Math contest prep

Waterloo math contest prep, one-on-one.

Contest math rewards a different way of thinking. Our Competition Prep program trains students one-on-one for the University of Waterloo CEMC contests and more, with strategy, past papers and timed practice built around their target contest and date.

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Contest-specific plans

Built around the contest your child is writing and how far away it is.

Past papers

We work through real past contests to learn the patterns and traps.

Speed and strategy

Timed practice so students finish strong and pick their battles.

What we cover

1-on-1 · Personalized plan
  • Gauss (Grades 7–8)
  • Pascal (Grade 9)
  • Cayley (Grade 10)
  • Fermat (Grade 11)
  • Euclid (Grade 12)
  • CMS contests
  • Math Kangaroo
  • AMC 8 / 10 / 12
  • Problem-solving strategy

How it works

Every student starts with a free consult

1

Free consult

A short video call about your child and your goals.

2

Custom plan

We pick the program, format and teacher, and map out the curriculum.

3

Start learning

Enroll online and join your first live lesson from home, or meet in person.

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Where lessons happen

Online or in person. Your choice.

The same matched teacher and personalized plan either way. Learn live online from anywhere, or in person at home or at a library across Toronto and York Region.

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Live online, from anywhere

Live 1-on-1 lessons on Google Meet with a shared digital whiteboard, and notes and homework in Google Classroom. No commute and nothing added, scheduled around your family, anywhere in Canada or the world.

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Or in person, at your home

Prefer a teacher at the kitchen table? We come to you anywhere in Toronto and York Region.

Library lessons add $5 an hour. In-home lessons are priced by quote, based on where you live and your schedule; book a free consult to get yours.

Or meet at a library

12 library study spots across Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan. $5 an hour extra.

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FAQ

Waterloo math contests: questions parents ask

Have another question? Ask us on your free consult.

Which Waterloo math contests do you prepare students for?

All of the main CEMC contests: Gauss (Grades 7–8), Pascal (Grade 9), Cayley (Grade 10), Fermat (Grade 11) and Euclid (Grade 12), plus CMS contests, Math Kangaroo and AMC.

When should we start preparing for a Waterloo contest?

Two to four months before the contest is ideal, but we can build a shorter plan if the date is close.

Does the Euclid contest matter for university?

Euclid results are considered by the University of Waterloo for math and computer science admissions and scholarships, so strong preparation can make a real difference.

How much does math contest tutoring cost?

Competition Prep is $54 per hour, one-on-one, billed monthly in CAD plus HST.

What makes CANtutor different?

Every student gets their own curriculum and a teacher matched to how they learn. We assess your child first, then build the plan around them instead of handing out the same workbook to everyone.

Do you offer online, in-home and in-person tutoring?

Yes. Online lessons run live on Google Meet for students anywhere in the world. In person, we teach at your home or at one of 12 library locations in Toronto and York Region. Library lessons add $5 an hour, and in-home lessons are priced by quote.

Are lessons one-on-one?

Yes. Every CANtutor lesson is 1-on-1: one teacher and one student, never a group class, with a personalized learning plan.

Ready to start? Book a free consult.

Personalized, one-on-one tutoring starts with a free consult.

Already had your consult? Enroll here