- Tamwood's English school in Whistler is located in the center of North America's number one holiday resort destination, and is only two hours by car from Vancouver. The Whistler English school is open year round for general English programs taught by qualified and caring teachers. From December to May, the school also offers adult students English classes combined with professionally taught ski and snowboard instruction and the Level 1 Ski/Snowboard Instructor certification courses.
Conditional Admission
Tamwood University Pathway Program consists of 2 levels:
Pre-University Pathway Program (Pre-UPP)
12 weeks - 32 lessons / week - successful graduates can achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher and can progress to UPP or directly into specific university/college programs.
Entry Requirement: high intermediate English (IELTS 5-5.5) 1
University Pathway Program
12 weeks - 32 lessons/week - successful graduates achieve an IELTS 6.5 or higher and enter a university or college program.
Entry Requirement: Low advanced English (IELTS 5.5-6) 2
University / College Partners
Take this pre-university program to meet the English skills condition for admission to a post secondary institution offering:
Bachelor DegreesCollege Diplomas and CertificatesMBA and Masters Degrees and Post Graduate Diplomas
Tamwood has two types of agreements with University and College partners*.
University/College accepts Tamwood’s Pre-UPP or UPP graduates (NO IELTS or TOEFL requirement) AND issues Conditional Acceptance Letters for Tamwood students.University/College issues Conditional Acceptance letters before Pre-UPP/UPP students have the required TOEFL or IELTS. This gives Tamwood students the advantage of knowing they have a space reserved in their chosen program. Students must submit IELTS or TOEFL score to gain admission to their chosen academic program.
Tamwood International College WhistlerAbout the
Founded in 1992, Tamwood International College is a privately owned and operated company that operates a number of carefully designed and managed English language schools across Canada under the name Tamwood Language Centres. Tamwood Language Centres offers English language courses for adults ages 17-80. All of the language programs that Tamwood Language Centres offers have been designed to combine the most modern learning techniques with interesting and stimulating subject matter thus making learning English at Tamwood both easy and enjoyable.
The Standard English Course in Whistler makes use of the integrated approach to language learning. Classes cover all of the essential language skills. Students study Essential English Skills for 3 hours and can spend ample time exploring North America's premiere ski, snowboard and mountain bike resort!
The Standard English Course in Whistler makes use of the integrated approach to language learning. Classes cover all of the essential language skills. Students study Essential English Skills for 3 hours and can spend ample time exploring North America's premiere ski, snowboard and mountain bike resort!
Curriculum : The Full-Time English in Whistler programme makes use of the integrated approach to language learning. Classes cover all of the essential language skills. Students study Essential English Skills for 3 hours and take either a Workshop or Evening Class for 1-2.5 hours every day.
Curriculum : The Full-Time English in Whistler programme makes use of the integrated approach to language learning. Classes cover all of the essential language skills. Students study Essential English Skills for 3 hours and take either a Workshop or Evening Class for 1-2.5 hours every day.
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Fees
School's Admin fee
(CAD)$ 150
Tuition
1 ~ 4 Week
5 ~ 10 Week
11 ~ 20 Week
21 ~ 30 Week
31 ~ 52 Week
(CAD)$ 450 / Week
(CAD)$ 435 / Week
(CAD)$ 410 / Week
(CAD)$ 390 / Week
(CAD)$ 370 / Week
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Week
Week
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Week
Housing Placement
(CAD)$ 215
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Weekly
(CAD)$ 280
(CAD)$ 190
Airport Pickup
(CAD)$ 170
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Tamwood Student Residence
Make good friends fast by living with other Tamwood students! Our residence is a huge house in a very nice Whistler neighbourhood. Students travel between the residence and school by bus (20 min) or bike.
Residence Features: 6 spacious bedroom, 3 bathrooms, large kitchen, dining area, living room plus a study den, , two large outdoor decks, free WiFi and a large storage space for sports gear. Each bedroom is shared and has 3 or 4 beds. The students are responsible for cooking and cleaning for themselves. There is a Residence Manager living on site. The Student Residence is recommended for students 19 years and older.
Homestay
Homestay students are placed with carefully selected Canadian families that offer a secure and friendly environment. Students are provided with a private bedroom, bathroom facilities, meals and contact with English speaking Canadians every day. As Whistler is such a popular ski resort with more hotels than homes, the number of available host families in Whistler is limited so you should book quick!
Surrounding Area
Whistler is great for families too – it was chosen as #2 out of the Top 10 Family Vacations in Canada in the Travelers' Choice 2011 Best Family Vacations on TripAdvisor. Catch events like the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival in April, and Cornucopia: Whistler's Celebration of Wine and Food in November. Tamwood's English school in Whistler is located in the center of North America's number one holiday resort destination, and is only two hours by car from Vancouver. The Whistler English school is open year round for general English programs taught by qualified and caring teachers. Tamwood Whistler also offers Cambridge FCE, Private Tuition and special English Preparation for Ski Instructor Course, English Preparation for Snowboard Instructor Course, English Preparation for Mountain Bike Instructor Course, English +Lift Tickets for Ski and Snowboarding , English + Lift Tickets + Ski and Snowboard Lessons , English +Lift Tickets for Mountain Biking , English + Lift Tickets + Mountain Bike Lessons
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