Schedule For Full-Time English - Winter (Dec-Apr) - 20 hours per week
Winter Full-Time Program: 20 Hours/Week |
| Time |
Class |
Hours |
| 8:30-11:45 |
Essential English Skills |
3 |
| 12:00-4:00 |
Free Time to Ski/Ride |
4 |
| 4:30-5:30/7:00-9:30 |
Workshop or Evening Class |
1/2.5** |
Schedule For Full-Time English - Summer (May-Nov) - 20 hours per week
Summer Full-Time Program: 20 Hours/Week |
| Time |
Class |
Hours |
| 8:30-11:45 |
Essential English Skills |
3 |
| 1:00-2:00 |
Elective Class |
1 |
Semi-Intensive English
CourseSemi-Intensive English
Dates OfferedWeekly, during the Summer Only (May-Nov)
Hours / week25 hrs / week
No. of WeeksMinimum 1
Features
The Semi-Intensive English in Whistler programme makes use of the integrated approach to language learning. Classes cover all of the essential language skills. Students study Essential English Skills for 3 hours and take an Elective and a Workshop Class for 1 hour each every day.
Schedule For Semi-Intensive English - Summer (May-Nov) - 30 hours per week
Semi-Intensive English Program: 25 Hours/Week |
| Time |
Class |
Hours |
| 8:30-11:45 |
Essential English Skills |
3 |
| 1:00-2:00 |
Elective Class |
1 |
| 2:10-3:10 |
Workshop Class |
1 |
Intensive English
CourseIntensive English
Dates OfferedWeekly, During the Summer Only (May to November)
Hours / week30 hrs / week
No. of WeeksMinimum 1
Features
The Intensive English in Whistler programme makes use of the integrated approach to language learning. Classes cover all of the essential language skills. Students study Essential English Skills for 3 hours and take an Elective and a Workshop Class for 1 hour each every day, followed by either a second Workshop or an Evening English Class.
Schedule For Intensive English - Summer (May-Nov) - 25 hours per week
Intensive English Program: 20 Hours/Week |
| Time |
Class |
Hours |
| 8:30-11:45 |
Essential English Skills |
3 |
| 1:00-2:00 |
Elective Class |
1 |
| 2:10-3:10 |
Workshop Class |
1 |
| 3:20-4:20/7:00-9:30* |
Workshop or Evening English Class** |
1/2.5** |
University of Cambridge FCE Preparation
CourseUniversity of Cambridge FCE Preparation
12, 10 or 8 Weeks
Hours / week25 hrs / week
No. of Weeks8, 10 or 12
Features
This course prepares students for the University of Cambridge ESOL First Certificate (FCE) exam, which students take in the final week of the program. The FCE is at Level 3 of the Cambridge five level system.
Through a balanced curriculum students will expand and reinforce their knowledge of the various skills they utilize in writing the 5 papers set by Cambridge. Practice Exams and compositions are an integral part of the programme.
Winter Courses
English + Lift Tickets + Ski and Snowboard Lessons
CourseEnglish Classes combined with 2 hours of daily Ski
and Snowboard Lessons
Dates OfferedDecember to May
Hours / week15-20 Hours per week of English, 10 Hours of
Ski/Snowboarding
No. of WeeksMinimum of 1
Features
Learn to ski and snowboard or improve your techniques in small group lessons taught by Whistler Blackcomb professional coaches. Program includes Standard or Full Time English course plus on mountain ski or snowboard lessons (2 hours/day) and lift tickets for selected dates. This program is suited to beginner and low intermediate level riders and skiers of all levels.
English +Lift Tickets for Ski and Snowboarding
CourseEnglish Classes combined with selected days of
Sking/Snowboarding
Dates OfferedDecember to May
Hours / week15-20 Hours per week of English, Skiing/Snowboarding on
selected dates
No. of WeeksMinimum of 1
Features
For students who want to ski or snowboard but are not looking for instruction. Program includes the Standard or Full-Time English course with lift tickets for selected dates.
English +Lift Tickets for Mountain Biking
CourseEnglish Classes combined with selected days of
Mountain Biking
Dates OfferedMid-May to Mid-September
Hours / week20, 25 or 30 Hours per week of English, Mountain Biking on
selected dates
No. of WeeksMinimum of 1
Features
For students who want to Mountain Bike but are not looking for instruction. Program includes the Standard or Full-Time English course with lift tickets for selected dates.
English + Lift Tickets + Mountain Bike Lessons
CourseEnglish Classes combined with daily Mountain Bike lessons
Dates OfferedMid-May to Mid-September
Hours / week20 Hours per week of English plus 10 Hours per week of
Mountain Biking Lessons
No. of WeeksMinimum of 1
Features
Why not learn more than English this summer? In this program you will take English classes in the morning and join experienced instructors for a guided lesson in the Whistler Mountain's Bike Park in the afternoon. There are a variety of routes to match your ability and excitement level. You will receive a great mix of tour and clinic elements depending on the desires of you and your group. Patient, professional instructors will progressively introduce you to braking skills, cornering, and riding graduated drops and jumps.
Ridespeak ESL + Snowboard Camps
CourseEnglish Classes combined with daily Snowboard Coaching
and Practice
Dates OfferedMay to November
Hours / week15 Hours per week of English plus 15 Hours per week of
Professional Snowboard Training
No. of WeeksMinimum of 1
Features
This challenging and extremely exciting and fun program is for intermediate or above level riders. Instructors are competition level riders. Ideal for riders who want to achieve their personal snowboarding goals while training with our team of hand picked professional coaches.
English + Paid Work
Course English Coop Program
Hours /Week 20, 25, or 30 hours per week of English classes
5 hour Job Skills Seminar
20-40 hours/week work practicum
Entry Requirements Intermediate to Advanced English
Minimum age: 19
Durationminimum 12 weeks, maximum 18 months.
Description
Students in this "COOP" program improve their English language skills through a combination of English classes, a Job Skills Seminar and a period of full-time paid work in a service position in a Canadian tourism, retail or hospitality company. You can work as many hours as you study. The English Co-OP Program has two program options: the Basic Service Option and the Full Service Option. The Basic Service Option is designed for students who can find their own job with a little help from Tamwood. The Full Service Option is designed so that the student is placed with well established Tamwood approved employer. Employers include ski resorts, major hotels, restaurants, shops, cafes, bars, tour operators, sports providers, summer camps and much more. Jobs are assigned on a first-come, first serve basis so apply soon!
Special Option for the Winter Olympics
50 lucky Tamwood students will be part of Olympic history by working and living in Whistler during the 2010 Olympics and Paralympic Games. Whistler is co-hosting the Games with Vancouver and Whistler will be the site of the downhill ski events, Nordic ski events, sliding events (bobsled, skeleton) and ski jumping events. The world will be watching Whistler next winter and this is your chance to be there and be part of the excitement. You can live, work, study and ski/ride in Whistler. Jobs include lift operations, food and beverage, retail service, guest services, maintenance... Program duration 20 or 24 weeks. MORE INFO
Discount Lift Passes
Coursen/a
Dates Offeredn/a
Hours / weekn/a
No. of Weeksn/a
Features
Students can purchase lift tickets to ski or snowboard both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains through Tamwood. Students can purchase weekly lift passes (5 of 6 day passes) or an unlimited full season lift pass. The full season pass allows students to use the lifts 7 days of the week from opening day of the season (last weekend in November) until the regular season ends in late May. The season’s pass also provides free sightseeing on the gondola all summer.
Ski Instructor Course
CourseSki Instructor Course
Dates OfferedDecember to April
Hours / week20 hours of English, 5 seminars over two weeks, 2.5 to 5 hours
of free skiing per week and 4 day on mountain exam
No. of Weeks21 days
Features
2 weeks of English instruction and seminars that prepares students for the Canadian Ski Instructors Association ("CSIA") 4-day exam (level 1), which they take during the third week of the course. Contact Tamwood for detailed course
description.
Snowboard Instructors Course
CourseSnowboard Instructors Course
Dates OfferedDecember to April
Hours / week20 hours of English, 5 seminars over two weeks, 2.5 to 5 hours
of free riding per week and 3 days on mountain exam.
No. of Weeks14 days
Features
2 weeks of English instruction and seminars that prepares students for the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors ("CASI") 3-day exam (level 1), which they take at the end of the course. Contact Tamwood for detailed course
description.
English + Mountain Bike Instructor Course
CourseEnglish Classes combined with either IDP Level 1 or 2
Mountain Bike Instructor Certification Program
Dates Offered3-week Program, Summers Only
Hours / week25 hours of English per week, 15 hours per week of
Bike Instruction Seminars
No. of Weeks3 Weeks
Features
Have you thought about working as a mountain bike guide or mountain bike instructor? Mountain Biking is taking off and new parks are opening every year. The growth in popularity of this sport is fueling a growing demand for certified instructors and guides worldwide.
Become a Certified Downhill Mountain Bike Instructor this summer in Whistler, Canada. Whistler is home to the world’s largest Mountain Bike Park and some of the world’s best mountain bike instructors. Learn from the best as you take the nationally recognized Level 1 or Level 2 Mountain Bike Instructor Certification Program. This certification is recognized by resorts across Canada and will put you in a good position to get hired as an instructor in Canada next season or possibly sooner.
Private English Tuition
CoursePrivate English Tuition
Hours /Week1-15 hours / week
Entry RequirementsNo English skill pre-requisite
Minimum age: 17
DurationMinimum 1 week (5 Hours)
Description
Private lessons are designed to meet the personal needs and goals of the student. Students can combine private and group lessons. Many students use private lessons to focus on specialized vocabulary for their career.
Teacher Homestudy
CourseTeacher Homestudy
Hours /Week15, 20 or 25 hours/week
Entry RequirementsNo English skill pre-requisite
Minimum age: 14
DurationMinimum 1 week
Description
Student lives with the teacher and studies with the teacher in the home. Class schedule and content arranged by agreement between teacher and student. Excellent for students who have limited time and want to learn quickly.
