Build stronger reading, comprehension and literary analysis, from first chapter books to Shakespeare, with a certified teacher online, in person or at your local library.




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Kindergarten to Grade 12
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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
English class asks students to read closely, understand what an author is doing and discuss it with evidence. A certified teacher builds reading comprehension, guides your child through novels, poetry and Shakespeare, and supports courses such as ENG4U, English Studies 12 and ELA 30-1.

English class asks more of readers every year: following a longer novel, noticing how an author builds a character, and backing an idea with a quotation. When those skills are shaky, it shows up in every subject, not just English.
In high school, your child's teacher can help with courses like ENG4U, English Studies 12 and Alberta's English Language Arts 30-1. For phonics and decoding, see reading and spelling tutoring. For essays and composition, see writing tutoring.
Close reading
Your child learns to find the main idea, make inferences and notice what the author is doing.
Novels, poetry and plays
The teacher guides your child through the texts on the course list, one chapter or scene at a time.
Ideas backed by evidence
Your child practises explaining an idea with a quotation, for class discussions, tests and short answers.
Licensed teachers in good standing, including retired classroom teachers and ESL and FSL specialists.
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 avoids books, or gets to the bottom of the page without knowing what it said.
Your child reads the novel but can't explain a theme, a character's choice or what a poem is saying.
Old wording and long scenes make the plays hard to follow, and class discussion moves on without them.
Moving into Grade 4, Grade 7 or high school means more reading in every subject, and gaps get harder to hide.
Knowing how to read and write is one thing. Knowing how children learn to do it is another. Teachers are trained in pedagogy, the practice of teaching. They assess your child's reading and writing, adapt their approach and build on existing skills, while following your province's language curriculum.
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Listening to stories, retelling them, early comprehension, new vocabulary and talking about books.
For phonics and decoding, see reading and spelling tutoring.
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, novel studies and talking about what they read.
Your child learns to show what they understand, not just read the words.
Novel studies, making inferences, poetry and media texts, and supporting ideas with evidence.
The reading habits your child builds now carry through every high school course.
Literary analysis, short stories and novels, poetry, media literacy and short-answer responses.
Preparation for literacy requirements such as Ontario's OSSLT and BC's Grade 10 and Grade 12 Graduation Literacy Assessments.
Literary analysis of novels, poetry and plays, critical reading, Shakespeare and independent study units.
Support for courses such as ENG4U, English Studies 12 and Alberta's ELA 30-1 diploma exam. For essay writing, see writing tutoring.
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.

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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.
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