WHISTLER COURSE PRICES
Whistler Course Prices Registration Form
Student Price Sheet [2009]
ALL fees in CANADIAN dollars ** 1 hour = 60 minutes of class time;
summer courses offered at discount! GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS Weeks 15 hours Winter Standard 20 hours Winter Full-Time 20 hours Summer
Full-Time 25 hours Summer Semi-Int 30 hours Summer Intensive 1 - 3 per wk 335 445 340 425 510 4 - 7 per wk 325 430 330 410 490 8 - 11 per wk 310 405 315 385 460 12 - 15 per wk 290 380 300 360 430 16 - 19 per wk 270 350 280 335 400 20 - 23 per wk 250 320 260 310 370 24 + weeks 225 280 240 285 340 Winter: Begins Monday, December 1, 2008
Summer: Begins Monday, May 4, 2009, Ends Friday November 27, 2009 WORK & STUDY PROGRAMS English Co-Op Program (paid work) - 2 ways to choose your program. You build it or choose a Whistler Fun Package Program Placement Fee + Your Selection of any English Program ECP Full Service (we get your job!) 1,199 ECP Basic Service (you are involved in finding your job) 549 WHISTLER FUN! PROGRAMS
PACKAGE PAID WORK & STUDY PROGRAMS
Study Weeks Paid
Work
Weeks Total Program Length Total Study Hours Total Work Hours Summer Fun 500 4,449 5 10 15 250 250 Summer Fun 600 5,038 6 12 18 300 300 Winter Fun 1000 6,549 10 20 30 500 500 Whistler Winter & Summer Fun 1500
9,448
15
30
45
750
750 *price includes: all ESL classes, and work placement fee - Tamwood
supplies 3 interviews SPECIAL PROGRAMS EXAM PREPARATION - CAMBRIDGE FCE
EXAM PREPARATION Week 8 3,080 10 3,850 12 4,320 price includes: 25 hours per week & exam fee. Max class=10 *remember to book exam week accommodations SPECIAL PROGRAMS Ski & Snowboard Instructor Certificate 2 weeks Snowboard (“CASI”) 1,455 Ski (“CSIA”) 1,455 Price incl: 2 wks Standard ESL; CASI/CSIA exam;
5, 1- hour seminars specifically designed to help you pass the exam
**remember to book extra accommodation days for test period RIDESPEAK ESL + SNOWBOARD CAMPS Weeks Price 1 1,685 2 3,150 3 4,619 4 6,040 5 7,605 6 9,060 Price Includes:
Price incl: 2 wks Full-Time ESL; Instructor exam; 5, 1- hour seminars specifically designed to help you pass the exam. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Family Program (July and August Only ) ESL for adults + summer camp for kids. Accommodation options: self arrange hotel accommodation or family homestay or residence for kids. Please contact sales representative for quote. HOME TUITION Weeks 15 hours 20 hours 25 hours 1 1,515 1,830 2,145 PRIVATE TUITION per hour 65 ESL + SNOWBOARD/SKI PACKAGE PROGRAMS Standard (15 Hrs Classes) Full Time (20 Hrs Classes)
Weeks English + Lift Passes
(ESL +) English + Lift Passes
+ Lessons (ESL ++) English + Lift Passes
(ESL +) English + Lift Passes
+ Lessons (ESL ++) < 5 lessons per day
per week 1 640 1,113 750 1,223 2 1,280 2,226 1,500 2,446 3 1,920 3,339 2,250 3,669 5 day lift pass 4 2,520 4,412 2,940 4,832 5 3,150 5,515 3,675 6,040 6 3,725 6,563 4,355 7,193 7 4,050 7,361 4,785 8,096 8 4,255 8,039 5,015 8,799 9 4,565 8,822 5,420 9,677 season’s pass benefit 10 4,875 9,605 5,825 10,555 11 5,185 10,388 6,230 11,433 12 5,255 10,931 6,335 12,011 NOTE: RENTAL OF SKI/SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING IS NOT INCLUDED LIFT PASSES & LESSONS (ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST) SKI LIFT PASSES
5-Day PassEffective
Dates Tamwood
Price Early SeasonNov 27 - Dec 11 292 Christmas SeasonDec 12 - Dec 19 457 Regular SeasonDec 20 - Jan 2 351 Mid SeasonJan 3 - Jan 26 403 LateJan 27 - Mar 27 292 15 Day Pass Early Birduntil Oct 13 860 Regular SeasonOct 14 - Mar 27 1070 Mid-Week Pass Mid SeasonJan 3 - Jan 26 1070 LateJan 27 - Mar 27 965 Seasons Pass Early Birduntil Oct 13 1605 Regular SeasonOct 14 - Mar 27 1973 SNOWBOARD LESSONS
2 hours per day at 12h45) Tamwood
Price 5 days (Max class size = 3) 473 SKI LESSONS
2 hours per day at 12h45) Tamwood
Price 5 days (Max class size = 3) 473 ACCOMMODATION FEES WINTER Accommodation Placement Fee(b) 215 Homestay/week-full board315 per week Homestay/week shared room280 per week Homestay Xtra Day (Winter)50 per day Student Dormitory (no meals)220 per week SUMMER Accommodation Placement Fee(b) 215 Homestay/week-full board220 per week Homestay Extra Day (Summer)50 per week OTHER FEES Registration Fee (Winter)(a) 155 Registration Fee (Summer)(a) 110 Program Change Fee(c) 75 Materials(d) 65 Airport Transfer 1 way 165 Airport Transfer 2 ways 295 Health Insurance per Day (optional) 2.50 NOTES TO FEES (a) One time fee, non-refundable. (b) One time fee, non-refundable. (c) After registration is received, any change in course
dates or accommodation dates is subject to this fee.
Any downgrade in course intensity or duration is
subject to Tamwood’s refund policy. (d) Textbook & other related materials. New textbook
required every 8 to 12 weeks. CSIA (SKI INSTRUCTOR) LEVEL 1 COURSE DATES December 1-18, 2008
January 5-22, 2009
February 9-26, 2009
March 2-19, 2009 CASI (SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR) LEVEL 1 COURSE DATES December 1-15, 2008
December 29, 2008 - January 14, 2009
January 26, 2009 - February 12, 2009
March 9-26, 2009 SCHOOL CLOSURE DATES 2008 2009 January 1 February March April 10 May 18 June July 1 August 3 September 7 October 12 November 11 December 25, 26 25, 26 FCE START DATES Remember to check test dates for accommodation duration Length Course Start Dates Course End Exam Dates* 12 weeks 14-Sep-09 4-Dec-09 8-Dec-09 10 weeks 28-Sep-09 4-Dec-09 8-Dec-09 8 weeks 13-Oct-09 4-Dec-09 8-Dec-09 * Spoken exam is taken in the last week of classes. Price does not include textbook. Do not forget to book accommodation for the exam week. ECP- "WHISTLER FUN" 2009 START DATES Summer Fun 500 Start May 11, 19* or 25, 2009 Summer Fun 600 Start May 4, 11 or 19*, 2009 Winter Fun 1000 Start September 14, 21 or 28, 2009 Whistler Winter & Summer Fun 1500 Start October 5, 13* or 19 * NOTE: students who start their program later than the last official start date will not be able to complete their required weeks of classes before their full time job starts and therefore will have to complete any remaining required study weeks after the work period ends)
*classes start Tuesday as Monday is a holiday RIDESPEAK ESL + SNOWBOARD CAMPS START Every Monday from December 1, 2008 to April 27, 2009 ENGLISH + MOUNTAIN BIKE DATES Weekly start dates between May 25 and September 18, 2009 MOUNTAIN BIKE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE July and August. Dates not available at press time.
Contact Tamwood for dates GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE START DATES New students can start any Monday (unless Monday is a holiday in which case they will start on the Tuesday of the same week). However, absolute Beginners must register for minimum 5 hours of private lessons before they can start group lessons CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT FOR ADULTS PROGRAMS 1. Students should be prepared to show their entry to 1. Canada documents on their first day at Tamwood. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain all documents necessary to enter Canada. Tamwood cannot be held responsible if a student fails to obtain the proper documents to enter Canada. Some nationalities require a valid Canadian visa to enter Canada.
2. All students must complete payment of their total Program Fees before the start of their first class on their first day. No student will be allowed to start classes or to reside in Tamwood arranged accommodation until they have paid their program fees in full. “Program Fees” include fees for all selected classes and services arranged through Tamwood.
3. To reserve homestay accommodation and airport reception, Tamwood requires payment 4 weeks in advance. All flight details must be sent to the Tamwood head office no later than 2 business days prior to arrival. Tamwood will not be able to meet the student and no refund of airport reception fees will be given in the event of last minute changes in flight plans.
4. Tamwood International College accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage to the personal belongings or property of a student or program participant or for any injury to or death of a student or program participant occurring on or off school property
5. It is a condition of the student’s participation in any Tamwood program that the student complies with the rules of the school as set out in the Student Handbook provided on the first day of classes. Failure to comply with these rules could result in dismissal. Tamwood’s policies on admissions, dispute resolution and dismissal can be found in the Student Handbook.
6. All students attending a Tamwood program must have valid medical insurance for their entire study period. Students who do not provide Tamwood with proof of valid medical insurance on their first day of classes can purchase their insurance through Tamwood. No student will be allowed to attend a Tamwood program until they have provided Tamwood with proof of valid medical insurance.
7. All students agree to accept the Tamwood Refund Policies.
8. Any complaints brought by a student or its agent, against Tamwood concerning Tamwood’s services, accommodation and/or other matters, must be brought to Tamwood’s attention immediately when the issue arises, by written notification to Tamwood signed by the student, according to Tamwood’s Complaint Procedure.
9. All students must be at least 17 years of age (older for some courses) and must be familiar with the Latin alphabet.
PROGRAM CHANGE FEE POLICY Students will be charged a course change fee of CAN $75 if, after they have registered, they change their course dates or accommodation dates. Any change that results in a shortening of the course duration or a downgrade in the course intensity will be subject to Tamwood’s refund policy. Tuition fees are non-transferable.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR ADULT PROGRAMS* Refund of Tuition Fees for English Courses before the program start date
1. If a student visa is denied by Immigration Canada, there will be a full refund of the tuition fees for the program.
2. If the student withdraws from the program less than seven (7) days after registration, Tamwood will refund all of the tuition fees minus $400CAN.
3. If the student withdraws more than four (4) weeks before the program start date, Tamwood will refund 90% of the tuition fees for the program.
4. If the student withdraws less than four (4) weeks before the program start date, Tamwood will refund 70% of the tuition fees for the program.
Refund of Tuition Fees for English Courses after the program start date
5. If the student withdraws or is dismissed from the program after it has started, the following refund policies apply:
6. Up to 10% of program attended 50% refund
7. Up to 30% of program attended 30% refund
8. More than 30% of program attended 0% refund
REFUND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT TAMWOOD’S DISCRETION.
Refund of Work Program Fees
Refer to Cancelation and Refund Policy for Program on Work Program Applicaton Form (in Participation Agreement)
Refund of Accommodation Fees
The accommodation placement fee is non-refundable; Students must provide written notification of cancellation of accommodation a minimum of 4 weeks prior to cancellation date in order to qualify for refund of unused accommodation fees. Students who have complaints about their host family accommodation are required to bring their concerns to the attention of the accommodations manager as soon as an issue arises, by way of written notice signed and dated by the student. If the problem raised by the student is a significant issue that cannot be solved through communication with the host family, Tamwood will offer to move the student to a new host family. Students are not entitled to any refund of accommodation fees or compensation from Tamwood if they are not satisfied with the a the accommodation arranged by Tamwood.
Payment of Refunds Owing to Students
Refunds owing to students shall be paid to the student through its agent, within thirty (30) days of Tamwood receiving written notification of withdrawal, or within thirty (30) days of written notice of dismissal. * Tamwood International College reserves the right to inform Citizenship and Immigration Canada of all program cancellations
ALL fees in CANADIAN dollars ** 1 hour = 60 minutes of class time;
summer courses offered at discount! GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS Weeks 15 hours Winter Standard 20 hours Winter Full-Time 20 hours Summer
Full-Time 25 hours Summer Semi-Int 30 hours Summer Intensive 1 - 3 per wk 335 445 340 425 510 4 - 7 per wk 325 430 330 410 490 8 - 11 per wk 310 405 315 385 460 12 - 15 per wk 290 380 300 360 430 16 - 19 per wk 270 350 280 335 400 20 - 23 per wk 250 320 260 310 370 24 + weeks 225 280 240 285 340 Winter: Begins Monday, December 1, 2008
Summer: Begins Monday, May 4, 2009, Ends Friday November 27, 2009 WORK & STUDY PROGRAMS English Co-Op Program (paid work) - 2 ways to choose your program. You build it or choose a Whistler Fun Package Program Placement Fee + Your Selection of any English Program ECP Full Service (we get your job!) 1,199 ECP Basic Service (you are involved in finding your job) 549 WHISTLER FUN! PROGRAMS
PACKAGE PAID WORK & STUDY PROGRAMS
Study Weeks Paid
Work
Weeks Total Program Length Total Study Hours Total Work Hours Summer Fun 500 4,449 5 10 15 250 250 Summer Fun 600 5,038 6 12 18 300 300 Winter Fun 1000 6,549 10 20 30 500 500 Whistler Winter & Summer Fun 1500
9,448
15
30
45
750
750 *price includes: all ESL classes, and work placement fee - Tamwood
supplies 3 interviews SPECIAL PROGRAMS EXAM PREPARATION - CAMBRIDGE FCE
EXAM PREPARATION Week 8 3,080 10 3,850 12 4,320 price includes: 25 hours per week & exam fee. Max class=10 *remember to book exam week accommodations SPECIAL PROGRAMS Ski & Snowboard Instructor Certificate 2 weeks Snowboard (“CASI”) 1,455 Ski (“CSIA”) 1,455 Price incl: 2 wks Standard ESL; CASI/CSIA exam;
5, 1- hour seminars specifically designed to help you pass the exam
**remember to book extra accommodation days for test period RIDESPEAK ESL + SNOWBOARD CAMPS Weeks Price 1 1,685 2 3,150 3 4,619 4 6,040 5 7,605 6 9,060 Price Includes:
- 15 hours of snowboard instruction per week max 4 students/class
- 15 hours ESL/week
- Daily Lift Passes Monday - Friday ( 6 week program gets season’s pass)
- Homestay accommodation - 3 meals per day
- Lift Line Priority!
- Health Club Membership
- Weekly: injury prevention, board tuning, avalanche safety, conditioning
- Bus Pass
- Welcome Party & Grad Party
- Nightly Social Schedule
- Video Analysis once per week
- Free wireless & computer lab
- ESL textbook
Price incl: 2 wks Full-Time ESL; Instructor exam; 5, 1- hour seminars specifically designed to help you pass the exam. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Family Program (July and August Only ) ESL for adults + summer camp for kids. Accommodation options: self arrange hotel accommodation or family homestay or residence for kids. Please contact sales representative for quote. HOME TUITION Weeks 15 hours 20 hours 25 hours 1 1,515 1,830 2,145 PRIVATE TUITION per hour 65 ESL + SNOWBOARD/SKI PACKAGE PROGRAMS Standard (15 Hrs Classes) Full Time (20 Hrs Classes)
Weeks English + Lift Passes
(ESL +) English + Lift Passes
+ Lessons (ESL ++) English + Lift Passes
(ESL +) English + Lift Passes
+ Lessons (ESL ++) < 5 lessons per day
per week 1 640 1,113 750 1,223 2 1,280 2,226 1,500 2,446 3 1,920 3,339 2,250 3,669 5 day lift pass 4 2,520 4,412 2,940 4,832 5 3,150 5,515 3,675 6,040 6 3,725 6,563 4,355 7,193 7 4,050 7,361 4,785 8,096 8 4,255 8,039 5,015 8,799 9 4,565 8,822 5,420 9,677 season’s pass benefit 10 4,875 9,605 5,825 10,555 11 5,185 10,388 6,230 11,433 12 5,255 10,931 6,335 12,011 NOTE: RENTAL OF SKI/SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING IS NOT INCLUDED LIFT PASSES & LESSONS (ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST) SKI LIFT PASSES
5-Day PassEffective
Dates Tamwood
Price Early SeasonNov 27 - Dec 11 292 Christmas SeasonDec 12 - Dec 19 457 Regular SeasonDec 20 - Jan 2 351 Mid SeasonJan 3 - Jan 26 403 LateJan 27 - Mar 27 292 15 Day Pass Early Birduntil Oct 13 860 Regular SeasonOct 14 - Mar 27 1070 Mid-Week Pass Mid SeasonJan 3 - Jan 26 1070 LateJan 27 - Mar 27 965 Seasons Pass Early Birduntil Oct 13 1605 Regular SeasonOct 14 - Mar 27 1973 SNOWBOARD LESSONS
2 hours per day at 12h45) Tamwood
Price 5 days (Max class size = 3) 473 SKI LESSONS
2 hours per day at 12h45) Tamwood
Price 5 days (Max class size = 3) 473 ACCOMMODATION FEES WINTER Accommodation Placement Fee(b) 215 Homestay/week-full board315 per week Homestay/week shared room280 per week Homestay Xtra Day (Winter)50 per day Student Dormitory (no meals)220 per week SUMMER Accommodation Placement Fee(b) 215 Homestay/week-full board220 per week Homestay Extra Day (Summer)50 per week OTHER FEES Registration Fee (Winter)(a) 155 Registration Fee (Summer)(a) 110 Program Change Fee(c) 75 Materials(d) 65 Airport Transfer 1 way 165 Airport Transfer 2 ways 295 Health Insurance per Day (optional) 2.50 NOTES TO FEES (a) One time fee, non-refundable. (b) One time fee, non-refundable. (c) After registration is received, any change in course
dates or accommodation dates is subject to this fee.
Any downgrade in course intensity or duration is
subject to Tamwood’s refund policy. (d) Textbook & other related materials. New textbook
required every 8 to 12 weeks. CSIA (SKI INSTRUCTOR) LEVEL 1 COURSE DATES December 1-18, 2008
January 5-22, 2009
February 9-26, 2009
March 2-19, 2009 CASI (SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR) LEVEL 1 COURSE DATES December 1-15, 2008
December 29, 2008 - January 14, 2009
January 26, 2009 - February 12, 2009
March 9-26, 2009 SCHOOL CLOSURE DATES 2008 2009 January 1 February March April 10 May 18 June July 1 August 3 September 7 October 12 November 11 December 25, 26 25, 26 FCE START DATES Remember to check test dates for accommodation duration Length Course Start Dates Course End Exam Dates* 12 weeks 14-Sep-09 4-Dec-09 8-Dec-09 10 weeks 28-Sep-09 4-Dec-09 8-Dec-09 8 weeks 13-Oct-09 4-Dec-09 8-Dec-09 * Spoken exam is taken in the last week of classes. Price does not include textbook. Do not forget to book accommodation for the exam week. ECP- "WHISTLER FUN" 2009 START DATES Summer Fun 500 Start May 11, 19* or 25, 2009 Summer Fun 600 Start May 4, 11 or 19*, 2009 Winter Fun 1000 Start September 14, 21 or 28, 2009 Whistler Winter & Summer Fun 1500 Start October 5, 13* or 19 * NOTE: students who start their program later than the last official start date will not be able to complete their required weeks of classes before their full time job starts and therefore will have to complete any remaining required study weeks after the work period ends)
*classes start Tuesday as Monday is a holiday RIDESPEAK ESL + SNOWBOARD CAMPS START Every Monday from December 1, 2008 to April 27, 2009 ENGLISH + MOUNTAIN BIKE DATES Weekly start dates between May 25 and September 18, 2009 MOUNTAIN BIKE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE July and August. Dates not available at press time.
Contact Tamwood for dates GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE START DATES New students can start any Monday (unless Monday is a holiday in which case they will start on the Tuesday of the same week). However, absolute Beginners must register for minimum 5 hours of private lessons before they can start group lessons CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT FOR ADULTS PROGRAMS 1. Students should be prepared to show their entry to 1. Canada documents on their first day at Tamwood. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain all documents necessary to enter Canada. Tamwood cannot be held responsible if a student fails to obtain the proper documents to enter Canada. Some nationalities require a valid Canadian visa to enter Canada.
2. All students must complete payment of their total Program Fees before the start of their first class on their first day. No student will be allowed to start classes or to reside in Tamwood arranged accommodation until they have paid their program fees in full. “Program Fees” include fees for all selected classes and services arranged through Tamwood.
3. To reserve homestay accommodation and airport reception, Tamwood requires payment 4 weeks in advance. All flight details must be sent to the Tamwood head office no later than 2 business days prior to arrival. Tamwood will not be able to meet the student and no refund of airport reception fees will be given in the event of last minute changes in flight plans.
4. Tamwood International College accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage to the personal belongings or property of a student or program participant or for any injury to or death of a student or program participant occurring on or off school property
5. It is a condition of the student’s participation in any Tamwood program that the student complies with the rules of the school as set out in the Student Handbook provided on the first day of classes. Failure to comply with these rules could result in dismissal. Tamwood’s policies on admissions, dispute resolution and dismissal can be found in the Student Handbook.
6. All students attending a Tamwood program must have valid medical insurance for their entire study period. Students who do not provide Tamwood with proof of valid medical insurance on their first day of classes can purchase their insurance through Tamwood. No student will be allowed to attend a Tamwood program until they have provided Tamwood with proof of valid medical insurance.
7. All students agree to accept the Tamwood Refund Policies.
8. Any complaints brought by a student or its agent, against Tamwood concerning Tamwood’s services, accommodation and/or other matters, must be brought to Tamwood’s attention immediately when the issue arises, by written notification to Tamwood signed by the student, according to Tamwood’s Complaint Procedure.
9. All students must be at least 17 years of age (older for some courses) and must be familiar with the Latin alphabet.
PROGRAM CHANGE FEE POLICY Students will be charged a course change fee of CAN $75 if, after they have registered, they change their course dates or accommodation dates. Any change that results in a shortening of the course duration or a downgrade in the course intensity will be subject to Tamwood’s refund policy. Tuition fees are non-transferable.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR ADULT PROGRAMS* Refund of Tuition Fees for English Courses before the program start date
1. If a student visa is denied by Immigration Canada, there will be a full refund of the tuition fees for the program.
2. If the student withdraws from the program less than seven (7) days after registration, Tamwood will refund all of the tuition fees minus $400CAN.
3. If the student withdraws more than four (4) weeks before the program start date, Tamwood will refund 90% of the tuition fees for the program.
4. If the student withdraws less than four (4) weeks before the program start date, Tamwood will refund 70% of the tuition fees for the program.
Refund of Tuition Fees for English Courses after the program start date
5. If the student withdraws or is dismissed from the program after it has started, the following refund policies apply:
6. Up to 10% of program attended 50% refund
7. Up to 30% of program attended 30% refund
8. More than 30% of program attended 0% refund
REFUND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT TAMWOOD’S DISCRETION.
Refund of Work Program Fees
Refer to Cancelation and Refund Policy for Program on Work Program Applicaton Form (in Participation Agreement)
Refund of Accommodation Fees
The accommodation placement fee is non-refundable; Students must provide written notification of cancellation of accommodation a minimum of 4 weeks prior to cancellation date in order to qualify for refund of unused accommodation fees. Students who have complaints about their host family accommodation are required to bring their concerns to the attention of the accommodations manager as soon as an issue arises, by way of written notice signed and dated by the student. If the problem raised by the student is a significant issue that cannot be solved through communication with the host family, Tamwood will offer to move the student to a new host family. Students are not entitled to any refund of accommodation fees or compensation from Tamwood if they are not satisfied with the a the accommodation arranged by Tamwood.
Payment of Refunds Owing to Students
Refunds owing to students shall be paid to the student through its agent, within thirty (30) days of Tamwood receiving written notification of withdrawal, or within thirty (30) days of written notice of dismissal. * Tamwood International College reserves the right to inform Citizenship and Immigration Canada of all program cancellations