Our entire model is built on specialization and dedication. Unlike generalist agencies that cover K-12, we focus exclusively on the IB curriculum across Canada. This means our tutors aren't just subject experts; they are specialists in the unique demands of the IB program as implemented in Canadian schools.

Our true difference lies in our comprehensive support system:

• Stringent Hiring: We have a highly selective hiring practice, accepting only a small fraction of applicants. We select only professional, vetted North American educators who demonstrate deep subject mastery and exceptional mentorship skills.
• Proprietary Resources: We equip our tutors with proprietary materials and resources—developed over a decade—to ensure they can effectively tackle the specific challenges and nuances of the IB curriculum.
• Active Quality Control: We maintain a stringent quality control system through active management oversight. We don't just match-and-forget; we actively manage the tutoring relationship to guarantee our elite standards are met.

This dedicated, systematic approach is how we deliver a fundamentally better experience and why we have earned more than 195 five-star Google reviews from families across Canada.

Honestly, not every student needs a tutor for every subject. Many bright Canadian students excel on their own. However, the IB is uniquely demanding, and even the strongest students often seek support for specific challenges where a specialist can make a significant difference. Tutoring is most valuable for:

• Mastering IAs, EEs, and TOK: These components have complex markschemes. A specialist Canadian tutor can provide precise, markscheme-aligned guidance that classroom teachers often don't have the time to offer individually.
• Exam Preparation: Targeted review of past papers and exam strategy with a Canadian expert can significantly boost confidence and scores.
• Building Foundational Skills: For challenging subjects like HL Math, Physics, or English, a tutor can solidify understanding and prevent small gaps from becoming major problems.
• Strategic Course Selection: Understanding which HL/SL combinations align with your university goals and strengths.

A tutor is a strategic investment in navigating the most difficult parts of the IB, ensuring Canadian students earn marks that reflect their true potential.

We embrace modern tools, and AI can be incredibly effective for tasks like checking essays for grammar or getting quick, one-time help on a concept, especially if students know how to use it correctly. In fact, our Canadian tutors are encouraged to leverage AI as a productivity tool to enhance their teaching.

However, AI is a tool, not a mentor. It cannot replicate the deep, personalized guidance of a specialist Canadian educator who understands the nuances of the IB markschemes and your student's unique learning style. We believe in teaching students how to use AI effectively and ethically—as a powerful assistant, not a replacement for critical thinking and genuine understanding. We highly recommend its correct use as part of a modern learning strategy.

Our tutors are vetted, Canada-based professional educators. Many hold advanced degrees (M.Sc., PhD, B.Ed.) from top Canadian universities including University of Toronto, UBC, McGill, Waterloo, Queen's, McMaster, Simon Fraser, and others, with significant teaching experience in Canadian IB schools. We do not hire peer tutors. Our acceptance rate is highly selective (in the single digits) to ensure we only bring on elite, professional educators. Some are certified teachers and some IB certified teachers. However, no matter the tutor, you will get the highest quality of work.

Yes, you have complete flexibility. While our expertise shines in our specialist matching process—where we select the ideal Canadian educator for your student based on our deep experience—you are certainly welcome to request a specific tutor.

All our Canadian families benefit from a First Session Satisfaction Guarantee. If the first session isn't a perfect fit, you will not be charged. Here is how it works with tutor selection:

• When we match you with a tutor: The Satisfaction Guarantee is fully in effect. This is our recommended path, as it allows us to use our expertise to find the best long-term mentor for your student, risk-free.
• When you select a specific tutor: You can absolutely request a particular tutor. In this case, the Satisfaction Guarantee may be voided. We believe in complete transparency and will clearly confirm this with you during the booking process. Our priority is to ensure there are no surprises.

If at any point the match isn't working out, we are always happy to find a different tutor for you from our nationwide network.

Our Canadian management team actively reviews session reports submitted by our tutors after each session. This allows us to monitor progress, share feedback, and proactively support families across all provinces and territories. We are engaged partners in your child's success and provide continuous quality control.

Yes, absolutely. We are proud of our 195+ (and growing) verifiable 5-star Google Reviews from Canadian families. We believe in full transparency, which is why we use a public platform like Google, in contrast to many agencies that display curated, non-verifiable testimonials on their own websites.

Yes. We have a strong presence nationwide with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Seattle serving the Pacific Northwest. Our Canadian focus allows us to understand the nuances of IB schools across all provinces, from British Columbia to Newfoundland, providing a level of local context that international agencies cannot match. We serve students in all major cities including Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Halifax, and everywhere in between.

We offer comprehensive tutoring support for all core IB subjects and components:

• Mathematics: Math AA (Analysis and Approaches) and Math AI (Applications and Interpretation), both HL and SL
• Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (both HL and SL)
• Languages: English A (Literature and Language & Literature), French, Spanish, and other languages
• Humanities: History, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Business Management
• Core Components: Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Internal Assessments (IAs)

Yes. Our Canadian specialists have deep experience with the distinct requirements of both HL and SL courses across the IB curriculum as taught in Canadian schools. We ensure your tutor is an expert in the specific level your student is taking.

Our instruction is precisely aligned with official IB markschemes while considering Canadian academic standards. Our tutors are trained to teach students what actually earns marks on these critical components. We go beyond simple content review to focus on the structure, formatting, and analytical depth required by the IB to score highly.

• Extended Essay (EE): Topic selection, research methodology, structure, academic writing, and markscheme alignment
• Internal Assessments (IAs): Subject-specific IA guidance including experimental design (sciences), mathematical exploration (math), oral components (languages), and historical investigations
• Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Essay writing, presentation preparation, and critical thinking development

Yes. Staying current with curriculum changes is a core part of our specialist focus. Our Canadian educators are required to be up-to-date on the latest syllabus requirements, exam formats, and markscheme adjustments to provide the most accurate and effective instruction for Canadian IB students.

Yes, we have specialists for both courses. We can help you decide which is best for your goals:

• Math AA (Analysis and Approaches): Best for students planning to study mathematics, engineering, physics, or other math-intensive programs. Focuses on algebraic techniques, calculus, and theoretical mathematics.
• Math AI (Applications and Interpretation): Best for students interested in statistics, economics, social sciences, or applied mathematics. Focuses on statistics, modeling, and real-world applications.

Our tutors can assess your strengths, university goals, and learning style to help you make the right choice.

We support both IB English A courses:

• English Literature: Focuses exclusively on literary texts (fiction, poetry, drama). In-depth analysis of literary techniques, themes, and contexts.
• English Language & Literature: Combines literary texts with non-literary texts (speeches, advertisements, media). Analyzes both literary and linguistic features.

Our tutors provide support for all assessments including Paper 1 (unseen text analysis), Paper 2 (comparative essay), the Individual Oral (IO), and the Higher Level Essay (HL only).

We offer both high-quality online tutoring and in-person sessions. The majority of our sessions are conducted online, allowing us to connect you with the best possible specialist tutor from across Canada. This is especially valuable for students in smaller communities who want access to top-tier Canadian IB expertise.

In-person tutoring is available in select locations including Toronto, Vancouver, and other major cities; please inquire during your consultation.

Online IB tutoring is highly effective and offers several advantages:

• Access to Best Specialists: You're not limited by geography. You can work with the absolute best tutor for your specific subject and level, anywhere in Canada.
• Flexible Scheduling: Easier to find times that work for both student and tutor across different time zones.
• Digital Tools: Screen sharing, digital whiteboards, shared documents, and collaborative platforms enhance learning.
• Comfort & Convenience: Students learn from home, eliminating commute time and creating a comfortable learning environment.
• Recording Options: Some sessions can be recorded (with permission) for review.

Our online platform includes professional video conferencing, shared digital whiteboards, document collaboration, and specialized IB resources.

The requirements are minimal:

• Computer, laptop, or tablet (computer/laptop recommended for best experience)
• Stable internet connection
• Webcam and microphone (built-in or external)
• Video conferencing software (we typically use Zoom, Google Meet, or similar platforms)
• Optional: Digital pen/tablet for math and sciences (not required)

Our team will help you set up and test your technology before the first session to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Yes, absolutely. Many of our students use a hybrid approach depending on their schedules and needs. You can coordinate with your tutor to find the format that works best for each session. Flexibility is one of our core values.

We believe in earning your business with every session, which is why we operate on a simple and transparent pay-as-you-go model.

We don't offer pre-paid packages because our philosophy is straightforward: clients should continue with us because of the outstanding quality of our work, not because they are locked into a long-term contract.

Our pricing is designed to reflect the premium value we provide. We invest significantly where it counts:

• Our tutors are paid highly, ensuring we attract and retain the best professional educators.
• We develop and provide proprietary educational materials to support our tutors and students.
• We dedicate extensive resources to our stringent quality control system and active management.

Despite these significant investments, our rates are competitive with other premium tutoring services. We consciously choose to operate on a lower margin to ensure our focus remains on delivering exceptional quality and value to your family.

We offer transparent hourly rates in Canadian dollars. Please book a free consultation for our most current rates.

Yes, integrity and clarity are important to us. The guarantee is designed for finding the right long-term fit and does not apply to short-term engagements like exam preparation, essay review, IA help, EE check, or when a client specifically requests a particular tutor.

We require a minimum of 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule any session to avoid being charged. This policy applies to all sessions, including the very first one, as our professional Canadian tutors reserve that time specifically for you, accounting for time zone differences across Canada.

No. We operate on a flexible, pay-as-you-go basis with no long-term contracts or commitments. You can schedule sessions as needed and discontinue at any time. We believe in earning your continued business through quality, not contracts.

Once you are matched with a tutor, you will coordinate scheduling directly with them. This provides maximum flexibility to find a time that works for both your family and the educator, whether you're in Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, or Atlantic time zones. Our tutors are experienced in managing cross-timezone scheduling for Canadian families.

Standard sessions are typically 60-90 minutes, depending on the student's needs, subject complexity, and attention span. We can customize session lengths to best suit your child's learning style and the material being covered. Some students prefer shorter, more frequent sessions, while others benefit from longer, more in-depth sessions.

We typically can match you with a specialist tutor within 48-72 hours of your initial consultation. For urgent needs (e.g., exam preparation, upcoming IA deadlines), we can often arrange tutoring even faster. Contact us to discuss your timeline.

The first step is to book a brief, no-obligation consultation with our Canadian management team. Call us at 888-717-2533 or 888-770-2533. This allows us to understand your student's specific needs so we can make the perfect specialist match from our nationwide network. A contract outlining our terms is required before the first session to ensure clarity for both parties.

While every student is different, our clients typically see:

• Grade Improvements: Most students see 1-2 grade level improvements (e.g., 5 to 6 or 7) within a few months of consistent tutoring.
• Higher IA/EE Scores: Students working with our specialists on IAs and EEs typically score in the 6-7 range, with many achieving top marks.
• Increased Confidence: Reduced test anxiety and improved self-efficacy in challenging subjects.
• Better Study Skills: Development of independent learning strategies that benefit students beyond the IB.
• University Acceptance: Our students have been accepted to top Canadian and international universities including U of T, UBC, McGill, Waterloo, Queen's, Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Stanford, and more.

The frequency depends on your student's needs and goals:

• Regular Support: 1-2 sessions per week for ongoing help with coursework and skill development
• Intensive Preparation: 2-3 sessions per week leading up to exams or major deadlines
• Targeted Help: Weekly or bi-weekly sessions for specific components (IA, EE, TOK)
• Maintenance: Bi-weekly sessions for strong students who want to maintain excellence

During your consultation, we'll recommend a schedule based on your student's specific situation.