Private English instruction · Toronto
English - taught one learner at a time.
One-on-one and small-group English lessons with Ivana Kovačević, M.Ed - in your home in East York & Leaside, Riverdale & Leslieville, The Danforth & Beaches, and Midtown Toronto, including Rosedale, Forest Hill, and surrounding neighbourhoods, or online from anywhere in the world.
Miss Ivana, Founder
Our philosophy
Every lesson begins with the student - not the textbook.
A teacher who knows how your child learns.
Heart of Learning™ is a private English academy for children, teens and adults. Each class is built around one student: their goals, their interests, and the places where they need the most support.
That might mean stronger essays for a student at a competitive independent school, the confidence to speak up for an adult learning English, or a steady, patient partner for a young reader. Lessons are personalized and carefully tracked, so families know what was covered and what will likely come next.
93%
Student Retention Rate
Other Success Journeys
University acceptance, post-secondary graduation, and elementary & secondary school admission
Services
Find the right kind of English for you.
Four areas of study, each tailored to the student in front of us. Not sure which fits? That is exactly what the introductory meeting is for.
English Language Arts
For school-age students
Reading, writing and thinking at grade level and beyond. Instruction is aligned with the literacy benchmarks and writing frameworks of Toronto’s independent schools.
ESL / EFL
For newcomers and English learners
Everyday fluency and the confidence to use it. Lessons follow the learner’s interests and real-life needs, so new language sticks and speaking feels less daunting.
Business English
For working professionals
Clear, confident English for the workplace. Practical, work-related communication, shaped around the learner’s own role and the documents they actually use.
Academic English
For post-secondary studies
The skills university and college expect. Research, note-taking, citations, editing and proofreading, taught alongside the student’s own coursework.
Heart of Learning™ does not offer IELTS or CELPIP test preparation. Get in touch and Ivana will gladly refer you to a specialist tutor.
How you can learn
At your home or on Zoom
East York & Leaside, Riverdale & Leslieville, The Danforth & Beaches, and Midtown Toronto, including Rosedale, Forest Hill, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
In-home classes
The most personal way to learn: a private teacher at your door, with all supplies provided.
Live on Zoom, wherever you are
Online classes
The same one-on-one attention with flexible scheduling. Ideal for students who live outside Toronto.
60-minute classes · One-on-one or small group · Children, teens and adults
Ivana Kovačević, B.A. (Hons), M.Ed., TESOL
Meet the founder
Miss Ivana
English Language & Literacy Private Educator
Ivana has taught English for twelve years in classrooms from Toronto to Havana and Tokyo, and in the homes of families across the city. Her lessons are personal by design, shaped by each student’s needs, interests and goals.
Master’s in Education
Graduate Diploma in Language and Literacy Education
Honours B.A.
English (Linguistics & Literature) and Sociology
TESOL & D-TEIL
Certified to teach English internationally
York University
Alumni Network leader and mentor
The Heart of Learning™ difference
Student-centred, by conviction.
Students learn best when lessons fit how they learn and what they care about.
Their style
Content is taught to suit each student’s learning style, so concepts land faster and stay longer.
Their interests
Lessons draw on what the student already loves, and on real-life situations that give the work a purpose.
A real connection
Students grasp ideas more quickly when they trust their teacher. Ivana builds that relationship first.
How it works
From first hello to steady progress.
1
Reach out
Send a short note about the learner and what you’re hoping for. You’ll hear back within 24 hours.
2
Meet Ivana
A complimentary 20-minute online introduction, generally for students aged 10 and up, to understand level and needs.
3
Tailored classes
Live lessons using materials Ivana creates for the student, homework support, or a mix of both, with direct feedback.
4
Clear progress
After every class, a written summary: what was covered, next steps, observations and optional homework.
Ivana also stays in touch with the other professionals in a student’s life, including learning strategists, occupational therapists, tutors and speech-language pathologists.
180K
A community of nearly 200,000 on Instagram.
Since 2020, Miss Ivana has shared free lessons, storybook readings and more than 30 educational interviews with families around the world.
Book an introduction
Let’s start with a conversation.
Tell us a little about the learner. Ivana replies within 24 hours to arrange a complimentary 20-minute online meeting.