A-Level Courses

• •Master's Degree in English Teaching
• •Over 13 years of teaching experience at overseas universities and private schools in Canada and beyond
• •Various ESL courses, Canadian language proficiency levels, CEFR, curriculum development, EAP, essay evaluation, and course development and teaching for SSAT, SAT, IB, IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, CELPIP, and other exams
• •Achieved a perfect score of 9 (out of 9) multiple times in the reading, listening, and speaking sections of the IELTS; former journal editor who published research on the relationship between spatial intelligence and cloze test performance in the 2012 edition of the Journal of English Teaching (EFL)

Mr. Vahid is the Chief English Instructor at Forbest, with extensive teaching and research experience in various ESL programs and over 13 years of teaching experience at overseas universities and private schools in Canada and beyond. Mr. Vahid is highly proficient in Canadian language proficiency levels, language proficiency assessment, CEFR, speaking standards, curriculum development, EAP, and essay evaluation, with a deep understanding of various proficiency assessments. He has not only taught but also participated in the research and design of courses for SSAT, SAT, IB, IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, and CELPIP. Mr. Vahid excels at tailoring courses to each student's level and ability, using various guided teaching methods to help students identify and improve their weaknesses. As a patient and responsible teacher, he not only plans learning strategies for students before class but also adjusts course content in real-time based on their performance. He meticulously prepares or even writes customized after-class exercises and review plans for students of different abilities and levels, helping them consolidate their knowledge after class. He tracks students' progress throughout the course to ensure continuous improvement. Mr. Vahid's courses combine various textbook syllabi with well-known current affairs magazines and news English, utilizing strong grammar categorization teaching to help students easily read different types of articles. His well-organized and fast-paced reading and writing courses help students appreciate the charm of English, while his careful and responsible guidance helps them regain confidence in English writing. His listening and speaking courses, combined with current events and classic movies, immerse students in the English world, stimulating their interest and covering all aspects of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. At the same time, Mr. Vahid places great emphasis on rigorous grammar and vocabulary accumulation; his essential grammar summaries and vocabulary and root word courses are highly acclaimed, helping students sort out grammar structures and expand their vocabulary. As a Master's graduate in English Teaching, to better understand the types of English tests taken by second-language students, Mr. Vahid has taken IELTS (General and Academic), TOEFL (iBT), and GRE multiple times, achieving a perfect score of 9 (out of 9) several times in the reading, listening, and speaking sections of the IELTS. Mr. Vahid has also served as a journal editor and published numerous academic articles on education. His most famous research—a study on the relationship between spatial intelligence levels and performance in analyzing and perceiving cloze tests—was published in the 2012 edition of the Journal of English Teaching (EFL). Mr. Vahid's courses are consistently recognized and loved by his students.

• •B.A. in English Literature and minor in English Language from the University of British Columbia, holding an international TESOL certification
• •Years of tutoring experience in K-12 English Literature, ELL, SAT, SSAT, AP, and university application essays
• •K-12 English Literature, ELL, SAT, SSAT, AP, and university application essays; proficient in key concepts and challenging topics in English Literature, linguistics, grammar, writing, short stories, drama, and poetry across all grade levels, with expertise in literary appreciation and in-depth thematic analysis of texts
• •Helped hundreds of students achieve significant score improvements in school English Literature classes and standardized tests

Mr. Gabriel graduated from the University of British Columbia, majoring in English Literature and minoring in English Language. He also holds an international TESOL certification. Over the years, he has been dedicated to English education, accumulating extensive tutoring experience in K-12 English Literature, ELL, SAT, SSAT, AP, and university application essays. He is well-versed in the core methodologies of various English proficiency exams and has a precise grasp of key concepts and challenging topics in English Literature, linguistics, grammar, writing, short stories, drama, and poetry across all grade levels. In teaching English Literature, Mr. Gabriel excels at exploring classic literature through reading, discussion, and analysis. He enhances students' literary appreciation and develops their understanding of literal meanings, contexts, and deeper themes or attitudes, enabling them to accurately grasp the core ideas of literary works and the authors' intentions. In the classroom, Mr. Gabriel flexibly adjusts his teaching methods to meet students' needs, tailoring his instruction to their proficiency levels. He progresses from foundational to advanced concepts, deepening their understanding, addressing knowledge gaps, and helping them build a solid English language foundation. He also approaches teaching from the students' perspective, relating lessons to their daily lives to make learning accessible and engaging. His logical, well-organized lectures effectively motivate students, and his flexible, diverse teaching style is highly appreciated by both parents and students.

• •Joint Honors Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Forensics from the University of British Columbia, Canada
• •Served as a teaching assistant for multiple university courses and an extracurricular tutor for university peers, with extensive tutoring experience in K-12, AP, and SAT level science and mathematics.
• •Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics for K-12, AP, and SAT levels; proficient in all mainstream science and mathematics subjects, with a strong background in coaching for competitions (AMC, COMC, Physics Olympiad, etc.) and scientific research.
• •Achieved perfect scores of 5 in AP Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB/BC, Physics 1 and 2, Statistics, Literature, and Psychology during high school; won numerous awards in various competitions such as the Gauss, Pascal, and Fermat math contests, COMC, AMC 10/12, science, and Physics Olympiad; nominated for the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Science Student Award for exceptional teaching performance during university.

Mr. Edison was born and raised in Canada and holds a Joint Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Forensics from the University of British Columbia (UBC). He has demonstrated exceptional academic talent since childhood. During high school, he achieved perfect scores of 5 in AP Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB/BC, Physics 1 and 2, Statistics, Literature, and Psychology. Additionally, he has won numerous awards in various competitions, including the Gauss, Pascal, and Fermat math contests, the Canadian Mathematics Olympiad (COMC), the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 10/12), science competitions, and the Physics Olympiad. During his university years, Mr. Edison served as a teaching assistant for multiple university courses, assisting several professors with their teaching. He was also nominated for the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Science Student Award for his exceptional teaching performance. He has also provided extracurricular tutoring to his university peers in subjects such as chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and statistics. Furthermore, he worked as an intern laboratory technician in a lab, conducting various chemical analysis tests and accurately reporting the results of thousands of samples daily. He also served as a molecular biology research assistant at Environment and Climate Change Canada, where he designed and independently conducted multiple research projects on forensic DNA analysis by performing toxicological tests on effluents from various locations. Mr. Edison has an in-depth understanding and extensive teaching experience in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics for K-12, AP, SSAT, and SAT levels. He not only possesses a solid academic background and rich teaching experience but also has keen research capabilities. In his teaching, whether in-person or online, he can adjust his teaching methods and prepare corresponding exercises based on students' learning styles, individual strengths, and weaknesses. His teaching style is flexible, and he excels at simplifying complex concepts to help students understand them easily. Mr. Edison is also fluent in English and Cantonese. For students who have just arrived in Canada and face language barriers, his language skills can effectively alleviate their adaptation stress and provide more effective support.

• •Ph.D. and Master's degrees in Mathematics from SFU, and a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science for the bachelor's degree (graduated with straight A+s and Distinction honors; Ph.D. GPA of 4.24/4.33)
• •Long-term Teaching Assistant in the SFU Department of Mathematics since 2018, tutoring multiple core university math courses; served as the sole instructor for SFU's Advanced Calculus III in 2025; extensive teaching and tutoring experience across K-12, AP (Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics), and all university levels.
• •Combinatorics, algebraic geometry, topology, number theory, and group theory; international algorithm competitions and programming (dynamic programming, graph theory, data structures, etc.); K-12 math, AP science and computer science, and advanced university mathematics.
• •Graduated with straight A+s and Distinction honors, achieving a Ph.D. GPA of 4.24/4.33; published multiple papers in international mathematics journals, invited to present at Canadian and international mathematics conferences, and participated in cutting-edge research projects at the Banff International Research Station (BIRS) in Canada; achieved excellent results on international algorithm competition platforms, possessing a strong background in both research and practical application.

Mr. Haggai holds a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Mathematics from Simon Fraser University, along with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science for his bachelor's degree. He graduated with a perfect A+ average and was awarded Distinction. He also excelled in his graduate studies, achieving a Ph.D. GPA of 4.24/4.33, demonstrating a solid and comprehensive proficiency in mathematics and computer science. In academic research, Mr. Haggai focuses on combinatorics, algebraic geometry, topology, number theory, and group theory. He has published multiple papers in international mathematics journals and has been invited to present at mathematical conferences in Canada and internationally. Additionally, he participated in a research project at the Banff International Research Station (BIRS) in Canada, collaborating with international research teams on cutting-edge mathematical research, reflecting his deep academic background and research capabilities. Beyond pure mathematics research, Mr. Haggai has an impressive track record in the algorithmic competition circle. He has consistently engaged in intensive algorithm training and programming, accumulating extensive practical experience in dynamic programming, graph theory, data structures, greedy algorithms, backtracking algorithms, and more, possessing strong logical analysis and problem-solving skills. He has also achieved excellent results on international algorithmic competition platforms, showcasing his solid logical analysis, programming, and problem-solving abilities. These experiences enable him to help students build systematic computational thinking and problem-solving skills, confidently facing various challenges from difficult coursework to future research. In teaching, Mr. Haggai has many years of university mathematics teaching experience. Since 2018, he has served as a teaching assistant in the SFU Mathematics Department, tutoring courses covering calculus, ordinary differential equations, complex variables, linear optimization, numerical analysis, number theory, group theory, and real analysis. In 2025, he also served as the instructor for SFU's Advanced Calculus III course, independently responsible for university-level course teaching and student mentoring. Furthermore, Mr. Haggai is highly familiar with the BC curriculum, with teaching and tutoring experience spanning from elementary school to university, including K-12 math, SSAT, SAT, IB, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, high school physics, and AP Physics. He is able to provide targeted explanations and improvement guidance based on students' different learning foundations. He excels at breaking down abstract and complex mathematical concepts into clear, easy-to-understand steps, helping students build complete problem-solving ideas and logical frameworks. Many students say that no matter how difficult the problem, Mr. Haggai can explain it clearly. Mr. Haggai's teaching style is rigorous, patient, and enthusiastic. He has been interested in mathematics and logical reasoning since childhood and always believes that the core of mathematics lies in analyzing problems through rigorous thinking, rather than simply memorizing formulas. Therefore, he places great emphasis on guiding students to understand "why we do it this way," helping them build true logical thinking skills and problem-solving frameworks. While improving grades, he is more committed to helping students understand the essence of knowledge and build genuine interest and confidence in science. For this reason, his courses are deeply recognized and loved by students and parents.

• •PhD in Interdisciplinary Oncology from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada, affiliated with the Genome Sciences Centre at BC Cancer; Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Simon Fraser University (SFU)
• •Over 7 years of experience teaching science, tutoring math and physics from K-12 to introductory college levels, with a wealth of teaching methods developed through university research and teaching assistant experience
• •Math instruction for middle school, high school, AP, IB, and SAT, as well as physics tutoring for middle school, AP, and IB; interdisciplinary mathematical modeling, biochemistry, and genomic data analysis (R and Python)
• •Holds a PhD in Oncology from UBC and is currently engaged in cutting-edge research in genome science and oncology at BC Cancer, a leading research institution; brings over 7 years of interdisciplinary science teaching experience, excelling at integrating complex data analysis, mathematical logic, and research applications into the classroom to help students achieve significant breakthroughs in math and physics.

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• •Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from UBC; certified in English teaching by the International TEFL Academy.
• •Extensive experience in K-12 English teaching and personalized tutoring across all grade levels, covering English language, literature, close reading and writing, debate, and test preparation for IB, TOEFL, and TOEFL Junior.
• •K-12 English Literature and Language, Close Reading and Writing Instruction, Critical Thinking and Debate, Public Speaking Tutoring, TOEFL / TOEFL Junior Test Preparation Strategies
• •Has guided numerous elementary school students in writing and public speaking competitions, helping them win multiple gold, silver, and bronze awards; systematically tutored many students for efficient TOEFL and TOEFL Junior preparation, achieving significant score improvements and skill breakthroughs in vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing.

Ms. Faith graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC) with a degree in English Literature and holds an International TEFL Academy certification in English teaching. She has extensive K-12 English teaching experience, having taught students of various ages. Her teaching covers English language, English literature, reading comprehension, writing, grammar, critical analysis, debate, and preparation for English proficiency exams. Ms. Faith has a solid background in English literature and language teaching, with a particular expertise in reading comprehension, literary analysis, and writing instruction. In K-12 teaching, she has taught English, reading, literature, and debate courses at the elementary and middle school levels, flexibly adjusting her teaching content based on students' different ages, academic foundations, and curriculum requirements. She focuses on helping students build a solid English foundation through close reading of texts, grammar training, and writing exercises, while gradually cultivating their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and language expression skills. In terms of English exam tutoring, Ms. Faith has practical teaching experience with TOEFL and TOEFL Junior. She has provided systematic tutoring tailored to students' different needs in vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and test-taking strategies, helping them improve their overall English proficiency and exam performance. With her solid foundation in English language, literature, and writing, she can also extend these skills to reading and writing training for other English proficiency exams, helping students build more comprehensive language abilities. In addition to daily English teaching, Ms. Faith has extensive experience in tutoring writing, public speaking, and debate. She has guided elementary school students in writing and speech competitions, helping them improve their essay structure, language expression, idea organization, and public speaking skills through targeted feedback, revisions, and repeated practice, with many students winning gold, silver, and bronze awards. In debate teaching, she helps students learn to organize and support their viewpoints and express them more clearly and systematically through research, argument construction, logical analysis, and expression training. Beyond classroom teaching, Ms. Faith has also accumulated rich experience in personalized tutoring. She has provided English reading, language, writing, and IB tutoring for K-12 students, adjusting her teaching methods according to students' academic foundations and specific goals to help them gradually improve their English skills. She is familiar with the common difficulties students of different ages face in learning English and is skilled at helping them build confidence through step-by-step explanations and targeted practice. Ms. Faith's teaching philosophy emphasizes clear explanations, personalized feedback, and independent thinking. She believes that learning English is not just about mastering vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills, but more importantly, about cultivating students' abilities to understand, analyze, write, and express themselves. In the teaching process, she values building good communication and trust with students, encouraging them to ask questions and express their opinions proactively, and flexibly adjusting her teaching methods based on each student's characteristics. While maintaining academic standards, she aims to help students truly understand what they learn and gradually build confident, independent, and effective English learning abilities.