Our Awards & Achievements
Vanlearn International has been recognized for excellence in education, innovation, and community service. Each award represents our commitment to helping students reach their full potential.
Art & Design Contests
Provincial and national art competitions where our young artists place year after year.
Public Speaking
Podium finishes in speech competitions, plus an invitation to speak at a TEDx Youth event.
Test Preparation
Measurable IELTS score gains for students after just 10–20 lessons.
Nick Ni
IELTS Speaking & Listening Instructor
Nick Ni is an IB Diploma graduate with a strong passion for public speaking, leadership, and education. He achieved an overall IELTS Academic score of 8.0 (C1), with 8.5 in Reading, 9.0 in Listening, and 8.0 in Speaking. As the Founder and President of his school’s Public Speaking Club, he has helped students build confidence and develop strong communication skills.
With more than 3 years of teaching experience, Nick has worked with students ranging from young learners to teenagers, with a particular focus on IELTS Speaking / Listening. His leadership experience as Marketing Director of the Business Club and Vice President of the Car Club has further developed his communication and ability to connect with students even beyond academics.
Nick aims to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves. He believes every student has a unique voice and strives to help them strengthen their English while developing the confidence to communicate clearly and effectively.
Vancouver Stone Painting Contest
We received the Organization Award, and our students received the 2nd, 5th, and 7th place prizes.
Fish Art Contest
One of our students won 1st place in the Fish Art Contest.
Canada Youth Visual Art Contest
One of our students received the Outstanding Artwork Award in the Canada Youth Visual Art Contest.
Power Speaking Contest
Our students achieved 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Power Speaking Contest.
Leaders of Tomorrow: Impromptu Speech Competition
One of our students from our program won 1st place. One of our students was invited to speak at the TEDx Youth event.
IELTS
Our students made significant progress after studying for 10-20 lessons.
Your child could be next
Our teachers help every student find the stage that fits them — art, public speaking, or academic English.