Diploma prep for STEM classes, in small online groups of 5 students at most. One 2-hour session a week for 3 weeks.
$75 per student
We only teach STEM
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Math are the only subjects we teach, from kindergarten to grade 12, in the Alberta and IB programs. Keeping to STEM lets us go deep on each one, from the basics in the early grades to diploma and IB exams.
Devyn went through both the Alberta program and the full IB Diploma in high school, so she knows what each one asks of students from the inside. She started 53 North because every student deserves to feel supported, confident and excited to learn, and that shouldn't depend on whether a family can afford expensive extra help.
We keep our rates low on purpose, because money shouldn't decide who gets help.
“I teach compassion first. That means patience, encouragement and no judgement, whether a student is catching up or aiming higher.”
Simple, student-friendly rates
Start with a free 15-minute consult, so you know it's a good fit.
No GST added. You pay by e-Transfer before each session.
Kindergarten to grade 8$30 an houror $25 for 45 minutes
Grades 9 to 12, Alberta$35 an hour
IB courses$45 an hour
Diploma prep group, STEM classes$75 per student
First consult, 15 minutes on ZoomFree
Diploma study guides
Devyn writes every guide herself, around how the Alberta diploma exams actually work: a checklist for every unit, clear summaries, worked examples, common traps, and original practice questions with full solutions.
$19.99 each on Etsy, priced so a student can buy one on their own. Free for every diploma student we tutor.
Lessons happen on Zoom. You'll get a link by email before your session. All you need is a computer or tablet, a quiet spot, and whatever you're working on in class.
Who are the tutors?
Our tutors are students at the University of Alberta. Devyn, who started 53 North, went through both the Alberta program and the full IB Diploma, so she knows what each one asks of students. She has a criminal record check, and we're happy to share it on request.
What happens in the free 15-minute consult?
It's a short Zoom call. Tell us the course, what's going well and what isn't, and we'll talk through how we'd help. There's no cost and no obligation to book lessons after.
How do the diploma prep groups work?
We run small online diploma prep groups for STEM classes, with 5 students at most. Each course is one 2-hour session a week for 3 weeks, and costs $75 per student. Every student gets the matching study guide free.
How do I pay?
By e-Transfer, before each session. There's no GST on top.
Do you promise better marks?
No. Nobody can honestly promise a mark. We'll be patient and encouraging, and we won't judge, whether you're catching up or aiming higher.
Book a tutoring session
Tell us a little about the student, and we'll email you back soon to find a time that works.