Frequently Asked Questions

Inspire Learning seeks to come alongside underprivileged students from kindergarten to 10th grade, helping them succeed in their education and get inspired to learn. We do this by offering free online tutoring sessions, academic support, and extracurricular courses. All of our educational services are centered on providing one-on-one mentoring, individual support, and encouragement to the students.

On the application form, we ask for you to honestly answer a few questions relating to your low-income and refugee status. These questions include describing your occupation, providing your annual household income, and stating your refugee status, country of origin, and date of arrival (if you and your family are refugees). All information will be kept private and only used to determine program eligibility.

Registration and tutoring sessions are completely free. However, some courses require different materials that we will ask you to purchase if you do not have them already. Some examples include art supplies, robot parts, additional workbooks, and a laptop/tablet (if your student does not have access to one). Nevertheless, our organization does have some funds that we are happy to use to support your student with necessary materials, if purchasing materials is an issue.

Tutoring sessions are typically held once a week and last around 45 minutes, depending on the child's progress and learning needs. Students will have one tutoring session a week for each of the courses they are enrolled in.

 Our application form (registration) asks for your availability and preferred dates/times to hold tutoring sessions, but this scheduling information is not binding and is only used to get a better understanding of your availability. After registration, we will reach out to schedule tutoring sessions based on your availability. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate school and extracurricular activities.

Our program is exclusively semesterly, meaning that your student will have to reapply to the program each semester (half a school year).

 While we cannot guarantee specific grade improvements, we are committed to providing the best possible support to help your child succeed. Our personalized tutoring approach is designed to strengthen skills and build confidence, which often leads to academic progress.

While we are unable to provide all art materials, we encourage families to reach out if they have concerns. We will work with you to ensure your child has access to the necessary resources for their learning, and we can suggest alternative solutions or low-cost options.

You can register your child through our website by clicking the “Apply Now” button in the top menu, and filling out the registration form. Once submitted, we will contact you to complete the enrollment process and discuss tutoring options.

We do not usually offer tutoring services during holidays and breaks.

 We offer tutoring in a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, science, reading, writing, and test preparation, as well as some extracurriculars like art, coding, and robotics. Please check the complete subject list on our website for more details.

 We assess your child’s knowledge through a combination of diagnostic tests, ongoing progress evaluations, and feedback from both tutors and parents. This allows us to tailor the tutoring sessions to target areas of improvement while reinforcing strengths.

No, language barriers are not an issue, as long as your child speaks a language that one of our tutors knows. Our tutors are experienced in working with non-native English speakers and will provide additional support to ensure comprehension and progress.

We currently do not offer group tutoring sessions. However, we specialize in one-on-one tutoring to provide personalized attention and support tailored to your child's specific needs.

We monitor each student's progress through regular assessments, feedback, and performance reviews. Tutors provide progress updates and adapt lesson plans based on the student's individual needs.

If a session is missed due to an emergency or advance notice, we will do our best to reschedule the session at a convenient time. Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to reschedule.

 To join as a tutor, you should contact us using the Contact Form on our website or by sending us an email at [email protected], explaining why you would like to join our team. After reaching out to us, you will be given further instructions and contacted for an interview with our Board of Directors to assess your qualifications and fit for the program.

We use a crafted curriculum developed by Inspire Learning to supplement traditional textbooks, which includes a wide range of textbooks, materials, and online resources. This curriculum is designed to be flexible and tailored to your child’s specific learning needs, ensuring they receive the most effective educational support.