About Us - PaciaRefer English Learning

Our Story

Founded in 2013 in Toronto, PaciaRefer began as a small language school with a big vision: to make quality English education accessible to every learner in Canada. What started as a single classroom has grown into a comprehensive online platform serving thousands of students nationwide.

Our founders, experienced educators who understood the challenges faced by English language learners, were driven by a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to communicate confidently in English, regardless of their background or starting point.

Today, PaciaRefer stands as Canada's premier English learning platform, having helped over 15,000 students achieve their language goals and unlock new opportunities in their personal and professional lives.

Our Mission

To provide exceptional English language education that empowers learners to achieve their personal and professional goals while fostering cultural understanding and communication across Canada's diverse communities.

Our Vision

To be the leading English language learning platform in Canada, recognized for innovation, excellence, and our commitment to making language learning accessible, engaging, and effective for all.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do at PaciaRefer

Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in education, continuously improving our methods and materials to deliver exceptional learning experiences.

Inclusivity

We welcome learners from all backgrounds and create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported in their learning journey.

Innovation

We embrace new technologies and teaching methodologies to make learning more engaging, effective, and accessible for modern students.

Integrity

We build trust through transparency, honesty, and ethical practices in all our interactions with students, partners, and the community.

Leadership Team

Meet the experienced professionals leading PaciaRefer's mission

Sarah Johnson

Founder & CEO

M.A. in Applied Linguistics, 15+ years in language education. Passionate about making English learning accessible and effective for all students.

Dr. Michael Chen

Head of Curriculum

Ph.D. in Educational Technology, former university professor. Leads our innovative curriculum development and teaching methodology research.

Emily Rodriguez

Director of Student Success

M.Ed. in Second Language Acquisition. Ensures every student receives the support they need to achieve their English learning goals.

David Thompson

Technology Director

B.Sc. Computer Science, 12+ years in EdTech. Drives our platform innovation and ensures seamless learning experiences for all users.

Our Achievements

Recognition and milestones in our journey

2023 EdTech Excellence Award

Recognized by the Canadian Education Association for innovative online learning platform

Languages Canada Accreditation

Certified by Canada's national association for quality language education

Government Partnership

Official provider for the Canadian Integration Program in multiple provinces

Published Research

Contributed to peer-reviewed studies on effective online language learning methodologies

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