Top Rated English Tutoring in Calgary and Area

We align sessions to the Alberta Program of Studies for ELA and your child’s specific course outcomes, rubrics, and assignments. Tutors focus on reading strategies, text forms, writing processes, and critical thinking so students meet classroom expectations in Calgary and surrounding communities.

We support reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, paragraph and essay writing, literary analysis, research and citation, presentations, and creative writing. We work with elementary, junior high, and high school students, as well as adult learners and English language learners.

Yes, we prepare students for PATs in Grades 6 and 9 and for the ELA 30-1 and 30-2 Diploma Exams. Support includes timed writing practice, reading strategies for complex texts, exam-style prompts, rubrics, and targeted feedback.

We start with a free consultation to learn your goals, learning style, and personality, then we recommend a tutor with the right experience and approach. Our Tutor Fit Guarantee means we will adjust the plan or tutor if needed.

Sessions include a quick check-in, a focused mini-lesson, guided practice on current work, and a recap with next steps. We also build X-Skills like organization, planning, and time management so students can apply strategies independently.

You receive clear session reports after each visit that outline skills covered, wins, and action items. Goals are set and reviewed regularly so you can see progress and we can adjust the plan if needed.

Yes, we offer one-to-one tutoring in-home across Calgary, Cochrane, and nearby communities, as well as online sessions for added flexibility. Online tutoring delivers the same personalized experience and supports busy family schedules.

Yes, tutors are trained to work with students who have various learning needs, including ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and ELL. We tailor pacing, materials, and strategies to each learner and can align with IEP or school support plans.

With your permission, we align to the class syllabus, rubrics, and upcoming units, and we can coordinate with teachers when helpful. This keeps tutoring relevant to current reading and writing tasks.

Signs include avoiding reading, struggling to start or organize writing, weak thesis statements or paragraphs, low confidence, or grades that do not reflect effort. We offer a free consultation to identify gaps and set a plan that fits your child.

We provide one-to-one, personalized learning with expert tutor matching, local leadership from owner Nicelle DePatie, flexible in-home and online options, and detailed session reports. Parents in Calgary tell us their children now get it, especially with essays, organization, and expressing ideas.