The main goal of Smarter English program is to build and strengthen fundamental English communication skills for young learners. It is a specialized English program that focuses on what children need to do well in school and to communicate clearly. It is designed for Kindergarten through Grade 7 students.
Here are the major skills and areas the program covers:
| Area | Purpose / What Students Learn |
|---|---|
| Grammar | Understanding the rules of how English works: sentence structure, parts of speech, correct usage, etc. Helps students write more clearly and speak more correctly. |
| Reading | Improving reading fluency and comprehension: being able to read texts, understand the meaning, interpret details, infer, etc. |
| Writing | Crafting correct, structured writing. Probably includes paragraph construction, coherent ideas, writing for different purposes (stories, essays, descriptions) etc. |
| Vocabulary | Building up word knowledge: knowing more words, shades of meaning, usage, etc. This ties into both reading comprehension and writing richness. |
| Spelling | Correct spelling of words; possibly also spelling rules, patterns, and strategies. |
| Journal / Expressive Skills | There is mention of journal writing — giving students a way to regularly practice expressing thoughts in writing. Helps integrate their learning in grammar, vocabulary, setting to build confidence in communication. |
An important dimension is that the program treats English not just as a subject, but as a communication medium: expressing thoughts, ideas, being understood. So it has a more practical, expressive angle rather than just academic or test-focused.
From what’s given, these are some of the characteristics of how Smarter English appears to be delivered:
Based on Ontario Curriculum: The program aligns with what students learn in school, so it supports their school work.
Small class sizes: TUSGU emphasizes limited class sizes to allow individual attention and tailored feedback. This is typical in their other programs; while they don’t always give exact numbers for Smarter English, their general policy of small classes suggests similar structure.
Frequent intake / rolling start times: They often start new batches frequently (within a couple of weeks) so students don’t need to wait a long time to join.
Emphasis on teacher qualifications: Teachers are Canadian-trained / certified or going through teacher college; many with relevant credentials. Although specific training for Smarter English is not detailed, given TUSGU’s standards, one can infer decent teacher preparation.
Parental involvement / feedback: There is some “parent & student interaction” and regular updates so parents can see progress, similar to many TUSGU programs.
What students are likely to gain from participating:
Stronger foundational language skills which will support all subjects (since English is often central to learning across the curriculum).
Improved confidence in reading and writing.
Increased ability to express ideas clearly, both in class and outside.
Potential improvement in spelling accuracy and vocabulary richness.
Better readiness for assessments, school writing or reading tasks.
TUSGU Educational Services was founded on June 24, 2002, by a team of 5 Canadian university graduates.