Answers to common questions.

Starting is simple. Call us at 416-306-2066 (English) or 647-210-8618 (Mandarin), or reach us through the contact form on our website. We'll schedule a free consultation to assess your child's current level, understand their goals, and recommend the right program. There's no pressure and no commitment required for the initial conversation.

Yes. Every new family starts with a free consultation. We use that time to understand your child's academic situation, answer your questions, and figure out whether group courses, one-on-one tutoring, or another format makes the most sense. We'd rather take the time to recommend the right fit than place a student in the wrong program.

We look at the student's subject, grade level, learning style, and specific goals before making a match. Our instructors specialize in particular subjects and grade levels, so placements are based on fit, not just availability. If something isn't working, we make adjustments.

We serve students from Grade 1 through university. Group courses are available from Grades 5 to 12. One-on-one tutoring covers Grade 1 through university. OSSD credit courses are for Grades 9 to 12.

Mathematics at all levels (Grade 1 through AP Calculus BC), Science (Grades 7 to 12), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English (all grades through AP and IB), Economics (AP and IB), Statistics (AP), and Computer Science. We also offer all Ontario OSSD high school credit courses.

Group courses are structured small-class programs that follow a set curriculum and run on a seasonal schedule. They work well for students who want to get ahead of their school's pace in a class setting. One-on-one tutoring is fully personalized, with flexible scheduling and a plan built specifically around your child's goals. Many families use both.

A reach-ahead course covers material before a student's school introduces it. Students who have already seen the content when it first comes up in class have time to sit with it, ask questions, and genuinely understand it rather than learning it under test pressure. By the time an exam arrives, the material is not new anymore.

Yes. We have a comprehensive AP preparation program across all major subjects. All AP programs offered through Exploring Scholar are recognized by the College Board. Several of our instructors are experienced AP exam readers. Students consistently earn 5s across math, science, English, and economics.

Yes. We offer IB SL and HL tutoring and group courses across all subjects. Support covers day-to-day coursework, internal assessments, extended essays, and final exam preparation. Students regularly earn 6s and 7s, and we have had students achieve the maximum IB score of 45.

Yes. All AP courses and programs delivered through Exploring Scholar are recognized by the College Board.

Yes. We offer fully accredited Ontario Secondary School Diploma credit courses for students in Grades 9 to 12. Credits earned through Exploring Scholar count toward the OSSD the same as credits from any other accredited school. Contact us for current subject availability and scheduling.

OSSD courses are designed for students who need to complete Ontario credits outside their day school. This includes students who want to lighten their school-year workload, take a course not offered at their school, improve a grade, or earn additional credits during the summer.

Our campus is at 201 Consumers Rd., Suite 201, North York, ON M2J 4G8. We are easily accessible from Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, and Mississauga.

Yes. Both group courses and one-on-one tutoring are available online. We have students across Canada and the United States. The quality of instruction is consistent whether a student attends in person or online.

Exploring Scholar has been operating for over 20 years and is one of the most established tutoring schools in North York and the Greater Toronto Area. Over that time we have helped thousands of students achieve top academic results and gain admission to leading universities across North America, including Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, UCLA, University of Toronto, Queen's University, Western University's Ivey Business School, McMaster's health sciences and pre-med programs, UBC, and McGill.

Our students consistently earn 5s on AP exams and 6s and 7s on IB assessments. We have had students achieve the maximum IB score of 45. Students have placed in the top percentiles of AMC and CEMC math competitions. Graduates have been admitted to Princeton, University of Toronto, UBC, McMaster, McGill, and other top universities across North America.