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Getting Started
How do I enroll at Exploring Scholar?
For group courses, you can enroll entirely on your own: browse the Fall 2026 course list, then follow the app registration guide to sign up in minutes. Not sure which course or level fits? Book a free phone consultation and our academic planning experts will assess your child's level and recommend the right program. No pressure, no commitment.
Do you offer a free consultation before we commit?
Yes. Pick a time online and we call you. 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 OSSD credits make the most sense. We'd rather take the time to recommend the right fit than place a student in the wrong program.
How much do your programs cost?
For the latest pricing of our programs, please reach out to our team through a free phone consultation or the app. Prices increase as a class fills up over time, so it pays to ask early.
How do I know which course or level is right for my child?
Each course on the course list has a detailed description of what it covers and who it suits, so most families can pick confidently on their own. If you are unsure between two levels or programs, book a free phone consultation and our academic planning experts will help you decide. For one-on-one programs, we go further and match your child with a subject-expert tutor based on their level, goals, and how they learn.
Programs and Subjects
What grade levels does Exploring Scholar serve?
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.
What subjects do you offer?
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.
What is the difference between group courses and one-on-one tutoring?
Group courses are structured super-small-class programs that teach the curriculum topics before school gets to them, so students walk into class already knowing the material. See the current course list. One-on-one tutoring is fully personalized, with flexible scheduling and a plan built specifically around your child's goals. Many families use both.
What is a reach-ahead course?
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.
AP and IB
Does Exploring Scholar offer AP preparation?
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.
Does Exploring Scholar offer IB tutoring?
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.
Are your AP programs accredited by the College Board?
Yes. All AP courses and programs delivered through Exploring Scholar are recognized by the College Board.
OSSD Credit Courses
Does Exploring Scholar offer OSSD credit courses?
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. See the OSSD page for the course list, and book a consultation for availability and scheduling.
Who are OSSD courses designed for?
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.
Location and Online
Where is Exploring Scholar located?
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.
Does Exploring Scholar offer online tutoring?
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.
About the School
How long has Exploring Scholar been operating?
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.
What results have your students achieved?
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.
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