Launched in 2014 as a program of the Stamford Peace Youth Foundation, the Beyond Limits Academic Program provides highly subsidized one-on-one tutoring and informal mentoring to students attending Stamford Public Schools and other schools in lower Fairfield County. Tutoring is typically conducted by upperclassmen, many of whom are referred by teachers, administrators and other tutors. We also have a number of college students around the world working with us. Tutoring sessions are held at our headquarters on Long Ridge Road, which includes dedicated tutoring rooms equipped with chromebooks, school supplies, and other program materials, a lounge area with Wi-Fi for families, a kitchen with water and snacks, and academic reference books. Please click HERE to view our most recent program highlights. 

To create an equitable academic ecosystem in lower Fairfield County and beyond by empowering every learner through tutoring, informal mentoring, advocacy, and collaboration with local partners.

Beyond Limits' mission is to level the academic playing field and eliminate opportunity gaps for learners in lower Fairfield County. We empower every learner to achieve their potential through high-quality, subsidized, non-school-based peer-to-peer tutoring, mentoring, academic advocacy, and enrichment activities. By collaborating with local partners, we create a sustainable, inclusive academic support network that fosters a thirst for knowledge and equitable access to opportunities.

• EQUITY through access: Providing accessible, discounted, high-quality academic supports to bridge the opportunity gap among all participants

• EMPOWERMENT through support: Fostering confidence through personalized tutoring, enrichment programming and informal mentoring to help students reach their full potential. 

• COMMUNITY  through collaboration: Building a support network among students, families, tutors and other community organizations to create a broad and supportive learning environment that drives success.    

Joanne Mason and Emily Gordon | Co-Presidents

Near & Far Aid is an all-volunteer fund-raising and fund-granting organization that makes a positive impact on thousands of people in Fairfield County by granting over $1 million a year to well-vetted local agencies targeting poverty and changing lives.

Thank you to all who made a donation to Beyond Limits in memory of longtime friends and supporters, the Swerdlick family.

• We provide Individualized academic tutoring in math & science – generally two 1-hour sessions per week per participant, available on weekday afternoons and evenings as well as Saturdays on a personalized schedule.

• Tutoring is conducted “peer-to-peer”, i.e. our tutors are high-achieving local high school juniors, seniors and local college students assigned to 4th thru 10th graders. Tutors and tutees rotate – with pairings based upon our assessment of current best “fit.”

• Tutoring sessions can take place in person in our tutoring center, or remotely via Zoom, which can allow for some greater flexibility and convenience.

• Tutoring fees are on a sliding scale and are substantially subsidized for families who are eligible to receive discounted services (formerly free or reduced-price school lunch).

• Our approach also offers valuable informal mentoring benefits.

Please see our Tutor Recruitment Flyer HERE. Please complete the application via the embedded QR Code or click on the link below.. 

Hear Ailyn tell her story of the benefits of Beyond Limits Tutoring!

Support Beyond Limits and connect your business to our community of local students and families. 

There is a reason why corporations pay millions of dollars for sponsorships each year -- it works! Sponsorships increase brand awareness and pay significant returns. Your local business can gain this same benefit, with the bonus of making a real difference in your local community, by supporting the Beyond Limits Academic Program of Stamford Peace.  Download our 2024-2025 Sponsorship packet to learn more.