Tips for Parents

When a parent first contacts us, they often ask what method is recommend to begin the tutoring sessions. How often per week should we have sessions? How many hours should it last? Is there an ideal location where they should take place? Here is an overview of these main points, with recommendations from School Success! […]

Before a first meeting, we often encounter the same issue, even though we have a vague idea of how the session will take place, we never really know exactly what to expect! We mostly hope that everything will go smoothly and everybody will get along well. Here we give you a few useful tips that

Seeing your child struggle with problems at school can be heartbreaking. Not being able to help the child yourself, despite the best intentions, can be just as upsetting. A good way to overcome this problem would appear to be through tutoring. What about the parent’s role in this new dynamic? How should you react and

In order for the tutoring sessions to be efficient, it is essential that a good relationship be established between the tutor and the student. Often, this relationship is created quickly, but at other times, it may take a few sessions before the student opens up. The success of this relationship reveals the personalities of each

Homework sessions, regardless of what we think, should never be synonymous with drudgery nor something we just want to get out of the way.  But how to make this necessary task something enjoyable? You must first provide your child with the tools necessary to appreciate this homework period, and the first step is setting up