The International Education Department offers a comprehensive, full-time program in English language studies on the Castlegar campus. Courses in grammar, writing, reading, and oral communication are offered over six levels at a fundamenta, intermediate, advanced and university & college prepation level.  Students who wish to improve their language skills for personal communication, for further academic studies, or for a future career opportunites will benefit from this program. Short-term English language, cultural and recreational programs ranging from 2-8 weeks are also available for individuals or groups.  These programs can be customized to each group and combine conversational or academic English with cultural and recreational activities, Canadian student and family life, and sightseeing opportunities.

The objective of the English Language Program is to provide students with the language skills to communicate effectively in an English-speaking environment, as well as to succeed in college and university courses and improve future employment opportunities. Certificates are offered upon successful completion of different levels of the program.

Selkirk International offers a comprehensive, full-time program in English language studies on the Castlegar Campus. Students who wish to improve their language skills for personal communication, for further academic studies, or for a future career will benefit from this program. Short-term English language and culture experience programs are also available for individuals or groups. The English Language Program includes instruction in all English skill areas at fundamental, intermediate, and advanced stages. Students at all levels have a choice of oral communication seminars as well as additional elective courses. Advanced students may choose courses with either a communicative, business or an academic focus. The full English Language Program consists of an average of 22 hours of classes per week, depending on level and course selection.

Students who complete the Advanced English Language program and wish to continue their study of English language can enroll in the University & College Preparation Program. In addition to courses in College Preparation and Advanced English, students can take 1-3 university courses offered in other college programs. Enrolment in such courses must be approved by Selkirk International Department Head and program school chair. Acceptance will depend on the student’s English language ability, performance in pervious classes, skill level in the subject area, the prerequisite requirements of the course(s) desired, and the availability of space in each course. Successful completion of the Advanced level of the English Language Program and English 51 with a grade of “C” or better is required for entry to most university transfer and college programs.

HOMESTAY - the best choice for new students
Staying with a Canadian family offers the best opportunity to speak English and learn about Canadian family life and culture. All homestay accommodations include a private room, 3 meals per day, and laundry facilities. A minimum of 4 months (1 semester) is recommended.

DORMITORY/RESIDENCE - a good choice for independent students with good language skills
Kekuli House Residence, conveniently located on the Castlegar campus, is home to students from Canada and around the world. It provides private rooms with a shared bathroom, cooking facilities, and a common room with TV and pool table. 

In and out of the classroom, Selkirk College provides clean, modern campus facilities to its students. Well-lit, computerequipped classrooms, a library, cafeteria, bookshop and a full range of recreation facilities are accessible to all students. Indoor facilities include: Weight room, Racquetball Court, 12, 000 square foot gymnasium, Bouldering Cave. The Cage, located on the ground floor of the Castlegar Gymnasium provides a variety of equipment on loan (heart rate monitors, frisbees, footballs, and ping pong supplies) and also offers a locker and towel service.

Outside of the campus walls, you will find a spacious soccer field, an outdoor volleyball court, and three tennis courts. In addition,many kilometres of scenic cross-country trails are available for walking, jogging, and mountain biking. Just one word of caution for trail users: please watch for wildlife! It is not uncommon to find bears, deer, and other critters enjoying our trails too.
Recreation facilities include: • gymnasium • weight room • squash & racquetball courts • indoor climbing wall • outdoor fields • tennis courts

Korea 14.5%, Japan 29.9%, Canada 17.3%, Taiwan 14.6%, Hongkong 13.2%, Mexico 8.3%, China 1.4%, Brazil 0.7%