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The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) administers standardized tests to students in Ontario, Canada. These tests are...

Preparing for school exams can be a daunting task for children, especially if they don’t know where to...

The ability to read is a vital life skill that sets the foundation for a child’s future success....

Hiring a tutor can provide a lifeline for students who are struggling in their studies. It can be...

Mathematics can be a challenging subject for students of all ages. It is not uncommon for students to...

Learning a new language is an exciting adventure, and finding the perfect tutor to guide you through the...

As a parent, you want your child to succeed academically and achieve their full potential. However, sometimes your...

Mathematics is a core subject in every child’s education, and it is crucial to their academic success and...

Tutoring has been an effective form of learning for years. It involves a student or a group of...

For many students in North America, the thought of taking a test or an exam can provoke feelings...

As parents or guardians, we all want our children to succeed in their studies. That’s why parents help...

Prep Academy Tutors | Boulder County CO   On Tuesday, May 3, The Nation’s Report Card, which administers...

Prep Academy Tutors | Boulder County CO   Our purpose, mission, and reason for being is to help...

Tutoring is a form of one-on-one or small group instruction provided outside the traditional classroom setting. It is...

Learning challenges can hinder a student’s growth and success, both academically and personally. These challenges can manifest in...

Every student has unique learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses. In a traditional classroom setting, it can be challenging...

Teaching is an art that requires passion, patience, and a deep understanding of the subject matter. As a...

It’s important to understand that not all children learn at the same pace, and some may struggle to...

As a parent, ensuring your child gains the best education possible is one of the most important things...

One of the essential skills to develop as a student is memorizing and retaining information. Strong memorization skills...

Learning English is a crucial skill that can benefit children greatly in their future academic and professional endeavours....

Students can now opt-out of standardized testing.  Many colleges (and the list is growing) are now test-optional or...

When choosing whether to take the SAT or the ACT, proper evaluation is worth the effort.  Students should...

The ACT is another standardized test used by colleges to make admissions decisions. The ACT is administered by...

The College Board has begun the transition to a digital SAT and PSAT for U.S. and International students. ...

The SAT is a standardized test used by colleges to make admissions decisions and provide one common data...

Tips for Parents for Successful Teacher Conferences Be on time and end on time.  Plan ahead.  Make a...

Superscores are generated from multiple attempts and retakes of standardized tests (SAT or ACT).   SAT superscore = Your...

When finding the best tutoring service for your child, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin....

Private tutoring has existed for centuries, thriving in contemporary times. The demand for private tutors has increased, and...

Education is one of the most important aspects of a child’s life. Through education, children learn the skills...

English has become indispensable for communication, education, and career growth in today’s rapidly globalizing world. As a parent,...

Prep Academy Tutors | Boulder County CO   The pandemic’s impact on K-12 education continues to cause consternation...

As a parent, it’s vital to ensure that your child receives the best education possible. Sometimes, your child...

Education is one of the most significant aspects of life. It shapes individuals into what they become in...

Online tutoring has become increasingly popular, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While it offers many...

Online and in-person tutoring are two of the most popular forms available today. Both forms of tutoring have...

Math can be challenging for many children, but it is an essential skill vital for success in many...

Having a child who is slower to learn than their peers can be difficult for both parents and...

Dyslexia is a learning disorder affecting a child’s reading, writing, and spelling ability. Children with dyslexia need extra...

Exams are an essential part of the academic journey, as they test the knowledge, skills, and understanding that...

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Every child has a unique style and learning pace. Some children may learn faster than others, while some...

Hiring a tutor can be a great way to help a student reach their academic goals. However, not...

Choosing the right private tutor for your child can be daunting. With so many options available out there,...

Reading is an essential life skill that every child must acquire. While schools do their best to teach...

Tutoring is a highly effective tool in helping students improve their academic performance. However, it is often overlooked...

As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best opportunities to succeed academically. However, sometimes...

Teachers and tutors play a vital role in the educational journey of students. Understanding their differences is important...

In today’s world, education has become increasingly competitive, and students are under immense pressure to succeed academically. This...

As a parent, it is important to be aware of learning disabilities and differences that your child might...

Mathematics is a crucial subject that is taught right from the early stages of a child’s academic journey....

Learning a second language has become an essential skill for students in today’s globalized world. French is among...

As the education industry evolves, tutoring has become more accessible to students of all ages. With the advent...

Orton-Gillingham & Reading Remediation The Orton-Gillingham approach is most frequently prescribed by psychologists for the remediation of reading...

Recent changes to the SAT launched a critical difference between the SAT and ACT.  In January 2022 College...

In-home tutoring can be an excellent way for students to supplement their learning outside of the classroom. Private...

In-home tutoring can be an excellent way for students to supplement their learning outside of the classroom. Private...

A little stress can be a good thing; it’s a motivational push to get things done. Set realistic...

In the classroom, the resource room, and in what we read online, there are frequent references to the...

PSAT stands for Preliminary Scholastic Aptitute Test.  NMSQT stands for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.The PSAT is a...

Summer is almost here and we’re excited! As the weather improves (finally!) and the days get longer, we...

There are many benefits associated with learning a second language.  Here are a few: Career opportunities in the...

Many high school students will opt to take an SAT or ACT even as the number of test-optional...

On Wednesday, November 2nd, Prep Academy Tutors hosted an informative panel discussion, ‘The Road to College: Strategies for...

Standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, SSAT and ISEE are not IQ tests but tests of acquired skills. ...

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect a child’s ability to...

It’s not uncommon to experience academic difficulties when going through major life transitions like relocating, starting college, becoming...

Prep Academy Tutors is proud to announce that we have teamed up with Jack Gannon and Kathleen Gannon...

Prep Academy Tutors is proud to announce that we have teamed up with Mark Saunders to offer in-home...

Literacy development is an important part of a child’s development and is essential to their future. Literacy is...

Let it be known that a dedicated tutor can help students move ahead or catch up in their...

On Thursday, January 12, Prep Academy Tutors hosted the grand opening of The Study Center. The Study Center...

Parents are often on the lookout for the best way to help their children succeed in school. This...

When it comes to helping children with their schoolwork and preparing them for important exams, parents must weigh...

Being a responsible parent is supporting your child’s educational journey. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to ensure this,...

If you are concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on your child’s education (or the education of a...

When trying to find a tutor, it’s important to look for someone knowledgeable in the area you need...

Our last blog post was about Summer Learning Loss and how parents can combat it. One way to...

Summer is upon us, which means many children go from a structured school routine to a more relaxed...

How To React To Your Child’s Report Card The end of the school year is near, which means...

As parents and educators, one of the greatest things we can do is provide our children with the...

The second half of the school year is when many students often feel unmotivated to learn, especially this...

We often think of academics and play as two separate entities but study after study shows us that...

With the rise of Omicron cases across the country, it’s possible many schools may be transitioning to either...

You conquered back-to-school after the summer break but do you need to set a back-to-school routine after the...

Mid-terms can be a stressful time. With a time restraint in place and so much at stake, exams...

If the time has come in your child’s educational journey where you are considering or committed to finding...

We’re about two months into the school year and that means, more than likely, your child has already...

Going back to school this year may look different for your kids. Many haven’t been inside a school...

The difference between being nervous before or during a test and having test anxiety is that test anxiety...

With the onset of summer corresponding with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the proliferation of available vaccines...

In Canada, where bilingualism is a lived reality for millions of people and an official federal government policy,...

In Ontario, it has been over a year since students started pursuing their education online. But now that...

Before March, 2020, staying organized for school at the K-12 level largely meant keeping papers, textbooks, and school...

Due to the pandemic, many students have fallen behind, lost interest, or even left school altogether, and despite...

Everyone learns differently. Students tend to excel at one type of learning more than others, and each type...

Due to the pandemic and the shift from in-person to online teaching methods, teachers now in Calgary lack...

The coronavirus pandemic has been interrupting American life for a full year now, and exhaustion with the restrictions...

Test-taking has always been one of the most stressful parts of being a student. With so much at...

From the beginning, it has been clear that the 2020-2021 school year would not be like any other...

As the year begins, schools across Hamilton remain closed due to the new coronavirus lockdown measures, with elementary...

We are excited to announce that Prep Academy Tutors is bringing its in-home and online tutoring services to...

There is no question that in the world of primary and post-secondary education, 2020 has been the most...

In Canada and around the world, parents have faced unprecedented difficulties over the past eight months as they...

Online learning is being recognized as the new normal as students are now learning at home either exclusively...

As education continues to change in Ontario and around the world, educators, parents, and students need to be...

Online learning and homeschooling are our new normal, which is why it’s essential to ensure that students have...

The new normal for education is reduced class times, online learning, and small group learning. This has made...

The school year is fast approaching, and teachers and parents alike have some important decisions to make about...

The State of education in New York — and around the world — is rapidly changing as a...

As a result of COVID-19, school boards in New York (and around the world) are currently considering the...

On Monday July 13, Governor Cuomo released guidance for school districts to reopen K-12 facilities in New York...

Prep Academy Tutors is proud to announce that we have teamed up with partners Vanessa O’Friel and Sarah...

Understanding Education & Mental Health During COVID-19 in Manitoba Education has changed considerably since the presence of COVID-19...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Prep Academy Tutors is Open For Business in Manitoba Prep Academy Tutors is excited to announce that...

It’s hard to believe that for most of us, it’s been a little over one month in quarantine!...

With the right tools and resources, online tutoring can provide your child with the tools they need to...

By bringing education online, your child can learn at their own pace. Consider how online tutoring can help...

Although school may not be on everyone’s mind at this time, there are many reasons why continuing education...

You can continue your studies with our exceptional online tutors. Our online tutors cover all ages and all...

Because Canada is a bilingual country, acquiring a high level of French fluency while in high school can...

If you live in Calgary and have children in the public school system, there is a good chance...

The way we learn new information and skills may have changed significantly over the past twenty years, but...

Because Canada is a bilingual country, acquiring a high level of French fluency while in high school can...

For thousands of years, mathematics has been central to education. Ever since the Greek philosopher Pythagoras set about...

In this post, we will discuss some of the reasons why you should work with your child to...

Whether you want your child to become an engineer or simply want to make sure they can file...

It is important to acknowledge that our children will face opportunities and challenges very different from the ones...

Perhaps no four letters are as important for building a successful career in the 21st century as STEM.

In the dynamic, ever-changing economy of the twenty-first century, many parents are worried about whether or not they...

There is no city in North America quite like Montreal. Famous for its relaxed pace of life, romantic...

Once the busyness of first classes and orientation has died down, the beginning of a new school year...

The new school year is now well under way, and as the excitement of new classrooms and new...

How early should tutoring begin? How do you know when tutoring is necessary? Should elementary school children receive...

For students planning on applying to private schools in Canada or the United States, getting a good SSAT...

When most people think about education, they think about schools. But the reality is that while primary, secondary,...

For many parents, summer learning loss is a frustrating thing to witness. After watching their child struggle to...

Literacy is a critical skill, one that all children need to master in order to advance in their...

Knowing how to read, and knowing how to understand what you have read, are vital skills. According to...

The further along in their education a child progresses, the more essential for developing the skills to do...

In 2017, The Globe and Mail made waves by publishing a story reporting that half of all Grade...

How do we learn, and how can we use what we know about the brain to learn more...

One of the perennial challenges every educator faces is getting children engaged in learning. When kids are interested...

Keeping children invested and engaged in learning is a day-to-day struggle for most parents and one that can...

While most parents would consider literacy to be one of the most essential aspects of a primary school...

Most parents want their children to succeed in life, and in the knowledge economy of the twenty-first century,...

For students who are struggling in school, tutoring is often touted as a great way to help them...

Who doesn’t want their child to get into a good university or college? Getting into a top school...

Educators have long understood that students need more than classroom instruction if they are to successfully master curriculum...

Written by Nick Mehring of Prep Academy Tutors of Kitchener-Waterloo For parents and teachers alike, it can be...

In the fast-paced world of Education, there is a tendency toward putting the latest and greatest method of...

Prep Academy Tutors is happy to announce our new partner, Christie Martin. Christie will be bringing premium in-home...

Proficiency in literacy is more important for the well-being of Canadians now than ever before. Some statistics cite...

Direct Instruction, Reading Mastery, is a remedial program offered through Prep Academy Tutors. This program has been around...