The Right Tutor Can Make All the Difference.
Expert Tutors across the GTA.
1-on-1 • In-Home & Online
WHAT SETS OUR TUTORS APART?
Expert Tutors. The Right Match for Every Student.
Our tutors combine strong academic backgrounds and tutoring experience with the ability to connect with students and a genuine passion for teaching.
Our team includes high-achieving university students, experienced tutors, Master’s and PhD holders, and Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs), including graduates from the University of Toronto and University of Waterloo. Our tutors are experienced with the Ontario curriculum, with specialists in IB and AP programs.
Whether your child needs to catch up, close learning gaps, keep pace, or stay ahead, we match them with a tutor whose expertise, experience, and personality are the right fit for their needs and goals.
Beyond subject knowledge, our tutors explain concepts clearly, adapt to your child’s learning needs, and build positive relationships that help them feel confident and engaged.
Learn About Our Tutor Match Guarantee.
Our Tutor Team
Is My Child Getting the Right Tutor?
We carefully match our tutors to your child's unique learning style and personality—and select them for their outstanding qualifications:
5+ Avg. Years of Tutoring Experience
Top University Students, Teachers, Master’s & PhD Holders
100% Background Checked
Ontario Curriculum, IB & AP Specialists
As part of our matching process, we’ll share the profile of the tutor we recommend for your child, so you can feel confident they’re the right fit.
Qualified Private Tutors from Leading Ontario Universities
Trusted by Local Families
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
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We follow a careful selection process that includes academic screening, interviews, reference checks, and background checks. We evaluate tutors based on their academic credentials, subject expertise, teaching or tutoring experience, and ability to connect with students.
We also look for strong communication skills, professionalism, reliability, and a genuine passion for teaching—because great tutoring requires more than subject knowledge.
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Our tutor team averages more than 5 years of teaching and tutoring experience and includes high-achieving university students, experienced tutors, teachers, Master’s and PhD holders, and Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs).
We review academic credentials and transcripts to ensure tutors have strong knowledge of the subjects they teach. Many of our tutors study or have studied at leading Ontario universities, including the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, York University, and McMaster University.
Our tutors are experienced with the Ontario curriculum, with specialists available for IB and AP programs.
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Yes. 100% of Leo Lighthouse tutors are background checked and must obtain a clean Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before working with families.
This is an important part of our commitment to providing families with tutors they can trust.
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Yes. We share the profile of the tutor we recommend for your child before lessons begin, including information about their academic background, teaching or tutoring experience, subject expertise, and relevant qualifications.
This gives you an opportunity to learn more about the recommended tutor and feel confident in the match before getting started.
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We want you to feel confident that your child has been matched with the right tutor. We carefully match your child based on their academic needs, learning style, goals, and personality. As part of our matching process, we’ll share the profile of the tutor we recommend for your child before the first lesson, so you can feel confident in the match from the start.
The first session is a full 1-on-1 tutoring lesson, giving your child the opportunity to work with their tutor and allowing you to experience the tutor-student fit firsthand. During the session, the tutor also begins assessing your child’s academic level, strengths, learning gaps, and individual learning needs.
If you are not satisfied with the match after the first lesson, you can choose a new tutor or discontinue your tutoring plan.
For additional peace of mind, your tutoring is backed by our 100% First-Lesson Satisfaction Guarantee and our 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
Learn more about our Satisfaction Guarantee.
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Finding the right fit matters. If your child’s tutor isn’t the right match, our Tutor Match Guarantee means we’ll work with you to find another tutor who is a better fit.
We also stand behind the quality of our tutoring with our Satisfaction Guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with your first lesson, you may be eligible for a refund in accordance with the terms of our guarantee.
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Yes. We offer French tutoring for students in Core French, Extended French, and French Immersion, from elementary through high school.
We match your child with a French tutor based on their grade level, French program, academic needs, and goals, with personalized support in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and schoolwork.
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Yes. We offer special needs tutoring for elementary and high school students, with tutors experienced in supporting a range of learning needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and language-based learning challenges.
We consider your child’s individual learning needs, learning style, goals, and personality when selecting a tutor. Where applicable, tutoring can also be aligned with your child’s IEP goals and accommodations.
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Yes. Our tutors are experienced with the Ontario curriculum, with specialists available for International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) tutoring.
We match your child with a tutor whose subject expertise and program experience align with their courses, academic needs, and goals.
Serving Families across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Mississauga • Etobicoke • Oakville • North York • Midtown Toronto • Thornhill • Markham • Richmond Hill
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