Teachers on Call provides in-person and online private tutoring in Vancouver, British Columbia for elementary and high school students in all subjects and grades from kindergarten to grade 12.
In addition to subject-specific support, we are dedicated to helping Vancouver students learn academic strategies, improve organization and time management skills and increase self confidence. Our services are highly recommended by teachers and other educational professionals.
With more than 40 years of tutoring experience, our dedicated team of Vancouver tutors have had the opportunity to support hard-working students and families.
Our tutors are qualified and knowledgeable in English, Math, Science, French and more, and are current with the local curriculum and Ministry guidelines. They are also patient, knowledgeable, achievement-oriented and have a passion for learning.
Get in touch today to learn more about how our Vancouver tutors can help support your student's academic journey.
Online tutoring allows students to access educational support and resources from their computer or electronic device. This essentially means that tutoring sessions can happen anywhere the student is, be it at home, at the library, or even on vacation. Tutors and students across the province can meet and collaborate virtually from almost anywhere!
Aside from the fact that it is remote, the online tutoring services that our tutors provide for Vancouver students are of the same high quality, and adhere to the same approach as those we provide to students in-person.
Students identified with learning disabilities benefit by working with competent, caring and patient tutors who understand the concept of unique learning styles.
Our Vancouver tutoring service is beneficial for students with special needs to provide overall strategies to help them become independent learners, while increasing their organization and time management skills.
Our math tutors help Vancouver students master the foundational skills required to complete homework assignments, and gain the critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills they need to excel. Our math tutors also support students with executive functioning skills such as effective note-taking, study habits and test-taking strategies.
Our science tutors help Vancouver students master the skills and learning strategies necessary to succeed in this intensive, logic and math-based subject. Science tutoring covers general science, biology, chemistry and physics. Teachers on Call offers a customized approach to science education, informed by the student's unique learning needs.
The English language is an extremely complex subject area, and one that even native speakers often struggle with. Our English tutors help Vancouver students who are struggling with reading, writing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. They can also help with reading comprehension, effective study skills and note-taking techniques.
Our tutors are proud to work with students from all schools and school boards across Vancouver, BC.
Read the most frequently asked questions about our tutoring services for students in Vancouver.
Your child's personalized tutoring in Vancouver begins with a phone consultation that allows us to learn about child's academic needs, goals and interests.
Based on the information provided to us, we match your unique request with a qualified tutor who has the subject matter knowledge and the right personality to work with your child.
Throughout the tutoring assignment we are available for consultation and support.
At Teachers on Call, we have a relationship based approach to tutoring. The same subject tutor will work with your child on a consistent basis.
Our philosophy is always one-on-one support designed to maximize the learning experience for students in Vancouver.
If your family has siblings who are close in age and / or with similar subject needs, there is an option to share the same tutor back-to-back on an individual basis.
The minimum tutoring session is always 1 hour for in-person tutoring and 30 minutes for online tutoring.
After the minimum length is reached, additional tutoring is available in 15 minute increments.
While we believe in consistent tutoring for the best academic results, we do not offer packages.
We find this benefits families most as you only pay for the tutoring your child actually needs.
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We are here to help your student excel. Contact Teachers on Call today to get started with our award-winning tutoring services.
