Tutoring Services Across Canada
Build confident English for school, work and everyday life with one-on-one tutoring lessons from a certified teacher, online, in person or at your local library.
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
Children and teens get one-on-one help with the English they need at school, from speaking up in class to reading textbooks and writing assignments. Adults build English for work, everyday life, further studies or a language test. Every lesson is built around the learner's own goals, at a pace that builds confidence.
Certified teacherOnline, home or librarySchool ESL support is valuable, but it is shared with many students and time is limited. Adult classes often move too fast or too slow, or skip the English you actually need at work. One-on-one time with a certified teacher closes that gap faster, because every minute is spent on the learner's own goals.
Every tutor is a licensed teacher in good standing. Not every teacher holds ESL training, so we aim to match ESL learners with teachers who have ESL training or experience.
Speak from the first minute
Every session includes real conversation, so learners hear their own progress.
Language for real life
Lessons use your learner's own homework, workplace or daily situations, so new words get used right away.
Clear, kind correction
The teacher explains the pattern behind a mistake, so the same error stops coming back.
Licensed teachers in good standing, including retired classroom teachers and ESL and FSL specialists.
Certified teacherReading, writing and geography, grades 3 to 12.
Connect with Neil
Certified teacherReading, writing and science, K to grade 8. ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and IEPs.
Connect with Anna
Certified teacherElementary teacher for Grades 1 to 6, helping kids get stronger and more confident in math, reading and writing.
Connect with Rob
Certified teacherScience, math and physics, grades 9 to 11.
Connect with Dr. Richard
Certified teacherLiteracy, reading and writing, K to grade 6. Dyslexia, ADHD, autism and IEPs.
Connect with Brenda
Certified teacherReading, writing, science and math, K to grade 12. ADHD, autism, dyslexia and IEPs.
Connect with Erin
Certified teacherReading, writing and math, grades 1 to 5. Bilingual English and Spanish.
Connect with Elisa
Certified teacherReading, writing and healthy active living, K to grade 12.
Connect with Ayktah
Certified teacherLiteracy, reading and writing, K to grade 5. ADHD, autism, behavior and IEPs.
Connect with Ravneet
Certified teacherReading, writing, literacy and ESL, K to grade 6. Autism, learning disabilities and IEPs.
Connect with Sunny
Certified teacherFrench as a second language, grades 1 to 6. Behavior support and IEPs.
Connect with Yewa Monique
Certified teacherReading and math, K to grade 12. ADHD, autism, dyslexia and IEPs.
Connect with Ilana
Certified teacherEnglish, science, reading and math, K to grade 12.
Connect with Sarkis
Certified teacherReading, writing and speaking skills, K to grade 12. Former college English professor.
Connect with Stephen
Certified teacherReading and math, grades 2 to 12. Deaf and hard of hearing, learning disabilities and IEPs.
Connect with Mary
Certified teacherReading, writing and science, K to grade 12. ADHD, autism, Down syndrome and IEPs.
Connect with Carol
Certified teacherReading, writing and literacy, K to grade 12. ADHD, dyslexia, concussion and IEPs.
Connect with Franco
550+ certified, background-checked teachers across Canada already tutor with Connect Education
Most families notice it at homework time or when a report card comes home.
Your child understands more than they say but rarely speaks up in class or with friends.
You follow meetings in English, but speaking up, writing emails or handling calls still feels hard.
Report card comments mention language, even though your child understands the material.
CELPIP, IELTS or a college program needs a higher English level, and progress feels stuck.
Whether your child is starting school in Canada or you are building English for work, a certified teacher meets your learner where they are. Teachers are trained in pedagogy, the practice of teaching. For school-age learners they follow the province's curriculum, so lessons connect to what happens in class, and adults work toward their own goals, from a job interview to a language test.
Sign Up for Free & Find Your TeacherFree to sign up. Online, in person or at your local library.
Your province's curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12Everyday words, listening to stories, phonics and letter sounds, simple sentences and speaking with classmates.
Young learners build the English they need to join in, make friends and start reading with confidence.
Reading comprehension, school vocabulary for science and social studies, paragraph writing, grammar basics and presenting to the class.
Support that connects to school language programs such as Ontario's ESL and ELD programs, BC's English Language Learning (ELL) services and Alberta's English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.
Academic vocabulary, reading novels and textbooks, writing longer pieces, note-taking and joining class discussions.
The teacher can build on your child's school language profile, such as an Ontario STEP (Steps to English Proficiency) level, to target the next step.
Essay structure, reading for high school courses, research skills, grammar for academic writing and oral presentations.
Support for high school ESL courses such as Ontario's ESLAO to ESLEO, and for English language learner programs in BC, Alberta and other provinces.
University and college preparation, academic writing, workplace English, everyday conversation for adults, and CELPIP, IELTS or PTE Core preparation where the teacher offers it.
Older students and adults get focused practice for their next step, from a first Canadian job to post-secondary studies.
A higher standard of tutoring
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.
Certified teachers, not students
How we compare
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Teacher qualifications
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Licensed teachers in good standing
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Qualifications vary
Lesson plans
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Customized to your child and aligned to the curriculum
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Cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all worksheets
Where and when
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Online, in person, or at your local library, on your schedule
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Fixed drop-in hours at one location
Choosing your tutor
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Browse profiles and pick the educator who fits your child
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Tutor is assigned, with no say in who teaches
Special education
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Specialists in ADHD, ASD, IEPs, dyslexia and other special education needs
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Rarely available or unqualified
Child safety
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Police background check and a child-safety program
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Often not required
Budget friendly
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Each certified teacher sets their own rate, so you pick what fits your budget
Typical learning centre
Fixed packages, often paid up front
Browse certified teachers and start with the one your child connects with.
Sign up for free with your email or Google, then set a password.
Tell us about you and your child, including their grade and any learning needs.
Choose the subject, online or in person, your budget and the times that work for you.
Browse certified teachers matched to your child, read their profiles and send a request.
Message your teacher, see upcoming lessons and rebook whenever you're ready.
80+ subjects, one-on-one with certified teachers, taught to your province's curriculum.
From counting and fractions to algebra, functions and calculus, with a teacher who explains it until it clicks.
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Phonics, reading comprehension, grammar and essay writing, from early readers to Grade 12 English.
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French immersion, core French and FSL support, even if nobody speaks French at home.
Explore French tutoring
Beyond the core subjects, these are the needs families ask us about most.
Sign up for free in about 3 minutes, tell us what you or your child needs, and get matched with a certified tutor.
Certified teachersOnline, home or libraryYes. 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.
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
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
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
Each certified teacher sets their own rate, starting at $30 per lesson online and $60 per lesson in person. You see the rate on the teacher's profile before you book.
Both. Choose online lessons, lessons at home or lessons at a public library, depending on what the teacher offers near you.
Sign up for free, tell us your child's grade, subjects and schedule, and we will match you with a certified teacher. You can also book a free 15-minute assessment.
