Reading Tutor in Edmonton, AB: Online 1-to-1

Reading tutoring in Edmonton, in short

For Edmonton families, TaleemSquare provides one-to-one online reading tutoring matched to the Alberta English Language Arts and Literature Curriculum, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including preparation for Provincial Achievement Tests.

Your child learns from home with the same tutor each week, in Mountain Time. After a free 45-minute assessment, plans start at C$115 a month with no contract.

Curriculum: Alberta standards
Lesson times: Mountain Time
Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Price: From C$115 a month

Reading and English in Edmonton schools

Standards: Alberta English Language Arts and Literature Curriculum
Tests your child may take: Provincial Achievement Tests in Grades 6 and 9, and English 30-1 and 30-2 diploma exams
Worth knowing in Alberta: Alberta requires literacy and numeracy screening for students in kindergarten to Grade 3.

Edmonton Public Schools is known for its wide range of alternative programs, from languages to sports and the arts.

School systems serving Edmonton

Edmonton Public Schools
Edmonton Catholic Schools

School year: Early September to late June

Lessons scheduled in Mountain Time

English 30-1 and 30-2 diploma exams in Edmonton

English Language Arts 30-1 and 30-2 each end with a diploma exam worth 30% of the final course mark, written in two parts on separate days on Alberta's digital assessment platform.
In English 30-1, Part A is written response: a personal response to texts and a critical or analytical response to literary texts. Part B is reading, with 70 machine-scored questions. Each part is half the exam mark.
In 2026-27 Part A falls on 18 January and 15 June 2027, and Part B on 21 January and 18 June 2027, for both English 30-1 and 30-2. Students must write both parts to receive a diploma exam mark.
A dictionary and thesaurus are available on the digital platform for Part A, but no reference materials are allowed in Part B.

A tutor can work on close reading of poetry, fiction and non-fiction for Part B, and on planning and drafting the personal and critical responses in Part A, while keeping the 70% school-awarded mark strong.

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Help for every grade

Elementary

Middle school

High school

Skills and programs

Phonics Reading comprehension Vocabulary Spelling Grammar Essay writing Dyslexia support ELA

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Online one-to-one vs local options in Edmonton

TaleemSquare onlineLocal learning centerPrivate in-home tutor

AttentionTaleemSquare: One tutor, one child, the whole lessonLearning center: Often shared between several studentsIn-home tutor: One-to-one

TravelTaleemSquare: None, lessons are at homeLearning center: Drive there and backIn-home tutor: Tutor travels to you

PriceTaleemSquare: From C$115 a month (about C$14.38 a lesson)Learning center: Varies; often a monthly membership plus feesIn-home tutor: Varies; often charged by the hour

Parent updatesTaleemSquare: WhatsApp summary after every classLearning center: Varies by centerIn-home tutor: Varies by tutor

ScheduleTaleemSquare: After school and weekends in Mountain TimeLearning center: Center opening hoursIn-home tutor: Depends on the tutor

A local center can suit children who like working alongside others. If your child needs focused one-to-one teaching, the free assessment lets you try it first.

Mother and daughter using a laptop together — Lessons run live on Zoom from home, with a parent welcome to sit in.

Father reading a book with his son on the couch — Reading together, then talking about what happened and why.

After each class you get a WhatsApp note: what was read, what clicked, and one thing to practise at home.

Simple monthly plans

C$115a month for 2 one-to-one reading and English lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

C$115/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

C$159/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

C$199/mo

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Reading tutoring in Edmonton: questions

Are your reading tutors based in Edmonton?

No. TaleemSquare tutors teach online, so Edmonton families get one-to-one reading lessons without travelling to a center. Lessons are scheduled in Mountain Time and follow the Alberta curriculum your child uses at school.

Do you follow the Alberta English curriculum?

Yes. Tutors align lessons with the Alberta English Language Arts and Literature Curriculum and with your child's own school work. Share homework, worksheets or the topic list and the tutor will match it.

Can you help my child prepare for Provincial Achievement Tests?

Yes. Local tests include: Provincial Achievement Tests in Grades 6 and 9, and English 30-1 and 30-2 diploma exams. Tutors build the underlying reading skills first, then practise questions in the right format as the test approaches.

How much does a reading tutor in Edmonton cost?

TaleemSquare plans start at C$115 a month for two 45-minute one-to-one lessons a week, about C$14.38 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost C$159 and four cost C$199. There is no contract, and the first assessment is free.

What times are lessons available in Edmonton?

Lessons are scheduled in Mountain Time, usually after school on weekdays or at weekends. Your child keeps the same tutor and weekly slots, which you agree after the free assessment.

How is the English 30-1 diploma exam marked?

The exam counts for 30% of the final English 30-1 mark and the school-awarded mark for 70%. Within the exam, Part A written response is worth 50%: a personal response to texts assignment (20%) and a critical/analytical response to literary texts assignment (30%). Part B, 70 reading questions, is the other 50%. Students may use up to six hours, though most finish within three. Our tutors practise both parts under time.

Reading Tutors in Edmonton, AB