These businesses and not-for-profit groups offer literacy resources ranging from private tutoring to drop-in homework help. We invite you to contact them for more information on reading support and literacy.

This list was compiled by our student research partners at the University of Calgary. It is not exhaustive and the inclusion of a program on this list does not imply endorsement by Calgary Reads or the University of Calgary. Information is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge.

City Wide

Access Tutoring

Website: http://www.accesstutoring.ca/
Phone: 403-547-9243
Email: accesstutoring@shaw.ca
Location - main office is in Northwest, tutoring takes place in student’s home
Ages - for students grades 1-19
Cost - $36-$45 per session
Details - primary tutor is a certified teacher

Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary – Homework Help

Website: http://www.boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca/
Phone: 403-276-9981
Email: info@bgcc.ab.ca
Location - Community Clubs in Forest Lawn, Penbrooke Meadows, Falconridge, Pineridge, Renfrew, Thorncliffe and Bowness
Ages - for students 6-18 years old
Cost - Annual membership of $25/year covers this after-school, drop-in program
Details - offers homework help and reading practice in small group setting

Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary – Reading Wizards

Website: http://www.boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca/
Phone: 403-276-9981
Email: info@bgcc.ab.ca
Location - Community Clubs in Forest Lawn, Penbrooke Meadows, Falconridge, Pineridge, Renfrew, Thorncliffe and Bowness
Ages - for students 3-8 years old
Cost - Annual membership of $25/year covers this after-school, drop-in program
Details - offers reading activities and practice in small groups and 1-on-1 as needed

Calgary Public Library – Reading Buddies

Website: http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx
Phone: 403-260-2620
Location - offered at 13 Calgary Public Library locations
(not available at Bowness, Glenmore Square, Louise Riley, and Memorial branches)
Ages - for students 5-8 years old (grades 1-3)
Cost - free, but need to register
Details - literacy activities led by teen volunteers

Calgary Public Library – Read With Me

Website: http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/programs.aspx
Phone: 403-260-2710
Location - offered at all Calgary Public Library locations
Ages - for students 6-12 years old (grades 1-6)
Cost - free, but need to register
Details - tutored by an adult volunteer; formal reading plan; meet once/week at a local library

City of Calgary – AfterSchool

Website: http://www.calgary.ca/afterschool
Phone: 3-1-1
Email: 3-1-1contactus@calgary.ca
Location - offered at locations throughout Calgary
Ages - for students 6-16 years old
Cost - free, but need a free Calgary AfterSchool Pass to access programs
Details - the city offers a variety of AfterSchool programming, including Homework Clubs and community tutoring, during the after school hours of 3-6pm

Club Z! Calgary

Website: http://www.clubztutoring.com
Phone: 1-888-287-9640 (toll free)
Email: ldemeules@clubztutoring.com
Location - tutoring takes place in student’s home
Ages - all ages
Cost - free membership, $44/hour
Details - certified teachers and experienced tutors; uses Alberta Learning curriculum; 1-on-1

EducationWise Tutoring

Website: http://educationwise.ca/
Phone: 403-228-0081
Email: info@educationwise.ca
Location - main office in NW, tutoring takes place in student’s home or neighbourhood space
Ages - for students 6-18 years old (grades 1-12)
Cost - $45-$62/hour, discounts available when buying sessions in advance
Details - tutors create a learning plan with student; tutoring has money-back guarantee

Kumon

Website: http://www.kumon.ca/
Phone: 1-800-222-6284 (toll free)
Location - 10 locations within Calgary
Ages - for students 6-18 years old (grades 1-12)
Cost - $90-$135/month (2 sessions/week); prices vary by location
Details - group tutoring; tutors have university degrees; this program gives homework

Oxford Learning (no NE location)

Website: http://www.oxfordlearning.com/
Phone: 403-262-6335 (Crowfoot), 403-278-1786 (South), 403-246-4631 (West)
Email: info@oxfordlearning.com
Location - Crowfoot (NW ), South (SE ), West (SW)
Ages - Little Readers for students 3-6 years old; Beyond Tutoring program for grades 1-8
Cost - $450 assessment, sessions start at $250 for 4 sessions; prices vary by location
Details - tutors are university students; meet regularly with parents; 1-on-1 or group tutoring

Sylvan Learning Center

Website: http://calgary.sylvan-learning.info
Phone: 1-866-480-8739 (toll free)
Location - NW, NE, Midnapore, SE, SW
Ages - for students 3-8 years old (grades preschool – 3)
Cost - $75 registration fee, $275 assessment test, $45-$52/hour
Details - certified teachers; on-going assessment; recommend 2 hours/week for 4-18 months; 3 students/teacher

Tutor Doctor

Website: http://www.tutordoctor.com
Phone: 403-640-2223, 1-877-988-8679 (toll free)
Email: rrizzuto@tutordoctor.com
Location - tutoring takes place in student’s home
Ages - all ages
Cost - $45/hour
Details - certified teachers; 1-on-1 tutoring; tutors connect with student’s school teacher

Tutors on Call

Website: http://www.tutors-on-call.com/
Phone: 403-536-9199
Email: info@tutors-on-call.com
Location - main office in SW, tutoring takes place in student’s home
Ages - all ages
Cost - $48/hour or $60/hour depending on total hours
Details - certified teachers; personalized 12 week learning plan; regular contact with parents; 1-on-1 tutoring

Northwest

Foothills Academy

Website: http://www.foothillsacademy.org/
Phone: 403-270-9400
Email: info@foothillsacademy.org
Location - 745 – 37th Street NW
Ages - for students 8-18 years old
Cost - $13500/year
Details - Alberta Education accredited school for students with learning disabilities

Northeast

Beacon Literacy Inc.

Website: http://www.literacycanada.com/
Phone: 403-283-3278, 1-866-270-4111 (toll free)
Email: info@literacycanada.com
Location - 1331 – 44th Avenue NE
Ages - all ages
Cost - $2200
Details - tutors have university degrees; guarantee improvement of 1 grade level within 20 hours of instruction; focus on students with learning disabilities; program is 20 sessions

Calgary Learning Institute Ltd.

Website: http://calgarylearning.com/
Phone: 403-285-3555
Email: info@calgarylearning.com
Location - 5120 – 47th Street NE
Ages - all ages
Cost - $35/1.5 hour session
Details - tutor is certified teacher; regular assessments; tutoring in groups

Chinook Learning Services

Website: http://www.chinooklearningservices.com/
Phone: 403-777-7200
Email: chinooklearning@cbe.ab.ca
Location - Colonel Macleod School (1610 – 6th Street NE)
Ages - for students grades 1-9 (Summer School); grades 1-6 (Summer Camp)
Cost - $309-$525 for summer school; $39-$69 for 2-3 week Summer Camp
Details - tutors are certified teachers; weekly reporting and regular assessment; small groups

Southwest

Chinook Learning Services

Website: http://www.chinooklearningservices.com/
Phone: 403-777-7200
Email: chinooklearning@cbe.ab.ca
Location - Henry Wise Wood High School (910 – 75th Avenue SW)
Ages - for students grades 1-9 (Summer School); grades 1-6 (Summer Camp)
Cost - $309-$525 for summer school; $39-$69 for 2-3 week Summer Camp
Details - tutors are certified teachers; weekly reporting and regular assessment; small groups

Noble Academy

Phone: 403-228-6421
Location - 201, 1211 – 14th Street SW
Ages - for students grades 1-9
Cost - $40/hour for 1-on-1 tutoring; $36/day for summer camp
Details - tutors hold university degrees; group or 1-on-1; tutoring on as-needed basis

The Reading Foundation

Website: http://www.readingfoundation.com/
Phone: 403-244-9527
Email: thereadf@telus.net
Location - 401, 320 – 23 Avenue SW
Ages - for students 5 years old and up
Cost - $250 initial assessment; $65/hr; Discover Reading program usually requires 80hrs
Details - tutors are trained in house; testing every 20hrs to track progress; 1-on-1 tutoring; focus on diagnosis and treatment of reading problems

Sound Connections Centre

Website: http://www.soundconnectionscentres.com/
Phone: 403-969-5806
Email: soundconnections@live.ca
Location - 1909 – 34th Avenue SW
Ages - for students 3 years old and up
Cost - $60 assessment; $45 for group tutoring, $60 for 1-on-1
Details - tutors are certified teachers; play oriented; caters to variety of learning styles

Stepping Stones to Success

Website: http://www.ss2success.com/calgary-tutor-services
Phone: 403-474-5842
Email: info@ss2success.com
Location - 100, 2115 Sirocco Drive SW
Ages - for students grades 1-12
Cost - $50/hr, discounts for buying sessions in advance
Details - tutors are certified teachers or experienced tutors; guarantee improvement of 1 grade level within 25 hours of tutoring, 1-on-1 tutoring

Southeast

Argyll Center

Website: http://argyll.epsb.ca
Phone: 403-204-1836, 1-888-734-2611 (toll free)
Location - 2670 Radcliffe Drive SE
Ages - for students grades 1-9
Cost - none, Argyll is part of the Edmonton Public School Board
Details - certified teachers; regular assessment; most learning is on-line

Rocky Point Academy

Website: http://www.rockypointacademy.com/
Phone: 403-685-0067, 1-866-685-0067 (toll free)
Email: info@rockypointacademy.com
Location - 230, 295 Midpark Way SE
Ages - all ages
Cost - $3300 (includes follow-up lessons for life)
Details - certified teachers specializing in dyslexia; program is a 5 day workshop (~35 hours); group tutoring; follow-up session for parents