Saints & Scholars Academy pairs Grade 4–12 students with elite UBC mentors for small-group sessions built around real goals, deep work, and weekly progress reports — so parents always know exactly where their child stands.
We built SSA around a simple truth: what students need isn't more content — it's better habits, clearer goals, and someone who holds them to a higher standard.
Most students don't struggle because they don't try.
They struggle because they mistake recognizing content for understanding it.
Every 2-hour session is structured around focused work blocks with real objectives set at the start — not vague "study time." Students leave knowing exactly what they accomplished.
Our tutors are high-achieving UBC students who model university-level study habits in real time. Students don't just get help — they see what success looks like up close.
Parents receive detailed end-of-session PFF reports — Progress, Friction, and Future goals — so you always know where your child stands and what comes next.
A portion of every enrollment feeds an SSA scholarship sinking fund. Students who commit, show up, and grow get rewarded. Achievement isn't just expected — it's celebrated.
Every SSA session follows a battle-tested blueprint — from the moment a student walks in to the moment they leave with a clear plan for next time.
Students set specific, measurable objectives for the session before any work begins. No vague goals — real targets with accountability baked in.
Fifty minutes of focused, distraction-free work with mentor support. Rotational check-ins keep every student engaged and on track — no idle time.
A structured mid-session pause where mentors provide targeted feedback, recalibrate goals if needed, and help students self-assess their progress.
Every session closes with a Progress–Friction–Future report. Students leave with clarity; parents receive a written summary. No guesswork about what's happening.
Choose the level of support that fits your family. All plans include the full SSA session experience — 4 students max per group, UBC mentors, and weekly PFF reports. Private tutoring in BC runs $60–$100/hr. SSA delivers structured, mentor-led sessions at a fraction of that cost.
2 sessions per month — a strong start
4 sessions per month — full momentum
For students who need individualized structure and faster academic growth.
Best suited for students who are falling behind or aiming for top university placements.
"I thought I was a hard worker. I would spend hours studying, filling notebooks and highlighting everything. But my grades weren't reflecting it, and I started to believe I just wasn't a 'science person.'
In one session, my mentor took away my notes and asked me to explain the material from scratch. I couldn't. That's when I realized I had been recognizing content, not actually understanding it.
Once I learned how to properly approach problems, everything changed. My grades went from low 80s to mid 90s within a term. Not just the grades, but how I handle anything difficult now.
Looking back, what I needed wasn't more studying. It was someone to catch that I was studying wrong. If that had happened earlier, my entire relationship with school would have been different."
"On paper, my daughter was doing everything right. She showed up, completed assignments, and never missed a class. But her marks stayed around the same, and she couldn't explain why. She would study for hours before a test and still walk out feeling unprepared.
Her mentor identified the issue in the first session. She wasn't actually learning, she was re-reading until things felt familiar. Once she was shown how to properly work through material and test her understanding, the improvement showed up quickly. Her next test went from 84% to 91%.
What stood out most was the shift in how she studied. As a TA, I used to think strong students just worked longer and pushed harder. It turned out she didn't need more time, she needed a better method.
What she gained wasn't just help, it was a way of studying she should have been taught years earlier."
"Before starting, my son was putting in the hours, but every exam came back the same. Good, but stuck. He started to shut down and stopped asking for help because he thought the problem was him.
Within the first few sessions, I noticed a shift. He was spending less time on schoolwork and becoming more organized. The PFF reports made a big difference too. For the first time, I knew exactly what was happening.
What stood out most was that nothing was done for him. His mentor let him work through problems himself, guiding how he thought rather than just giving answers. Over time, he became more independent and confident.
He's a different student now. He reduced his study time by about 30% and gets the same or better results."
We keep our groups small and our standards high. That means SSA works best for a specific type of student and family.
SSA is a selective, invitation-based program. Submit your application below and our team will review every detail personally. Accepted families will receive enrollment instructions and cohort placement details by email.
"He gets the same or better results in less time." — Parent of Grade 10 Student, Surrey
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