In-person and online 1-on-1 coaching and support services for students.
Whether you're struggling to pass, or are a merit achiever looking to earn distinctions, we can help.
ENHANCE YOUR ABILITY TO SUCCEED
How we help
Success in academics requires both strong learning skills ánd the ability to manage tasks efficiently. That’s why we offer both Academic Coaching to boost study strategies and Executive Function Coaching to build planning, organization and time-management skills.
What is Academic Coaching?
Academic coaching focuses on improving overall learning strategies and study habits. We guide students in areas such as time management, effective studying, exam preparation, and setting academic goals.
This coaching is ideal for students who need support in achieving better grades and developing long-term academic success.
What is Executive Function Coaching?
Executive Function coaching helps students strengthen the mental skills necessary for organization, focus, and self-management. We work on skills like planning, prioritization, task initiation, and managing distractions.
This coaching is beneficial for students who struggle with staying organized, completing tasks on time, or managing their workload independently.
WHY WE FOCUS ON BOTH
Academic success is not just about understanding subject content; it also depends on developing the right learning strategies and mental skills to manage time, tasks, and stress. That’s why we offer both Academic Coaching ánd Executive Function Coaching.
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These approaches complement each other: Academic coaching helps students enhance their learning skills and performance, while Executive Function coaching ensures they have the tools and systems to stay organized, focused, and on track.
However, not all students will be in need of both these approaches.
By addressing both academic coaching and Executive Function skills, we provide a comprehensive support system that empowers students to excel academically and manage their workload confidently. This dual focus prepares students not only for academic success but also for long-term personal and professional growth by developing skills they can use in all areas of life.
WHY THIS DIFFERS FROM TUTORING
While tutoring focuses on specific subject content, our coaching goes beyond that. We help students strengthen their brain skills, study tactics and strategies, and Executive Function skills, which are crucial for becoming independent learners.
Our approach empowers students to take control of their learning process, manage their workload, and succeed on their own to become independent learners - skills that tutoring alone doesn’t address.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Learning Skills Assessment
Ages 7yrs to adult
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Whether you're simply curious to know and understand your child's unique Learning Skills Profile, or are eager to start your child's coaching with us - the very first step is our non-academic Learning Skills Assessment to understand how their Foundational Learning Skills affect their academic, sport and life performance.
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By determining your child's unique Learning Skills Profile, we can ensure that their coaching is tailor-made for their specific strengths, weaknesses and learning needs.
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LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
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How the brain works, why some children struggle, and what you can do about it
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Executive Function Skills: The Key to Your Child's Success
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Learning CAN be easy and fun: Introducing Academic Coaching
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Our KNOW MORE series
Resources for Parents
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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Executive Function Skills
Did you know that Executive Function skills are like the superheroes of the brain, enabling us to plan, organize, manage time, set goals, and stay focused?
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Get a copy of our Executive Function Skills guide and equip yourself with the knowledge to better understand and support your child.
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