What Makes GLO Different

Group Learning Opportunities (GLO) is an association of Christian families with upper-level homeschool students in London, Ontario. We are not a school, institution, or formal organization of any kind. We are a not-for-profit association of Christian parents who are homeschooling our teens through high school.  Our purpose is to facilitate tutor-led courses that help our children grow academically, socially, and personally in ways they can't at home.  Courses are led by professional qualified experts and/or experienced home educators who are passionate about the courses they teach.  Some are academic in nature and others are more experience-focused. 

GLO courses are designed to facilitate:

• in-depth class discussions guided by knowledgeable tutors

• public speaking and multi media presentations

• teamwork and group projects

• hands-on learning with labs and activities

• new personal connections with other homeschoolers in the London area

• lots of other learning opportunities unavailable in the home setting.

GLO London does not award OSSD credit for classes. Instead, students are provided with a grade report and course description that can be included in the student's homeschool portfolio. Money from registration pays for tutors, facility rental, admin, event supplies, and tech costs. Our program is intended for students in high school, although mature and advanced younger students sometimes take part.  As with other homeschool courses, parents have a responsibility to ensure their student prepares and participates fully in class assignments and completes homework--typically several hours a week depending on course. 

GLO Classes at a Glance

• Homeschool courses with parents still the ultimate educators 

• In-person classes led by tutors in London location ( Location: Village Green Community Church in Westmount area of London)

• GLO Academic Courses are tied to homeschool curriculum (also intended to meet OSSD 110 credit hour requirement)

• GLO Experience Courses are designed by tutors and may or may not include pre-packaged curriculum (also NOT tied to an hour requirement)

• Level A (Advanced Gr 8, Gr 9, & 10) & Level B (Gr 11&12) courses are sometimes combined depending on student enrolment

• Typically one-semester classes that take place weekly for 15 weeks on Tuesdays / course duration varies according to class

• Some classes also require a 30-min zoom check in

• Tutor-marked or Parent-marked options for each course 

• Most courses require a minimum of 8 students per class (Note: Theatre Arts Initiative requires at least 12 students)

• Course costs are determined based on tutor fees, facility rental, insurance & admin (varies per course/tutor)

• Books and supplies extra

• All GLO families are requested to become members of HSLDA Canada to allow for free insurance coverage for our group (additional fees required by families without membership)