Questions, answered.

It's a relaxed 30-minute video or phone call with an academic director. We'll ask about goals, current marks, upcoming tests and what has or hasn't worked before, then recommend a plan, with no obligation to continue.

Grade 3 through university and graduate school. Our specialist strengths are Grades 9–12 (including IB, AP and A-Level), first- and second-year university STEM, and research and graduate school mentorship.

Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and computer science, plus university engineering, test and contest preparation, and research and graduate school mentorship. See our Subjects page.

Yes. Use Urgently Book Now: pick your subject, how long you need and a start time in your own time zone, then leave an email or cell number. We check availability and confirm by email or text, usually within 2 hours during office hours. Your session isn't booked until you hear from us. Need help within the hour? Call or text us.

Most students begin within a week of their consultation. We keep our roster small, so spots fill quickly each term, especially before exam season. We recommend booking early.

Anywhere with an internet connection. We're based in Toronto and teach entirely online, with families across Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Asia. Every session is scheduled in your local time.

Every session is live and one-on-one over video (Zoom or Google Meet), with a shared digital whiteboard. The whiteboard is saved after each lesson, and parents are always welcome to sit in.

In our experience, yes, and often more so. There's no travel time, notes are saved for review, and you're matched with the best teacher for your course, not just whoever lives nearby.

Sessions are usually 60 minutes; 45 minutes for younger students and 90 minutes for senior, university and research sessions. Most students meet weekly, and twice weekly before major exams.

Yes, in a way that builds independence. We use homework to teach the underlying ideas so students can do the work themselves. We never complete graded work for students.

A laptop or tablet with a camera and a stable internet connection. A stylus is helpful but not required. We'll send everything you need before the first session.

AAD was founded by two experts: a PhD from the University of Toronto with years of university research and teaching, and an MD from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine. Meet our founders.

Our team of 10+ educators all hold or are completing Master's, PhD or MD degrees, and many are published researchers with university teaching experience. Every teacher is trained in the AAD method.

We match on subject expertise, curriculum, level, learning style, personality and schedule. Your consultation notes go straight to the teacher, so the first session starts with context.

Of course, at any time and at no cost. A strong student–teacher relationship matters.

Yes. We check references for every teacher, and every teacher who works with students under 18 provides a police vulnerable sector check.

Yes. Published researchers mentor students through the whole process: shaping the research question, analysing results, writing and structuring the paper, choosing a venue, submitting and responding to reviewers.

Yes: research statements and statements of purpose, academic CVs, contacting potential supervisors, scholarship applications and interview preparation. Our mentees are now in graduate programs in Canada and Europe.

No. Ambitious high school students can complete real research projects for science fairs, competitions and university applications.

Every student's needs are different, so we don't publish a one-size price list. In your free consultation we recommend the right program and walk you through clear, tailored options, with no pressure. Book your free consultation.

Most families choose Term Academic Coaching for steady improvement; others need targeted one-on-one help, an exam bootcamp or research mentorship. See our Programs page, or let us recommend one in your consultation.

No. There are no registration fees and no long-term contracts.

Interac e-Transfer and major credit cards. You'll receive an invoice and receipt for every payment.

Yes. Siblings and small groups of 2–4 students can learn together. Ask about options in your consultation.

Sessions can be rescheduled or cancelled free of charge with at least 24 hours' notice. We always make exceptions for genuine emergencies and illness.

If your first paid session isn't the right fit, let us know within 48 hours. We'll refund it in full or re-match you with a different teacher, your choice.

Information you share is used only to provide our services. We never sell or share personal information, and sessions are recorded only with your permission.

A diagnostic baseline, notes after every session, practice results and school marks, plus a written progress report every four weeks on our coaching programs.

Most families notice more confidence within the first few weeks. Marks typically follow within one or two reporting periods, depending on the starting point.

No honest tutor can guarantee a grade. What we guarantee is expert teaching, a clear plan, transparent reporting and our fit guarantee.