About Us

Committed to excellence in education

Since 1995, Calgary Learning Institute has helped learners gain skills and confidence through flexible instruction, individual attention, and a secure learning atmosphere.

Consumer Choice Award for Calgary Learning Institute

Recognition

Consumers' Choice Award winner, 2009 and 2010

Learners at Calgary Learning Institute
Sherma Jeffrey-Ryan, BA, BEd, MEd

Leadership

Sherma Jeffrey-Ryan, BA, BEd, MEd

President · Alberta Certified Teacher & Certified Test Administrator

A message from the president

I am pleased to make a difference for individuals in my community and anyone who wants to change their life by investing in education. Our founding objective is to enrich lives through high-quality education in information technology, computer literacy, numeracy, English as a Second Language (ESL), and related programs and services. We deliver flexible instruction, individual attention, in-depth study material, and solid mastery of essential skills - in a secure, relaxed atmosphere that encourages intellectual risk-taking and academic excellence. At Calgary Learning Institute, we believe we can change the world one student at a time.

Our story

How we teach, why we started, who we serve

Adult learning at Calgary Learning Institute

Approach

Our philosophy

Quality teaching and tutoring demand more than academic expertise. The foundation for learning is a warm, positive relationship with students - without fostering dependency. We provide clear structure, techniques, and strategies for challenging material. By stimulating the learning process, students gain the self-awareness to apply strategies independently. Teachers and tutors identify strengths while addressing areas that need attention. Our focus is holistic: the total learning process, not only deficits. Students are motivated to learn, tackle challenging assignments, gain transferable skills, and set attainable goals.

CAEC and career pathways at Calgary Learning Institute

Since 1995

Our history

In 1995, Sherma Jeffrey-Ryan began with a vision of empowering children through education - first supporting underprivileged learners who were struggling in traditional systems. Tutoring at home quickly revealed a greater need. Calgary Learning Institute later moved to a larger facility with a computer lab and library. In 2010 CLI partnered to deliver MCAT testing and expanded into more exams. Today CLI operates two fully equipped computer labs with 25 networked computers. We are a Select Testing Site for Pearson VUE and a preferred site for PAN, PSI, Kryterion, Prometric, Scranton, and Assessment Systems - with university and college proctoring plus online IT courses, practice tests, and labs.

Academic support and CAEC preparation

Instructors

We are here for you

Calgary Learning Institute selects and employs only qualified instructors. Some ESL instructors have up to 20 years of teaching experience. They are committed to excellence and have a proven track record with English as a Second Language and academic subjects across pathways into school, college, and career.

Team

Our staff

  • Sherma Jeffrey-Ryan, BA, BEd, MEd

    President · Alberta Certified Teacher & Certified Test Administrator · Program Director & ESL Specialist

  • Kelly Fedkiw

    Test Administrator

  • Michelle den Engelsen

    Testing Supervisor / CAEC Instructor

  • Marilyn Schwab

    Test Administrator

  • Philvie Pierre

    Test Administrator

  • Gabriel DeLuna

    Test Administrator

  • Blessie Arzobal

    CAEC Instructor

Visit us

Our Calgary centre

2616 18 Street NE, Suite 201
Calgary, AB T2E 7R1
Canada

Office 1-403-285-3555
Fax 1-403-285-3575

Contact us

Credentials & testing partners

MicrosoftOracleISC2VMwareCiscoCompTIAISACALinuxCertiportEC-CouncilAdobePMI & IIBA