For parents who want more than “extra tutoring,” TEA helps identify what is holding a student back, creates a practical support plan, and provides focused help in core subjects, ESL, IELTS, homework, AP/IB, and advanced courses.
Support can be arranged as small-group, semi-private, or 1:1 tutoring depending on the student’s level, goals, schedule, and teacher availability.
A simple overview before parents review hours and fees.
For students who need stronger foundations, better grades, or more confidence in current courses.
For students who need stronger academic English, test preparation, or second-language tutoring.
For motivated students taking demanding courses or preparing for higher academic expectations.
The process is designed to be simple: understand the student’s situation, recommend a practical plan, begin support, and adjust as needed.
Discuss the student’s current grade, subject concerns, English level, course load, and family goals.
Review recent assignments, marks, teacher comments, exam timeline, or language needs when available.
Choose a short sprint, term package, advanced support, IELTS plan, or private 1:1 support.
Adjust the support as the student improves, prepares for exams, or moves into more advanced work.
Parents do not only need a list of courses. They need to know what the child should work on first, how much support is reasonable, and what progress should look like.
Subject, language, study habit, or advanced course support.
Short sprint, term support, advanced preparation, or private support.
What the student should improve first to reduce stress and increase confidence.
Start with the simple planning cards below. Parents who want more detail can open the full suggested fee table.
| Parent Goal | Recommended Course / Support | Suggested Hours | Suggested Fee | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build homework routine | Homework, Assignment & Study Skills Clinic | 12 / 24 / 36 hours | CAD $420 / $840 / $1,260 Approx. $35/hour per student | Students who need accountability, organization, and regular homework support. |
| Improve math or English | Math Core Support; English Reading & Writing Support | 24 / 36 / 40 hours | CAD $840 / $1,260 / $1,400 Approx. $35/hour per student | Students needing stronger foundations, better grades, or more confidence in core courses. |
| Support science, business, or computer science | Science Tutoring; Business Studies Support; Computer Science & Coding Support | 20–44 hours | CAD $800–$1,760 Approx. $40/hour per student | Students in senior science, business, coding, STEM, or AI-related pathways. |
| Build academic English | ESL Academic English Support | 24 / 36 / 40 hours | CAD $960 / $1,440 / $1,600 Approx. $40/hour per student | English language learners who need reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary, and classroom confidence. |
| Prepare for IELTS | IELTS Preparation | 30 / 40 hours | CAD $1,350 / $1,800 Approx. $45/hour per student | Students preparing for listening, reading, writing, speaking, test strategy, and timed feedback. |
| Strengthen language skills | Chinese & Other Language Tutoring | 20 / 30 hours | CAD $800 / $1,200 Approx. $40/hour per student | Students strengthening Mandarin/Chinese or another language based on teacher availability. |
| Support AP/IB or advanced courses | AP/IB & Advanced Course Support | 40 / 60 / 80 hours | CAD $1,800 / $2,700 / $3,600 Approx. $45/hour per student | Students in advanced math, science, English, economics, statistics, computer science, AP, or IB. |
| Prepare quickly before exams | AP/IB Exam Sprint or Course Exam Sprint | 12 / 20 hours | CAD $540 / $900 Approx. $45/hour per student | Students close to exam season who need focused review, practice, and correction. |
| Need flexible individualized help | Private 1:1 Academic Support | 10 / 20 hours | CAD $850 / $1,600 Approx. $80–$85/hour | Students needing urgent grade improvement, individual attention, or flexible scheduling. |
Yes. Many students combine homework/study habits with one core subject, or combine ESL with English writing and current course support.
Small group can be effective for regular academic support and lower cost. 1:1 is better for urgent needs, advanced topics, flexible scheduling, or students who need highly individualized attention.
This page describes enrichment and tutoring support. Ontario credit course registration must be confirmed separately through TEA admissions and academic guidance.
Yes, when a suitable teacher is available. For AP/IB, advanced math, science, economics, English, or computer science, TEA may recommend a longer preparation package.
Contact The Erindale Academy to discuss tutoring, ESL, IELTS preparation, homework support, AP/IB support, or advanced course extension.