550+

Certified, background-checked educators, virtually or in person

255+

Specialists in ADHD, ASD, IEPs, dyslexia and other special education needs

3 ways

Learn online, at home, or at your local library, on your budget and schedule

Mom & Teacher Led

Founded by a mom and trusted by families across Canada

Why offer an education benefit?

A child who is struggling at school stays on a parent's mind at work too. A family education benefit gives them a trusted next step, without adding anything to your HR team's plate.

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A benefit families use
Certified teachers only
Online, home or library

For your employees

✓
One-on-one tutoring with a certified teacher
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Matched to their child's grade, subject and learning needs
✓
Lessons online, at home or at a public library
✓
Support for IEPs, ADHD, ASD and dyslexia
✓
Lesson updates and messages in one app

For your company

A benefit that stands out to working parents
Easy to run: families deal with us directly, not with HR
Flexible: offer access, contribute toward lessons or build a full benefit

Available through an Employee Assistance Program or an employee benefits package, with the scope and price in writing before anything starts.

Marilyn Solano, founder and CEO of Connect Education
A note from our founder

Education support for the families behind your workforce

When a child is struggling in school, parents carry that concern into every part of their day, including work. Finding the right help can mean hours of searching, checking qualifications and trying to make schedules fit.

Connect Education gives employers a practical way to support working families. Through an Employee Assistance Program or employee benefits package, parents can access personalized tutoring support for their children. We help match each student with a qualified educator based on their grade, subject, schedule and learning needs, with online and in person options available.

Employers can offer access to our matching service, contribute toward lessons or build a family education benefit that fits their workforce and budget.

I founded Connect Education because families deserve an easier way to find the right support. When an employer helps a parent take that first step, the impact reaches beyond the workplace. It gives a child a better chance to learn with confidence and gives their parent one less challenge to face alone.

Let’s build an education benefit your employees can use.

Marilyn Solano
Founder and CEO, Connect Education
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Fits your budget
After work and weekends
Online, home or library
Matched to learning needs

Why employers choose Connect Education

We were founded by a mom and teacher who wanted finding the right support to be simple and safe. Now we help employers give that to the families on their team.

Certified teachers only

Certified teachers who hold a professional teacher certificate in good standing, each background-checked and reviewed before they teach.

No extra work for HR

We handle the matching and the support. Employees deal with us directly, in their own time.

Built around your budget

Offer access to matching, contribute toward lessons or build a full family education benefit.

For teams across Canada

Online lessons anywhere in the country, in person, or at a local public library.

Let us support you while you support your employees

Choose the level that fits your workplace. Every option is delivered by certified teachers who hold a professional teacher certificate in good standing.

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Option 1

Start simple, at no cost

  • A free info session for your team about the benefit
  • Employees sign up and use the platform directly
Immediate value, your HR team just shares the link
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Option 2

Offer it as a benefit

  • Company-wide preferred pricing
  • Easy access for every employee
  • Anonymized usage reporting (aggregated, never about individual families)
A structured, visible family benefit
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Option 3

Flexible sponsorship program

  • Company covers or matches tutoring hours, with a cap
  • One-to-one academic support for employees' children
  • Aggregated, anonymized reporting only, never about individual employees or children
  • Fits into your Total Rewards strategy
Shared investment, real support for families

Let's build your education benefit

Tell us about your team and how your benefits work today. We will get back to you with an option that fits your workforce and budget.

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Meet OUR tutors

Certified. Background-Checked. Genuinely Kind.

Certified and retired classroom teachers who hold a professional teacher certificate in good standing, including ESL and FSL specialists.

Neil, certified teacher with Connect Education
Neil
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Online, in person

Reading, writing and geography, grades 3 to 12.

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Anna, certified teacher with Connect Education
Anna
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Online, in person

Reading, writing and science, K to grade 8. ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and IEPs.

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Dr. Richard, certified teacher with Connect Education
Dr. Richard
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Online

Science, math and physics, grades 9 to 11.

Connect with Dr. Richard
Brenda, certified teacher with Connect Education
Brenda
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Online, in person

Literacy, reading and writing, K to grade 6. Dyslexia, ADHD, autism and IEPs.

Connect with Brenda
Erin, certified teacher with Connect Education
Erin
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Online, in person

Reading, writing, science and math, K to grade 12. ADHD, autism, dyslexia and IEPs.

Connect with Erin
Elisa, certified teacher with Connect Education
Elisa
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Online

Reading, writing and math, grades 1 to 5. Bilingual English and Spanish.

Connect with Elisa
Ayktah, certified teacher with Connect Education
Ayktah
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Online

Reading, writing and healthy active living, K to grade 12.

Connect with Ayktah
Ravneet, certified teacher with Connect Education
Ravneet
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Online

Literacy, reading and writing, K to grade 5. ADHD, autism, behaviour and IEPs.

Connect with Ravneet
Sunny, certified teacher with Connect Education
Sunny
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Online, in person

Reading, writing, literacy and ESL, K to grade 6. Autism, learning disabilities and IEPs.

Connect with Sunny
Yewa Monique, certified teacher with Connect Education
Yewa Monique
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Online

French as a second language, grades 1 to 6. Behaviour support and IEPs.

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Dean, certified teacher with Connect Education
Dean
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Online

Science, math and physics, K to grade 11.

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Ilana, certified teacher with Connect Education
Ilana
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Online, in person

Reading and math, K to grade 12. ADHD, autism, dyslexia and IEPs.

Connect with Ilana
Robin, certified teacher with Connect Education
Robin
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Online

Math, writing and reading, grades 1 to 7.

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Leslie, certified teacher with Connect Education
Leslie
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In person

Reading, writing and French, K to grade 9.

Connect with Leslie
Lauren, certified teacher with Connect Education
Lauren
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Online

French and Spanish, K to grade 12.

Connect with Lauren
Franco, certified teacher with Connect Education
Franco
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Online, in person

Reading, writing and literacy, K to grade 12. ADHD, dyslexia, concussion and IEPs.

Connect with Franco
Carol, certified teacher with Connect Education
Carol
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Online

Reading, writing and science, K to grade 12. ADHD, autism, Down syndrome and IEPs.

Connect with Carol
Mary, certified teacher with Connect Education
Mary
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Online

Reading and math, grades 2 to 12. Deaf and hard of hearing, learning disabilities and IEPs.

Connect with Mary
Stephen, certified teacher with Connect Education
Stephen
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Online, in person

Reading, writing and speaking skills, K to grade 12. Former college English professor.

Connect with Stephen
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550+ certified, background-checked teachers across Canada already tutor with Connect Education

Why choose Connect Education

Our founder explains how Connect Education matches families with certified teachers, and why that makes the difference for your employees.

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Every tutor is a certified teacher, background-checked before they teach.

Green check mark indicating a certified teacher

Matched to each child's grade, subject and special education needs.

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Online, in person, or at a local library, around a working parent's schedule.

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Parents message a teacher before they commit, and can switch anytime.

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For employers

Give your team an education benefit they will use

Personalized tutoring with certified teachers for your employees' children, through your EAP or benefits package. Your team shares it, we take care of the rest.

Questions employers ask

Straight answers about benefits, cost, HR workload and who teaches the children.

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Answers for HR teams
Certified teachers
No extra work for HR
What is a family education benefit?

It is a way for employers to help working parents find the right learning support for their children. Through an Employee Assistance Program or an employee benefits package, parents can access personalized tutoring with a qualified educator matched to their child's grade, subject, schedule and learning needs.

Can we offer it through our Employee Assistance Program?

Yes. Connect Education can be offered through an Employee Assistance Program or as part of an employee benefits package. Tell us how your benefits work today and we will suggest the simplest way to add it.

What can employers contribute?

It is flexible. You can offer access to our matching service, contribute toward lessons, or build a family education benefit that fits your workforce and budget. We will suggest the option that suits your team.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the option you choose: access to our matching service, a contribution toward lessons, or a full family education benefit. We put the scope and price in writing before anything starts.

Does it add work for HR?

No. You share the benefit with your team, and employees deal with us directly when they want tutoring for their child. We handle the matching and the support.

How do employees use the benefit?

Parents sign up in their own time, tell us their child's grade, subjects and learning needs, and choose a certified teacher who fits. Lessons run online, at home or at a local public library.

Who teaches the children?

Certified teachers who hold a professional teacher certificate in good standing, all background-checked. Lessons run online, in person, or at a local public library, at times that suit working parents.

How do we get started?

Fill in the form on this page with your company details. We will get back to you to talk about an education benefit that fits your team and budget.