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School in Canada may work very differently from the school your child knew. You can choose a certified teacher who explains how it works here, helps your child catch up and builds English for class. Online, at your home or at a public library.
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Every tutor is a certified teacher
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ESL and FSL support
550+ certified, background-checked educators
Every tutor is a certified teacher
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
Every child settles in at their own pace, and needing help in a new school system is normal. These are common signs your child could use extra support.
Your child is in the grade for their age, but some topics are brand new and others feel far too easy.
The method, the words or the language are different from how you learned, so helping at night is hard.
Your child chats with friends in English but struggles with reading, writing and the words used in class.
Levels, letter grades and comments don't match the marks you know, and you're not sure if your child is behind.
Not sure where to start?
Talk to your family doctor, pediatrician or your child's teacher. These Canadian organizations explain the signs and how to work with your child's school:
Look for a certified teacher who has worked with newcomer students. You can ask them to find where your child is in each subject, work on gaps in the curriculum, build English for class and explain how school works here.
Report cards, levels and parent-teacher interviews may not match what you knew before. You can ask a tutor to explain the curriculum, homework and report cards in plain words. That way you know what the school expects and which questions to bring to the teacher.
Your child may be ahead in some topics and brand new to others, especially in math. A tutor can start with a check in each subject and work on what is actually missing. Ask to move ahead where your child is ready, instead of repeating what they know.
Your child may chat with friends in English but struggle with reading, writing and the words used in class. A tutor can build that classroom English alongside your school's ESL or ELD support. In Quebec, families can look for a tutor who helps in French instead.
A new school in a new language is a lot to take in, and some children go quiet in class. Look for a patient teacher who notices small wins. You can ask the tutor to practise asking questions and speaking up, one-on-one, before trying it in class.
Wherever your child focuses best: online, at your home, or in a quiet study room at a public library.
A quiet study room gives structure without the distractions of home. Meet in an open study area or a booked room.
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What your child needs changes with age, from learning to read in a new language in the early grades to earning high school credits on time.
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Young children often pick up spoken English quickly, while reading, letter sounds and early math need patient, regular practice.
Every subject leans on reading, so the focus moves to class vocabulary, writing and math topics taught differently here.
Credit courses, essays and exams start to count, and a tutor can help your teen keep up while their English is still growing.
College, university and work all ask for strong academic English or French, and a tutor can help your teen prepare.
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Teachers set their rates and you pick one that fits your budget. You only pay for the lessons you book.
Choose online lessons, home visits or your local public library. Message your teacher and see every lesson in one app.
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It depends on the province and school board. In Ontario, elementary students are placed by age, and high schools review past school records and may use placement tests. Your school board makes the decision, and a tutor can help with any gaps the placement shows.
ESL and ELD support helps your child learn in English while keeping up with the curriculum. It is not a sign of failure, and in Ontario these high school courses count toward the diploma. A tutor can work alongside that support, not instead of it.
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Yes. Every tutor on Connect Education is a certified teacher, and every profile is checked before it goes live.
Let us know. You can ask for a different teacher, and our team will help you find a better match.
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