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Grammar, vocabulary and writing for students in English schools, with texts suited to their age. See our French classes.
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West Island tutoring · Online or in person
Tutoring for the West Island.
From Pointe-Claire to Pierrefonds, we help students in English, French immersion and French schools get stronger in French, math and CEGEP courses. Online everywhere in the West Island, in person in Montreal boroughs depending on tutor availability.
Price$35 to $55 / hour
- First class free
- Tutors comfortable in English and French
Bilingual families, very specific needs
Many West Island families live mostly in English, and a lot of children attend an English school or a French immersion program. Yet French is required everywhere in Quebec, in high school, at CEGEP and at work. Our tutors are comfortable in both languages and help your child close the gap between the French they understand when listening and what they are expected to produce in writing.
In math, the needs are the same as anywhere in Quebec: the Secondary 4 ministry exam, choosing between CST, TS and SN, then Calculus I at CEGEP. The twist is that a student may learn math in English and later switch to French courses, or the other way around, and the tutor bridges the two vocabularies. Classes are held online anywhere in the West Island.
What families ask for
Typical needs in the West Island
French immersion support
When your child learns subjects in French but does not speak it at home, the tutor goes back over concepts and instructions with them.
Secondary 4 math
Preparing the ministry exam in CST or SN, in English or French.
CEGEP calculus
Calculus I, Calculus II and linear algebra for John Abbott and Gérald-Godin students. See CEGEP Calculus I.
Moving to a French CEGEP
For English-school students aiming for a French-language CEGEP: reading, essay writing and academic vocabulary.
Secondary 5 French writing
For students in French schools or immersion: planning and revising for the Secondary 5 writing exam.
West Island schools, CEGEPs and cities
Good to know before choosing a tutor
The West Island includes Montreal boroughs such as Pierrefonds-Roxboro and L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève, as well as separate cities like Pointe-Claire, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Kirkland, Beaconsfield and Dorval. Online classes are available everywhere. In-person classes are only possible in the boroughs that are part of Montreal, and depend on tutor availability.
English schools are mostly part of the Lester B. Pearson School Board, known for its French immersion programs, while French schools belong to the Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys. For CEGEP, John Abbott College and Cégep Gérald-Godin are the two colleges in the area. Our article on the move from high school to CEGEP helps you prepare for that step.
- Pierrefonds-Roxboro
- L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève
- Pointe-Claire
- Dollard-des-Ormeaux
- Kirkland
- Beaconsfield
- Dorval
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
How it works
Getting started is simple
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Pick a time
Choose the subject and a free time slot. We assign a qualified tutor.
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Free first class
The tutor assesses the level and finds what is blocking.
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Follow the progress
After every class, a short report arrives by email and in your parent space.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Questions? Call or write to us:
Other areas
Do you come to our home in Pointe-Claire or Dollard-des-Ormeaux?
Pointe-Claire and Dollard-des-Ormeaux are separate cities from Montreal, so classes there are held live online with the tutor. In-person classes are possible in Montreal boroughs such as Pierrefonds-Roxboro, depending on tutor availability.
What about Pierrefonds or Île-Bizard?
Those areas are part of Montreal. An in-person class at home or in a library is possible if a tutor is available nearby. If not, online classes are always an option.
My child is in French immersion and losing confidence. What do you do?
We start from the texts and instructions used in class, work on understanding before speed, and the tutor can explain in English when a concept is stuck before switching back to French.
Can you help a John Abbott student with Calculus I?
Yes. The tutor follows the course outline in English, with exam-style practice, for Calculus I, Calculus II or Linear Algebra.
How much does it cost?
$35 an hour for elementary, $45 for high school and $55 for CEGEP. The first class is free, with no contract and no registration fee. Packages of 8 and 12 classes save 5% and 10%.