Hans Tang began working with Academic Advantage/School is Easy in 2009 in the Burnaby area. We were delighted when he moved to the Comox Valley to provide services to our clients in that area. Hans has always had great feedback from his students. Hans grew up in Burnaby. He received his teaching degree in 2004 and teaches Mathematics and Physics. He has taught in Ontario, China and most recently at G.P. Vanier Secondary School. Currently he is a teacher on call for the Comox Valley School … [Read more...]

'School is Easy Tutoring' owner, Susan Cumberland and her family visited Xia He Elementary School in Xian, China this July, 2012 and gave a donation to the school principal. What a great experience. The children were a little shy, but slowly warmed up enough to practice a few phrases in English such as "I am from China. My name is ____." It wasn't the most stimulating conversation, but it was a good start for a group of children who very rarely get a chance to speak with foreigners. In this … [Read more...]

We thought we'd let you know that we are fully operating in the summer. Many of our teachers are keen to work over the summer months. Their schedules are also wide open and flexible. You might be concerned about your child forgetting what they have learned all year. You might not want your child to fall behind. You might want your child to get a head start for the next year. Whatever the case may be, we are at your service. Call 1-877-ITS EASY … [Read more...]

The government has given us a wonderful break. There is a new tax credit called the Arts Tax credit and tutoring falls under their criteria. See the criteria below: Line 370 - Children Arts Amount To qualify for this amount, a program must: be ongoing (either a minimum of eight consecutive weeks long or, in the case of children's camps, five consecutive days long); be supervised; and be suitable for children. The program also has to meet one of the following criteria: it contributes to … [Read more...]

We're half way through the year. For some students that means midterms. For others on a semester system it means new classes, new teachers and new subjects. If you are in a new semester and are facing challenging subjects feel free to call give us a call and we can help relieve the stress. We can provide you with a certified teacher in your home. 1-877-ITS EASY For those of you facing midterms here are a few tips. They might seem obvious, but if you take them seriously they could … [Read more...]