English for Youth

English for Youth - Vancouver & Kelowna

Youth students at VanWest College will study English based on current topics through communicative language study. Students will develop their language skills through speaking, listening, reading and writing through project based learning and personal and interpersonal development.

Course Details - Vancouver Youth

offered location: Vancouver
Winter Availability: January 6 – January 31, 2025
Summer Availability: July 7 – August 15, 2025
length: Winter 4 weeks | Summer 6 weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)
class: 30 Lessons per week
ages: 12 to 17

learning highlights:

Build confident English communication
Use English practically in daily life
Utilize digital tools for learning
Foster teamwork for language improvement
Share and learn from diverse cultures
Express creativity in English
Connect globally through English
Develop strategies for continued learning

sample class themes:

Week 1 – Oh Canada!
Week 2 – Fears and Aspirations
Week 3 – A Limitless Future
Week 4 – A Blast from the Past
Week 5 – Bon Voyage!
Week 6 – Change Yourself, Change the World!

Course Details - Kelowna UBCO Youth

offered location: Kelowna
Summer Availability: July 7 – August 1, 2025
length: Summer 4 weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)
class: 30 Lessons per week
ages: 12 to 17

learning highlights:

Build confident English communication
Use English practically in daily life
Utilize digital tools for learning
Foster teamwork for language improvement
Share and learn from diverse cultures
Express creativity in English
Connect globally through English
Develop strategies for continued learning

sample class themes:

Week 1 – Oh Canada!
Week 2 – Fears and Aspirations
Week 3 – A Limitless Future
Week 4 – A Blast from the Past
Week 5 – Bon Voyage!
Week 6 – Change Yourself, Change the World!

Tuition & Fees

vancouver youth – Tuition & Fees Per Week
Weeks	Youth (Ages 12 – 17) 30 Lessons/week	Other Fees	Optional Activities Mon – Sat
2 – 6	$550	Material Fee $50/week Student Services Fee $150	$350/week Weekday: After school Saturday: All day

kelowna ubco youth – Tuition & Fees Per Week
Weeks	Youth (Ages 12 – 17) 30 Lessons/week	package includes	Activities Mon – Sun
2 – 4	$2,450 (package)	Classes, 3 meals/day, all activities, single-room residence (shared bath)	Weekday: After school Saturday & Sunday: All day

Schedule

English for youth – vancouver
Time	Monday – Friday	Weekends
08:30 – 10:10	English Class	Saturday: Optional School Activity The activity length is based on each activity.Sunday: Free Day
10:20 – 12:00	English Class
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Time
13:00 – 13:50	Self Development Public Speaking / Global Citizenship Digital Media / Leadership Skills
13:55 – 14:45
14:45 –	Optional School Activity The activity length is based on each activity.

English for youth – kelowna ubco
Time	Monday – Friday	Weekends
08:30 – 10:10	Class 1	Fun Activities on Saturday & Sunday
10:20 – 12:00	Class 2
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Time
13:00 – 14:00	Class 3 / Elective
14:30 – 18:00	Outdoor Activity
18:30 –	Dinner & On-site Activity

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

Weekly Field Trips & Competitions
Team Building Activities
Project-based Learning

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Course Details

Offered Location
Vancouver & Kelowna

Ages
12 to 17

Availability
Vancouver Winter: Jan 6 – 31, 2025
Vancouver Summer: Jul 7 – Aug 15, 2025
Kelowna UBCO Summer: Jul 7 – Aug 1, 2025

Length
4 – 6 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).