MaKami College offers free academic support services to all students in Edmonton and Calgary. Tutoring, ESL, disability accommodations, mental health support, and personalized learning plans are available from day one.
MaKami College offers free academic support services to all students in Edmonton and Calgary. Tutoring, ESL, disability accommodations, mental health support, and personalized learning plans are available from day one.
MaKami’s Strategic Academic Learning Team (SALT) is comprised of learning strategists, learning assistants, ESL instructors, and more who are here to support your academic learning journey. Available at no extra charge to all students at our Edmonton and Calgary campuses.
MaKami’s Strategic Academic Learning Team (SALT) Director, Olakunle Akinyode, shares how their team supports students to achieve academic success.At MaKami College, we assist students with physical, mental and socio-economic barriers to achieve their educational dreams by removing barriers to success. We believe your success while in college depends on a variety of factors, such as having readily available study tools, disability assistance, English as a Second Language (ESL) support and more. That’s why every student has access to our Strategic Academic Learning Team (SALT) from the moment they enroll.
Our student support team in Edmonton and Calgary offer a range of educational support services to empower students on their academic journey. Whether you are a first-time college student, returning to school after a break, navigating a learning disability, or studying in English as a second language, SALT is here for you.
Your SALT support team assists students with the following academic services:
Your SALT team also supports students with wellness and social strategy services:
MaKami’s Strategic Academic Learning Team (SALT) Director, Olakunle Akinyode, shares how their team supports students to achieve academic success.
All MaKami students have access to standard services, and students who need more support may be eligible for grant-funded services.
This support can include a strategic learning plan created with the help of our learning strategists as well as tutoring support, English Language Learning, counselling and learning modifications.
MaKami’s SALT staff are here to help, so contact them to ask questions or to find out more information.
Choosing a college is about more than the program you enroll in. The support available to you during your studies has a direct impact on whether you complete your program, manage personal challenges and feel confident in your learning.
At MaKami, SALT services are available to every enrolled student at no additional cost to them. You do not need a formal diagnosis to access most services. You do not need to be struggling to reach out. Many students connect with SALT simply to set up a stronger study plan, improve their English or talk through a stressful period.
SALT services are available at both our Edmonton campus and our Calgary campus, in person and by email.
Getting support is straightforward. All MaKami students can reach SALT by stopping by the office on their campus or by sending an email:
From there, a learning strategist will work with you to understand your needs and create a plan that fits your schedule and your goals. Whether you need a little help or you could benefit from grant-funded services for extra support, there are no additional costs for you.
SALT stands for Strategic Academic Learning Team. It is MaKami College’s dedicated student support team, made up of learning strategists, learning assistants, ESL instructors, counsellors and other specialists. The team provides free academic, wellness, and social strategy support to all enrolled students at both the Edmonton and Calgary campuses.
SALT academic support includes one-on-one and group tutoring, personalized learning plans, study skills coaching, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, exam preparation, disability accommodations, modified assignments and catch-up planning. Wellness support includes mental health counselling referrals, stress management and connections to community resources.
Yes. All SALT services are available at no extra cost for enrolled MaKami College students. This includes tutoring, ESL support, learning strategy sessions, accessibility assessments and wellness referrals. Students who could use extra support may be eligible for grant-funded services.
A learning accommodation is an adjustment to how you show your learning, based on your needs. This does not change what you are required to learn. Examples include assistive software and equipment, support for medical conditions, schedule changes, extra exam time or alternative assignment formats. Accommodations are arranged through the SALT department and are tailored to individual student needs.
Yes. MaKami provides both group and individual ESL classes and practice sessions. English as a Second Language (ESL) support is available at both the Edmonton and Calgary campuses and is included as part of the free SALT services available to all students.
Yes. SALT services are available at both MaKami campuses. You can reach the Edmonton team at [email protected] and the Calgary team at [email protected].
Reach out to SALT for more assistance, or explore these external resources: