Vanbridge

Vanbridge | "Step Up With Us"
 

Founded in 2022 as Vanbridge by three Vancouver high school students, we aim to bridge the gap between international students and the local community. Our vision is to facilitate a smooth transition for international students into the Vancouver lifestyle. We accomplish this through a variety of non-profit activities including after-school reading circles, student tutoring programs, and cultural introductory videos. In our biweekly sessions, we implemented innovative teaching methods like games and debates on a weekly basis, to not only enhance language skills but also to build a sense of community within this diverse group. Our team of experienced students who are fluent in more than two languages provides one-on-one guidance, providing personalized feedback to help ELL students in different public schools switch to regular English classes. Over the course of five months, more than ten students in the program successfully made their way to the school's regular English session.

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