Amelie CameronI’ve always felt that giving my kid a solid education is one of the best things I can do for her future. Not just for grades, but for the kind of opportunities that come with knowing how to learn and think for yourself.
One thing that’s really helped is getting her a personal tutor. It’s made a huge difference in how she understands things and actually remembers them, which has taken a lot of stress off both of us.
I know there are many parents who are thinking about doing something similar, so I put together a list of the best tutoring centres around Toronto.
How much does tutoring cost in Toronto?
Tutoring usually costs around $58 per hour in Toronto. However, your price can vary depending on the subject, the tutor’s experience, and whether it’s in-person or online.
How We Chose
1. TutorBright
Lessons offered: Physics, chemistry, biology, math, English, French, and more
Address: 347 Jane St
Phone number: +1 416-423-3030
Business hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (TUES-FRI)
TutorBright has been around since 2009, and I’ve heard good things about it from parents in my circle. They focus on personalized learning and offer both in-home and online sessions.
Subjects include math, English, science, and French. What I appreciate is their free consultation. They use it to build a custom learning plan and match your kid with a tutor who fits their style. That kind of attention makes a difference.
They’re especially strong in special education. If your child has ADHD or dyslexia, they’ve got tutors with real experience in that space. They also offer a satisfaction guarantee, so if the first session doesn’t feel right, you get a full refund.
Just a heads-up, they don’t offer group sessions. They’re also unavailable on weekends and Mondays, making scheduling a lesson a bit of a hassle sometimes.
This has been a very positive and easy-to-manage experience
“I want to give 5 stars to TutorBright for the great experience we’ve had with their online tutoring program. As a mom, I’ve really appreciated how smoothly everything has gone—from the high level of teaching and flexibility in scheduling with the tutors, to the clear and timely invoicing, and excellent communication between the admin team and the tutors.
My son truly enjoyed his classes with his French teacher, Zafer, and his Math teacher, Matthew. They both demonstrated strong knowledge and a great ability to teach.
Overall, this has been a very positive and easy-to-manage experience.”
-Melanie, Google Reviews
Grades started to improve right away
“TutorBright set us up quickly with Emma L as a science tutor and it was a perfect fit for my son. He connected with her immediately, understood what she was teaching him, and his grades started to improve right away. She even tutored him in math as well just before his exam. Highly recommend!”
-Jody Yoken, Google Reviews
2. Tutor Doctor
Lessons offered: English, math, biology, physics, chemistry, Japanese, Spanish, and more
Address: 222 The Esplanade
Phone number: +1 647-490-3089
Business hours:
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (MON-THURS)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (FRI)
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (SAT)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (SUN)
The personal tutor currently helping my daughter with her studies is from Tutor Doctor. They’ve been around since 2011 and have a diverse team of tutors, which made me more comfortable with my decision.
Their lesson offerings are quite broad. Right now, the tutor is doing a solid job with science and math, but I’m considering adding language lessons like Spanish and French to help my daughter build more confidence in speaking.
One thing I appreciated was their 60-day money-back guarantee. It gave us some breathing room to try things out without feeling locked in. They also have a tutor match guarantee, which means if the first tutor doesn’t click, they’ll find someone else.
However, their prices are a bit higher than I expected. And since there’s no proper booking system, you have to leave your contact info and wait for a follow-up.
They are highly knowledgeable and work well with my teenager
“We’ve had two separate tutors work with our son through Tutor Doctor and both have been wonderful. They are highly knowledgeable and work well with my teenager. Highly recommended!”
-Helen Rendl, Google Reviews
Their team is top-notch and really listens to your needs
“Had an amazing experience with Tutor Doctor! Their team is top-notch and really listens to your needs. They were super flexible and worked around our busy schedule, which was a game-changer for us. My son’s scores improved big time, thanks to their knowledgeable and supportive tutors. If you’re looking for a tutoring service that truly cares, go with Tutor Doctor. Highly recommended!”
-Minghui Qian, Google Reviews
3. Tutorax Tutoring
Lessons offered: History, English, chemistry, biology, physics, math, and more
Address: 1 Yonge St #1801
Phone number: +1 647-560-7224
Business hours:
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (MON-THURS)
8:30 AM – 6:30 PM (FRI)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (SAT and SUN)
Tutorax is another name that I think deserves to be on this list. Since launching in 2017, they’ve supported over 20,000 students across Canada through both in-home and online sessions, which is a solid track record.
I like that they cover a lot of subjects, from elementary to university level, and even offer remedial support for students who’ve fallen behind or need help building confidence.
Another plus is their no-contract setup. You’re not locked into anything long-term, and you can pay per session. But if you’re interested, they also offer prepaid packages that let you pay for a couple of sessions in advance at a discounted price.
Now, it’s not all perfect. Because so many people are signing up, it can take a while before they find a tutor for you. In some cases, sessions get cancelled at the last minute because they couldn’t assign someone in time.
Our experience with Turorax has been wonderful thus far
“Our experience with Turorax has been wonderful thus far. The staff communicates with you to make sure you are happy and satisfied. The user portal is easy to navigate and our tutor Émilie is very smart and sweet. We look forward to working with them throughout the summer and into the school year.”
-Alishia M, Google Reviews
What a great organization
“My son really his enjoys his tutor. Homework goes so much easier and his self confidence is increasing. What a great organization. We doubled our weekly sessions due to the success we have had.”
-Charlie McIntyre, Google Reviews
4. Oxford Learning
Lessons offered: Math, English, French, science, reading, and more
Address: 1865 Leslie St #201, North York
Phone number: +1 647-492-3660
Business hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (TUES-THURS)
Oxford Learning is one of the more accessible tutoring centres I have come across. They’ve been around since 1984 and have 16 locations across Toronto.
What piqued my interest is their Dynamic Assessment program. It’s not just a test to pinpoint areas for improvement. Instead, their tutors observe how a student thinks and learns, then use those insights to build a personalized learning plan.
For families who prefer online learning, they have something called the Virtual Table. Students connect with tutors through screen-sharing and work with specialized workbook materials that aim to recreate the feel of an in-person session.
It’s also worth mentioning that they offer flexible payment plans to make their services a bit more manageable for different budgets.
That said, their assessment program comes with a steep $295 fee. It’s a required part of the process, and for many families, that price can be a dealbreaker.
It’s a very good environment for learning
“The teachers are very positive and it’s a very good environment for learning. My siblings and I love it. Oxford has significantly helped us improve in our studies. Definitely recommend.”
-Jana Fakih, Google Reviews
The learning experience through Oxford has been organized and very positive
“The learning experience through Oxford has been organized and very positive. They have been amazing helping my child with math and English, both on-site and online with virtual table lessons. The teaching staff is excellent, and I have highly recommended it to friends as well.”
-Mariana Acosta, Google Reviews
5. Learning Tree Tutors
Lessons offered: English, French, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and more
Address: 736 Spadina Ave. #308
Phone number: +1 416-206-8567
Business hours:
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (MON-FRI)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (SAT)
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (SUN)
Learning Tree Tutors is a solid pick if you want flexible, one-on-one support without the usual tutoring chain vibe. They’ve been around since 2012, locally owned, and offer both online and in-home sessions (though in-home is just for central Toronto).
Subjects range from early reading to university-level math, science, French, and even Python coding taught by actual computer pros, which is a nice touch.
What I like is their no-pressure setup. Tutoring hours are valid for a year and can be shared between siblings. If the tutor isn’t a good fit, you can request a new one at no extra cost.
It’s also nice that they offer a 30-day refund for any unused hours in case you’re unsatisfied with their services.
Sadly, I’ve heard a few students mention rude behaviour from some tutors. I hope the company takes steps to address that.
It helped my son to improve his overall grade
“Our experience has been great. We needed some help with grade 11 Chemistry. Within 3 days of connecting with Barbara, my son had his first session. The tutor was knowledgeable, friendly and flexible with sessions. She was impeccably punctual, great at communicating and effective at teaching and explaining the curriculum/concepts. We found the service to be professional, effective and successful as it helped my son to improve his overall grade.”
-Luisa Kuarsingh, Google Reviews
Great improvement and understanding in just 2 months!
“We have had great experiences with the tutors from Learning Tree!! My son received tutoring for Grade 12 math and loved the 2 tutors he had. My daughter is currently getting tutoring help for her grade 10 math and is showing great improvement and understanding in just 2 months!! I would highly recommend Learning Tree Tutors to all parents for their children. Payments were easy to make and the service was always friendly and professional. Thank you Learning Tree!!!”
-Daniela Palazzo, Google Reviews
