About Us

We are a private tutoring company based in Toronto, Canada. Whether you’re looking for in-home support, online remote learning, or a mix of both, our goal is to help students achieve their academic goals in a way that’s engaging and effective. Our founder and lead tutor, Ilhaam Zafar, started this company to fulfill his dream and highest ambition — to help other people achieve theirs!

Meet the Founder

The Founder of Inspire Learning, Ilhaam Zafar.

Hi! Welcome to Inspire Learning! My name is Ilhaam. I’m a lifelong learner with a technical background in Engineering. I am the founder of Inspire Learning and one of our full-time teachers.

As a high school student, I took all the STEM (Math, Chem, Physics, Bio) courses in school and excelled in English as well. During this time I experienced my first foray into teaching: I spent over 100 volunteer hours tutoring at-risk-youth at my local community centre. I enrolled in York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering, specializing in the discipline of Electrical Engineering. During these years, I worked part-time as a private tutor for a tutoring company where I would teach one-on-one lessons to high school students in their homes. I even had the opportunity to work as a Teacher’s Assistant in the Department of Computer Science, in which I would invigilate exams and mark tests and assignments for professors.

Shortly after graduating with my Bachelor’s Degree, I worked as an intern with an international organization – the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – helping to empower African students to obtain degrees in the sciences, free of charge. I then entered the computer science field working as a Cyber Security Analyst, but I quickly made the realization that teaching was my true calling. I knew that the best way to utilize my skills was to help educate the next generation of students.

After making the switch, I began working at a private school as a teacher. My role required me to teach a wide variety of high school courses ranging from Grade 9 English all the way to Grade 12 Calculus. I would teach course curriculum, create and mark tests and assignments, as well as grade final exams and grant students high school credits for their OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). I also spent half my time tutoring students 1-on-1 both online and in-person, assisting with homework and helping them prepare for evaluations. My extensive work experience allowed me to learn the Ontario curriculum comprehensively.

And so, I started this company – Inspire Learning – with the intention to provide students with the education that they deserve. We cater to individual students’ learning needs, allowing them to thrive and create positive learning habits that they can carry with them into the future! 

Our students benefit greatly from smaller classroom sizes, where they can receive the proper attention and time they need from a teacher. We adhere strictly to the Ontario course curriculum but also offer higher level lessons which can accelerate and supplement a student’s academic progress.
It is truly gratifying to witness a student’s progress and know that you played a role – however big or small – in assisting them on their journey through school and the complexities of life. I am so grateful that I get to do what I love for a living. For me (and our tutors!) there is nothing more fulfilling and meaningful than watching my students grow and prosper. 

10+ years of experience

Bachelor of Engineering from York University

Former Private School Teacher

Former Cybersecurity Professional

STEM specialist

Ontario Curriculum Expert

Our Values

Results Oriented Teaching

There is a strong correlation between high grades and a deep understanding of course material. Our teaching methods are oriented towards engaging this relationship.

Guidance Through Patience and Kindness

Learning is a marathon filled with challenges that test our resolve. Patience and kindness guide us in helping our students overcome those challenges.

Achievement of Academic Excellence

Although not the only road to success, we strongly believe that academic excellence is the strongest foundation upon which to build a beautiful life.

Ready to Get Started?

If you are interested in signing up, we would love to have a chat with you so that we can discuss your needs and academic goals. We offer a Free Consultation for any interested clients. Fill out the form on our Contact page and we will get back to you promptly to arrange a phone or video interview. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Our rates can be found on our Services and Pricing page. Discounts and customized pricing are negotiable. Please send us a message with any requests or inquiries you may have.

Scheduling lessons with us is super easy! You can schedule a lesson using our online platform here, or, you can contact us with a lesson request and we will reach out to you.

We offer several options. You can use our scheduling application (click the “Schedule Appointment” button at the top of the page!) to schedule and pay for tutoring sessions at any time. We also accept e-transfer and cash payments as well.

All of our course offerings are listed here. If there is a course, subject, or topic which is not listed that you are looking for help with, we are able to accommodate a wide variety of subjects upon request. Please send us a message and we will get you covered!

We focus on highschool and early university level subjects. However, we also cater to elementary school students upon request.

If a student feels that they did not benefit from the tutoring session, please do not hesitate to reach out to us and we will provide you with a full refund.

In-person lessons are available for students that live in the Greater Toronto Area. Our tutors will meet you at your location of choice, for your convenience. Online lessons are available for everyone. We use Google Meet for video conferencing. Students are provided with an online link to access the session. At the end of our online sessions, students receive an annotated document with all of the material that was covered during the lesson.

Absolutely! Group sessions are available upon request. Group sessions are perfect for students that wish to learn in a collaborative, peer-supported environment. These sessions are best utilized with a group of friends taking the same class. Our rates can be found here. We offer group sessions for groups of 2-5 students.

Yes, we are a one-stop-shop for students to address any of their learning needs. Students are expected to provide the relevant material they want covered during a tutoring session.

For both in-person and online tutoring, we offer tutoring from 11am-9pm EST on weekdays, and from 10am – 5pm EST on weekends. You may choose any time that is convenient for you.

Sessions are typically scheduled for 1 hour; this allows for maximum focus and attention for students. Study sessions may be extended for exam/test preparation.

Depending on the session type, sessions typically begin by covering the concepts that a student wants to address, followed by examples and practice questions that are related to the concept. Of course, If a student needs help with (for instance) a project or exam prep, we are flexible with the lesson structure and can dedicate the entire session to a focused issue.

Parents/Guardians may request to be contacted via email or phone to receive updates and advice regarding their child’s progress. This service is absolutely free! Our highest priority is to help your child succeed and excel in their studies, and we strongly encourage parents and guardians to be involved in this process.

Lessons may be canceled or rescheduled any time. However, a refund is only provided if the cancellation is made over 24 hours before the scheduled lesson. Our cancellation policies and terms of service are outlined here.

Yes, we have worked with many students with a wide range of learning disabilities. Please feel welcome to contact us with any inquiries regarding you or your child’s learning disabilities. You may provide us with your IEP (Individualized Education Plan), which is kept entirely confidential, and we can discuss how best to cater to any specific learning requirements.

Yes! Discounts and packages are available upon request.You may contact us for more information regarding these.

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