Testimonials
Vicky Lin, Taiwan LEAP graduate+
"There was one time after sleepless nights of homework that I...cried. I just broke down and told my dad that I can’t do this anymore. There are so many ESL schools out there (in Vancouver) that must be easier. But my dad said, ‘You know what, if you stick with the program, you won’t regret it.’ So I did. And I’ve got to say, it was one of the most precious learning experiences of my life. If it wasn’t for LEAP, I couldn’t have graduated from university. The university work load and deadlines were tough. I was able to handle it well in class, all the papers, all the presentations and I give all the credit to LEAP."
Hellen Yang LEAP graduate+
"What drives me to where I am and to where I desire to be has everything to do with the solid foundation I have built with the LEAP Program".
Nerissa Yan, China LEAP graduate+
"I truly, and strongly believe that LEAP is the best ESL program that you could have. It's got the best-designed academic curriculum; it's gathered the best ESL teachers you can find in this country, the best supporting staff, and the best manager. All those elements are crucial to the success of the LEAP Program".
Erin Gao, China LEAP Graduate+
"LEAP did not only prepare me for my academic study, but also helped me build a solid foundation of my personal life.
I started taking LEAP 8 years ago when I just arrived in Canada. I started in Level 6, but I failed it. At that time, I didn't even know what a thesis statement was, and during a 2 minute presentation, I forgot my speech and just stood there for almost a minute. I had to admit that my confidence in my good English skills was shaken. But in order to challenge myself, I retook it for a second time and did it better. Then I also finished Level 7 and Level 8. Now when I look back, I am proud of myself that I didn't quit when I failed my first Level 6. The LEAP program is the best Academic Preparation Program, it helped me a lot to build a strong foundation and prepared me better for my future study. I think every single thing I learned from LEAP was applied to my further study. After LEAP, I took my 1st year and 2nd year university transfer courses at Langara, and then transferred to UBC. I got my bachelor's degree specializing in Logistics and Transportation. Before I had my son last summer, I was working in an international logistic company located at the Vancouver International Airport.
Starting from LEAP, I had a new life in Canada. Accompanied with the academic achievements, I was lucky enough to develop some wonderful friendships with my classmates from LEAP. We witnessed each other's growth and stood by each other in the up and downs of life.
We all thank LEAP for giving us the platform to unearth our potential to achieve our dreams".
Rajaa Fallatah, Saudi Arabia LEAP Graduate+
Yumi, Japan LEAP graduate+
Ellen, China LEAP graduate+
"LEAP Program is the best language program in Vancouver. It improves students' academic skills and is good preparation for university courses."
Thi Hoai Thu, Vietnam LEAP graduate+
"I am very happy to have attended each level of LEAP. Everybody already knows that LEAP teaches academic English, but I want to say one special thing that LEAP gave to me: knowledge. As a student in Vietnam, I studied very little about social issues. However, the day I started in LEAP, my knowledge grew bigger and bigger. I started to understand more things and I became more interested in the "real life" surrounding me. All I want to say is "thank you" to all the teachers and the people working in LEAP that gave me many opportunities. Thanks for everything."
Santiago, Colombia LEAP graduate+
"I'm very happy to have had the opportunity to study in the LEAP Program because it has really helped me to improve all my English skills."
Asdrubal, Venezuela LEAP graduate+
"I like how they focus on preparing you to get into the North American post-secondary education system."
Bita, Iran LEAP graduate+
"The LEAP Program is a very useful English program because it helps students to improve their academic English skills, such as reading, writing and listening for university courses. The classes are very active because students have to work in groups to do their work. I would like to recommend the LEAP Program to students who want to improve their English skills, because they not only learn English, but also about Canada and different cultures."
Hideyo, Japan LEAP graduate+
"I like conversation in my class because I learn about the various cultures and national characters of my classmates."
Kin Shing, China LEAP graduate+
"The LEAP Program is different from other ESL Programs. It mixes all the language skills together so that students can feel more comfortable when using English. However, the LEAP Program is not only an English program, but also a program which helps teach students about the skills which are required in colleges and universities in North America. It is a very useful and important program for students to reach their study goals."
Chisa LEAP graduate+
"I think of LEAP as a community in which I was able to learn the things that I needed to survive in my academic life, and at the same time, I appreciate it as a place where I met wonderful people who have been truly important in my life since then."
