Heywood Academies offers online tutoring for high school and university students anywhere in British Columbia. Our tutors are based in Victoria but work with students across BC, including the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan, and Northern BC.
Sessions run through Zoom. Our tutors use tablets so they can write out problems by hand and share their screen in real time, which makes online tutoring feel close to working in person. At the end of every session, students get a PDF of the notes covered.
How Online Tutoring Works
Sessions are one on one over Zoom. Your tutor will write out problems on a digital whiteboard, walk through them with you, and answer questions as they come up. Everything written during the session is saved as a PDF and sent to you afterwards so you can refer back to it when you’re studying.
No special software is needed beyond Zoom. Sessions are scheduled through our booking system at times that work for you, including evenings and weekends.
Online Tutoring for High School Students in BC
We tutor BC high school students in:
- Math (Foundations of Math, Pre-Calculus, Apprenticeship and Workplace Math)
- Physics 11 and 12
- Chemistry 11 and 12
- Biology 11 and 12
Our tutors know the BC curriculum well and work with students from schools across the province. Whether you’re in Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Prince George, or anywhere else in BC, our tutors are available to help.
Online tutoring works particularly well for high school students who want a tutor outside their immediate area, who have busy schedules with after-school activities, or who prefer working from home.
Online Tutoring for University and College Students
We also offer online tutoring for post-secondary students. Our tutors work with students at:
- University of Victoria (UVic) in math, calculus, physics, and engineering
- Camosun College in math, physics, and engineering
- University of British Columbia (UBC) in math, calculus, and physics
If you’re at another BC institution and need help with a course in our subject areas, reach out and we’ll let you know if we can help.
Why Online Tutoring Works as Well as In Person
A lot of parents and students worry that online tutoring is less effective than in person. In our experience, it isn’t, as long as the session is set up properly.
What matters is the tutor’s ability to write out problems clearly and walk through them step by step. Our tutors use tablets and a digital whiteboard for this, which often gives students a clearer view of the work than they’d get sitting next to someone at a table.
The PDF notes after each session are an advantage online tutoring has over in person. Students can go back through exactly what was covered, in the order it was covered, whenever they want.
Get Matched with an Online Tutor
Fill out the appropriate form below and we’ll follow up within 24 hours to match you with a tutor and answer any questions about pricing or scheduling.
For High School Students
For College and University Students
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer online tutoring across BC? Yes. Our tutors are based in Victoria but work with students anywhere in British Columbia, including the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan, the Kootenays, and Northern BC.
What software do I need for online tutoring? Just Zoom. Your tutor handles everything else through a digital whiteboard. You’ll need a device with a webcam and microphone, and a reliable internet connection.
Is online tutoring as effective as in person? For most students, yes. The digital whiteboard our tutors use often makes the work clearer than working side by side at a table, and the PDF of session notes is a real advantage. Some students prefer one over the other, but the learning outcomes are similar.
Do you tutor students at UVic, Camosun, or UBC? Yes. We work with post-secondary students at all three institutions in math, calculus, physics, and engineering courses. If you’re at another BC school, get in touch and we’ll let you know if we can help.
What subjects do you tutor online for high school students? Math (Foundations of Math, Pre-Calculus, Apprenticeship and Workplace Math), Physics 11 and 12, Chemistry 11 and 12, and Biology 11 and 12.
How much does online tutoring cost? Fill out one of the forms above and we’ll send you our current rates along with any package options that might fit your situation.
How do I get started? Fill out the form on this page for either high school or post-secondary tutoring. We’ll follow up within 24 hours to match you with a tutor and book a first session.