Academic Support

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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