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ESL Okanagan – Course Information

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The English as a Second Language (ESL) courses in Canada are designed to keep students immersed in the language while they also enjoy the fellowship of other students and the surrounding natural environment.

This ESL program is structured into four levels with each level representing increasingly complex study materials. In addition to the coursework there are a number of field trips arranged where students can enjoy outdoor activities in the beautiful Okanagan Valley location or visit local attractions and places of interest. This enables students to become completely immersed in the English language while also practicing newly developed skills in actual situations.

The ESL program teaches English language in a way that develops natural grammar in order to insure communication skills are fully developed. Unlike some programs, we do not focus on just learning the mechanics but also teach practical and situational usage with understandable speech patterns and pronunciations. The levels cover the following.

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  • Reading & Writing
  • Speech patterns and word pronunciations
  • Listening skills & Critical thinking
  • Vocabulary & Grammar

Course Outline

Students will spend at least 16 hours of instruction each week at each level. Students will be tested upon arrival to detirmine which level they will study in. A typical course includes worship, study groups, reading, speaking and pronunciation. Students will participate in field trips, outreach days, and community events on Fridays as scheduled.

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Field Trips

Field trips are an important component of the ESL program at all levels. Each month there are 4 to 8 hours of activities planned for students. They include hiking, skiing, biking, visiting museums, touring wineries and touring local businesses.This is the ideal way to learn conversational and understandable English.

Class Size

Classes are kept small so that each student is given personalized attention during their studies. There are only 3 to 8 students per class.

Class Terms

ESL programs are offered twice a year.

  • First week of September (18 weeks)
  • Second week of March

To obtain the specific starting dates, students should contact ESL Okanagan for informational packets and applications.

English as a Second Language Program Fees

Fee Schedule (Canadian Dollars)
Following is a summary of the fees paid by students.

  1. Non-refundable Registration fee payable with application $100
  2. Tuition – $1000 per month
  3. Homestay – $700
  4. Activity fee – $60 per month

Fee Notes:

  1. The Registration fee must be mailed with the application and is non-refundable.
  2. Program course fees must be paid no later than upon arrival with no exceptions allowed. Course fees paid in advance are non-refundable.
  3. Fees do not include personal expenses such as laundry, local transportation or spending money.
  4. Contact ESL Okanagan to verify actual program dates.
  5. All funds are listed in Canadian dollars.

To determine exchange rates you can visit the Universal Currency Converter.

ESL Okanagan does not guarantee any currency conversion rates nor does it guaranty the accuracy of the XE Universal Currency Converter.

True Value for Your Money

ESL_thumb9The program fees provide you with true value. Rather than being confined to a rigid classroom program, your fees give you access to a Christian multicultural environment. Students who have participated in the program are delighted with the results and enjoy working with the high quality staff while enjoying time with other students in the classroom, the meeting room, or on field trips. Some texts will be included with the tuition costs.

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    ESL Okanagan
    info@eslokanagan.com
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