VanWest College is proud of the student diversity at both of its campuses. There are representatives from various areas around the world, ranging from Asia to Latin America to Europe. This variety enhances everyone’s education and is very important. Why is it important to have student diversity? When students enter a classroom, they step into...Read More

VanWest College offers exciting opportunities to learn English for Families. People from all walks of life can get the chance to improve their English and take advantage of summer life in British Columbia – from students to parents and their children. Why English for Families at VanWest? The program at VanWest College is for parents...Read More

When VanWest Alumni Orlando Contreras first came to Vancouver in 2012 he was only 18 years old, but he knew exactly what he wanted. He dreamed of becoming a pilot and he traveled from Mexico to Vancouver because he knew that he needed to learn English in order to achieve his dream. Proud VanWest Alumni! He...Read More

These two words are often confused. Many students use the word ‘funny’ for every situation, but the words fun and funny actually mean different things. Read this blog and find out which word you really meant to use: fun or funny!   Fun means enjoyable Fun can be an uncountable noun and an adjective. Think about...Read More

Nobody ever plans to get sick or have an accident. If you do end up in this situation, you need to act fast. Therefore, you should be familiar with the health system in Canada, which may be very different from the system of your own country. One very important thing to know is that Canadians...Read More

Ask anyone who has spent a couple of months in Vancouver and you will probably come across this fun little nickname: Raincouver. It fits! Living in Vancouver means that you will have to get used to the occasional rain check on that hike you had planned, or your Robson shopping spree. However, never let the...Read More

Vancouver is no stranger to rain, so why not use it as inspiration to learn some new vocabulary? Here are some idioms and proverbs inspired by the rain!   It’s raining cats and dogs This is one of the most common idioms, and it means that it is raining a lot. “Do you want to...Read More

It’s your first day at VanWest College, a new school…in a new country. The language is different, the culture is new, and you might not know anyone yet. It can be really stressful but, don’t panic! Here are some tips to help you on your first day and to make the most of your stay...Read More

A great way to expand your horizons and get some fantastic hands-on experience, all while practicing your English, is to volunteer during your stay in Vancouver. There are many kinds of volunteer jobs available for all skill levels, so no matter what your interest is, you can probably find something that will fit you. The...Read More

Camila discovered her love of teaching through a working holiday, when she traveled to Japan and briefly worked as an English conversation teacher in Tokyo. She returned to Canada filled with purpose and completed a BA in Linguistics with an extended minor in English Literature and received her TESL Certificate at Simon Fraser University. She...Read More