Tucked just a half block from New Westminster Secondary School is a place where students don’t just catch up—they thrive. Vici Learning, founded by Sara Alhowar, is a learning center that’s redefining what tutoring looks like by focusing on more than just grades.

“We help students learn the way they learn best,” says Sara, who’s been tutoring since high school and officially launched Vici Learning in 2023. What began as a passion project and an education blog quickly evolved into a full-fledged support hub, thanks to community demand and support and the realization that New West needs a welcoming place where students can go to get school support without intimidation.

📚 More Than Tutoring—It’s Academic Coaching With Heart

At Vici Learning, every student receives a customized learning plan. The team offers one-on-one academic coaching and tutoring for grades K–12, as well as group study clubs for learners who thrive socially. But what sets them apart is their approach: they don’t just teach concepts—they help students build confidence, self-awareness, and advocacy skills.

“School is often the first big challenge a child faces,” Sara explains. “How they learn to navigate that can shape their entire personality. We’re here to guide them through that, not just with academics, but emotionally too.”

👧 From “I Don’t Care” to “I Love Math”

When asked which student touched her heart the most, Sara doesn’t hesitate. A local teen, once on the verge of giving up on school after a personal tragedy, went from barely passing to graduating—and now heading to college.

“I remember thinking, who is this kid?” she laughs. “He used to say, ‘I hate school,’ and now he texts asking to come study. That transformation… that’s why we do what we do.”

🏫 A Safe, Supportive Space to Grow

The Vici Learning space in Uptown was chosen for its accessibility—close to schools, transit, and centrally located in the heart of New West. But it’s more than convenient—it’s welcoming. Designed to feel joyful and calm, the center helps students feel safe enough to open up and engage.

Tutoring, after all, often begins from a place of vulnerability. “We’re not here to fix kids,” says Sara. “We’re here to listen, to guide, and to help them discover what they’re capable of.”

🎨 Creative Day Camps and Inclusive Partnerships

One of Vici’s most popular programs is their “Learn and Play” day camps for younger children. Through art, games, and storytelling, these camps sneak in literacy and numeracy lessons without kids even realizing they’re learning.

They’ve also partnered with The Cove Indoor Play to offer an inclusive environment where all kids—regardless of background or neurodiversity—can feel welcomed. “It’s about building curiosity and a love for learning, while having fun” Sara says.

✨ What Parents Need to Know

Results take time. “One of the biggest misconceptions is that tutoring should deliver instant results,” says Sara. “But learning is a process—and our goal is to help students become independent thinkers, find the intrinsic motivators, and fall in love with learning, not just pass the next test.” “But learning is a process—and our goal is to help students become independent thinkers, not just pass the next test.”

Vici offers a free 30-minute consultation to assess your child’s needs and provide direction. “We align our goals with both students and parents,” Sara notes. “Sometimes those aren’t the same, but we always find a way to meet in the middle.”

🎆 Meet Them at the Festival!

You’ll find Vici Learning again at this summer’s Hyack Fireworks Festival—running the popular Vendor Passport activity and hands-on learning games that are as fun as they are educational.

📍 Want to learn more or book a consultation?
Visit www.vicilearning.com to book a free session or explore their services.

Because every child deserves an education that meets them where they are—and helps them become who they’re meant to be.

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Address: 773 6th St #103, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C6

Phone: +1 236-591-9436

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