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A student sits at a table in the CORE learning centre on a sunny day, with light streaming in through a window behind them. The student is smiling and working on math activities on the tabletop.

Learner-focused

Help local children reach their full potential with free academic support

Centre for Outreach Education

The Centre for Outreach Education (CORE) provides a range of services designed to support K-8 students, including one-on-one tutoring, life-skills workshops, educational events and community-building activities. These services are offered at no cost to families who may not have the means to afford private tutoring, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.

1000+

children & youth served

100+

UVic students employed

11+

years of community programming

CORE Programs

One-on-one tutoring

Weekly 1:1 tutoring sessions tailored to Kindergarten through Grade 8 students, focusing on individualized lesson plans based on thorough assessments.

Book Club

A weekly program fostering a love for reading and discussion, offering students access to a diverse selection of updated books.

English Language Learning

A program designed to enhance English proficiency for non-native speakers through personalized or small group sessions led by an ELL expert.

CORE Mobile

A community-focused initiative providing both in-school and online tutoring services, ensuring accessible academic support through local partnerships.

Four UVic students standing outside the new John Horgan Campus in Langford

CORE on the Westshore

CORE is coming to Langford! Beginning in September 2026, select CORE programs will run at both the UVic campus in Gordon Head and the new John Horgan Campus in Langford. We are excited to make new connections and expand CORE programming into this vibrant community.

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Register for CORE Programs

Unlock your child's potential with free tutoring designed to support their unique learning needs. CORE programs connect students with trained educators to build confidence, boost academic skills, and foster a love of learning.

A young student sits with their tutor looking at a worksheet. She has long dark braids and is holding a pencil. Her tutor is pointing to something on the page.

Become a CORE Tutor

Become a CORE tutor and gain valuable teaching experience while making a meaningful impact. Your CORE tutoring hours will count toward the experience requirements for Teacher Education programs.

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Donate to CORE

Support CORE programs with your donation and help provide children with diverse learning needs access to transformative educational opportunities. Your donation can make it possible for students to access the academic support they need.

My child was really struggling to keep up in class, and it was frustrating to see them start to feel like they weren’t good enough. In the one-on-one sessions, their tutor gave them the time and patience they needed, letting them move at their own pace without any pressure. It’s been amazing to see their confidence grow now that they feel more capable."
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Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Contact CORE

Email the CORE Coordinator: core@uvic.ca

MAC A347
Monday - Thursday, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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