Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?  

If you or your child need help in any subject from grades 1-12, standardized tests, or ESL, you can call the Canadian Academic Success School at (416) 768-8456 or e-mail us at brian@CanadianAcademicSuccess.com and one of our representatives will be glad to help you with any questions that you might have.  

What if I can’t speak English? 

If you want to contact us in Mandarin or Cantonese, e-mail: Chinese@CanadianAcademicSuccess.com 

If you want to contact us in Korean, call Seungho at (289) 892-3574 or e-mail: Korean@CanadianAcademicSuccess.com 

The Canadian Academic Success School can also offer tutoring in a number of languages including Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Persian, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, French, German, Hungarian, Romanian, Italian, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Tagalog,.  Please feel free to contact us so that we can talk about your specific needs. 

What services do you offer? 

The Canadian Academic Success School offers tutoring in all subjects from grades 1 to 12, homework and essay-writing help, test preparation, ESL training, and resume and cover letter editing.   For a complete list of services, please check our Services page.

Do you have summer classes? 

Yes, the Canadian Academic Success School has full-time English & Math classes from July 2 to August 27, 2008. Studies have shown students lose an average of 2.6 months of critical skills during the summer holidays. Our classes make sure students remember what they’ve learned.

Our 2008 schedule is:

• English 1 (Grades 6-9), Mon-Fri: 9 AM-Noon
• English 2 (Grades 10-12 ), Mon-Fri: 1-4 PM
• Math 1 (Grades 6-9), Mon-Fri: 1-4 PM
• Math 2 (Grades 10-12 ) Mon-Fri: 9 AM-Noon

To register call Brian at (416) 768-8456 or e-mail Brian@CanadianAcademicSuccess.com today.

Do you have other regularly scheduled classes? 

Yes, the Canadian Academic Success School has several regularly scheduled classes including Job Skills English and TOEFL Preparation.  For a complete list of these classes, please check our Calendar page.

We can also create classes for groups of four or more.  To register for classes, please call (416) 768-8456.  Because spaces are limited, you should register early.

Do you offer Ontario high-school credits? 

The Canadian Academic Success School is a private tutoring school and not an accredited high school; however, we are able to arrange independent credit courses using our tutors through the Canadian International Academy of Business & Technology http://www.ciabt.com/

Where are you located? 

The Canadian Academic Success School is at 5308A Yonge Street, Suite 1.  That’s 2 blocks north of North York Centre subway station, or about 4 blocks south of Finch. See us on the map.  

Where are the tutoring sessions held? 

Usually, the tutoring sessions and classes are held at 5308A Yonge Street; however, in- home tutoring is available for a small service charge. 

What are your rates? 

The rates depend on a few factors, but range from as low as $12/hour for large groups (5 or more) to $40/hour for one-to-one tutoring with a premium teacher. There are some discounts available.  For a more complete list or rates please check our Rates page <Link to rates page>

Please feel free to contact us so that we can talk about your specific needs.

What is the cancellation policy? 

We understand that our clients have busy schedules and occasionally it will be necessary to cancel an appointment. To cancel an appointment without any charges you need to call: (416) 768-8456 at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment. If a student cancels an appointment within 24 hours of the appointment, or if the student fails to show up for a scheduled appointment, then the student is responsible for paying the full amount of the session.  

How do I pay for the tutoring sessions?  

All tutoring sessions or classes must be paid for in full by cash or cheque the day before the first session. This can be done at 5308A Yonge Street. For more information, please contact us at brian@CanadianAcademicSuccess.com  

What curriculum and textbooks do you use? 

The Canadian Academic Success School wants to ensure that each tutoring session will complement and reinforce the curriculum taught in the classroom.   The purpose of our tutoring services is to support the learning objectives of the school system by offering individual tutoring in a more personal learning environment.   With most students we follow the same curriculum, books and teaching style used in their classrooms, and branch out from there as students need more reinforcement or other types of instruction.    

Do you give any tests to assess the students? 

When registering for tutoring, a student is given a learning style assessment to determine what teaching methods the tutor should use to assist the student best. ESL students are also given an placement to test to determine their level of English proficiency.  Placement tests in math and other subjects can be given if the student’s level is not known. 

During the first tutoring session, tutors will also use a number of testing methods to determine the areas in which the student needs help. 

To help us help you, call (416) 768-8456 or e-mail Brian@CanadianAcademicSuccess.com  to register today.