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Tutoring Services in Barrie: Aardvark Learning Academy

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Welcome to Aardvark Learning Academy where A+ Instructors are standing by to achieve your goals in Math, Physics, Chemistry, English, ESL, CELPIP-IELTS, French and Japanese (Nihongo)! 
Aardvark makes it easy to be: "Ready, Competent, Confident" at School, College and in ​Business life. 
​​Grade 1-12 students & Adults welcome!  
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​Contact us  (form below)
E:  a[email protected]
P: 705-417-3276. ​
What A+ Students Say about US:
  • "Aardvark helped me go from struggling in math to getting an A! The tutors are patient and amazing." 
– Sarah, Grade 10
  • "The online CELPIP prep was a game-changer. I passed with flying colours!" 
– Ahmed, Adult Learner
Join the many students and adults who have Accelerated their Dreams with us. Complete 32 hours and receive a personalized certificate of achievement!
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SUMMER SALE:  Sign Up and Save!

29$ hour:  FRENCH TCF 5-Week Intensive Evening Course = 30 hours = JUNE START
  • Overview: A dynamic 5-week intensive group course designed to prepare students for the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français), equipping them with essential French proficiency for professional and immigration goals.
  • When: In-person classes held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, June 3 – July 8, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (30 hours total).
  • Target Audience: Professionals aiming to boost French language skills for career growth and individuals seeking Canadian permanent residency through TCF Canada.
  • French Curriculum: Comprehensive training in listening, reading, speaking, and writing, featuring TCF-specific practice tests, targeted grammar and vocabulary exercises, and proven exam strategies. Weekly homework (2–3 hours) reinforces learning.
  • Format: Small in-person classes (maximum 8 students) for personalized instruction, led by expert TCF-certified French instructors.
  • Logistics:
    • Cost: $870 for 30 hours
    • No tax, no hidden fees, no drama.  Each class is $29/hour a GREAT DEAL!!!
    • Registration: Contact us to secure your spot! Early registration deadline: May 27, 2025. Limited ongoing enrolment based on availability.
  • E:  [email protected]
  • P:  705-417-3276
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Planning a Summer Trip to Japan?  Master basic and useful Japanese words and phrases to enhance your travel and make unforgettable memories!  This 8-week group course is the perfect starting point for beginners eager to explore the language:
  • When: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Dates: May 6th - June 24th (8 weeks, 8 lessons)
  • Cost: $300
  • Bonus: Original textbook included
Sign up today and get ready to navigate Japan with confidence!
Email US:  [email protected]
Group CLASSES 35$ per hour
Available NOW:
Monday 5:30-6:30 PM Grade 5-6 Math
Monday 6:30-7:30 PM Grade 7-8 Math
Wednesday 6:00-7:00 PM Grade 7-8 Math
Wednesday 6:45-7:45 PM Grade 10 Trigonometry
Thursday 5:00-6:00 PM French Immersion FSL Grades 6-8.
Thursday 6:30-7:30 PM Japanese for Adults
Wednesday and Friday 4:00-5:30 PM French for Adults TCF
6 sessions x 35$ = 210$
Registration Fee = 75$
Materials Fee = 15$
Total:  300$ for 6 sessions!!!

Email us:  [email protected] to secure your spot.  No hidden fees, no tax, no drama.
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Aardvark is very pleased to welcome  Emma Forde to the Primary English, Math and ESL teaching team.  Students in Grades 1-7 and ESL Adults in particular that want to succeed can benefit from her teaching.  Experienced Teacher ready to help you, One-ONE and in person at our location.  Contact us to start today!

Name: Ms Emma Forde
Specialize in: English, ESL all levels and Primary Math Grades 1-7
Education:  Bachelor of Linguistics Carleton University (2024); Bachelor of Education (Present) Lakehead University.
Tutoring IN person:  Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays 6:00-8:00 PM
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Aardvark is very pleased to welcome Mr Kashi Shah to the MATH teaching team.  Kashi is an awesome MATH TEACHER whose passion for the subject inspires students to learn and enjoy M>A>T>H. 
  • Magical
  • Adventure
  • Thinking
  • HOW
Students in Grades 1-12 and adults in particular that want to succeed in MATH can benefit from his teaching.  Experienced MATH Teacher ready to help you, One-ONE and in person at our location.  Contact us to start today!

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FRENCH FSL test preparation (TCF & TEF) Teacher WELCOME !

Aardvark is very pleased to welcome CEDRIC Simeu to the French FSL and TCF test prep team.  Cedric has several years experience as a French teacher and has helped several adult students just like you achieve results on the TCF and TEF for permanent residency in Canada.  Looking for experienced teacher to guide you in French or TCF?  Cedric can help you! In person and online!

Tutoring Fees - A+ programs  

Lesson Fee
Registration Fee
​(One Time Only)
Materials Fee
Total
$55 × 6 hours
$75
$15
$420

  • 6 hours x 55$ per hour = 330$ starter package   
  • -  no long term contracts 
  • 75$ registration fee = one time only
  • 15$ monthly materials fee 
TOTAL 420$

NO tax, no hidden fees, no drama

Congratulations Aardvark CELPIP & IELTS
​Students!

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CELPIP CONGRATULATIONS:  
We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Mr Joan Manrubia on his recent (JUNE 1/2024) CELPIP victory!  CELPIP scores: Writing 9, Listening 9, Speaking 9, Reading 10.  Overall Band 9.5.  Joan is now eligible for his permanent residency in Canada!  Well done SIR!  Email us to achieve your CELPIP OR IELTS goals today - [email protected].
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CELPIP CONGRATULATIONS:  We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Mr German Gonzales on his recent CELPIP achievement!  CELPIP scores: Writing 12, Listening 11, Speaking 9, Reading 9.  Overall Band 10.  Writing CELPIP 12 !!!!
German is now eligible for his permanent residency in Canada!  Well done sir!  Contact us to achieve your CELPIP or IELTS goals today - [email protected].

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March 2025
Aardvark Learning is very pleased to congratulate Silvia from CHILE on her awesome CELPIP Results with an overall score of BAND 10!   Silvia is now ready for her Permanent Resdiency in Canada.
Ready for RESULTS?  Contact US today!  Email:  [email protected]

About Us

Increasingly, parents, students and adults recognize that private tutoring is essential to develop the skills needed to achieve success academically at school, in the workplace and in life. 

Aardvark Learning Academy provides tutoring service and cognition strategies in Math, English, ESL-IELTS, Japanese, French and Special Education for students & adults of all ages and ability levels.  A long-term focus of empowering students critical and conceptual thinking skills results from tutoring at Aardvark Learning Academy.  Aardvark Instructors focus on helping students & adults develop the conceptual thinking skills they need to know to perform well in the classroom as well as master the study strategies needed to succeed on technical exams.  

Locally Owned & Operated

Dr Jeff & Kayo Hawkins founded Aardvark Learning Academy in March 2016 recognizing that a locally owned Tutoring company could provide the Greater Barrie Area with personalized & superior tutoring services onsite at our location.  Aardvark Learning Academy is independently owned, operated and proudly delivering the best Tutoring Programs to our clients, students and Adults in Barrie Ontario today!  ​

Grade 1-12 & Adult Programs

Grades 1-8
Grades 9-12 / Adults
IELTS-CELPIP & ESL English Courses
French & Japanese

A+ Advantage

4 Pillars of Learning Success​
  1. Expert Instructors 
  2. Action Learning and Reasoning - Not Memorization
  3. One-to-One Mentoring
  4. Individual Learning Plans
Aardvark Learning understands that students learn in multiple ways, so classes are taught on different levels to activate multiple intelligences. The Pillars of Learning Success give students the best opportunity to have hands-on time "to do" during the session and receive the individual attention from our A+ Instructors to cater to students specific academic needs.  ​

A+ Teachers

Teaching excellence is the criteria at Aardvark Learning Academy.  All Aardvark Instructors are experienced and recognized members of professional teaching organizations such as the Ontario College of Teachers.  Several hold additional specialist qualifications that allow us to offer superior tutoring & Accelerated Learning Programs.  Please see our A+ Instructor Profiles page for more details on our A+ teaching team.  

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#203-555 Mapleview Dr West, Barrie ON, L4N 8G5
Monday      11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday      11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday     11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday      11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday      By appointment only
Saturday   By appointment only
Sunday        Closed

Education & Industry Partners

Aardvark Learning Academy actively participates in educational partnerships with business organizations & schools internationally and in Canada.   For more information, please feel free to contact us.

Privacy Policy

The information collected in all electronic forms on this website is 100% confidential, private and will not be shared with any third party for any reason without the informed written consent from you.  Personal information collected in this form will remain protected and stored securely at Aardvark Learning Academy and not shared for any reason.  After 6 months of no longer being a client at Aardvark Learning Academy, your information will be deleted from our data collection system or sooner by request from you.
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