[su_spacer size=”10″] Are you looking for volunteer opportunities while studying English in Canada? [su_spacer size=”15″] You are guaranteed to gain “Real Canadian” experience with us! [su_spacer size=”30″] [su_spacer size=”10″] Community Connections Course Welcome to “Your Community Connections” course!  In this course, you will be getting to know your community and how to become part of...Read More

Language Exchange Activity A language exchange activity is fun and informative. In addition, it is an excellent way to meet people who are not from your country or language background. So, how does it work? First, people get paired up with a partner who speaks a different language. Then, they teach each other their own...Read More

  VanWest Kelowna visited the Peachland Museum! Last week, students at VanWest’s Kelowna campus drove to Peachland, a quiet town by the lake. After strolling around downtown, we visited the Peachland Museum to learn about the area’s history. The museum is full of old artifacts from the settlers who came hundreds of years ago, and...Read More

Terry Fox Fundraiser and Run This September, teachers, staff, and students came together to participate in a Terry Fox fundraiser and run.   What is the Terry Fox Run? Every year, thousands of people in Canada run anywhere between 3 and 15 kilometers in September. Why? To begin with, the run honours the courageous efforts...Read More

Sightseeing & Leisure Activities! A large part of your experience will be after school hours when you will meet new friends and enjoy all that Kelowna has to offer. This September at VanWest College Kelowna campus, we went for Knox Mountain hiking and Hardcore Archery!   Knox Mountain Hike One of the best parts about...Read More

  When you think of kangaroos, Canada probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. However, every month, dozens of VanWest Kelowna students make the trip out to Kangaroo Creek Farm, a wildlife sanctuary and petting zoo. The farm takes care of many different Australian critters, including wallabies, capybaras, snakes, and talking parrots. The...Read More

This week, we welcome new Kelowna students! September has started, and it is always good to say hello to new friends. Also, we’re excited to have the chance to help you grow and improve. Studying English is a challenge and we hope that you will tackle it with determination. Thank you for choosing the beautiful...Read More

Every year, we set apart a special date to celebrate VanWest Culture Day. It is a fun, whole-school activity that always engages our students and staff. It helps bring people together and creates friendships that span across oceans.   Are you curious about other cultures? Have you ever felt like people don’t understand what your...Read More

A Partial Eclipse Today, VanWest Students enjoyed Vancouver and Kelowna’s Eclipse together with millions of people across North America. In Vancouver, the moon covered approximately 85% of the sun. It was not a complete eclipse, but everyone was excited about the chance to see this rare, beautiful sight! Thousands of people stepped out onto the...Read More

As a student, you might ask yourself; why should you Volunteer at Khatsahlano Street Party? What’s in it for you? First of all, ask yourself the following questions: Do you want to meet and work with Canadians? Are you interested in practicing your English in a fun, real-world context? Do you want to be an...Read More