High School Preparation

VanWest College

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Course description

This course will assist in the preparation of students to take high school in British Columbia. Students will build strong academic skills and focus on English vocabulary for the subjects.

Learning Outcomes:

Have knowledge of common vocabulary that is used in grade 10 BC high school courses
Students will be exposed to some Canadian inventions and artists
Students will be able to read and understand short stories
Understand the expectations for Canadian health and fitness in high school
Give presentations in English with increasing confidence
Students will explore and understand Canadian history based on the BC High School curriculum
Sample Class Themes:

Math
Science
Career Life Education and Applied Skills
Canadian History and Culture
English Language Arts
Applied Design and Art
Health and Fitness
Review and Test

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Vocabulary

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 30 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026

VanWest College does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 02:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Kelowna.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 19 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 60 years old
Average 21 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Housing

VanWest College offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

$267
weekly
Age range: 16 - 60 years old
Location: In the city center of Kelowna
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 30 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
$267
Staying with a Canadian family is an excellent way to improve your English. VanWest College ensures safe, comfortable and friendly host families. Our homestay families have worked with us for many years. Homestays are a wonderful way to experience Canadian culture and learn about the surrounding area while being part of a Canadian family.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 25 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Kelowna based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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