{"id":18,"date":"2012-08-30T18:34:08","date_gmt":"2012-08-30T18:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-04-13T08:38:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:38:26","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What people\u00a0are saying about ESU<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1462 size-medium alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 3px; margin: 3px;\" src=\"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/Hayat-resize-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/Hayat-resize-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/Hayat-resize-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/Hayat-resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/Hayat-resize-165x110.jpg 165w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/Hayat-resize-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/Hayat-resize-1140x761.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/Hayat-resize-945x631.jpg 945w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/Hayat-resize-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/Hayat-resize.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve thoroughly enjoyed and excelled in this program. Its flexibility helps me manage stress, which is deeply important to me given my past struggles&#8221;\u00a0 ~S.A. 2026<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ESU has been a blessing with encouraging teachers that are helpful and not judgemental.&#8221; ~M.W. 2026<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Coming to ESU has really been so helpful. All thanks to my teachers for supporting me &#8230;.\u00a0 I am super grateful.&#8221; ~G.E. 2026<\/p>\n<div>&#8220;My experience at ESU went well with the staff helping me with my English [and] teaching me the tools I need to prepare me for Re-Engagement.&#8221; ~J.M. 2026<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;I strongly believe these teachers are doing a fantastic job supporting all ages of learners &#8230;\u00a0 They are patient, very helpful and go above and beyond to help learners get a better understanding of their work.\u00a0 Having the one-on-one is helping me immensely. &#8221; ~S.R. 2025<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I really enjoy the learning process and the flexibility it gives me. The instructors are supportive and always guide you in the right direction, but at the same time they encourage you to learn and think independently&#8221; ~D.I. 2025<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The ESU program helped me to have a different vision of the career path I was taking.\u00a0 The people here at ESU are open and very available &#8211; no matter what &#8211; and help you to &#8230; find success in your learning.&#8221; ~R.B 2025<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have enjoyed learning at ESU. It is a very comfortable environment to learn. The staff is amazing. They take time to help you through the learning process.&#8221; ~D.H. 2025<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I enjoy coming to class and the interaction with my teachers and other students. I love the one on one I receive with the teachers if I need help with a problem. Above all ESU is an amazing program.&#8221; ~K.J. 2025<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a very nice place for people like me for writing, reading and more.&#8221; ~S.I. 2025<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I love how the teacher makes sure you understand whatever you are doing before moving on. It&#8217;s also a very safe space. I love how I can communicate with the teachers and always get the best advice regarding my situation.&#8221; ~R.P. 2025<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I liked all of the teachers and how helpful, kind and caring everyone is.\u00a0 I feel excited to learn and I am thankful for ESU.&#8221;\u00a0 ~E.G. 2025<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The instructors are dedicated and friendly and always ready to help.\u00a0 Kudos to all of them.&#8221;\u00a0 ~B.O. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ESU is an amazing place to start your upgrading.&#8221; ~N.A. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I just started the program &#8230;\u00a0 The two weeks that I have been here I have found very useful resources and the staff is so good, kind and professional.&#8221; ~V.D. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am very happy at this school. It was a good choice I made when I came here.&#8221; ~ M.V. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I had a great experience with this program and the teacher was incredible. I developed confidence and will excel in my studies.&#8221; ~T.J. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The teachers are friendly and very helpful.\u00a0 They make you welcome.\u00a0 Also, ESU has helped me improve my learning skills.&#8221; ~A.M. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My teachers really made me feel comfortable.\u00a0 They had great ideas for problems that came up.\u00a0 I don&#8217;t see anything that could make the program better.&#8221;\u00a0 ~J.K. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The thing I like about ESU is all the instructors are very nice, cooperative and helpful.\u00a0 This is the right spot for adults to continue their education at their own speed.&#8221; ~H.S. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ESU is a great place to learn new skills.\u00a0 In the few weeks I have been here, I have learned a lot.\u00a0 I thank the teachers for that.\u00a0 I appreciate everything!&#8221; ~V.O. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Very helpful, knowledgeable, compassionate staff.&#8221; ~J.R. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Great communication.\u00a0 Very welcoming feeling. The team is very supportive.&#8221; ~M.K. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I just have so much fun here.&#8221; ~J.K. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This makes my brain happy and excited!&#8221; ~R.P. 2024<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am grateful to ESU, and I only have compliments for them.\u00a0 They are excellent professionals and incredible human beings.\u00a0 Here I learned very valuable things, but especially I have found great support that has allowed me to improve my situation.&#8221; ~C.O. 2023<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;All the instructors do an excellent job.\u00a0 I was very impressed by their patience and continual encouragement.\u00a0 I highly recommend the program.\u00a0 Has given me a greatly needed positive outlook for the future!&#8221; ~J.R. 2023<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a very welcoming environment.\u00a0 The hands on approach in a small class setting lends itself to an overal positive learning experience.\u00a0 I have and will continue to recommend this program to others with confidence.&#8221; ~S.S. 2023<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Great communication.\u00a0 Very welcoming feeling.\u00a0 The team is very supportive.&#8221; ~M.K. 2023<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I liked the fact that I could go at my own pace and was not pressured into hurrying up with my studies. Plus [the teachers] were amazing with everything they helped me with.&#8221; ~M.C. 2022<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I really appreciate the way ESU has offered assistance to all the students.\u00a0 Very welcoming environment and friendly atmosphere&#8221; ~J.S. 2022<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My chances of obtaining and keeping a job now have increased exponentially as a direct result of attending classes at ESU. I am mighty glad I took that first step of enrolling. I am also very grateful to all the instructors for their unwavering support.&#8221; ~L.L. 2022<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The teachers here are very kind and determined to help with anything.\u00a0 I felt very welcomed when I first came in.\u00a0 So much positivity. You can tell that they love what they do and &#8230;want you to become successful. I would totally recommend this to anyone who has felt that they wouldn&#8217;t become successful to come here and feel that they are &#8230; worthy enough to achieve any goal they have for the future&#8221; ~L.N. 2022<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My experience has been amazing.\u00a0 &#8230; The teachers are so helpful and attentive.\u00a0 I enjoy coming to school!&#8221; ~K.F. 2022<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1460 size-medium alignleft\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 3px; margin: 3px;\" src=\"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/DSC_6740-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/DSC_6740-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/DSC_6740-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/DSC_6740-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/DSC_6740-165x110.jpg 165w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/DSC_6740-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/DSC_6740-1140x761.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/DSC_6740-945x631.jpg 945w, https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/esu\/files\/2023\/06\/DSC_6740-750x501.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The one-on-one learning with the instructors helped me alot!&#8221; ~G.M. 2022<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Everyone is so wonderful, kind, and helpful. The environment was very comfortable and welcoming.&#8221; ~M.S. 2021<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ESU is an amazing place for anyone who is looking to upgrade&#8230;\u00a0 Everyone is very kind and helpful.\u00a0 ESU has taught me alot.\u00a0 I have developed and increased my skills.&#8221; ~G.K. 2020<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;[I learned] many new things [from ESU&#8217;s Soft Skills modules] such as getting along with people, motivation, positive attitude, work ethic etc. I also really liked the idea of grit and bouncing back.&#8221; 2019<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ESU has helped me work on my math skills and solidify my understanding as well as improve my mental math skills.\u00a0 I would strongly recommend someone to ESU &#8230;&#8221; ~B.R. 2019<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Great vibes in the classroom.\u00a0 Teachers always try to make you comfortable&#8221; ~M.L. 2019<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The teachers here are enthusiastic, passionate, positive, and knowledgeable. You can tell they really love what they do and want you to succeed. They really helped me help myself and taught me many valuable tips and tricks!. Thank you!&#8221;~ M.B. 2018<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>&#8230; one month later after transitioning from ESU to Conestoga College &#8230;<\/em><br \/>\n&#8220;I just thought I would let you know, after a few<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u00a0weeks of math and chemistry at Conestoga, I&#8217;ve been having a less hard time with everything. And I don&#8217;t hate math the way I used to. I even enjoy fractions just a little bit! Thank you for the help; your positivity with math definitely helped along the way.&#8221; ~M.B 2019<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ESU has the most amazing team with the capacity to help each one with their own learning needs&#8221; ~ Luciana 2018<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;[The teachers] were able to teach me new skills that I didn&#8217;t think I would ever have.\u00a0 They created an ideal environment where not just me but anyone can succeed\u00a0 They made me feel accepted and want to come to class.\u00a0 Without a doubt, I would and will recommend this program.\u00a0 I cannot express &#8230; how valuable these past few months have been.\u00a0 Thank you.&#8221; ~ Daniel 2018<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The teachers at ESU were so helpful.\u00a0 They have opened me up to liking to learn more.&#8221; ~ Richard 2018<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am glad I found ESU.\u00a0 The instructor was very helpful, caring and friendly.\u00a0 She was always ready to answer my questions.\u00a0 The booklets provided were very clear and easy to understand.\u00a0 I am very grateful for this opportunity &#8230; to improve my\u00a0 skills to be ready for a better job.\u00a0 Thank you.&#8221; ~ Magda 2017<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This program helps you learn the way you learn, and improves how you learn by not pushing you through but by giving you the stepping stones you need to succeed. \u00a0I would strongly recommend this program to anyone who wants to succeed &#8230;&#8221; ~ Will P. 2016<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have only compliments about ESU. All teachers, as well as volunteers, were excellent! The teachers and volunteers expressed understanding, patience, professionalism, and clear\/concise teaching strategies. In my short but productive time spent at ESU, I have learned so much.&#8221; ~ Natalie M. 2016<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The atmosphere is very easy-going and doesn&#8217;t promote stressful situations like heavy deadlines and make-or-break scores. They give you the space you need to really learn the information your way while still providing excellent support when you need it. I really can&#8217;t say thanks enough for their support and dedication!&#8221; ~ Marty P. 2015<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am very happy and satisfied with the program. It is run very well and I feel as though it has helped me more than I expected.&#8221; ~ Tanya B. 2015<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was worried about coming to class (I didn&#8217;t want to look silly), but [the teachers] are sooo supportive. They instantly make you feel at ease. They encourage and help you when you need it and even when you don&#8217;t realize that you need it. I&#8217;m so glad I came to ESU. I&#8217;m not only more confident in my math skills, but more confident in myself.&#8221; ~ Rebecca D. 2015<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I had a great experience at ESU. Teachers are amazing. They are patient and knowledgeable.&#8221; ~ Caroline C. 2015<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ESU is the best place to get one-on-one learning. It has the best teachers you can find and is just filled with positive people. If you are looking for your GED or even just looking to touch up something, ESU is the place to go.&#8221; ~ James 2015<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ESU is a great program for ANYONE looking to upgrade. The teachers are great at accommodating your learning style, and helping you learn the best way for you! Thanks for everything.&#8221; ~\u00a0 Nick L. 2015<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Thank you for all the help. I appreciate the staff going above and beyond the call of duty to help me meet my academic goals.&#8221; ~ Frank M. 2015<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am having a great time learning here. It is a calm place to understand and solve problems I could not understand before. The teachers are very understanding and help students learn.&#8221; ~ Luke 2014<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The teachers make your learning experience very enjoyable. They really boost your self confidence. [&#8230;] I never thought I would be where I am today. I have learned so much since I started here. I have amazed myself.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ESU was so very helpful. I can&#8217;t thank [them] enough!&#8221; ~ Marni V 2013<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&#8230; My letter writing has improved a lot.\u00a0 I am doing things I would not have thought of doing before I came to class.&#8221; ~ Ron 2012<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The atmosphere at ESU is very comfortable. The teachers are very nice, helpful, and supportive and want to see you succeed.&#8221; ~ Jeff 2014<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I felt very confident [taking the step from ESU to college upgrading] because I had the tools from ESU. I would like to thank you very much for helping me get this journey started. Everything has a starting point, and I am more than happy to say I started it all at ESU.&#8221; ~ Jon 2012<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If it had not been for ESU, I would never have believed I could have had the skills necessary to go to college.\u00a0 Without their encouragement I would have never had the nerve to apply. Now I have the hope of graduating and entering into a career instead of just having a job.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Brilliant program. Very good teachers. 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