What sort of tutors teaches at the Ottawa Tutor Centre?
Our staff consists of fully qualified, certified teachers, most of who teach in Ottawa schools. These teachers are highly dedicated professionals with an excellent knowledge of their subject material. Their goal is to help each student reach his or her full potential and to achieve academic success.

Are assessments given to each student?
During the first session, tutors make personal assessments of their students by determining the strengths and weaknesses each student has in a particular subject. If, however, a more serious educational problem is detected, OTC can recommend further testing by educational psychologists. The staff at OTC does not provide psycho-educational testing.

Why do students require a minimum of 4 lessons?
It requires at least 4 sessions to ensure that a student has grasped a particular concept being taught. Fewer than 4 lessons are not adequate time to solve any learning problems. Most students, however, choose to remain at OTC for the remainder of the semester or school year to maintain continuity and achieve success.

Do you keep in contact with parents and teachers?
OTC provides report cards to parents every term (12 lessons) in addition to talking to parents in person, by phone or by e-mail. In many cases, our tutors will also contact the student's teacher if necessary.

OTC offers both on- and off-site tutoring. What are the advantages of both?
About 80% of our students come to our Centre for their lessons where there are fewer distractions and where the Centre is set up with all the educational materials required for learning. The rooms are quiet, well lit and comfortable with the air of a "mini classroom", which makes it more conducive to learning.

Off-site tutoring occurs when it is inconvenient for a student to get to our Centre due to distance, lack of transportation, time constraints or other personal reasons. Many students learn better in their own surroundings; therefore, many of our tutors go out of their way to accommodate them.

What is OTC's environment like?
OTC offers a warm, friendly atmosphere, which serves to enhance the overall learning experience. It is spacious, clean and comfortable, and for those students attending during the warm weather, OTC is air-conditioned.

Are your tutors familiar with the "New Curriculum"?
Yes, our teachers are familiar with the changes brought about by the new curriculum. Most of our tutors teach full time in Ottawa schools so are fully aware of what is happening in the educational arena.

Do you offer adult education?
Yes, OTC teaches students from age 6 upwards. Adults can request lessons in English, French, university courses, SAT preparation or other subjects and OTC will do our best to serve their needs.