Resources
Guides for BC parents
What your child learns in each grade, what school reports mean, and how the options for extra help compare.
BC curriculum
BC school guides
BC proficiency scale: what Emerging, Developing, Proficient and Extending mean
In BC, children in Kindergarten to Grade 9 get a four-level proficiency scale on their report card instead of letter grades or percentages.
BC FSA for Grade 4 and 7: sample tests, what it measures and what to expect
The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) is a provincial check of literacy and numeracy that every BC student takes in Grade 4 and Grade 7.
Comparing options
How much does a tutor cost in BC? Math and reading tutor rates
Hourly tutor rates for elementary math and reading in BC, what moves the price, and what a month of tutoring adds up to.
How much is Kumon per month in BC?
Kumon prices in BC by centre, what two subjects cost, the extra fees, and the questions to ask before you enrol.
Is Kumon worth it? Cost, method and fit for BC families
A balanced look at how Kumon works, what it costs in BC, and the questions that help you decide if it fits your child.
Kumon alternatives in BC: tutors, learning centres, apps and workbooks
If Kumon is not the right fit, BC families can choose from tutors, other learning centres, apps, free library programs and workbooks at home.
Kumon vs Mathnasium: cost, method and fit
Kumon and Mathnasium both start with an assessment and set a child's own plan, but they differ in subjects, routine and how they publish prices.
Want to know where your child is? A free placement assessment on paper finds their level and gaps.