Prices
Clear prices, no contracts
Every family starts with a free 20-minute call. After that, you pay by the hour, or by the package for university applications.
First call
Free20 minutes
A phone or video call to talk through your teen's course, marks and goals.
One-on-one English tutoring
$100per hour
Grades 9 to 12. Online, or in person in Toronto. Weekly or as needed, with a note to parents after each session.
Application essay package
$650up to 5 hours
One supplementary application or personal statement, from brainstorm to final draft, with written feedback on every draft.
Full application season
$1,800up to 16 hours
September to deadlines: program list, every supplementary application, written feedback between sessions and two practice interviews.
Small-group workshops
$50per student, per hour
Groups of 3 to 6 for OSSLT prep and essay bootcamps. Ask on the first call about upcoming dates.
No contracts
Pay as you go. Stop any time.
24 hours' notice
Cancel or move a session up to 24 hours ahead at no charge.
Packages paid up front
Admissions packages are paid at the start and cover sessions plus written feedback.
Questions
What tutoring costs
How much do tutors charge per hour in Toronto?
Most private tutors in Toronto charge between $40 and $100 an hour. Students and recent graduates sit at the low end, and certified teachers sit at the high end.
Why $100 an hour?
You're working with a former TDSB English teacher who knows how Ontario English is marked. I work only one-on-one, and I plan each session around your teen's real assignments.
Is a tutor worth it?
It's worth it when there's a specific gap and a reason to close it: a mark that matters for university, the OSSLT, or an application. The free call is there to find out whether that's the case. If it isn't, I'll say so.
Where can I find free tutoring in Toronto?
The Toronto Public Library runs free homework help, and many schools have peer tutoring or teacher help after class. Those are a good first step. Private tutoring makes sense when a student needs one-on-one time on their own writing.
Not sure which option fits?
Ask on the free call. I'll suggest the smallest amount of help that does the job.