Working with educational institutions around the world, we create the tools needed for teachers to reimagine the K-12 classroom and teach English fluency using technology.
Smrt K-12 for Institutions
Smrt English K-12 develops cutting edge curricula that combine the latest education technologies with the latest Canadian trends in language learning.
A Complete Toolkit for Teachers
Our team has created the tools teachers need in the classroom to deliver the highest quality education for their students. Developed by teachers for teachers.
Overview of smrt English K-12
The smrt English for K-12 students is broken up into 3 programs:
Children, Kids, and Youth.
Children
smrt for Children is ideal for pre-kindergarten students and aims to introduce them to phonics and help them begin their reading journey. By the end of these courses, students will have emerging reading skills to prepare them for the transition to the Smrt for Kids levels.
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Kids
smrt for Kids is ideal for students aged 6 to 10 with limit to basic English skills. There is a strong focus on developing independent reading and increased comprehension. New vocabulary words are learned using online tools for richer understanding.
Youth
smrt for Youth is ideal for students aged 9 to 14 who wish to expand their English skills. In addition, students further develop and practice grammar skills for academic writing. Students begin to develop academic vocabulary and writing skills through unit presentations and research projects.
A Comprehensive Solution for
Achievement
smrt stands as a comprehensive, automated solution for elevating students to their grade-appropriate English levels. Through its structured curriculum, innovative teaching tools, and efficient assessment strategies, smrt empowers educators to deliver high-quality English language education tailored to the needs of English as a foreign language learners, setting the stage for their academic success and beyond.
The classroom tab opens up the classroom experience with attendance features and any administration selected courses. All course content is within easy access of this page in a table of contents design.
Meet Our Team
Ryan Tierney
CEO of LMEP
Ryan has been an international educator for over 25 years. He has taught in a variety of environments from teaching children through adults. He has taught management and leadership to corporate executives and worked as a software trainer in Silicon Valley. Ryan is an Erickson certified coach and is passionate about supporting a coaching culture in children’s education. Ryan has a B.A. from UBC, a TESOL teaching certificate and two post-graduate diplomas in IT and Asian Studies. Ryan also has an MBA. Ryan spent 12 years teaching in Korea, both as a corporate trainer and 9 years at a Korean university.
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Kang Bi
COO of LMEP
Kang completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Economics and Management from Beijing Jiaotong University. Over the past decade, she has managed educational projects at Little Mountain Education Publishing. Notably, Kang played a crucial role in the success of the SMRT project in China, handling tasks such as nurturing client relationships, overseeing contract negotiations, and providing essential insights for finalization. Kang remains actively involved in ongoing negotiations when needed. Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean, Kang provides guidance through diverse cultures and facilitates communication in international business settings.
Vika Hedlund
Head Curriculum Developer
Vika holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from The University of York in the UK, as well as certificates in Project Management, Design Thinking, and Instructional Design. During 14 years in Japan she created and updated curriculum for several small and large Japanese-based companies and schools, including GEOS, Disney’s World of English, Model Language Studio, and English Pocket. Her work at Little Mountain includes creating and maintaining the smrt curriculum, as well as creating new products and programmes for physical and online schools. Vika is integral to the work occurring in our SMRT projects and also hires, trains and oversees the teachers who work for Little Mountain's online school (Little Mountain Online Asia). Raised in Fiji and Scotland, and having lived and worked in Japan and China, Vika is keenly aware of the learning journey a student leads learning English, and other languages.
