Newcomer Learning Centre English Tutoring

The Newcomer Learning Centre’s English Tutoring Program provides one-to-one English Language Learning to Newcomer adults, in-person, online or both. Meet for English tutoring twice per week, for two hours each session.

Volunteer tutors are matched with adult newcomer learners to assist with English language skills including:  

• Pronunciation 
• Listening 
• Speaking  
• Reading 
• Writing 
• Vocabulary development

Volunteers mentor students about Canadian cultural norms and traditions, as well as Canadian workplace culture.   

Tutors and learners meet at mutually agreeable times and locations (online, in-person or hybrid) two times a week for four hours.   

Tutor Qualifications

• Age 19+.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•  A solid understanding of Canadian culture and norms.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• An interest in other cultures.
• Intermediate/ advanced computer skills (for online tutoring.)
• Commit to a minimum of six months.
• A Secondary School Diploma is preferred.
• A recent Criminal Record with Judicial Matters Check prior to being matched with a student (dated within the past 12 months).

Tutor Responsibilities

• Help participants learn English.
• Conduct a two hour tutoring sessions, twice per week.
• Submit a monthly lesson report.
• Respect confidentiality.

Tutor Benefits

• Help Newcomers improve their English skills and confidence while acclimatizing to Canada.
• Meet and foster friendships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Provides valuable tutoring experience.

Volunteer English Volunteer Application

For more information, email volunteer@hpl.ca or nlc@hpl.ca

This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.