Whether you are looking for occasional help, long-term support, or just someone to assist with exam prep, private tutoring can be a valuable resource for your child. So, where should you start when you are looking for free professional tutoring services? We have a few ideas.
Did you know that Alloprof is THE biggest homework help organization in the province? And all of its services are completely free. Alloprof has nearly 200 teachers available to answer questions from kids and teens to help them with their schoolwork and studying. Your child can contact them via text, chat, or phone Monday to Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to one-on-one support, Alloprof offers a wide selection of tools to help students learn and review class material and prepare for exams. Here are a few examples:
- Crash Lessons (concise interactive review videos) (French only)
- Educational games and exercises (for practising online and getting feedback) (French only)
- Concept sheets (for a full overview of a concept)
- Etc.
In short, Alloprof has learning support tools for all tastes and preferences. Right now, your child can find resources for Mathematics and Science, and soon, practically every concept and subject your child will study from elementary to high school will be available. A reason why last year, nearly 550,000 students used Alloprof’s services 60 million times.
No one expects parents to be teachers, and that isthe way it should be! There are two good reasons for this: First, knowledge can fade over time. Second, children tend to be more receptive when someone other than a parent is helping them. That is why it can be a good idea to have someone close to you give your child a hand with a tricky concept or problem, or help them review material. For example, you could reach out to:
- Their oldest sibling
- An uncle or aunt who is good at explaining the concept they are stuck on
- A retired teacher
- Your child’s grandparents
- Etc.
Teachers are gold mines of information. Your child’s teacher will be very familiar with your child’s personality and where they struggle and—bonus—will likely have an extensive network. When you ask them for a recommendation, they may refer you to one of the following options:
- Star students who are finishing high school or have recently graduated
- Colleagues who provide free tutoring
- University students studying to be teachers
- Etc.
The school board that serves your school can also be a helpful resource. Every school board has a portal stocked with a wealth of useful information to support its students. You should be able to find everything from the academic calendar to educational advice. In addition, many school boards have a list of relevant and qualified resources for private tutoring.
How did we survive without search engines? You can find a variety of free and paid tutoring services with just a quick internet search. If you go this route, here are some things to look out for :
- The tutor’s experience and qualifications
- Their approach
- Their personality
- Their references
- A clean background check
- Etc.
LEARN is a non-profit educational organization with a mandate to serve the English-speaking community of Quebec. LEARN Tutoring provides online tutoring and homework help appointments at no charge for elementary and secondary level students attending English language schools. Their online tutors are fully qualified Quebec teachers, experienced in tutoring, review and consolidation. They work with elementary (grades 2 and above) and secondary level students, as well as their families, in Quebec's English-speaking community.
You’ll find on LEARN’s website subject-specific help resources, including How-Tos, practice tests and other educational resources.
Writing : The Alloprof Parent's team