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Build Foundations on Essay Writing
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English 9 & 10
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English Tutors Toronto Build Foundations Essay Writing

ENG4U, ENG3U, English 9 and 10, Elementary and more

Queen Elizabeth Academy offers private, high quality tutoring services aligned with Toronto District School Board (TDSB) curriculum. Our approach is to build foundations for our students based on understanding, not memorizing.

Our students have gained admission to leading universities such as Waterloo, Queen’s, Laurier, Western, U of T, McGill with scholarship from $2,000 to $48,000

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3 key elements to build English Foundations:

Essay
Writing
Critical
Thinking
Literary
Device

Students need to fix their foundation gaps with quality QEA lessons and practice.

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Curriculums We Cover: Toronto Elite High School English Programs

The Gifted Programs The Gifted Programs:

Specialized support for the enriched curriculum at Northern Secondary School, Don Mills Collegiate Institute, and Marc Garneau CI.

IB

Expert coaching for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) at Victoria Park CI, Monarch Park Collegiate, and Michael Power - St. Joseph.

Enriched STEM Tracks Enriched
STEM Tracks

Expert coaching for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) at Monarch Park Collegiate, Victoria Park CI, and Parkdale Collegiate Institute.

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Overcoming Major English Challenges for TDSB High Schoolers in Toronto

Students across Toronto face intense academic pressure to secure the elite English marks required for highly competitive university programs. The core hurdle usually comes down to moving past simple plot summaries to build complex thesis statements, structure seamless essay arguments, and deliver the profound, independent analysis that high school literature courses demand.

The Grade Nine De-streaming

Since Toronto public classrooms utilize a single de-streamed English path, 9th graders enter high school with widely varying reading and writing baselines. To avoid being overwhelmed as secondary coursework accelerates, Toronto students must quickly master rapid analytical writing and independent critical reading skills.

Senior High School English Hurdles at TDSB

Grade 11 (NBE3U) and Grade 12 (ENG4U) curriculums demand an immediate grasp of complex critical theory and advanced rhetoric. Securing a top-tier final grade for Ontario University applications becomes incredibly difficult without a reliable, structured system for organizing research-heavy essays and literary critiques.

OSSLT Hurdles at TDSB

Clearing the provincial literacy graduation requirement demands a highly tactical approach. Secondary students must deliver tightly written opinion pieces and precise short-form answers under strict time constraints. Overcoming this mandatory hurdle is essential for earning an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and moving forward with post-secondary plans.

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QEA structured Method with High-Quality Lessons

Essay Writing:

How do you write a compelling introduction? What is a good thesis vs. a bad thesis? How do you build arguments around a quote? These are the key elements in essay writing and this is what we teach.

Critical Thinking:

Students oftentimes resort to plot summary without going deep into analysis. They will lose a large portion of marks on Application and Thinking. At QEA, we help our students to brainstorm and dive deep into ideas relating to the text, connecting to issues and themes. It’s important to analyze, not summarize.

Literary Devices:

How do you spot a subtle metaphor versus a surface-level symbol? What is the actual purpose of foreshadowing or irony in a story? How do you smoothly integrate these devices into your arguments? Mastery of literary tools is essential for high-level English, and we teach students exactly how to decode them.

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QEA approach to Tutoring English

Building Foundations in Essay Writing and Critical Thinking

High School Level (Grade 9 - 12) - Essay Writing

At the high school level, it is important to develop skills on essay writing and critical thinking. Students oftentimes overlook these important skills and never learn them fully in school. They are often given essays and assignments and struggle on their own. How do you write a good thesis? How do you pick a good quote to include in your body paragraph and build arguments around it? At QEA, we have tutors specialized in English literature to teach you all this, helping our students through English courses, grade 9 to 12.

Elementary English -(Grade 6-8) - Sentence Structures

Kids usually write randomly with no structure. Oftentimes they are blanked out when they are asked to write a paragraph or topic. Writing is a process that kids need to learn how to brainstorm, organize their thoughts and write their ideas on paper, in a coherent and effective way. In our elementary English tutoring programs, we teach effective writing that serves as a foundation for essay writing and high school English.

Paige M.


admitted to Queen’s Engineering

Paige shares how the strong essay-writing foundation she developed at QEA became a crucial skill, helping her to succeed in her university research and papers.

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Meet our English Tutors

Our Toronto English tutors are all specialized in their specific area - Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 English - ENG4U, ENG3U, ENG2D, ENG1D, Elementary

Diana J. - PhD candidate, English Literature. York University

Diana is a PhD candidate at York, with 6 years of teaching experience at the university and high school level. She is specialized in Grade 12 English, IB / AP English as well as elementary level.

Anthony M. - Graduate Scholar at St John’s College Annapolis

Anthony is Graduate Scholar at St John’s Annapolis. He holds a Master Degree in English literature at the University of Durham, UK.

Anthony has 5+ years of teaching experience, including university teaching experience as a TA and high school level at QEA.

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Meet QEA 40+ tutors team

All QEA tutors are our employees with dedication and multiple years of experience and service at QEA. They are not random freelancers or contractor.

Mitchell C.
Mitchell C.
PhD candidate
Queen's University
Certified Teacher

6+ years of English
teaching experience
Specialized in ENG4U

Iona L.
Iona L.
PhD graduate
University of Toronto

4+ years of English
teaching experience
Specialized in IB English
and ENG4U

Isabella S.
Isabella S.
Master degree graduate
McGill University

2+ years of English
teaching experience
Specialized in grade 9
and 10 English
ENG1D and ENG2D

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Success
Stories
Stephanie L who ranked
Top 15 in Canada
selected by the University Hub
admitted to
Queen’s Commerce

Success Stories

Congratulations to our students who were admitted to their top choice university (Queens, Wilfred Laurier, McGill etc.).  Our students obtained scholarships from $2,000 to $48,000
Jeff R. Queen’s Commerce
Paul M. Queen’s Engineering
Melissa W. Western Ivey
Taylor W. Western Medical Science
Josh M. OCAD
Miranda D. Wilfred Laurier BBA (Co-op)
Colin H. Queen’s Commerce
Stephanie L. Queen’s Commerce
Jeremy R. Western Ivey
Robbie M. Wilfrid Laurier BBA (Co-op)
Eric M. Wilfrid Laurier BBA (Co-op)
Jiv S. Wilfrid Laurier BBA (Coop)
Vivian T. U of T Rotman
Stacy L. Western Engineering
Laura P. Western Medical Science
David P. U of T Rotman
Britney R. Wilfred Laurier BBA (Co-op)
Monika S. Western Health Science
Lisa V. U of T Architecture
Katie F. McGill Arts
Carter S. Western Ivey
James B. Wilfred Laurier BBA
Sydney H. Queen’s Engineering
Brianna M. Toronto Science
Sam A. Queen’s Science
Bill N. Toronto Mathematics
Catherine M. McGill Engineering
Jennifer F. Queen’s Commerce
Craig C. Western Engineering
Allen T. Queen’s Engineering
Middle school math foundation building for Toronto students
Jerry T.
Admitted to Queen’s Commerce
Primary school numeracy and logic tutoring services in Toronto
Taylor W.
Admitted to Western Medical Science
Tutor explaining complex geometry formulas on a whiteboard in Toronto
Sam A.
Admitted to Queen’s Science Honours

Success of QEA alumni

Student successfully solving a quadratic equation during a Toronto tutoring session
Mark J.
Investment banking analyst
Canaccord Genuity
Graduate of Western Ivey
QEA student alumni
Math tutor using a graphing calculator to teach a student in Toronto
Dr. T. Ward-able
Family Physician
Graduate of Western University
QEA student alumni
Focused study session with a professional math coach in Toronto
Stephanie L.
Microsoft Manager
Graduate of Queen’s Commerce
QEA student alumni
Collaborative math learning between a tutor and a high schooler in Toronto
Dilina L.
Corporate Lawyer
Graduate Queen's Law School
QEA student alumni
Collaborative math learning between a tutor and a high schooler in Toronto
Julia S.
Business Dev. associate
Fidelity Investments
Graduate of Western University
QEA student alumni
Hands-on math manipulatives being used for elementary tutoring in Toronto
Justin C.
Master degree candidate
UC Berkeley
Data analyst, Citigroup
Graduate of Boston University
QEA student alumni
Tutor and student reviewing a math textbook together in Toronto
Sam A.
MD Candidate
University of Queensland
Graduate of Queen’s University
QEA student alumni

Personalized Eglish Tutoring Across Ontario Communities

Personalized tutoring programs tailored to Ontario curriculum standards, from elementary level English writing programs to senior level ENG4U

Toronto

We offer structured, step-by-step guidance to help Toronto students to close academic gaps, build core English writing skills.

120 Adelaide Street West #2500, Toronto

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Mississauga

Our tailored literary mentorship meets Mississauga scholars at their individual proficiency, synthesizing rigorous curricular demands into highly structured, achievable academic milestones.

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Oakville

Designed to support both foundational skills and advanced curriculum tracks, we provide Oakville studies with the individual strategy needed to elevate their academic standing

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Ottawa

Through highly interactive and structured virtual sessions, we deliver tailored English support to help Ottawa students master critical thinking in literature.

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Other Cities We Serve:
Newmarket Markham Waterloo Guelph Burlington Aurora Vaughan North York

QEA expert advice to achieve high grades in English

Expert tips from QEA PhD tutors and OCT teachers

Diana J. - PhD candidate, English Literature. York University

- ENG4U, IB English and SAT Specialist

Diana is a PhD candidate at York, with 6 years of teaching experience at the university and high school level. She is specialized in Grade 12 English, IB / AP English as well as elementary level.

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Grade 11 & 12 English
Grade 9 & 10 English
Grade 7 & 8 English

Grade 11 & 12 English

The challenges

Students at advance level English struggles on essay writing and critical thinking. They oftentimes summarize the plot and writing the essay without a clear thesis.

QEA Insights and Strategies

Tip: Learn Critical Thinking

Most students don't realize that 20-30% of the grades are allotted to critical thinking. To start, the student needs to develop a clear thesis - a strong viewpoint, not a fact. Then develop an argument around it. Next the students needs to ask the significance of certain part of the text. Why is this important? Why does it matter? Such question will help the student to develop the analysis around the text.

Grade 9 & 10 English

The challenges

At junior level in high school English, students have difficulty expressing their ideas in essay, in a concise and arguable form. They face challenges in critical thinking, which accounts to 20% to their grades.

QEA Insights and Strategies

Tip: Learn proper essay writing

Students in grade 9 and 10 needs to master the foundation of each component of essay writing. To start, the student needs to develop a claim that someone could actually disagree with—a strong viewpoint, not an obvious fact. Then, preview the specific roadmap they will use to prove it. Next, the student needs to ensure their thesis answers the ultimate test: "So what?" A truly sharp thesis takes a risk and gives the entire essay a definitive purpose.

Grade 7 & 8 English

The challenges

Students at elementary school often lack proper writing skills, in sentence structure and express their ideas clearly. They write the way they text, or whatever comes to their mind.

QEA Insights and Strategies

Tip: Learn sentence structure

Writing is a structured process, not a guessing game; students must learn how to brainstorm, organize their thoughts, and transfer their ideas to paper in a clear, logical way. In our elementary English tutoring program, we teach these core skills in sentence structures. How do you express your ideas in a variety of sentence structures? We also teach essay writing, which prepares them to high school.

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FAQ

How many hours a week should I tutor?

It depends on your grade. If you are 80 or above, once a week should be fine. If you get under 70, we will strongly recommend to do twice a week.

How many times a week should I see a tutor?

It depends on the student's level. If the student is achieving 80% or above, then once a week should be fine. Anything below you should consider doing twice a week. A lot of time has to be spent on overcoming your foundation gaps, and at the same time keep you up on the current curriculum.

Is it worth paying for a tutor?

Yes if your tutor is good and if you are behind. It is important to build a good foundation, so you can excel in your high school year and be competitive on your university applications

What is a normal rate for a tutor?

It varies based on the age of the child and subject university tutoring of course requires a different level of expertise and will cost more than elementary school tutoring doing division.

What does english tutor do?

An individual who assists students in different aspects of their educational journey is referred to as an English tutor. Their role involves teaching students how to read, write, and speak English.

How can an English tutor help our children?

They equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their exams and tests. Moreover, English tutors offer extra help and support to students who require it.

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Ministry of Education Accredited Tutoring School (BSID 882306)
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