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Test Preparation Services (TPS)
Quality SSAT tutoring by experienced tutors skilled in both test prep and in ESL teaching. SSAT tutors design the program based on your needs, not theirs.
Ottawa
Ontario 
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SSAT Tutor
Many parents find it actually more economical to have their children study SSAT at home, with a tailor-made program, since it is more focused and therefore more efficient. For those outside of Ottawa, online tutorials are offered using the share screen and a rigorous program using SSAT practice tests. Please see the course page for details.
We are now accepting students starting on September, 1st 2015. SSAT lessons are 2 hours at $60/hr or $120/lesson ($15 for each additional student) and every program involves a free consultation at the beginning to determine needs and level. After the first class, 4 subsequent classes must be paid in advance.
If you are interested in studying it in the comfort of your home, with a customized program, please check for availability. There you can select a time to study at your convenience.
Before Calling for a Consultation....
We are happy to offer free consultations at your home or another convenient location. However, please consider the following points before scheduling a meeting:
1. Time Availability
After-school hours are often fully booked, so after-dinner sessions (e.g., 7:00 pm or later) may be more practical. Ensure your child has a consistent time slot available, factoring in extracurricular activities like sports or clubs that might conflict with tutoring.
2. Purpose of Tutoring
If your child has significant ESL (English as a Second Language) needs, a tutor alone may not be enough to secure admission to a prestigious private school. In such cases, consider focusing on improving their English skills before tackling the SSAT.
3. Assess Your Child’s Level
Have your child take a practice test to identify their strengths and weaknesses in English, math, and reading. This will help you and the tutor create a targeted study plan. You might be surprised to find that their perceived weaknesses are actually strengths, or vice versa.
4. Understand the Test
Before starting tutoring, familiarize yourself and your child with the SSAT format, rules, and scoring system. Use free online practice tests to avoid wasting time and money on basic explanations during tutoring sessions. Focus instead on improving skills and strategies.
5. Is Your Child Motivated?
If your child is not enthusiastic about changing schools, motivating them to study for the SSAT can be challenging. Let the tutor know if this is the case so they can adjust their approach to keep your child engaged.
By addressing these points beforehand, you can ensure a smoother and more effective tutoring experience for your child.
1. Time Availability
After-school hours are often fully booked, so after-dinner sessions (e.g., 7:00 pm or later) may be more practical. Ensure your child has a consistent time slot available, factoring in extracurricular activities like sports or clubs that might conflict with tutoring.
2. Purpose of Tutoring
If your child has significant ESL (English as a Second Language) needs, a tutor alone may not be enough to secure admission to a prestigious private school. In such cases, consider focusing on improving their English skills before tackling the SSAT.
3. Assess Your Child’s Level
Have your child take a practice test to identify their strengths and weaknesses in English, math, and reading. This will help you and the tutor create a targeted study plan. You might be surprised to find that their perceived weaknesses are actually strengths, or vice versa.
4. Understand the Test
Before starting tutoring, familiarize yourself and your child with the SSAT format, rules, and scoring system. Use free online practice tests to avoid wasting time and money on basic explanations during tutoring sessions. Focus instead on improving skills and strategies.
5. Is Your Child Motivated?
If your child is not enthusiastic about changing schools, motivating them to study for the SSAT can be challenging. Let the tutor know if this is the case so they can adjust their approach to keep your child engaged.
By addressing these points beforehand, you can ensure a smoother and more effective tutoring experience for your child.
Availability of Tutors
Currently there are open times
Monday 9:00 - 11:00 am or 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00 am or 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 am or 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday 9:00 - 11:00 am or 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 am or 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm;
Sunday 9:00 - 11:00 am; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Monday 9:00 - 11:00 am or 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00 am or 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 am or 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday 9:00 - 11:00 am or 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 am or 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:00 - 2:00 pm, 3:00 - 5:00 pm or 4:00 - 6:00 pm;
Sunday 9:00 - 11:00 am; 7:00 - 9:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Booking a Tutor
Registering just involves going to the registration page and filling out a form or emailing us directly at [email protected] . Alternatively you are welcome to call us at 613 447 1622 to check if a time is open.
SSAT Information and Preparation
We recommend that you read carefully the tutor and student obligations to ensure the obligations of a student and tutor and have a look at the SSAT Course to check out what the program involves. Browse through our SSAT exam page and get information on SSAT study tips, and along with the SSAT blog you can find SSAT strategies and SSAT skills as well as information on recent exams. Your child can also do a series of practice exams and take a SSAT writing test and then send it in to and be scored. There are external links to other blogs such as Wikipedia , prepskills.com under the SSAT test and the site ourkids.net