Helping every child reach their potential.
We offer personalized, one-to-one support for all learners K-8, specializing in working with students with learning disabilities and neuro-divergent learners, in our Oakville Tutoring Centre. Every lesson is personally planned for your child, integrating their specific strengths and needs.
One-to-one support · Ontario Curriculum · K–8
A place to feel understood, supported, and capable.
Three years of local recognition.
Voted Platinum Winner for Oakville Tutoring Centre in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
When school feels like a struggle, it’s hard to know where to start.
At Summit Ridge Academy, we offer one-to-one, personalized tutoring that’s adaptive to your child’s needs and aligned with the Ontario Curriculum. We meet students exactly where they are and guide them forward, step by step — building both skill and confidence along the way.
With the right support, every child can make meaningful progress and rediscover the joy of learning.
Progress starts with an educational plan — and we are here to put that plan into action.
Support that starts with
understanding your child.
Personalized Learning
No two learners are alike – and neither are our lesson plans. Each session is designed around your child’s unique learning profile and style, pace & goals. We work with school-generated IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) and Psychoeducational Assessment recommendations. Our tutors take time to understand how your child learns, what motivates them, and use that insight to make learning engaging and effective.
Aligned with the Ontario Curriculum
We help students stay connected to what’s happening in the classroom. Our tutoring supports and reinforces Ontario Curriculum expectations, so your child can improve their grades and learning skills, keep up with peers, feel more confident at school, and build a strong foundation for future learning.
Confidence through Connection
True progress happens when students feel safe, supported and seen. Our tutors build personal relationships with each learner, creating a space where mistakes are part of the process and success is achieved. Every session is designed to nurture confidence as much as competence.
Experienced, Caring Teachers
Our tutors are passionate educators with experience supporting ADHDers, Autistics, and students with learning differences. They know how to adapt strategies to meet diverse learning needs and help each child find their rhythm.
One-to-One Tutoring
Individualized sessions in literacy, writing and math, tailored for neuro-divergent learners and students with learning disabilities. Every child gets our full attention – no group distractions, no cookie-cutter lessons.
Progress Tracking & Communication
We provide regular updates on your child’s progress (as requested) and offer practical support for continued success at home and school from our Special Education experts.
Built on experience.
Grounded in understanding.
Carrie Smith brings over 23 years of special education teaching experience—and her perspective as a parent—to a centre where children are seen, understood, and supported.
A little clarity.
A confident next step.
Helpful answers for families exploring personalized learning support at Summit Ridge Academy.
Which ages and grades does Summit Ridge Academy support?
Our core tutoring support is for learners in Kindergarten to Grade 8. Structured literacy and remedial math programmes serve Grades 1–8. We also offer selected executive-function and study-skills courses for middle-school and high-school students. Explore our services to find the relevant programme.
Do you support neurodivergent learners and children with learning disabilities?
Yes. Summit Ridge Academy specializes in supporting students with learning disabilities and neurodivergent learners, including ADHDers and Autistic students. Lessons are planned around each child’s strengths, needs, pace and learning profile, with an emphasis on building skills and confidence.
Is tutoring one-to-one, and where do sessions take place?
Our tutoring is one-to-one at our Oakville Tutoring Centre: 251 North Service Road West, Suite 100, Oakville, Ontario. Online tutoring is listed as coming soon. Contact us to discuss current availability and the programme that interests you.
Do lessons follow the Ontario Curriculum and support IEP goals?
Our tutoring aligns with the Ontario Curriculum while meeting students at their current developmental level. We use school-generated Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and psychoeducational assessment recommendations to help shape personalized learning support.
What makes the learning approach personalized?
We take time to understand how a child learns, what motivates them and where they need support. Lessons are planned around their strengths and goals, then adjusted as they progress. Caring relationships, practical strategies and regular communication help connect learning at the centre with home and school.
How do I get started with tutoring in Oakville?
Complete our free discovery call enquiry form and tell us about your child’s strengths, needs and the services you’re interested in. Our team will respond within 3–5 business days so you can discuss suitable next steps.
Every child deserves to feel safe, capable & confident.
We are your trusted partner, empowering each learner through personalized support, caring relationships, and a belief that every child can thrive.
A conversation is a good place to start.