Academics

General English

You will learn and practice all the skills you need to understand and communicate in English – listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, as well as vocabulary, idioms, and grammar.  You will be taught “real” English and how to use common phrases and words in the right situation.  You will gain increased confidence in various social settings.


Full-time – 20 hours/week                  8:45-2:00
Intense – 25 hours/week                    8:45-3:10
  Full-time Intense
Block 1
8:45-12:00		 General English Skills General English Skills
12:00-1:00 Lunch Lunch
Block 2
1:00-2:00		 Elective Class Elective Class
Block 3
2:10-3:10		 XXX Elective Class
Block 4
3:20-4:20		 Private Lessons
Workshop		 Private Lessons
Workshop
Workshop
This is the opportunity to practice the skills you learned in the morning classes.  Interactive activities include conversation, discussion, debate, and role play.  You will be given the opportunity to read about, listen to, research and write about issues of personal, local, social and global interest.  These classes are fun and active.  The focus is on fluency and functional communication skills. (There is an extra fee for these classes)
Electives
Block 2 - Block 3 -
- Available For - Available For
Fundamental Skills Level 2 Pronunciation Level 3-5
Conversation Level 3-5 Current Events Level 3-5
Grammar Level 3-5 Conversation Level 3-5
Reading and Writing Level 3-5 Business English Level 4-5
Media Studies Level 3-5 Customer Service English Level 4-5
  1. Level 2 students will not have electives as their level is too low. They will continue with Essential Skills in the first Elective Class and can take a private lesson instead of the second elective and the workshop to progress more quickly.
  2. Electives are offered on a rotating basis and according to student interest and student numbers.
 
Test Preparation Courses
IELTS International English Language Testing System – Prep Course

Our IELTS Preparation course has been designed to prepare you to successfully complete the IELTS examination. This course focuses on each of the four modules of the IELTS test and will discuss strategies to better prepare for the final examination.
This test is intended for candidates planning to use English for academic purposes or for immigration purposes.

Features

  • Focuses on the main components of Academic English as used in university-style courses.
  • Flexible delivery, 4-12 weeks in duration.
  • 2 main components to the course: Core studies and IELTS Test Practice. The Core component focuses on improving your language skills. The intensive test practice component builds your familiarity with the format of the test and provides you with the opportunity to practise a range of test-taking strategies within given time limits.
  • Your progress is monitored throughout the course, and your exam practice will provide ongoing feedback about your progress towards mastery of the target skills.

What is IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an internationally owned and globally recognised direct English language assessment of the highest quality and integrity readily available throughout the world. IELTS is a highly dependable, practical and valid English language assessment.
IELTS is owned, developed and delivered through the partnership of the British Council, IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. For more information about IELTS, please visit www.ielts.org
Westwind Entrance Requirement:
Level 3

  • International English Language Testing System - worlds leading international English language proficiency test
  • Globally recognized, English language assessment of the highest quality and integrity
  • Accepted by over 1700 institutions and faculties in the US and all post secondary institutions in Canada
  • Focuses on the main components of Academic English as used in University-style courses

 
TOEFL Test Preparation

This full-time TOEFL/University Preparation course leads to the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Course content
Students are prepared for the three main components of the TOEFL exam:
Listening Comprehension 
Grammar and Written Expression 
Vocabulary Building 
The course also covers test-writing strategies with frequent practice examinations. The program includes academic readings, essay-writing and seminar-style discussions.
Thematic units are based on courses that students will encounter at college or university as well as subjects that are of interest to high-level students.
The main components are:

    • Oral Skills
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Writing Skills
    • Research and Study Methods

Good for Students who…
…would like to improve their TOEFL score and who are interested in a college style class that will prepare them for further studies at college or university.

 
TOEIC Test Preparation

Westwind English Academy offers aPreparation Program for the TOEIC Test (Test of English for International Communication). It is a program for students who are interested in taking the TOEIC examination. This program assesses English language competency in a business context and is used by companies around the world to determine English communication skills.

Course content

Students are prepared for the main components of the TOEIC examination by covering the following: listening comprehension, reading, business-oriented vocabulary review and grammar review.

Read more about the test from the official TOEIC website: www.toeic.org

What is TOEIC?

The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is the world's leading English test, with more than 4 million tests administered each year. The TOEIC test measures listening and reading ability and takes two hours to complete.

For more information about the test in Canada please visit www.toeic.ca
High School Program

Westwind English Academy and School District #47 are proud to offer International Students the following High School Programs:

  • BC Graduation Program (B.C. Government standards)
  • Summer Preparatory Program
  • Academic Prepatory Program
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) (mandatory for first year International Students)
  • Tutoring - on-going support through Westwind English Academy
  • IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC Test Prep
  • University Reading and Writing Program

 

School District #47 offers specialized trade and technical programs.  For more information, please contact Westwind English Academy – info@westwindenglish.com

  1. Powell River Digital Film School  ( www.prdfs.ca )
  2. Culinary Arts
  3. Outdoor Adventure Tourism Training Program
  4. Automotive Service Technician
  5. Cosmetology Program
  6. Welding Level C
  7. Carpentry


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