See
the Sample Activities Calendar by month for Vancouver
See the Sample
Activities Calendar by month for Kelowna
Learning English in Real World Situations
Learning English in Vancouver means more than coming to class
every day. A large part of your experience will be after school
hours when you will meet new friends and enjoy all that Vancouver
and Kelowna have to offer. We organize a variety of activities
to suit people of all nationalities and interests. Some activities
include hockey games, pub nights, festivals, concerts, hiking,
biking, cultural days, yoga, restaurants, skating, skiing,
movie nights, football games, beach parties and free conversation
club (Monday – Thursday). We speak English only at all
activities!
VanWest College Soccer Club
VanWest College participates in the Vancouver
ESL Soccer League organized by West Trek Tours. This is a private
inter-collegiate soccer league that runs in the Spring and Summer
in Vancouver. VanWest College was the league champion in 2005
and 2006!
Summer at VanWest
You can explore British
Columbia's wineries, play tennis, golf, go camping, kayaking,
white water rafting, fishing and mountain biking in the beautiful
natural settings that have made Canada famous.
Winter at VanWest
To enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding,
join our many winter activities. Trips to local mountains
(half-hour from Vancouver) are available each week, as well
as tours to famous resorts like Whistler / Blackcomb, Big
White, Silverstar and SunPeaks. We also offer Learn-to-Ski
/ Snowboard packages, snowshoe hiking and snowmobile fun.
Weekend Trips and Adventures
Our Activity Coordinator
organizes weekend trips to Victoria, located on Vancouver Island
(1.5 hours by ferry), Seattle (located in the United States,
just 2 hours from Vancouver) and Whistler (the world famous
ski resort, 2 hours from Vancouver).
School Events
School events are also organized regularly
to bring students together. Such events include: guest speakers,
monthly parties, boat cruises, disco nights, barbecue dinners
on the beach, etc.
Learn English in Canada at Vanwest
College.
English as a Second Language programs offered to International
Students.
Quality English classes, homestay program and activities in Vancouver
and Kelowna, Canada.
