Inspired Education

About InspirationEd

Built to help students, parents and schools navigate the HSC with confidence.

InspirationEd, formerly HSC in the Holidays, exists to make high-quality education support more practical, more human and more effective for the people who need it most.

What drives us

Every child deserves access to the highest quality education help, support and encouragement.

We work to make that support clearer, more accessible and more inspiring for students, families and school communities.

Our Story

From one simple idea to a broader educational mission.

InspirationEd, formerly HSC in the Holidays, was born out of a need to help students and parents through the HSC. In 2005, without knowing exactly what kind of company we would eventually become, we knew one thing for sure: high-stakes testing is stressful, and students and parents need help.

As parents, teachers and HSC markers, we also knew it takes a village to help students reach their full potential. So we started by delivering lectures that helped students discover proven strategies for exam success. Parents and teachers welcomed the support, and students directly benefited. It was a simple but powerful idea that took off because it delivered real results.

Today, we deliver these lectures through a network of more than 70 senior teachers and examiners in partnership with Australia's leading universities. Nothing makes us prouder than helping thousands of students achieve the ATAR scores they want and deserve.

In 2020, following the release of a new suite of online learning tools and resources, we renamed our company from HSC in the Holidays to InspirationEd. The new name reflects not only expanded programs and resources, but also how we want students to feel when they engage with us: inspired to do greater things than they may have thought possible.

In every educational experience we deliver, we work hard to shine a light on individual potential, a growth mindset and resilience. We continue to serve students and schools with the same commitment we started with: making sure every child has access to excellent education help, support and opportunity.

What We Were Built On

The values behind every program we deliver.

01

Born from a real need

InspirationEd began in 2005 with a simple observation: the HSC places real pressure on students and families, and most people need more practical support than schools alone can provide.

02

Built by people who understand the system

As parents, teachers and HSC markers, we understood both the emotional pressure and the academic demands. We knew strong results come from guidance, clarity and confidence, not just harder study.

03

Proven through outcomes

What started as exam lectures quickly grew because students benefited, parents welcomed the support, and schools saw the value of structured, high-quality preparation.

How We Evolved

A story of steady growth, without losing the original mission.

2005

HSC in the Holidays begins

We started by delivering focused lectures designed to help students approach high-stakes exams with clearer strategy, stronger technique and more confidence.

Growth

A model that families trusted

The idea resonated because it worked. Students gained practical exam insight, parents felt more supported, and our programs expanded through word of mouth and strong results.

2020

The move to InspirationEd

After launching a broader suite of online learning tools and resources, we renamed the company from HSC in the Holidays to InspirationEd to reflect both our growth and the mindset we want to cultivate in students.

Today

A network of expert educators

We now deliver lectures and programs through a network of more than 70 senior teachers and examiners in partnership with leading Australian universities.

Our Commitment

We keep showing up for students, families and schools with the highest standard of support we can provide.

Our mission is not just to improve marks. It is to make sure students feel supported, capable and well-guided at one of the most demanding points of their school journey.

Deliver practical, high-quality academic support that students and families can trust.

Partner with schools and organisations to extend access to excellent education support.

Create learning experiences that build confidence, resilience and a growth mindset.

Keep raising the standard of what exam preparation and student support should look like.

Who We Serve

Supporting students directly, while strengthening the communities around them.

Students

We help students build exam literacy, confidence and stronger study habits through expert-led programs, resources and learning tools designed for real HSC outcomes.

Parents

We give families clarity during a stressful period, with trustworthy support from experienced educators who understand both the pressure students face and the standards they are working towards.

Schools and Partners

We work alongside schools, universities and education organisations to deliver high-quality academic experiences that broaden access to meaningful support.

Give your child the clearest advantage before their HSC exams.

Expert preparation from the people who mark the papers. Trusted by 100,000+ students since 2005.

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Questions? Call us on 1300 677 336 or email info@inspired.edu.au