Academic Success Centre Supports for International Students

Our services include tutoring, academic coaching, English as an additional language support, academic writing support, academic skills training, diversity training, math and science weekly reviews, and much more!

English as Additional Language (EAL) Centre: Trained EAL specialists and tutors work with students individually and in groups, using program-specific material and assignments to develop their language skills for program and industry success. EAL staff help students with reading and taking notes effectively; developing program-specific vocabulary and pronunciation; asking questions clearly and answering them effectively; and organizing ideas and expressing them clearly for presentations and writing assignments. https://library.rrc.ca/eal_students

Staff and Peer Tutoring: We offer a range of tutor-led supports designed to help students succeed in their programs. Tutorial support varies according to program and tutor availability. Tutors work alongside students to improve content knowledge and academic learning skills. Tutors also provide the opportunity to review, practice and question new material learned in class. Tutoring for students with disabilities is available following referral from Accessibility Services. https://library.rrc.ca/tutoring

Math & Science Weekly Review Workshops: Weekly review workshops are offered in subjects that have traditionally been challenging to students. Sessions are led by experienced staff tutors and recorded and available through the LEARN Support shell to accommodate all student schedules. https://library.rrc.ca/math_science

Academic Coaching: Academic Coaching focuses on the learning process. Together, coach and student examine past learning habits and strategies in order to identify what is needed for academic success at the College and to anchor this learning with new strategies. Academic Coaches work with students to set and accomplish academic goals by employing research-backed study and motivational strategies. https://library.rrc.ca/academic_coaching

Technology Literacy Supports: We offer a suite of services to support students’ technology literacy and skill development in the online environment. Tech Peer Tutors can provide individualized help with navigating online courses, become familiarized with specific College applications, and help gain the basic-foundational tech literacy skills. Supports also include Technology Literacy workshops and a self-directed Technology Literacy Tutorial. https://library.rrc.ca/technology_literacy

Online Resources: Self-directed online resources are available to students to improve study and test taking skills, manage time better, gain some new skills for online learning, learn some strategies to use to have successful cross-cultural experiences, and much more! We offer online resources available any time from any location. Some of them are housed on public platforms and some will require that you use your college email and password to enroll and access them on an ongoing basis. https://library.rrc.ca/self_directed_learning