About Finance Cornerstone
Dedicated to transforming English education across Canada through innovative online learning experiences
Our Story
Founded in 2013, Finance Cornerstone began with a simple yet powerful vision: to make high-quality English education accessible to every Canadian, regardless of their location or schedule. What started as a small initiative by a group of passionate educators in Vancouver has grown into Canada's leading online English learning platform.
Our founders, experienced ESL teachers and educational technology pioneers, recognized the unique challenges faced by English learners in Canada's diverse landscape. They understood that traditional classroom settings couldn't serve everyone's needs, especially working professionals, parents, and students in remote areas.
Today, we proudly serve thousands of students from coast to coast, from the bustling streets of Toronto to the remote communities of the Yukon. Our commitment remains unchanged: providing personalized, effective, and engaging English education that fits into real Canadian lives.
Our Mission & Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in curriculum design, instruction quality, and student support to ensure exceptional learning outcomes.
Accessibility
English education should be available to everyone, everywhere. We break down barriers of geography, schedule, and traditional learning constraints.
Innovation
We continuously evolve our teaching methods and technology to provide the most effective and engaging learning experience possible.
Community
We foster a supportive learning community where students, instructors, and staff collaborate to achieve shared success.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Experienced educators and technology leaders committed to your success
Dr. Jennifer Matthews
Founder & CEOPh.D. in Applied Linguistics from University of Toronto. 15+ years experience in ESL education and curriculum development.
Michael Chen
Chief Technology OfficerFormer Google engineer with expertise in educational technology. Leads our platform development and innovation initiatives.
Sarah Thompson
Director of Academic ExcellenceTESOL certified with M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. Oversees all academic programs and instructor training.
Ready to Start Your English Journey?
Join the Finance Cornerstone community and discover how our proven methods can help you achieve your English learning goals.