EARS Research
Educational research, programme evaluation, surveys and assessments, research support for postgraduate students, publications and seminars.
Educational Advancement & Research Support Agency
Education is not one-size-fits-all.
EARS listens to learners, families and educators — then builds the pathway that fits. Research-informed assessment, alternative education support, individualized programmes and professional development, across Trinidad and Tobago.
Now accepting new learner assessments and homeschool consultations
Find your pathway
Choosing a different route for your child
Whether you are considering homeschooling, moving to online learning, or your child needs more support than a classroom can give — we start by listening, then help you build a plan you can actually run.
- 1A consultation to understand your child and your circumstances
- 2An educational assessment where the picture isn't clear
- 3A written plan: curriculum, routine, support and review dates
Support built around how you learn
Some subjects click and some don't. We work out where the difficulty actually sits, then give you the strategies, structure and coaching to move forward — in person or in supervised online sessions.
- 1Assessment of reading, writing, numeracy and study habits
- 2An Individual Educational Programme with clear targets
- 3Mentoring, mindset coaching and career guidance as you go
Sharpen your practice, widen your reach
Professional development for teachers, tutors, homeschool educators and school leaders — grounded in classroom reality and current research, not theory for its own sake.
- 1Training in inclusive practice, assessment and classroom management
- 2Educational technology and AI in the classroom
- 3Research support, programme evaluation and publication guidance
Start the conversation
Free 15-minute first call
Our promise
We listen.
We listen.
We support.
We advance.
EARS recognizes that education does not have to follow a single pathway. Some learners thrive in traditional schools. Others do better with homeschooling, online learning, individualized programmes, specialized intervention or a blend of all four.
Our work is to help families find, build and sustain the pathway that fits the learner in front of us — and to make sure that decision is informed by evidence rather than guesswork.
See how we work-
Learner-centredness
The needs, abilities, interests and potential of the learner guide every decision we make.
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Evidence-informed practice
Programmes and interventions are built on research and continuous inquiry, then reviewed against results.
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Inclusion
Meaningful access to education regardless of circumstance, ability or learning difference.
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Empowerment
Students, parents and teachers should leave better equipped to make their own informed decisions.
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Whole-person development
Academic competence alongside confidence, mindset, life skills, creativity and character.
Six divisions, one agency
Everything a learner's pathway might need
Our services are organized into six divisions so families and partners know exactly where to start.
Family Support
Homeschooling guidance, alternative education planning, curriculum choices, parent consultations and supervised online-learning sessions.
Student Support
Educational assessments, Individual Educational Programmes, academic intervention, counselling, mentoring and mindset coaching.
Educator Academy
Teacher training, classroom management, lesson planning, assessment, inclusive education, educational technology and AI in education.
Skills Academy
Digital skills, entrepreneurship, vocational and creative programmes, communication, leadership, life skills and short certification courses.
Enrichment Network
A growing network connecting families with providers of sport, music, art, coding, robotics, languages, STEM clubs and camps.
Who we serve
Students and families first — and everyone who supports them
Learners
Children, adolescents, homeschoolers, online learners and students who need individualized assistance.
Families
Parents considering or already using homeschooling, online schooling or blended arrangements.
Educators
Teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, homeschool educators and school administrators.
Institutions
Schools, universities, NGOs, government agencies, community organizations and development partners.
In their words
What families and educators say
Find us
Based in Tunapuna,
Based in Tunapuna,
working across Trinidad and Tobago
Consultations, assessments and supervised learning sessions are offered in person and online. Training and workshops can be delivered at your school or organization anywhere on the island.
Phone & WhatsApp
Office hours
Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 3:00pm
EARS — Tunapuna, Trinidad
Serving families island-wide, in person and online
Different learners. Different pathways.
Tell us about your learner.
Tell us about your learner.
We'll help you find the route.
Start with a short conversation. No commitment, no cost — just a clear next step.