Hi, I'm MC!

I started as an international student, facing the challenges of studying and building a career in Canada. After years of research, trial and error, and completing my Business program at Nova Scotia Community College, my husband and I settled on Vancouver Island, BC.

In December 2019, I launched my mentorship business, creating YouTube videos and vlogs to guide fellow kababayans through studying, immigrating, and building careers in Canada. By 2024, as immigration shifted toward French-language applicants, I adapted, now documenting my own journey learning French while helping others achieve their goals abroad.

Who is SLE Planner?

SLE Planner started as the first peer-to-peer mentorship platform designed specifically for international students. Students can connect with mentors who can provide guidance and support on everything from choosing the right course of study to landing a great job after graduation. We are selected as one of the TOP 25 Tech Start-Ups in British Columbia by New Ventures BC.

In 2025, SLE Planner fully transitioned into a French tutoring platform, focusing on helping Filipino learners build a strong foundation and confidently advance to fluent French.

What we do?

SLE Planner is a platform where Overseas Filipino Workers can enroll in French programs taught in Tagalog, English, or French. I noticed that many adult learners struggle when French is taught entirely in French. By explaining concepts in Tagalog, learners can grasp the rules more easily and build a solid foundation. Once the basics are mastered, students can confidently transition to advanced French classes taught fully in French. If you’ve struggled learning French before, this approach is designed to make it easier and more effective for you.

Doubting yourself is normal, but letting it STOP you is a CHOICE.

All of this was made possible because I took ownership of my life and goal. I refused to settle hence, I went all-in with my dreams.

2012 it started when I moved from Dubai to Canada as a student.

Emmalyn “Mc” De Guzman is an Overseas Filipino Worker who spent seven years in the United Arab Emirates, working in Dubai as a nurse, project coordinator, and entrepreneur. Over time, she realized that temporary employment abroad offered limited stability, leading her to seek a place where she could build a more secure and permanent future.

2018 Then I found Canada.

It took me a year and a half to research everything on my own. At the time, there was no community and no YouTube content explaining how to study in Canada, only the CIC website. After my student visa was approved, I started my personal blog, Pinay Dubaiyuki, to document my journey and share clear, practical guidance with others who wanted to follow the same path.

2019 We made it and graduated with Honours! ;)

The two-year program went by quickly, intense, challenging, but incredibly rewarding. I’m proud to have graduated, and it’s also where I met Felix (now my husband! :D)

We both studied Business Accounting at Nova Scotia Community College. He encouraged me to start my YouTube channel, Study Live Explore Canada, and gave me his old Lumix camera to begin.

2020 SLE Planner was born.

In 2020, after graduating, I launched SLE to guide international students through choosing the right programs and building strong study plans. I began with a small group of mentors and a few school partnerships, steadily growing the platform year by year.

2021 We became Permanent Resident of Canada.

We finally got our Permanent Resident in Canada. SLE Planner also grew from 1 soloprenuer to 4 SLE team members, 1 Canadian school to 15 schools, from 1 to 15 Student mentors, from 0 to 15,000 registered students, and SLE Planner have gotten 400,000 visits in 2021! It was a crazy year! :)

2025 SLE Planner shifted to French Tutoring.

In 2024, with changing immigration priorities, SLE Planner shifted focus to French-language applicants. We started with 1 tutor and now have 6, helping kababayans achieve B2 proficiency.

2025: SLE Planner fully transitioned into a French tutoring platform, expanding our reach and services for aspiring students!