English as a Second Language (ESL)

High School Preparation

VanWest College High School Preparation

High School Preparation

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.

Course Details

  • offered location: Kelowna
  • ages: 13 and over
  • Availability: June 2 – August 22, 2025
  • length: 12 weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)
  • class: 30 Lessons per week
  • capacity: 16 students

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees Per Week
Weeks Youth (ages 13 and over)
30 Lessons/week
Digital Material Fee
Per Week
2 – 8 $500 $20
9 – 12 $450

Schedule

Monday – Friday
Class Time 20 Lessons per Week (Core English)
Core English 08:30 – 10:10 English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
(Reading / Writing / Listening / Writing)
EAP 100 (High Beginner)
EAP 200 (Intermediate)
EAP 300 (Advanced)
10:20 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Class Time 25 & 30 Lessons per Week (Elective)
Elective A 13:00 – 13:50 High School Preparation *Kelowna only
(High School Subjects)
Subject-specific Weekly Vocabulary
Presentation & Public Speaking
Group Projects
Elective B 13:55 – 14:45
Tutoring A 14:50 – 15:45 One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional)
55 minutes per lesson
Tutoring B 15:50 – 16:45 One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional)
55 minutes per lesson

– The schedule and course availability is subject to change without notice.

– Level progression is dependent on a number of considerations including weekly writing and speaking tasks, listening and reading tests, attitude, attendance, and completion of outside classroom course work. To progress to a new level, students must achieve an overall score of 75% or better.

High School Preparation

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
  • Explore & Understand BC High School Subjects
  • Gain Knowledge of Common VocabularyGrade 10 BC High School Courses
  • Increase Confidence in English

Course Details

Offered Location
Kelowna

Ages
13 and over

Availability
June 2 – August 22, 2025

Length
12 weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)
30 Lessons/week


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PTIB Approval

Our English as Second Language (ESL) program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and offered in Vancouver (DLI:O19283891072) and Kelowna (DLI:O19395299852).

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