Authentic North American fluency
Direct 1-on-1 virtual interaction develops natural pronunciation, accent refinement, and effortless conversational flow.
Live from Toronto, Canada
Elite Canadian tutoring for young scholars.
1-on-1 virtual mentorship that builds an authentic North American accent, spoken fluency, and real-world confidence—from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Native Canadian instruction
Private 1-on-1 sessions
Asia-friendly scheduling
Live mentorship
Toronto, Canada
Tammie · Lead Instructor
Personalized speaking pathway
Designed around age, fluency, and confidence
Natural North American pronunciation
Practical coaching through real conversation
Free Trial
45-minute diagnostic assessment
15+
Years teaching
1-on-1
Private mentorship
K–12
All grade levels
Toronto
Live from Canada
Tammie Mao
Founder & Lead Instructor · Toronto, Canada
15+ years
experience
experience
Meet your lead mentor
Warm guidance. Academic structure. Genuine confidence.
Tammie Mao is the Founder and Lead Instructor of Arch Academic, based in Toronto, Canada.
Her highly structured 1-on-1 mentorship helps young learners overcome accent hesitation, refine North American pronunciation, and communicate naturally in international academic environments.
U of T
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Hx
Harvard Graduate School of Education · HarvardX
Verified Certificate in Data Wise: A Collaborative Process to Improve Learning & Teaching
TESOL
Oxford Seminars
Certified TESOL / TESL educator
“Every student deserves a safe, encouraging space to find their voice—and the practical skills to use it confidently.”
The Arch Academic difference
Speaking confidence built for the real world.
Every lesson is live, personal, and intentionally designed to help students speak with clarity—not simply memorize English.
Personalized speaking pathways
Sessions adapt to each student’s current fluency, confidence level, age, and long-term international education goals.
Study-abroad speaking readiness
Practical conversation coaching prepares students to express themselves clearly in interviews, presentations, and international classrooms.
Programs for every stage
Live 1-on-1 speaking programs from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Focused mentorship meets each student at the right developmental stage while steadily building pronunciation, fluency, and self-expression.
Kindergarten to Primary
A supportive foundation for confident young communicators.
- Phonics and sound recognition
- Natural pronunciation habits
- Active listening and response
- Everyday conversational confidence
Middle School
More natural, expressive, and age-appropriate communication.
- Accent refinement
- Vocabulary expansion
- Natural phrasing and rhythm
- Articulate self-expression
High School & Study-Abroad Prep
Advanced fluency for international academic environments.
- High-level conversational fluency
- Academic presentation confidence
- Interview readiness
- Study-abroad communication skills
A simple way to begin
Your child’s personalized path starts here.
Three clear steps—from first conversation to consistent progress.
Request an assessment
Complete our short booking form with your child’s age, current grade, goals, and preferred times.
Join the free 45-minute trial
We evaluate spoken fluency, pronunciation, confidence, and learning needs in a friendly live session.
Begin live virtual mentorship
Receive a tailored speaking plan and schedule private sessions around your family’s local time zone.
Simple, transparent rates
Premium private mentorship without complicated pricing.
Start with a complimentary diagnostic session, then continue with focused 1-on-1 instruction at a clear hourly rate.
45-minute free trial lesson and diagnostic assessment for every new student.
Private live instruction from Toronto, Canada.
Discounted rates available for prepaid multi-session packages.
Frequently asked questions
Everything parents need to know.
Clear answers about virtual sessions, scheduling, assessment, and learning outcomes.
How are Arch Academic sessions delivered?
All lessons are delivered through live 1-on-1 virtual video calls with a Toronto-based instructor. Students receive real-time conversation practice, pronunciation feedback, and personalized coaching throughout each session.
How does scheduling work across time zones?
Arch Academic offers flexible appointment times for families in China and Vietnam, including SGT and ICT-friendly windows. Preferred class days and times can be submitted through the booking form and confirmed before enrollment.
What is included in the free 45-minute trial?
The trial includes a friendly 1-on-1 diagnostic evaluation of pronunciation, conversational fluency, listening response, and confidence. Parents then receive a recommended mentorship pathway tailored to the student.
Which ages and grade levels do you teach?
Programs serve students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Lesson content, pace, vocabulary, and communication goals are adapted to each student’s age and current English level.
Is this an English grammar or test-preparation course?
The primary focus is live spoken communication: natural pronunciation, accent refinement, listening, conversational flow, presentations, interviews, and real-world academic confidence. Grammar is addressed when it directly improves clear speaking.
Can lessons help prepare my child for studying abroad?
Yes. High school and study-abroad mentorship focuses on fluent discussion, academic presentation skills, interview readiness, and confident communication in Canadian, American, British, and Australian learning environments.
Are lessons personalized for each student?
Yes. Every session is private and tailored to the student’s fluency, hesitation patterns, pronunciation needs, interests, confidence level, and long-term education goals.
What technology does my child need?
A smartphone, tablet, or computer with a stable internet connection, camera, microphone, and access to the agreed video-call platform is sufficient. Headphones are recommended for clearer pronunciation work.
How much does a standard lesson cost?
The standard rate is CAD $40 for one 60-minute private session. Discounted rates may be available for prepaid multi-session booking packages.
How do we get started?
Complete the booking form below with the parent’s contact information, student’s age or grade, learning goals, and preferred schedule. Arch Academic will follow up to arrange the free 45-minute trial lesson.