Canada · 2026
Tutor CRM for Canadian Tutors — Scheduling, Payments & Homework
How independent tutors in Canada use OBRI to manage students in CAD, track Interac payments, schedule recurring lessons across time zones, and share progress with parents.
In short
OBRI is tutor management software used by Canadian private tutors to schedule recurring lessons, log notes, assign homework, and track payments in CAD — without marketplace commissions. It supports bank transfer and Interac-style payment logging, Google Calendar sync, and a free plan for up to 3 students.
Tutoring in Canada
Canadian tutoring spans K–12 support, university exam prep, and language coaching — often billed hourly in CAD with e-transfer or bank deposit. Tutors in Ontario, BC, and Alberta frequently teach online to students in different provinces, so clear scheduling and payment records matter as much as lesson quality.
Currency
CAD (Canadian dollars)
Common payments
- Interac e-Transfer
- Bank transfer (EFT)
- Credit card via payment link
- Cash (logged manually)
Local considerations
- •Provincial curricula differ — tag lesson notes by grade and subject for clarity.
- •Parents often expect email or portal updates rather than SMS-only communication.
- •GST/HST registration depends on revenue thresholds — keep lesson-level income logs for your accountant.
- •Winter and March break shifts schedules — recurring slots plus a written cancellation policy reduce gaps.
How OBRI helps tutors in Canada
CAD payment ledger
Log each lesson in Canadian dollars with paid, partial, or outstanding status. No formulas — balances update when you mark lessons complete.
Cross-province scheduling
Recurring weekly slots sync to Google Calendar. Confirm student local time once; store everything in your timezone.
Parent-friendly progress
Lesson notes and homework visible in a read-only portal — fewer "what did you cover today?" emails.
No marketplace cut
Unlike Wyzant-style platforms, you invoice families directly and keep your full hourly rate.
Typical workflow
- 1Add each student with grade, subject, and parent contact.
- 2Set a recurring weekly slot and sync to your calendar.
- 3After each session, log topics covered and assign homework.
- 4Record Interac or bank payments the day they arrive.
- 5Send month-end balance reminders using a consistent template.
- 6Export income summary for tax prep.
Common questions
- Does OBRI work for tutors in Canada?
- Yes. Tutors across Canada use OBRI for scheduling, CAD payment tracking, homework, and parent communication. The UI is available in English; Ukrainian is supported for bilingual practices.
- Can I track Interac e-Transfer payments?
- Yes. Log each payment with date, amount, and method when the transfer arrives. OBRI is not a payment processor — it is your ledger and reminder system.
- Is OBRI better than a spreadsheet for Canadian tutors?
- Past roughly 5–8 students, spreadsheets miss reschedules and payment gaps. OBRI ties lessons, notes, and balances to each student profile.
- Do I need separate software for online tutoring in Canada?
- You still use Zoom or Google Meet for video. OBRI handles everything around the session — schedule, notes, homework, and payments.
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