550+ certified, background-checked educators

Every tutor is a licensed teacher in good standing

255+ specialists for IEPs, ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia

Online, in person, or at your local library

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Trusted by families across Canada

ESL and FSL support

550+ certified, background-checked educators

Every tutor is a licensed teacher in good standing

255+ specialists for IEPs, ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia

Online, in person, or at your local library

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Trusted by families across Canada

ESL and FSL support

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Confidence back
80+ subjects
Certified educators only

What does your child need help with?

Pick a subject or a goal, for a child or for yourself. We match on the need, not just the subject, with a certified tutor for one-on-one tutoring lessons.

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Confidence back
80+ subjects
Certified educators only

Catching up in math, reading or writing

Falling behind can knock a child's confidence fast. A certified teacher finds the gaps, explains it a new way and builds a plan around your child's grade and school curriculum.

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Starts where your child is, not where the class is
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Follows your province's curriculum
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Lesson notes and progress in your parent account
Example match
Certified teacher, 12 years teaching Grades 3 to 6
Math
Grade 4
Online
Weekday evenings
Teen in a green jacket holding a science textbook
Ready for more
Certified teacher
High school ready

Getting ahead and getting ready for university

For students who are ready for more. A certified teacher adds enrichment, supports advanced high school courses and helps teens prepare for university and college admissions.

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Enrichment beyond the grade level
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Advanced high school courses and university prep
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Study skills and time management
Example match
Certified teacher, secondary math and science
Math
Science
Grade 10
In person
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255+ specialists
IEP-friendly lessons
Calm, one-on-one pace

Support for ADHD, autism, dyslexia and IEPs

Teachers with special education experience pace every lesson to your child and use strategies that work at home and at school.

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More than 255 special education specialists
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Can work toward your child's IEP goals
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Calm, structured one-on-one tutoring lessons
Example match
Certified teacher with special education qualifications
Reading
ADHD
IEP
Online
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Confident in French
French immersion help
Online or in person

French, FSL and French immersion

French immersion, core French and French as a second language, for children and adults, even if nobody speaks French at home.

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FSL (FLS): French as a second language, core French and immersion
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FLE: French taught as a foreign language
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FLM: first-language French for francophone students
Example match
Certified teacher, French immersion Grades 1 to 8
French
Grade 5
Online
Saturday mornings
Adult ESL learner in an emerald cardigan holding orange study cards and a notebook
Learn at any age
English for work
Evenings and weekends

ESL and adult learning

English as a second language for newcomer children and for adults, with a certified teacher who adapts every lesson to your goals, from everyday English to the workplace.

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ESL for newcomer children
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English for adults: workplace English and upgrading
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Teacher profiles list the languages they speak
Example match
Certified teacher with ESL experience
ESL
Adult learner
Online
Evenings
Girl in a yellow sweater holding a clipboard and pencil
Test-day ready
EQAO practice
Exam review with a teacher

Test, exam and EQAO prep

Build skills and calm nerves before unit tests, final exams and provincial tests such as EQAO in Ontario, with practice that matches what your child is learning in class.

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Practice matched to the class curriculum
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Test-taking and study strategies
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Final exam review for high school courses
Example match
Certified teacher, Grade 6 and Grade 9 math
Math
Grade 6
EQAO
Online

From sign-up to first tutoring lesson in five steps

How it works · Step 1 of 5

Create your account

Sign up for free with your email or Google, then set a password.

How it works · Step 2 of 5

Add your details

Tell us about you and your child, including their grade and any learning needs.

How it works · Step 3 of 5

Set your criteria

Choose the subject, online or in person, your budget and the times that work for you.

How it works · Step 4 of 5

Book your teacher

Browse certified teachers matched to your child, read their profiles and send a request.

How it works · Step 5 of 5

Stay connected

Message your teacher, see upcoming lessons and rebook whenever you're ready.

Connect Education app: a parent signing up with an email address and setting a password
Connect Education app: a parent adding their details and their child's grade and learning needs
Connect Education app: choosing subject, online or in person, budget and available times
Connect Education app: browsing matched certified teachers and booking lessons
Connect Education app: messaging the teacher and rebooking lessons
Sign up for free

We vet every teacher, so you don't have to

No hours spent checking credentials or chasing references. Every teacher is checked before they can take a single booking, so you only choose between teachers who already passed.

Checked before they can take a booking

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Teaching license verified: a licensed teacher in good standing
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Government ID checked
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Background-checked
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Every profile reviewed by our team

All that's left for you

Read a shortlist matched to your child
See each teacher's rate up front
Message a teacher before you book
Book a time that suits your family

A higher standard of tutoring

Knowing a subject isn't the same as knowing how to teach it

Teaching is a profession. Certified teachers are trained in how students learn, so they spot the gaps, adapt the explanation and build the skills your child needs to move forward with confidence.

Connect Education app: a parent sets criteria like grade, subject, curriculum and learning needs, and is matched with a certified teacher

Certified teachers, not students

How we compare

Connect Education

Typical learning centre

Teacher qualifications

Connect Education

Yes

Licensed teachers in good standing

Typical learning centre

No

Qualifications vary

Lesson plans

Connect Education

Yes

Customized to your child and aligned to the curriculum

Typical learning centre

No

Cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all worksheets

Where and when

Connect Education

Yes

Online, in person, or at your local library, on your schedule

Typical learning centre

No

Fixed drop-in hours at one location

Choosing your tutor

Connect Education

Yes

Browse profiles and pick the educator who fits your child

Typical learning centre

No

Tutor is assigned, with no say in who teaches

Special education

Connect Education

Yes

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

Typical learning centre

No

Rarely available or unqualified

Child safety

Connect Education

Yes

Police background check and a child-safety program

Typical learning centre

No

Often not required

Budget friendly

Connect Education

Yes

Each certified teacher sets their own rate, so you pick what fits your budget

Typical learning centre

No

Fixed packages, often paid up front

Find a certified tutor

Browse certified teachers and start with the one your child connects with.

Subjects we tutor, Kindergarten to Grade 12

80+ subjects, one-on-one with certified teachers, taught to your province's curriculum.

Math tutoring

From counting and fractions to algebra, functions and calculus, with a teacher who explains it until it clicks.

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English, reading and writing

Phonics, reading comprehension, grammar and essay writing, from early readers to Grade 12 English.

Explore English tutoring

French tutoring

French immersion, core French and FSL support, even if nobody speaks French at home.

Explore French tutoring
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More subjects and needs

Beyond the core subjects, these are the needs families ask us about most.

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Tutors for ADHD, autism, dyslexia and IEPs

More than 255 of our educators have special education experience. They pace every lesson to your child, build on strengths and use strategies that carry over to home and school.

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Patient, trained, certified
ADHD, autism, dyslexia
Works toward IEP goals

We support

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ADHD and attention
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Autism (ASD)
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Dyslexia and reading difficulties
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IEP goals
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Other learning needs

How it works

Add your child's learning needs when you sign up
See teachers with special education experience
Lessons paced to your child's goals

Specialists include certified teachers with special education qualifications and behaviour analysts. Read our special education guide for parents or see how we support early reading.

Parent app screen choosing match criteria: grade, subject, curriculum, learning needs, format, schedule and budget
You set the budget
Times that suit you
Online, home or library
Matched to learning needs

Why families choose Connect Education

We were started by a mom and a teacher who wanted finding a great tutor to be simple, safe and affordable. Today we help families across Canada do just that.

Qualified, verified educators

Licensed teachers, registered ECEs and other qualified educators, each reviewed before they tutor.

Matched to your child

Share the grade, subject, curriculum, learning needs and schedule, and we show you teachers who fit.

You control the cost

Teachers set their rates and you pick one that fits your budget. You only pay for the lessons you book.

Online, at home or the library

Choose online lessons, home visits or your local public library. Message your teacher and see every lesson in one app.

How much does tutoring cost?

Signing up is free. Each certified teacher sets their own rate, starting at $30 CAD per lesson virtual and $60 CAD per lesson in person, so you choose the teacher and the budget that suit your family.

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Free to sign up
You set the budget
Pay only for lessons booked

What you pay

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Nothing to sign up or browse teachers
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Each teacher's own rate, shown on their profile before you book
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Only for the lessons you book
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Starting at $30 per lesson virtual, $60 per lesson in person

What happens after you sign up

Tell us about your child and what they need
Browse matched teachers and read their profiles and rates
Send a request and book your first tutoring lesson

Not sure where to start? Book a free 15-minute assessment for a personalized quote, or read how much tutoring costs in Canada.

See how it works, and hear it from parents

A one-minute walkthrough of finding a teacher, a parent's story, and our TV segments on why a certified teacher makes the difference.

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We are here to help

Talk to a real person

Questions about matching, scheduling or pricing? Reach us whichever way suits you, and our team will take it from there.

Questions parents ask

Straight answers about pricing, scheduling, changing teachers and cancellations.

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Real answers from real people
Certified teachers
Online, home or library
Are the tutors certified teachers?

Yes. Every tutor on Connect Education is a licensed teacher in good standing, and every profile is checked before it goes live. We still encourage you to read profiles and ask questions before you book.

How does scheduling work?

You choose the days and times that work for your family when you sign up, and you are matched with teachers who are available then. Lessons appear in your parent account, and you can connect Google Calendar. How to schedule lessons

What if the teacher is not the right fit?

Let us know. You can ask for a different teacher, and our team will help you find a better match. How to change your tutor

What is the cancellation policy?

Reschedule in the app up to 48 hours before a lesson at no cost. Cancel 24 hours or more ahead and there is no charge; inside 24 hours, 50% of the lesson rate goes to the teacher. Read the full policy

Is matching free for families?

Yes. Signing up and getting matched is free. You pay only for the lessons you book.

Can I choose my own teacher?

Yes. Matching gives you a shortlist. You read each profile, see the teacher's rate and send a message before you book anything.

Do you match for special education needs?

Yes. Add your child's needs, such as an IEP, ADHD, ASD or dyslexia, and we show you teachers who fit. Many of our educators have special education experience.