About us

Helping ambitious students break through since 2007

BT Education combines experienced teaching, structured resources and sustained guidance for VCE, IB, UCAT and the pathways beyond school.

Kevin Xiao, founder of Breakthrough Education

Our story

A Legacy of Academic Excellence

My name is Kevin Xiao and I’m the Founder and Head Tutor at Breakthrough Education. My passion and focus in life is to inspire, mentor and most importantly help students achieve success – whether it is to attain their ideal ATAR score in VCE or to get into the course of their dreams. In my 23 years of teaching, I have personally coached and mentored more than 90 × 99.95 students and literally helped hundreds get into medicine, dentistry and even entry into some of the most prestigious universities in the US and UK.

Kevin Xiao speaking with students in front of the classroom whiteboard.

Vision and mission

Work Hard

Wondering how hard you need to work? The answer is simple: work harder than your peers.

The ATAR is a RANK, not a score and if you want to rank higher, you have to work harder.

Working hard means more hours, more effort and ultimately sustained output over time. Some may argue that quality is better than quantity.

Let me say to you this: quality comes from quantity.

Work Smart

Why is it that some students just perform better than others even though both seemingly spend the same amount of time?

The answer is straightforward: they spend the vast majority of time working on the factors which contribute most to their success. Getting a good ATAR is a science not an art, there are simple actions and tasks which will help you succeed.

Be Expertly Guided

Next time you meet someone who gets a great score, casually ask them if they got tutored?

The reality is that most, if not all, of the 99.95 have been coached just like elite athletes.

In fact, of all the years I have been teaching, those who get 99.95 without any coaching is in fact the exception.

In 2019 alone, I personally taught all 10 x 99.95 students – to do well you need someone who has a proven track record and experience in producing results year in, year out.

This was not a one off, in 2022, another 10 students, from Breakthrough Education, achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95.

In 2024, 11 students achieved a perfect ATAR of 99.95 all from Breakthrough Education!

Breakthrough Education is here to help you succeed. I invite you to be part of an extraordinary group of students who are committed not to settle but to breakthrough in every aspect of academic achievement.

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BT Education

Built around lasting student progress

2007

Established

Melbourne

Locally based teaching team

VCE · IB

Senior pathways

UCAT

Medicine entry preparation

Real student and parent experiences

“Best teaching experience I've ever had with amazing resources and support! I feel like I'm actually learning something here compared to other tuitions I have been to previously, I feel more confident for VCE now!”
Ethan Yap
“So glad I started tuitions here! Kevin's classes are very thorough and provide a great insight to key concepts that are crucial for vce. Only started a few weeks ago and it's already helped me get my grades up. Would definitely recommend going here.”
Tanisha
“I was recommended Kevin by a friend and decided to engage his services for my daughter with her studies. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides practical tips and valuable resources. I would highly recommend him to any parent who wants to give their child an advantage in VCE”
Jamie X
“My daughter likes the tutoring at BT very much, she is inspired from Kevin a lot. She can lock in for a long time and super focus. Great place to start!”
Grace Liu
“The head tutor, Kevin, is a very knowledgeable individual who teaches many pedantic skills for VCE and provides many resources. He cares a lot for his students and helps his students whenever and wherever possible. Would highly recommend if you're looking to extend yourself in VCE with an amazing tutor!”
Uni Codetta

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Address
Shop 5, Level 1, Dining Terrace, The Glen Shopping Centre, Glen Waverley VIC 3150
Hours
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm; Sat–Sun 10am–4pm (client approval required)

Frequently asked questions

Can I attend a trial lesson?

To protect class quality and continuity, paid and unpaid trial lessons are not currently offered. The team can discuss suitability before enrolment.

How much does tutoring cost?

Fees vary by program, year level, subject and delivery format. Review the pricing page and confirm current fees and materials with the team before enrolment.

Can I join after the term has started?

Where places remain, mid-term entry may be possible and catch-up support may be required for important missed content.

How large are the classes?

Class size varies by program and campus, with some group classes typically capped at around 30 students. Confirm the current arrangement with the team.

Is one-to-one tutoring available?

One-to-one tutoring may be available for selected VCE, IB, primary and secondary subjects, subject to tutor availability. It is not currently offered for UCAT.

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