Academic Support
(Click on the green button below to visit the resource website)
Services: mentorship program that supports students with academic work, other school needs, developing networks, friendships, confidence/ self-esteem and learning social skills that are necessary for functioning with peers
facilitated by Coordinator, staff, U of A Student tutors and mentors
Cost: free
Eligibility: newcomer children in elementary, middle, high school
Location/Hours: Call to learn more
Contact info/social media: Register by calling 780-424-7709 or 780-200-3684
Services: group-based tutoring, homework help, test prep, provided by post-secondary volunteers
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Refugees, or Canadian Citizens in grades 6-10
Location: online via Microsoft Teams or
Tues & Thurs: ASSIST Community Services Centre (Southwest Centre) 810 Saddleback Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6J 4W4
Wed: Terwillegar REC Centre (Multipurpose Room 4) 2051 Leger Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6R 0R9
Hours: Wed 3:30pm-6pm
Tues & Thurs 3:30pm-6:30pm
Contact info/social media: Register by emailing casey.wong@assistcsc.org or calling 780-429-3119 ext. 115
Services: one-to-one online homework help, tutoring, and academic guidance provided by university and college volunteers
Cost: free
Eligibility: students in grades 4-12
Location: online
Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm- 8pm
Contact info: contact@mydiscoverprep.com
Other: book ahead online
Services: free one-to-one online tutoring provided by U of A university student volunteers
Cost: free
Eligibility: students in kindergarten to grade 12
Location: online
Hours: times agreed upon by clients and tutors
Contact info: helpmind@ualberta.ca
Other: request a tutor online