Peer Tutoring: Information for Tutors

Peer Tutors work online and in-person and are paid minimum wage.

To be eligible to become a tutor, you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada.
2. Be enrolled at Algonquin College in at least level 3 of a program (exceptions can be made for 1-year programs).
3. Receive a minimum A- grade in a course(s) previously completed and selected to tutor.
4. Maintain a Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
5. Receive a positive reference from a Professor or Coordinator*.
6. Complete the Application and Training Requirements.
7. Commit to at least 5 hours of availability per week.

*Before submitting your application, you must contact your chosen reference to inform them that you are applying for the Peer Tutor position and ask for their permission to use their name and email address as your academic reference.

Application Process

• For faculty: If you would like to request a tutor for your program, please email the Student Learning Centre at slc@algonquincollege.com
• For students: Peer Tutor applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and are reviewed based on the demand for tutors in specific programs.