- Online across Canada and the U.S.
- In person in West and North Vancouver
School shouldn’t feel this hard at 8pm.
The school system wasn’t built for the way every kid learns. If yours comes home saying they didn’t learn anything, more hours after school won’t fix it. One-on-one tutoring that meets them where they are does.
Tutored 100+ kids
Book your free 15‑minute discovery call- All subjects, K-12
- Direct access to the founder
- Honest notes after every session
- First session half price
Watch this if you’re a parent
Prefer to read? What Nika covers in this video
Nika introduces herself as the founder and head tutor of Ace Academy, and speaks directly to parents who want the best for their child’s education.
Her argument: the school system was designed in the 1800s and was not built for children today. ADHD diagnoses are at a record high, AI, TikTok and Snapchat compete for a child’s attention, and teachers do not have the time to tailor lessons to one student.
She has worked one-on-one with over 100 students from kindergarten to grade 12, building a custom plan around each child’s learning style so they understand the curriculum, enjoy the process, and have someone in their corner who cares.
She closes by inviting parents to book a free 15-minute discovery call using the button on this page.
Sound familiar?
The two-hour worksheet
Thirty minutes of homework somehow takes two hours, and it ends with a slammed door and nobody speaking.
Fine in class, frozen on the test
They swear they understood it when the teacher explained it. Then the test comes back and the mark says otherwise.
Capable, but stuck
Their teacher keeps saying they are bright and they could do it. So what is actually getting in the way?
Nearly every time, this is not an ability problem. It is a kid who has quietly stopped believing they are good at it. That is a fixable thing.
Your child’s learning style isn’t meant to fit in a mold. Every child has a unique learning style that we should unfold.
Meet the person who will be unlocking your child’s potential
Nika Sahih
Founder & tutor, Ace Academy
I take pride in what I do. Your child will be working with me directly. The same tutor every session to keep context, who is reachable in between. No rotating roster or random one-off sessions. We grow together.
Hi, my name is Nika. I study architecture at UBC, one of the top 40 universities in the world, with a minor in Chinese.
I’ve been the kid who walked into a new classroom mid-year with no idea what was going on, in two different countries. I’ve learned seven languages, and how to start from scratch many times. That is why I tutor.
There is no such thing as “a dumb student” or “not a math kid”. The classroom was just built for one type of learner, and if your child isn’t that type they spend the whole day confused, coming home saying “I didn’t learn anything”. My job is to understand how your child learns, and then teach them that way.
Outside of tutoring I compete in science fairs in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Dubai and Africa, mathematics competitions, chess, karate and public speaking. I know what it takes to get good at something, and I have used the same system with over 100 students.
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The same key doesn’t open every door. So why do we give all the kids in a classroom the same method? Your child is not behind. They just need a key that fits their door.
- Two gold medals, Expo Sciences Asia, Dubai 2022
- First place and a special award, IICYMS, Indonesia 2022
- First place, KVIS Invitational Science Fair, Thailand 2022
- Second place, Japan Super Science Fair 2022
- Silver medal, Africa Science Buskers Festival 2022
- Second place, Avicenna Youth Science Fair 2022
- Australian Mathematics Competition, and international mathematics
- Seven languages, including English, Persian, French, Spanish, German and Chinese
How it works
Three steps, and the first one costs nothing.
A free 15-minute call
You tell me what is going on and I ask a few questions. No pressure and no sales pitch. If I am not the right fit, I will say so.
A first session at half price
Your child’s first session is 50% off, so I can make sure I can actually serve them and that it is a fit. You will know after one hour, not after one month.
Weekly or biweekly sessions
Consistent sessions and consistent improvement, with honest notes after each one so you can see exactly what is changing.
In person or online
Both are the same tutor, the same preparation, and the same standard. Pick whichever makes your week easier.
In person on the North Shore
Sessions at your kitchen table or a local library branch.
- North Vancouver and West Vancouver
- At your home, or a quiet room at your local library
- Good for younger kids and anyone who focuses better in person
- Evening and weekend times available
Online, anywhere in Canada or the U.S.
A shared digital whiteboard and screen sharing, not a talking head on a video call.
- Anywhere in Canada or the United States
- A shared whiteboard you both write on
- A recording of the key notes after every session
- Easier to schedule around sports and shift work
Book your free 15‑minute discovery call
Fifteen minutes, at no cost. You tell me what is happening, I ask a few questions, and you get an honest read on whether I can help.
No obligation and no pressure. If tutoring is not what your kid needs right now, I will tell you that.
Your details are only used to reach you about tutoring. Never shared, never added to a list.
Questions parents ask
What subjects do you cover?
Everything from kindergarten to grade 12. For younger students that means reading, writing, math, science, French, art, study skills and homework support. For grades 8 to 12 it means math 8 through 10, pre-calculus and calculus, English and essay writing, biology, chemistry and physics, languages, art, provincial exam prep and university application prep. If your child needs something that is not on this list, ask on the call. It is not exhaustive.
Where do in-person sessions happen?
Across North Vancouver and West Vancouver, either at your kitchen table or in a quiet room at your local library branch. Anywhere else on the North Shore is worth asking about. If you are outside North Vancouver or West Vancouver, online sessions work anywhere in Canada or the United States, with the same shared whiteboard and the same preparation behind them.
How long are sessions, and how often?
Most students do one 60-minute session a week. Some families prefer biweekly, and during exam season some add a second session. We settle on the rhythm that fits your week on the first call.
Does online really work for younger kids?
Often yes, but not always. It depends on the kid. Online sessions use a shared whiteboard we both write on, so it is closer to sitting side by side than to a video call. For most children from about grade 3 up it works well. For younger students, or anyone who finds a screen hard to stay with, in person on the North Shore is usually the better call. We can talk it through on the first call.
What actually happens on the first call?
You talk, mostly. I want to hear what is going on at school, what homework looks like at home, and what your kid says about it themselves. I will ask about their teacher and their marks. Fifteen minutes, no pitch, and at the end you get a straight answer on whether I think I can help.
What if we need to cancel or reschedule?
Completely fine. Your week is busy and things come up, so tell me as early as you can and we will find another time that works. I would rather move a session than have your child sit through one when their head is somewhere else.
How will I know if it is working?
You get a short note after each session covering what we worked on, what clicked, and what is still shaky. Nothing is dressed up. If progress stalls, you will hear it from me before you see it on a report card.