Private math and science tutoring for Grades 7–12, taught by a medical student and a physician in neurosurgery residency. One consistent tutor. A written update after every session.
Most students don't need more worksheets. They need someone to find what's missing and explain the why.
You know exactly who's teaching your child. It's the same tutor every week, and they know the Alberta course inside out.
We rebuild the foundations behind the marks, so new units stop feeling impossible.
Every session includes timed, test-style questions and an error log, so students learn from their mistakes.
Parents get a short written update after every session: what we covered, what's improving and what's next.
Not sure if we cover your course? Ask during your free consultation.
Focused preparation for Math 30-1, Chemistry 30 and Physics 30, plus review for Biology 30. Diploma exams are worth 30% of the final mark. The January 2027 window is 14–28 January.
Tell us about the course, the marks and the goals. We'll recommend a plan with no pressure.
A friendly diagnostic plus real teaching on the most important gap. Parents receive a written summary and a 4-week plan.
The same tutor and the same time, with retrieval practice, clear teaching and test-style practice.
You'll always know what's happening and what's next.
Medical student
BSc in Chemistry and Computer Science. Tutors chemistry, biology and math, from Science 10 to Grade 12. Known for turning dense material into a few clear ideas, and for teaching students how to study.
Physician & neurosurgery resident · PhD student, Electrical & Computer Engineering
BSc in Electrical & Computer Engineering; MSc in Mechanical Engineering; MD. Neurosurgery resident, now doing a PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Tutors Math 20-1 to Math 31 and Physics 20/30. In person in Calgary Thursday–Sunday, online during the week.
The consultation is always free. No contracts, and unused prepaid sessions are refundable.
| Service | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Private tutoring | $70per hour | One student, one tutor. 60-minute sessions, online or in person. |
| Monthly plan | $260for 4 sessions | Four 1-hour private sessions, paid upfront. Works out to $65 per hour. |
| Semi-private | $45per student, per hour | Two friends or siblings together, in the same or different courses ($90 per hour for both). |
| Course Groups | $35per student, per session | 90-minute weekly group of 3–6 students. Or $130 per student for a 4-week block. |
| Diploma Bootcamp | $195one-time, per course | 12 hours over two weekends, plus a practice exam marked with written feedback. Math 30-1, Chemistry 30 and Physics 30: 2, 3, 9 and 10 January 2027, online. |
| In-person travel | $0 / $15per session | Free at a public location in Calgary (Thursday–Sunday). $15 per session when we come to your home. |
Grades 7–12, with a focus on Grades 10–12. We don't tutor university courses at this time.
Both. Online sessions run on Google Meet any day of the week. In-person sessions are available in Calgary Thursday to Sunday: free at a public location such as a café or community space, or at your home for a $15 travel fee.
Private tutoring is $70 per hour, or $260 for a monthly plan of four 1-hour sessions. Pairs are $45 per student per hour. Small groups are $35 per student per 90-minute session. Diploma bootcamps are a one-time $195 per course. Our first 10 founding families pay $65 per hour for the school year.
Private sessions are 60 minutes. Groups are 90 minutes. Most students come once a week, and twice a week before big exams.
Yes, even if they're in different courses. Two students can share a session at $45 each: the tutor works with both, giving each student their own practice and explanations.
We teach the concepts behind the homework using similar examples, so your child can do it independently. We don't complete graded work for students.
Yes. We cover diploma-style questions, written response and data-booklet skills in regular sessions, and run small-group bootcamps for Math 30-1, Chemistry 30 and Physics 30 before the January and June exams.
A short conversation about goals, a friendly diagnostic, and real teaching on the most important gap. Parents receive a written summary and a 4-week plan that evening.
Tell us. We'll switch tutors if the subject allows, or refund any unused prepaid sessions.
Free rescheduling with at least 24 hours' notice. Later cancellations are charged, but we allow one courtesy cancellation per term for illness or emergencies. Read our full policies.
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about the course and goals and recommend a plan. Most students start within a week.
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We reply within one business day. Serving Calgary in person (Thursday–Sunday) and students across Alberta online.