to achieving a score that put him in Band 6 in Mathematics

Sandy Ta

“Setha Pal has made a lasting impact on the way I study and learn new content. His focus on understanding the maths rather than rote learning, as well as teaching alternative methods, allowed me to get ahead of other students, therefore allowing me to get a 96 in Extension 1 Mathematics and 92 in Extension 2 Mathematics. Setha Pal goes above and beyond to ensure that his students achieve the results they are capable of”

Gabriel Diep

“IM NOT GOING TO LIE I got Cs and Bs before and English being my second language I’m surprised I’m one of the top students for BOTH English and Biology, so I want to thank you because I know how much hard work u put in for all of your students. And thank you for being both a good teacher and older sister to everyone!!☺️☺️”

Nhi Tran

Setha has taught me like no other. Tuition with him is more than just learning: it’s a whole experience. He has implemented more effective teaching methods than provided in school, allowing me to quickly absorb information. Not only does he provide meticulous individual support to ensure every student understands, but also boosted my confidence in maths which motivated me to achieve higher. Setha finds potential in every pupil and provides them with opportunities like nobody else can.

Alicia Kev

Through my years at tuition, Mr Pal has provided me with an immense amount of quality teaching and support. He consistently went above and beyond what was taught at school and applied unique teaching styles that best suited me. This allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of the content taught and further consolidated my knowledge

Trista Huynh

From year 7 to year 12, Mr Seth was not only my tutor in Maths, English and Chemistry but my mentor in life- where I had been taught long- life lessons. He understood me at my lowest times, such as during the most difficult period the HSC taught me after and before hours on weak and difficult areas of topics (a lot since I found loads of things hard and was a slow interpreter) but also in the highest time like the enjoyable class times in which stories were told to enhance our memory and knowledge on complex concepts making it simple and easy to understand. This meant that the quality of learning was significantly high upon his passion and enthusiasm for my education,” The content taught had lots of depth- questions and information given were beyond school level even too difficult at times; however, this meant that once the content was heard a second time at school, we would have greater insight. The support provided was abundant. When I needed help, I would message Setha, and he would get back to me almost instantly.

Dr Jeffrey Zerbst, Manager: Academic Learning & Support SCU

Setha Pal is a Maths teacher of extraordinary ability who consistently achieved outstanding results with his students at Pal College. As a former colleague, I can testify that Setha is a Maths and teaching genius who can take students to very great heights in a short amount of time. Teachers like Setha come along once in a lifetime. Nobody does it better.

“My favourite part about Setha’s teaching is how confident he makes you feel in maths. He is the sole reason I switched from doing 2U to 4U in the HSC, and it really boosted my ATAR. No matter how busy he is, he will always take the time to help his students and will offer different solutions to the same problem to make it easier to understand.”

Amy Guan

Miss, thanks for all the help you have given me this past year and in regard to the way that you taught, I found it very helpful how you gave us sample responses for us to understand the standard and all that was really good. From all the help that you have given me, I think it pretty much paid off cause like I got a band 6 in English, surprisingly 😂😂 my results were also pretty good so thanks for all the help!!

Sarina Chiem

Mr Pal has always taught in a unique teaching style, ensuring I was able to excel in my studies. Through his quality teaching, I was able to gain a deep understanding of the content taught while also ensuring I understood it thoroughly, allowing me to feel confident in my studies.

Bonita Kev

Subjects we offer

Year 4 to Year 10

English

Mathematics

Thinking Skils

Year 11 & 12 Maths

Maths Standard 2

Maths Advanced

Maths Extension 1

Maths Extension 2

Year 11 & 12 English

English Standard

English Advanced

Our Student Support

Homework

Assist you with classwork & school homework

Assessment

Prepare & help with feedback on school assessment

Mentoring

Provide guidance in subject, study habits & career options

Resource

Access past exam papers, notes & other materials

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