Programs for K-12 learners
Our one-on-one tutoring programs are offered during terms in the school year and have an educational specialist (Program Coordinator, Supervisor, Director) present at all times. Sessions are one hour in duration and learners generally attend one to four sessions each week. Session times are variable (generally in the evenings).
Programming terms are from late September to early December AND late January to early April AND May to early June. Sessions take place synchronously online OR in-person at the Brock Research & Innovation Centre (130 Lockhart Drive, St. Catharines). All client information is kept confidential. Contact bllab@brocku.ca for more information or register for the upcoming program term using the button below.
Registration applications for Spring 2024 tutoring programs are now open (please see link below). The application form will close on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (EST) Subscribe to our email updates below if you would like to receive notifications that registration has opened for future sessions or news about our programs.
Literacy Support Program
In the Literacy Support Program, each learner works one-on-one with a literacy tutor, who is typically a senior undergraduate or graduate student specializing in education. Tutors are current or past students of a course in reading and literacy development where they learn about the reading process and effective reading assessment and targeted instruction. Programming is based on formal diagnostic assessments. Tutors use a variety of research-based teaching approaches to help their clients improve their reading and writing skills.
Math Support Program
The Math Support Program includes personalized, one-on-one mathematics instruction for children and adolescents.Math learners work with a tutor who is a senior undergraduate or graduate student with expertise in math education. Programming is based on curriculum-based assessments. Tutors emphasize the conceptual understandings of mathematics and problem-based applications of these skills.
Client fees for one-on-one tutoring
Tutoring program fees are available below. Family tutoring discounts are based on the discounts below. Contact the bllab@brocku.ca for more information. Please note that fee and session options are subject to change. Additional information will be provided during registration each term.
| Fall term and Winter term tutoring package options | Number of tutoring sessions per term | Fees for the term |
| Single Weekly Sessions (1 session/week) | 9 sessions (total) | $202.50 |
| Double Weekly Sessions (2 sessions/week) | 18 sessions (total) | $378 |
| Triple Weekly Sessions (3 sessions/week) | 27 sessions (total) | $526.50 |
| Quadruple Weekly Sessions (4 sessions/week) | 36 sessions (total) | $648 |
| Spring term (condensed) tutoring package option | Number of tutoring sessions per term | Fees for the term |
| Single Weekly Sessions (1 session/week) for 5 weeks | 5 sessions (total) | $112.50 |
| Double Weekly Sessions (2 sessions/week) for 5 weeks | 10 sessions (total) | $225 |