Give Your Child An Engaging After-School Experience

After School Enrichment Programs in Markham are offered by a Team of Qualified Educators  for Students from JK to Grade 12 at an Educational and Fun Environment.

Our Centre Location: 7725 Birchmount Road, Unit 38, Markham ON L3R9X3.

Closest Intersection: Birchmount & 14th.Walking distance from Downtown Markham.

Program Times: 4:30 – 8:00 pm from Monday to Friday

10 Reasons Why You Should Choose Us:

1. Our Passion is Education! We are an established After-School Enrichment Program Centre in Markham with 5-star reviews from parents. We also won the Top Choice Award for Best Tutoring Center in Markham for 2023 & 2024.

2.  You choose the programs you like. We continue to offer the ‘High-Demand Enrichment Programs’ with a variety of academic, art, music, coding, robotics, and chess programs to choose from.

3. We are a Team Of Subject Qualified Teachers, Ontario Certified Teachers  or Specialized Schools offering Specialized & High Demand Programs.

4. We offer Customized Programs for each student.

5. Small Class Capacity, maximum 6 students per class to give individual attention to each student.

6. Student Progress Reports and frequent communication with parents regarding the child’s progress.

7. Discounted Rates: We only charge $23 a day or $35 a day for the extended program or programs by specialized schools.

8. Transport provided to Markham Schools upon request. Please see school list below. Independent drivers offer a multiple student transport discount fee for 2 or more kids.

9 We Offer a Complimentary Healthy Snack and Drink. (I.e: Granola Bar & Juice Pack) before the programs start.

10. We Do Not  charge extra for Late Pickup. You can pickup your child before 6:30 PM.

How It Works:

-You can choose any program of choice and register for any number of days a week. You are welcome to Switch between programs.

-After School Pick Up/Transport available by independent drivers. Please contact us for pricing.

-We Offer a Complimentary Healthy Snack and Drink. (I.e: Granola Bar & Juice Pack) before the programs start. Students are also welcome to bring their own Nut-Free after-school snacks. After-School Snacks- regulated by Community Health & Safety.

-After School Programs start at 4:30 pm. Group programs are offered for 1-hour or 1.5 hours as per your requirement.

-Late Pickup Available, No Extra Charge: Pickup before 6:30 pm for after-school program students.

Program 1: After-School Enrichment Programs Include:

Enrolling your child in the StudentScholars ‘Mastering Math Program’ will help build and advance your child’s math skills, for an advantage in school and beyond.

Lesson Plan Will Include:

-Assessment Test

-Customized Program

-Canadian Math Curriculum + Customized Program

-EQAO Preparation (Grade 3 & 6)

-Unit Quizzes

-School Exam Preparation

-Progress Report For Each Student

StudentScholars ‘English Language Program’ is geared towards helping your child’s Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar & Spelling.

Lesson Plan Will Include:

-Assessment

-Customized Program

-Canadian English Language Curriculum

-EQAO Preparation (Grades 3 & 6)

-School Exam Preparation

-Progress Report For Each Student

StudentScholars ‘French Program’ is for students at Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced levels.

Our program covers:

  1. Pronunciation
  2. Writing
  3. Reading
  4. Vocabulary
  5. Comprehension

Lesson Plan Includes:

-Assessment

-Customized Program

-Covers Canadian French Language Curriculum

-Quizzes

-School Exam Preparation

-Progress Report For Each Student

StudentScholars ‘Art Educational Program’ is geared towards learning techniques of art and using a wide variety of medium essential for art.

Students will have a fun and interactive program learning to draw animals, landscapes, portraits and much more.

-Robotics & STEM program is offered to students from JK- Grade 8.

– Our Robotics & STEM Program allows students to feel safe to explore their creativity, not only through engineering and building with LEGO, but also within many other critical skills, such as teamwork, computational thinking, programming and more.

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students from grade 3 to grade 8 to the exciting world of 3D
printing. Through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and creative projects, students will
learn the fundamentals of 3D printing, including design principles, software usage, and practical
applications. The course will be structured to accommodate beginners, starting with the basics
and gradually progressing to more advanced topics.

Course Objectives:
1. Understand the basics of 3D printing technology.
2. Learn how to operate and maintain a 3D printer (Ender 3).
3. Gain proficiency in 3D design software for creating printable models.
4. Develop problem-solving skills through troubleshooting common printing issues.
5. Explore various applications of 3D printing in real-world scenarios.
6. Foster creativity and innovation through hands-on projects and challenges.

Course Roadmap:

Module 1: Introduction to 3D Printing
– Lesson 1: What is 3D Printing?
– Lesson 2: History and Evolution of 3D Printing
– Lesson 3: Understanding the Components of a 3D Printer (Ender 3)

Module 2: Getting Started with Ender 3
– Lesson 1: Unboxing and Assembling Your Ender 3 Printer
– Lesson 2: Basic Printer Maintenance and Safety Tips
– Lesson 3: Introduction to 3D Printing Materials (Filaments)

Module 3: 3D Design Basics
– Lesson 1: Introduction to 3D Design Software (Tinkercad)
– Lesson 2: Creating Simple Shapes and Objects
– Lesson 3: Manipulating and Combining Shapes

Module 4: Intermediate 3D Design Skills
– Lesson 1: Advanced Tools and Techniques in Tinkercad
– Lesson 2: Designing More Complex Objects
– Lesson 3: Introduction to 3D Scanning (Optional)

Module 5: Preparing Models for Printing
– Lesson 1: Exporting and Importing Models
– Lesson 2: Slicing Software Overview (Cura)
– Lesson 3: Optimizing Models for Printing

Module 6: Practical Printing Projects
– Lesson 1: Printing Your First Simple Object
– Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Common Printing Issues
– Lesson 3: Designing and Printing Custom Projects

Module 7: Exploring Applications of 3D Printing
– Lesson 1: 3D Printing in Medicine and Healthcare
– Lesson 2: 3D Printing in Engineering and Architecture
– Lesson 3: 3D Printing in Art and Fashion

Module 8: Advanced Topics and Future Trends
– Lesson 1: Advanced Printing Techniques (e.g., Supports, Rafts)
– Lesson 2: Future of 3D Printing: Industry Trends and Innovations
– Lesson 3: Environmental Considerations and Sustainable 3D Printing Practices

Final Project:
– Design and Print Your Own Invention or Solution to a Real-world Problem

Assessment:
– Ongoing assessment through participation in class activities, quizzes, and project completion.
– Final project presentation and evaluation based on creativity, functionality, and technical skills.

StudentScholars  ‘Public Speaking – Be An Effective Speaker’  is a high-demand program to boost confidence and personal development and improve communication skills.

Our program is conducted by professional public speakers or OCT teachers qualified in Public Speaking. Students will learn techniques of speech, writing effective speeches and presentations and presenting to small and large groups.

StudentScholars ‘ Chess Program’- Introductory Program

Chess Lessons| Online & Onsite- Grades 1-8|Experienced Subject Qualified Teachers. Customized programs & much more!

StudentScholars ‘Chess Program’ caters to beginners, intermediate and advanced students.  Students will learn learn techniques & strategies of chess while playing games with fellow classmates and also attend tournaments.

“Chess is an exercise of infinite possibilities for the mind, one which develops mental abilities used throughout life: concentration, critical thinking, abstract reasoning, problem solving, pattern recognition, strategic planning, creativity, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, to name a few.” –Edutech Chess

Ten Benefits of Chess:

  1. Raises the IQ.
  2. Increases math skills & creativity.
  3. Improves memory.
  4. Increases problem solving skills.
  5. Improves reading skills.
  6. Improves concentration.
  7. Teachers planning and foresight.
  8. Grows dendrites.
  9. Exercises both sides of the brain.
  10. Improves cognition & verbal skills.

Curriculum for Beginner students: 
1.) Learning how each piece moves
2.) Learning the co-ordinates of chess boards
3.) Learning principles of check
4.) Learning stalemate
5.) Learning castling
6.) Learning mate in 1
7.) Learning points system in chess
8.) Learning elementary checkmates 1: – double rook checkmate
9.) Learning elementary checkmates 2: – King and queen checkmate
10.) Learning elementary checkmates 3: – Queen and rook checkmate
11.) Learning elementary checkmates 4: – Single rook and king check mate
12.) Learning pawn promotion
13.) Learning points system in chess
14.)Overview of tactics

StudentScholars ‘Scratch Beginner – Coding’- Group- Online

Coding Programs| Online Grades 1-12|Experienced Ontario Certified or Subject Qualified Teachers Provide Scratch, Roblox, Mindcraft, Python, Java & More

Program Description:
-Learners will have an individual session with a coding expert to learn the fundamentals of scratch-coding

What You Will Learn:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Scratch: Develop an understanding of scratch blocks and how coding
works in it
• Make character speak
• Play sound: using scratch sound library or recording and adding to the code
• Add and change backdrops
• Play with color: change the color effect block
• Turn the character
• Upload a character and backdrop using google search.
• Speaking and thinking
• Show and hide character
• Project/application

Lesson 2: Draw your own character and backdrop
• Making shapes and then using them to create a customized character
• Project/application

Lesson 3: Size animation
• Make character(s) increase in size or shrink
• Project/application

Lesson 4: Posing animation
• Make character switch poses
• Project/application

Lesson 5: Creating Animations
• Starting position of character using go to block, show block
• Move character(s) using ‘move steps’ block
• Moving with arrow keys
• Moving with mouse
• Make character(s) glide from one point to another using ‘go to block’ and ‘glide block’ to
a random position
• Project/application

Lesson 6: Jumping animation
• Make character(s) jump using “keyboard key pressed” block and/or sound block
• Project/application

Lesson 7: Repeat Actions
• Understand and learn the use of repeat block understand.
• Project/application

Lesson 8: Project – Make Music
• Make multiple instruments and make a melody

Lesson 9: Project – Animate a letter/Name
• Move, change color, and apply the rest of the learned Scratch blocks on the character(s)

Lesson 10: Project – Walking animation
• Make a character move using move and forever block
• Incorporate bounce on edge block

Lesson 11: Project – Flying animation
• Make a bird fly and flap using scratch blocks

Lesson 12: Project – Create a story

A certificate will be awarded at the end of the program.

Other Types Of Programs Offered:

StudentScholars ‘Homework Help Group is geared towards helping your child complete their school homework.

Students are required to bring in their own material and the instructor will help with the following subjects. Math, English, Science, Social Studies & Geography. If there are any further requirements please inform us during enrollment.

StudentScholars ‘Mandarin Program’ is for students at Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced levels.

Our program covers:

  1. Pronunciation
  2. Writing
  3. Reading
  4. Vocabulary
  5. Comprehension

Lesson Plan Includes:

-Customized Program

-Assessment Tests & Quizzes

-Progress Report For Each Student

StudentScholars In-Person programs are covered by Subject qualified and Certified teachers. Individual programs Include:

  • Math
  • English – Reading and Writing
  • French
  • Science
  • Special Education
  • Coding
  • Art

Lesson Plan Will Include:

-Customized Program

-Covers Canadian Curriculum

-Homework Help

-Assessment Test & Quizzes

-Progress Report For Each Student

Programs Offered: Scratch, Roblox,  JAVA, Python, Web design

-Customized comprehensive programs covering main fundamentals in coding and project based lessons.

-Students will join the program from the centre

StudentScholars offers 2 types of programs:

– Piano RCM Examination Individual Class (ALL AGES)

Classes for the Royal Conservatory of Music Examination (RCM)

– Piano For Fun – Individual Class/ Private Groups Lessons For Family & Friends  (ALL AGES)

Learn to Play Popular Songs

– Piano Recital – Students will perform at a  public piano recital at the end of the year.

-Students are welcome to select and join any of our Centre online programs conducted by subject qualified teachers.

-We offer over 100 individual and group online individual and group programs.

Please visit our online programs page to select the programs of interest.

Pick The Group Programs You Like

After-School Discounted Program Packages

-You are welcome to select the number of days and programs you like.

-You are welcome to mix programs.

-If you have any questions, please contact us 905-604-7740 or email us: info@studentscholarscentre.com

After School Transport

Our independent drivers offer transport to the following schools. If your child’s school located in Markham is not listed please let us know.

Coledale PS

Buttonville PS

Unionville PS

Parkview PS

Unionville Meadows PS

Central Park PS

William Berczy PS

St Patrick Catholic PS

All Saints CES Markham

Victoria Square PS

St Edward CES

St John XXIII CES

St. Justin Martyr CES

Fred Varley PS

Sam Chapman PS

Donald Cousens PS

Castlemore PS

Stonebridge PS

Beckett Farm PS

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School

Please contact us for transport fee information.

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