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New Students: (705) 720-2686
Current Families: (705) 720-2611
Fax: (705) 720-2735
Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Sylvan's tutors teach skills that last a lifetime. We help students learn how to become self-motivated and achieve independence; above all else, we enable them to approach school — and life — with confidence.

We also maintain Sylvan tutoring special offers and seasonal promotions that make getting your child on the road to success easier.

Handwriting Without Tears

We are pleased to offer a new add on program for students who wish to improve their handwriting. It is a wonderful program which can be incorporated into a student's reading or math program. It is designed to be taught in 10 -15 minute increments and is applicable for all students, from those first learning to print to high school students.
Call the centre today at 720-2611 or visit www.hwt.com for details of this program and start seeing improvements in your child's handwriting after a few sessions.

Sylvan Math Prep

SylvanMathPrep.com complements Sylvan’s superior in-center math programs, and includes powerful search functions by concept, keyword and textbook (for a majority of middle and high school math textbooks). Parents and students can search for topics or select a child’s textbook and enter the page number of the homework problem. Then, a one to three minute, “how-to” video corresponding to the specific homework assignment is available for viewing.

With SylvanMathPrep.com, students can experience on-the-spot and around-the-clock math homework support from the comfort of home while reviewing the mathematical concepts needed for the SAT/ACT. To learn more about SylvanMathPrep.com and receive a free two-day trial, visit www.SylvanMathPrep.com.

Such resources are excellent opportunities to practice and assess your skills while preparing for college. There are many great resources that you can utilize for your benefit. Fully engage in the resources of the library, guidance counseling center, teachers’ office hours, tutors, after-school programs and fellow students. Make sure to get the best education possible by using all of your school and personal resources.

SAT/ACT Prep is here!

Another school year has begun and students in grades 11 and 12 are starting to think about their university choices. If your student is considering an American school they will also be preparing for the SAT/ACT. Besides good transcripts and letters of recommendation these exams are a requirement which are reviewed during the admissions process.

Sylvan Barrie offers SAT Prep for students who want to prepare for the tests. Our program is approximately 30 hours long and gives the student 3 practice tests (pre, mid and post. Both math and verbal areas of the test are taught along with strategies the student can employ when taking the test.

Please call the centre at 720-2611 for more information or email us at
sylvanbarrie@on.aibn.com

Sylvan OnLine Expanded Courses

Sylvan OnLine is an excellent resource if you are a distance away from our centre or have a busy family life. The same high Sylvan quality is available with expanded hours via online; same interactive experience with a certified teacher and the same Sylvan philosophy of mastery learning.
Academic Reading materials for grade 2 through 9
Math Essentials for grade 1 through 8
Algebra 1 for grade 9

Call us today to find out more!

Save $500 on tuition this year with the CATC

The recent federal budget now allows parents to claim $500 for the 2011 calendar year against tuition paid for remedial or enrichment tuition.
Please call us or check with your accountant for more details.

Fit 4 Algebra

Sylvan is pleased to announce the opening of it's new check up designed to see if your student is ready for the rigours of algebra.
After your child takes the FREE 21 question check-up, they are given their own Algebra Fitness Breakdown , which highlights their strengths, as well as reas that require focus.
Find out if your child is ready . Register today!

www.Fit4Algebra.org

SENIOR MATH TEACHERS NEEDED

We are busy with our homework support program and currently having openings for certified teachers who can teach high level math and sciences.
Please contact us via the email link to set up an interview time.

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