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About the program
What FunFox is, how it works, and how it’s different
No, and that distinction really matters. Tutoring covers school content and homework. FunFox teaches the thinking and expression system that sits underneath every subject , vocabulary, structure, idea development, feedback habits. A child who goes through FunFox writes better in English, science, history, and every subject that requires written communication. These are permanent skills, not subject-specific fixes.
Schools cover writing across 25–30 students with limited time for individual feedback. FunFox teaches the process of writing, how to plan, structure, draft and refine, in small groups of 3–6, with written feedback on every single piece of work. The explicit skill-teaching and individual attention that schools simply don’t have time for is what we do every week.
Always 3 to 6 students. This is non-negotiable at FunFox. Small enough that your child gets genuine individual attention and the teacher knows their specific strengths and gaps. Large enough for peer discussion, which research consistently shows accelerates learning significantly compared to one-on-one sessions.
All FunFox classes are live online via Zoom. This allows us to serve families across Australia and internationally. Australian Year 1–2 students also receive a physical activity pack delivered to their home each term.
The Learning Den is our parent and student portal at portal.funfoxprogram.com.au. Through it you can access class schedules, homework activities, teacher feedback on every piece of work, recordings of every class your child attends, and all enrolment details. Everything in one place, no chasing teachers for updates.
Yes, we have students across Australia, the UK, the UAE, Pakistan, India, and many other countries. All classes are online. Class times are offered across multiple time zones. International Year 1–2 students receive digital materials rather than a physical pack.
Each week your child receives two to three short homework activities, usually 10 to 15 minutes each. They upload to the Learning Den. The teacher reviews their work and provides written feedback before the one-hour live Zoom class. After class the recording is available. It’s a complete weekly learning loop, not just a one-hour class and nothing else.
Writing skills
Writers Club and Foundation Club
Almost always the opposite. Children resist writing because it feels confusing and pointless when they don’t have a clear method. Once they have a system, the frustration drops. Most children who join hating writing leave within one term actually choosing to write. The resistance isn’t about writing, it’s about not knowing where to begin.
Yes, this is one of the most common things we see. The problem isn’t the ideas. It’s the absence of a system for organising them before writing starts. We use structured planning techniques, including mind mapping, that help children sort their thoughts and build them into something coherent. Once they have that tool, it changes everything.
Absolutely. Spelling, grammar and punctuation are core parts of the program throughout the year. We use specific activities that make learning these things interactive rather than tedious. Teachers use a sandwich feedback method: one strength, one specific thing to improve, and encouragement to try again. It builds accuracy without destroying confidence.
This is exactly what free writing exercises are designed for. We give students a prompt and five minutes to just write, no pressure on quality, no judgment on content. This breaks the blank-page paralysis and builds the habit of getting thoughts moving. Over time children stop freezing entirely and start generating ideas naturally.
This is one of the clearest signs that planning techniques haven’t been taught. We start by teaching students to plan before they write, using mind maps, outlines, and structured frameworks. Once a child sees their ideas laid out in a logical order before touching the page, the writing that follows is dramatically more coherent. It usually takes just a few weeks to become a habit.
We cover all four main genres across the year: descriptive writing (Term 1), narrative writing (Term 2), persuasive writing (Term 3), and informative writing (Term 4). Each term gives students deep exposure to one genre. By the end of the year your child has real competency across all four.
About half our students are already performing well at school. They join because they want to go from good to exceptional. The skills we teach, structure, vocabulary development, precise expression, are exactly what separates average writing from writing that genuinely stands out.
Not at all. Our Foundation Club is specifically designed for Years 1 and 2. Sessions are highly interactive and game-based. Year 1 parents are encouraged to sit alongside their child during class. Australian Year 1 students also receive a physical activity pack delivered to their home.
Reading skills
Readers Club , comprehension, analysis and literary thinking
Yes , this is exactly who it’s for. Fluent readers often struggle to explain what they read, infer meaning, or analyse text. Reading the words and understanding them are two very different skills. The Readers Club targets the gap between the two, and it’s a gap that widens every year it goes unaddressed.
Almost always the opposite. Children resist reading because it feels confusing and pointless when they don’t understand deeply. Once things start making sense, curiosity takes over. Our classes are genuinely enjoyable, not comprehension drills.
Very common, and very fixable. Understanding something and being able to articulate it are separate skills. We teach children how to take what they understood and express it clearly, in writing and in discussion. This is one of the most noticeable improvements parents report after one term.
We use real literature, short stories, novels, poetry, picture books, and non-fiction texts. Students are exposed to high-quality writing across a range of genres and styles. This early exposure to real literary works means students are not encountering themes, author intent, and literary devices for the first time when they reach high school. The breadth of reading also builds vocabulary and cultural literacy that transfers across all subjects.
Yes, deliberately. We introduce texts that go beyond typical primary school reading. Early exposure to literary analysis, themes, author intent, literary devices, means students are not seeing this for the first time when they reach Year 7.
School groups focus on reading aloud and basic comprehension. FunFox goes further, we explicitly teach thinking strategies, inference, literary analysis, and how to explain and justify answers. Skills most schools simply don’t have time to teach individually.
Yes , this is the core problem we solve. We teach children that different question types require different reading strategies. Once a child knows which tool to use when, comprehension questions stop feeling like guesswork.
High school program
High School Literacy Club, Years 7–10
No, and the distinction matters. Tutoring helps with specific assignments. FunFox builds the underlying thinking and writing architecture so your child can handle any assignment, including ones they’ve never seen before.
Not at all. Year 9 is a critical window, students are building the analytical habits that determine their Year 10 and senior performance. Starting now gives them two full years to embed the skills before it really counts.
No, about half our high school students are already performing well. They enrol because they want to reach the top of the grade, not just pass. The analytical depth we teach is what separates B students from A students.
Yes, directly. We teach close reading, essay structure, and analytical thinking: the exact skills school assessments reward. Students consistently report improved marks within one to two terms.
Session 1 is a 45-minute tutorial focused on the week’s key discussion areas. Session 2 is the 75-minute main class where students apply what they’ve prepared, discuss with peers, and receive live teacher feedback on their analytical writing.
The 45-minute tutorial and 75-minute class are scheduled to work around school. Students in Years 7–10 consistently manage both with their existing workload, and because the skills directly apply to school English, the time investment pays back in every assessment.
$240 per month for a 3-month term. A one-time enrolment fee of $80 applies on signup. Cancel before the next term starts. No hidden charges.
Classes and scheduling
How classes work, what a week looks like, and what happens if you miss one
Yes, at enrolment you select from available time slots. All times are shown in your local timezone. We offer morning, afternoon and evening sessions across Monday to Sunday. If your preferred slot fills up, you can join a waitlist.
Missed classes can be rescheduled through the Learning Den portal. If rescheduling isn’t possible, a full recording of every class is available. We always recommend attending live because the group discussion is where much of the learning happens, but no session is ever completely lost.
Teachers are assigned to specific time slots. If you meet a teacher during your trial class and want to continue with them, ask which slots they teach and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Every FunFox teacher is excellent, we don’t have a tiered system.
It depends on age. Year 1, yes, we ask parents to be present. Year 2, we recommend being nearby. From Year 3 onwards children are fully independent and we encourage parents to step back. We guide every family through this as their child settles in.
One live class per week, 60 minutes for primary programs, two sessions totalling 120 minutes for the High School Club. Homework takes 10 to 15 minutes per activity, done when it suits your family. Classes can be rescheduled through the portal if something comes up.
Our terms align with the Australian school term calendar. Classes run during school terms and pause during major holiday breaks. We also offer holiday booster programs during selected breaks, announced at the start of each year.
Pricing and payment
What things cost, how payment works, and discounts available
Primary programs (Foundation Club, Writers Club, Readers Club) are $495 per term — paid as three monthly instalments of $165. High School Literacy Club is $240 per month for a three-month term. A one-time enrolment fee of $80 applies on signup. No hidden charges beyond these.
The $80 one-time enrolment fee covers administrative setup — class placement, teacher assignment, Learning Den access, and for Year 1 Australian students, the physical activity pack. It is paid once per child across their entire time with FunFox, regardless of how many programs they join.
Payments are set up via direct debit through your Learning Den account and drawn automatically on a monthly basis. If you don’t cancel before Week 9 of the current term, enrolment automatically rolls over to the next term. The deadline is clearly displayed in your portal at all times.
Yes — two. If your child enrols in a second FunFox program, you receive 10% off the term fee for that second program. If you enrol a second sibling, they also receive 10% off their term fee.
Completely free. No credit card required to book. No obligation to enrol after. It’s a genuine first class — not a sales pitch disguised as a session.
One term gives you a genuine feel for the method and you will notice a shift in attitude. One year is where measurable improvement becomes significant. Two to three years is where it becomes permanent. We never pressure long-term commitment — but we are honest that the biggest results come from giving the process time.
Exams and results
NAPLAN, OC, Selective exams, and how to know if it’s working
Yes, significantly. NAPLAN assesses reading comprehension and writing directly. FunFox builds exactly those skills, not through NAPLAN-specific drilling, but through genuine literacy development that performs well in any assessment format. We also offer NAPLAN Booster sessions in Term 1.
The OC exam tests critical thinking, reading comprehension, and mathematical reasoning. FunFox Readers Club directly targets the reading and critical thinking components, and we recommend it specifically for Year 3–4 students preparing for OC.
Yes. The Selective exam tests reading comprehension, writing, mathematical reasoning, and thinking skills. FunFox develops the reading and writing components. We also offer dedicated Selective Booster sessions for students in Years 5–6.
Through the Learning Den portal. You can read the teacher’s written feedback on every piece of homework your child submits, watch class recordings, and see which skills have been covered each week. Most parents report noticing a shift in attitude and willingness within the first four to six weeks.
We encourage parents to speak to us directly. Our team will review your child’s work, speak with their teacher, and identify what’s happening. In rare cases the program isn’t the right fit, and in those situations we’ll tell you honestly.
Most parents notice a shift in attitude within the first term. Measurable improvement in writing quality typically appears from Term 2 onwards. Significant, lasting transformation builds across a year. Writing is a muscle, consistent effort over time is what creates real change.
Ages and programs
Which program is right for your child, and when to start
Foundation Club is for Years 1–2. Writers Club is for Years 1–6. Readers Club is for Years 3–6. High School Literacy Club is for Years 7–10. If you’re unsure, book a free trial class and our team will guide you during the follow-up call.
Yes, many families enrol children in both Writers Club and Readers Club simultaneously. Writing improves when reading comprehension deepens, and vice versa. A 10% discount applies to the second program.
Year 6 is one of the most important times to invest in writing foundations before the jump to high school. We recommend Writers Club to solidify writing skills, and Readers Club if comprehension and analysis are a concern.
No. Our program is structured term by term. You can join at the start of any term and your child will be fully up to speed from day one. Any term is the right term to begin.
FunFox programs start from Year 1, typically age 6. If your child is in Kindergarten or under 6, get in touch and we’ll advise honestly whether waiting until Year 1 would serve your child better.
Before joining a regular class, Year 1 students have a free 20-minute one-on-one assessment with a FunFox teacher. This helps us confirm the right level placement and ensures the class content is appropriate for your child from day one. It’s a low-pressure conversation, not a test.
Cancellation and commitment
How cancellation works and what happens if things change
FunFox does not allow mid-term cancellations once a term has started. This reflects our belief that writing development requires sustained effort, a few weeks isn’t enough time to see the method work.
Log into your Learning Den portal and cancel before the end of Week 9 of the current term. The cancellation deadline is displayed clearly in your account. If you miss the deadline, your child will be automatically enrolled for the next term.
No. FunFox operates on a term-by-term basis. You commit to one term at a time. Cancel before Week 9 of the current term and you won’t be charged for the next. No long-term contract, no exit fees, no pressure to stay beyond any term you choose.
Because all classes are online, moving location doesn’t affect your enrolment at all. The only thing that changes if you move overseas is the time zone, and we can help you find a class slot that works for your new timezone.
We don’t currently offer a formal pause option within a term. If your child needs to miss several classes, missed classes can be rescheduled and recordings are always available. Speak to our team directly if you have an extended situation, we’re always willing to have a human conversation about it.
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