Contact Information
| Phone: | (604) 941-9166 |
| Fax: | (604) 941-0597 |
| Monday: | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Friday: | 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Saturday: | By Appointment |
| Sunday: | Closed |
High School Tutoring Programs
Math
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 2
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Pre-calculus
- And more!
- Algebraic concepts
- Geometric concepts
- Trigonometric concepts
- Patterns and relationships
- Data analysis
- Linear, exponential and quadratic functions
- Probability
- And more!
High School Math
From formulas to equations, high school math can be overwhelming – even if your teenager is a good student in other subject areas. Our math tutors can pinpoint the help your teenager needs to complete math homework more independently, excel in the classroom and prepare for a bright future. We’ll develop a personalized learning plan and keep your teen’s goals and interests in mind every step of the way with lessons that are engaging, motivating and rewarding. Start making high school math manageable today! Find out how we can help with the following subject areas:
Integrated & Senior Math
We understand every student learns math differently. At Sylvan, our patient math experts will tailor a personalized learning plan based on the exact needs of your teenager. Because our integrated and senior math programs follow the same curriculum used in your teenager’s school, you can be assured that success seen at Sylvan will also be seen in the classroom. Find out how we can help your teenager work comfortably and confidently with the following math processes and concepts:
Reading
- Fluency
- Word analysis
- Vocabulary
- Reading comprehension
- And more!
Advanced Reading Seminar
Does your reading need to pick up the pace?
Are you a high school student falling behind in textbook reading assignments?
Are you a university student bogged down by reading material?
With Sylvan's Advanced Reading program, you will read better...faster. Guaranteed.
- Master the strategic reading skills that are guaranteed to increase speed and improve comprehension.
- Improve the ability to manage the increased workloads of high school and beyond.
- Cover more course work in less time, allowing for greater academic success.
- Sylvan guarantees to raise a student's effective reading rate by at least 50% in just 12 hours of instruction!
Course Information:
Cost: $480
Eligibility: Students must be Grade 8 or above.
Course Info:
Dates: March 12-23, 2012
Day/Time: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 5:30-7:30 pm
Advanced Reading Skills
Sylvan's Advanced Reading Skills program can raise your child’s effective reading rate by 50% with as little as twelve hours of instruction.* Increased reading speed and improved comprehension can help your child with test-taking, studying and more!
*Individual results may vary. Please contact us for more information.
High School Reading
It is critical to not underestimate the importance of reading in high school–particularly as complex assignments and long-term projects require more attention to and strength in this area! Let Sylvan’s reading experts develop a personalized plan to help your teenager become a more proficient and confident reader in the following areas:
Writing
- Applying the writing process from pre-writing through publishing
- Applying composition techniques to new and existing writing assignments, including the development of effective thesis statements, development of topic sentences and supporting paragraphs, and organization of details and transitions
- Understanding and composing different writing forms, including descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive
- Analyzing works of literature and nonfiction, summarizing texts in writing, composing a research paper, and more
High School Writing
Strong writing skills in high school are crucial to your teenager’s success in life. Our writing program will help your teen tackle the toughest classroom writing assignments, perform better on tests, and prepare for state assessments and the SAT/ACT® with confidence. Find out how Sylvan can tailor a plan to improve your teen’s writing skills in the following areas:
University Prep Writing
Get your child the writing skills now, to give them a jump start on University.
Effective writing is critical to achieving better test scores, writing better university application essays and becoming a lifelong communicator. That's why Sylvan's new University Prep Writing will help students with the writing skills they need in university.
- Master writing techniques that carry students beyond high school.
- Develop research and organization skills needed to compile a research paper.
- Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of plagiarism.
- Learn how to write an analysis essay.
Program Information:
Individualized Program (All Materials Included)
24 Sessions
Cost: $1200
Study Skills
- Organization and time management
- Note-taking
- Reading and studying
- Test-taking strategies
High School Study Skills
Does your teenager need help with study and organizational skills? With Sylvan’s study skills program, we’ll help your teenager learn how to manage time and daily coursework with ease. From discovering the right way to take notes and study to learning how to complete research for papers and assignments, our study skills program will help your teenager become a better student in high school – and beyond. We’re here to help with the following skills:
High School Survivor
Help your teen become more efficient and effective with homework! Teenagers learn best in an interactive, engaging but structured learning environment with their peers. This comprehensive, fun program for teens covers:
Organization and Time Management Strategies-covers assignment and grade tracking, binder and paper organization, study planning, and goal setting.
Note Taking Strategies-covers the best methods for listening, following directions, managing and presenting information, and note taking.
Reading and Study Strategies-students learn to effectively use notes as part of the studying process, textbook and research skills, and specific techniques for studying.
Test Taking Strategies-covers how to best tackle multiple choice and essay tests while getting tips on conquering anxiety.
Course Information:
Dates: March 27-May 15th
Lesson Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $695
Sylvan Study Skills Workshops for School Success
From Chaos to Control: Turn your disorganized student into a focused student by equipping them with better organization and time-management strategies.
Tackle Tests with Confidence: Students learn a variety of test-taking test-taking strategies incuding how to tackle multiple choice and essay tests while getting tips on how to conquer test anxiety.
The Hidden Secrets of Note-taking: Students learn the best methods for listening, following directions, managing and presenting information and taking notes resulting in more comprehensive and meaningful information to study from and improve test results.
Study for School Success: Students learn to study smarter not harder using better reading and study strategies incuding note-taking, textbook and research skills, memory techniques, skimming and scanning, and much more.
Program Information:
Grades 4-12
$499 per course (Buy one course, get the second one at half price!)
10 Personalized Sessions
Flexible Schedule Options
College/University Prep
University Prep Writing
Get your child the writing skills now, to give them a jump start on University.
Effective writing is critical to achieving better test scores, writing better university application essays and becoming a lifelong communicator. That's why Sylvan's new University Prep Writing will help students with the writing skills they need in university.
- Master writing techniques that carry students beyond high school.
- Develop research and organization skills needed to compile a research paper.
- Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of plagiarism.
- Learn how to write an analysis essay.
Program Information:
Individualized Program (All Materials Included)
24 Sessions
Cost: $1200
SAT Test Prep
Sylvan's SAT* Prep Course can reduce your stress and increase your score.
1. We offer a proven program with proven results
2. Private, personalized instruction
3. Flexible scheduling
4. Expert certified teachers
5. Three-timed mock exams
6. Thirty instructional hours focused on the exact skills your teenager needs
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
After the first session, if you are not completely convinced that Sylvan's SAT* Prep program is the best one for your child, simply return your materials and notify us within 48 hours for a full refund.
Price $1199