Tutoring
High School
We provide private and semi-private tutoring in all high school subject areas, as well as AP course tutoring and BC provincial exam preparation (grades 10-12). We also offer instruction in essay writing, an important skill for all high school students to master prior to university.
University
We offer private and semi-private tutoring in Social Sciences, Humanities, Kinesiology, English, Science, Engineering, Business and Law courses. Rasul Learning group also offers assistance in writing PhD and Masters theses. We specialize in academic essay and research paper writing instruction.
Standardized Testing
Standardized testing is an important part of the application process for many schools, as test scores can serve as general indicators of a student’s ability for admissions officers.
SSAT (High School admissions):
The SSAT is an admissions test for high schools around the world, especially the United States and Canada. It is comprised of four sections – Quantitative, Reading Comprehension, Verbal, and a Writing Sample. Click here to learn more about the SSAT.
SAT I (U.S. college admissions):
The SAT I is taken for U.S. college admissions, and the PSAT is taken in grade 10 or 11, acting as a precursor to the SAT. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school. The test is comprised of three sections – Critical Reading, Math, and Writing – and is scored out of 2,400. At least half of all students take the SAT twice — in the spring as a junior (grade 11) and in the fall as a senior (grade 12). Most students improve their score the second time they take the SAT. Click here to learn more about the SAT.
SAT II (Subject Tests for U.S. college admissions):
SAT Subject Tests are admissions tests for U.S. colleges that test particular subject areas. Each of these tests is one hour long and is scored out of 800. Rasul Learning Group offers test preparation for Literature, Math Level I, Math Level II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, U.S. History, and World History. Click here to learn more about the SAT Subject Tests.
ACT (U.S. college admissions):
The ACT is taken for U.S. college admissions and can be taken in lieu of the SAT I and SAT subject tests for some schools. The test is divided into four sections – English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning – and is scored out of 36. Rasul Learning Group can help students identify whether they are more suited for the ACT or the SAT. Click here to learn more about the ACT.
GRE (Graduate School admissions):
The GRE is an admissions test for graduate schools. This test is comprised of three sections – Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning – and is scored between 130-170. The GRE is used for admissions to graduate schools across all fields of specialization. Click here to learn more about the GRE.
LSAT (Law School admissions):
The LSAT is an admissions test for graduate law schools across the United States, Canada, and various international countries. The test is made up of six multiple choice sections, five of which will compose the student’s test score. Questions will test reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning, and the test is scored out of 180. Click here to learn more about the LSAT.
MCAT (Medical School admissions):
The MCAT is taken for admission to graduate medical schools mostly in Canada and the United States. This is a computer based test that is scored out of 528. It tests the following subject areas: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behaviour; and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills. Click here to learn more about the MCAT.
GMAT (Business School admissions):
The GMAT is taken for graduate business school admissions. This test does not measure business knowledge or skill, but tests quantitative reasoning, integrated reasoning, verbal reasoning, and analytical writing. It is scored out of 800. Click here to learn more about the GMAT.
LNAT (UK Law School admissions):
The LNAT is an admissions test for graduate law schools in the United Kingdom. The test is composed of one essay and 42 multiple-choice questions that test reading comprehension and logical reasoning skills. Students are given 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the test and the test is scored out of 42. Click here to learn more about the LNAT.
BMAT (Bio-medical admissions):
The BMAT is an aptitude test used for admission to Bio-medical programs, such as medicine, veterinary medicine, or biomedical sciences, in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and the Netherlands. The BMAT is composed of three sections – Aptitude and Skills, Scientific Knowledge and Applications, and a Writing Task – and is completed in 2 hours. Click here to learn more about the BMAT.
UCAT (UK Medical and Dental admissions):
The UCAT is an admissions test for graduate medical and dental schools in the United Kingdom. This computer based test is composed of four reasoning tests – Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Abstract
Reasoning, and Decisions Analysis, and one Situational Judgment section. Click here to learn more about the UCAT.
Private Tutoring
Students can greatly benefit from private tutoring, whether it is for high school subjects, university preview, or college courses, to improve their grades and ensure that students’ transcripts accurately reflect their ability.
At Rasul Learning Group, we understand the importance of academic achievement, from the elementary school level through to the university level. We work to help students improve their grades to better reflect their ability, as well as to help students gain a better understanding of the subject material, which is crucial in programs and classes that are cumulative from past courses.
We provide private one-on-one tutoring to students in subject areas such as Math, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, English, History, and other Social Sciences. We have an experienced team of subject specialists who will create personalized teaching plans and techniques for each student to best suit their learning style.
Our tutors work with each student in private sessions to get the most out of each session, as it can be much more effective than tutoring in a classroom style setting.
Home Schooling
Homeschooling is a good option for students who take part in time-demanding athletic programs, or for those in similar situations. Homeschooled students can benefit from the BC Distance Education Curriculum, the Rasul Consulting Curriculum, or AP Course Instruction.
BC Distance Education Curriculum
We offer personalized course instruction for all subject areas for grades 1-12, including Provincial Exam preparation for Grade 12 Provincial Exams. This is greatly beneficial because it is the same curriculum that a student would be learning in a traditional elementary or high school environment, and will allow homeschooled students to enter their first year of university with the same knowledge level that a traditionally schooled student would have. We teach BC Ministry of Education approved courses and through our experience, we can advise students on which courses are best suited for them, thus creating a very personalized teaching plan.
Rasul Consulting Curriculum
Rasul Learning Group offers a unique high school curriculum created by Founder and Director, Zahra Rasul, whose experience in curriculum writing stems from her time as a professor at the University of Toronto.
This curriculum follows the course material prescribed by the BC Ministry of Education, but uses innovative interdisciplinary ideas and pedagogies to engage students in subject areas. Instead of learning science, math, history, languages and literature as distinct subjects, the Rasul Consulting interdisciplinary curriculum presents the ideas to students in ways that encourage integrative thought and critical thinking skills. By thinking outside the box, students are better prepared to meet the challenges of rigorous university curriculum as well as develop the necessary skills to think through problems that face their generation. This curriculum is perfect for home-schooled students, as well as those who seek to spark their creative thinking abilities.
AP Course Instruction
Many high schools in Canada do not offer Advanced Placement courses as part of their academic curriculum, or offer only a select few courses. Our educators offer AP course instruction in a number of subject areas, preparing Grade 11 and Grade 12 students to write AP exams offered annually in May. These exams are particularly important for students who wish to apply to U.S. colleges.
Our courses of instruction include: English Language, English Literature, French Language and Culture, European History, World History, Comparative Government and Politics, Human Geography.
University Level Distance Education Instruction
Technology has opened up the educational frontiers, offering students innovative and flexible ways to structure their academic paths. A study conducted by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Education Forum Project cites that in Canada, over 90% of post-secondary educational institutions now offer online and distance learning courses, which comprises the fastest growing method of educational content delivery.
Online learning has become an appealing option for people who have full-time jobs, or students who choose to take a mix of lecture-based and distance education courses. However, many students are unable to access the tangible support they need to facilitate the best academic experience in this format.
At Rasul Learning Group, we provide academic support and assistance to students who take classes by distance at universities in Canada and the United States in Social Sciences, Humanities, Kinesiology and Law. Whether you are a mature student doing a part time degree, or a full time undergraduate or graduate student taking some classes online, we can offer the individual support that you need to take full advantage of your education.