Upgrading Tutoring in Port Alberni
Going back to school for nursing or another college program? One-on-one help with the high school courses you need, for adults in the Alberni Valley.
$95 + GST per session
Or prepay for two or more sessions at $90 + GST each.
Where Can I Get Help Upgrading in Port Alberni?
RISE Alberni tutors adults upgrading the high school courses college programs ask for: Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, English 12, Chemistry 11, and Biology 12. Sessions are one-on-one, usually in person in Port Alberni, $95 + GST each, or $90 + GST each when you prepay for two or more.
Which Courses Can You Help Me Upgrade?
| Subject | Courses |
|---|---|
| Math | Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11 |
| English | English 12 / English Studies 12 |
| Science | Chemistry 11, Biology 12 / Anatomy and Physiology 12 |
Where Do I Take the Course?
In BC, Adult Basic Education upgrading is tuition-free for domestic students at 18 public colleges and universities. North Island College offers it in English, math and science, with classes online and flexible scheduling.
Health programs are the most common reason to upgrade. NIC's Practical Nursing program asks for Foundations of Mathematics 11 with a C, English 12 with a C+, and Biology 12 with a C. NIC's nursing degree asks for a C+ in Chemistry 11, Biology 12, English 12 and Principles of Mathematics 11.
NIC's upgrading classes are online. A tutor in Port Alberni gives you a set time each week to work through the course with someone in person.
Sources: BC Government adult upgrading page, North Island College Adult Basic Education page and 2026-27 Programs at a Glance, checked September 24, 2026.
What Do Sessions Look Like?
- One-on-one, usually in person in Port Alberni. Students in Tofino, Ucluelet, and Bamfield can book online sessions.
- A vetted tutor on a consistent schedule.
- Start with an intake conversation about the course, the grade, and what's hard right now.
Straight Answers
Do you run the upgrading courses?
No. You take the course itself through a school like North Island College; we tutor you alongside it.
Is RISE part of North Island College?
No. RISE Alberni is a separate nonprofit. We tutor students taking NIC courses, but NIC runs its own programs.
Why is there GST?
Tutoring for K-12 students that follows the K-12 curriculum is exempt from GST. We're required to collect GST on other tutoring, including post-secondary and adult tutoring.
Can sessions be online?
Yes. Sessions are usually in person in Port Alberni. Students in Tofino, Ucluelet, and Bamfield can book online sessions. Call or text 877 281-2450 or send an inquiry to set them up.
How soon can we start?
Intakes are open now. Fill in the inquiry form or call or text 877 281-2450 to set up an intake conversation.