This program has been specifically designed for individuals who are Elementary or High School English Language teachers in their home country.  It has been developed to give teachers the opportunity to work in a classroom environment learning new teaching techniques and activities that they can use in their own classroom.  This program has been developed by teachers for teachers. 

Features:

We offer three choices for teachers.

Option 1 - 4 Week Integrated Program

Option 2 - 8 Week Extended Program

The first 4 weeks reflects the 4 week integrated program
PLUS +
4 week school placement

Option 3 - 12 Week Complete Program

This program reflects both option 1 and 2 with an added 4 week classroom placement.  The teacher receives 4 weeks integrated plus an 8 week classroom placement. 

Westwind English Academy offers families (up to 4 persons) the opportunity to study in Canada together in the family-centered community of Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.

Features:

• Year-round Programming
• Flexible
• Activity Choices
• Homestay
• Everyone learns English and has a truly Canadian experience
• Minimum 4 week stay

Accommodations

Homestay options:

1.  Family with 4 persons – Each parent stays with one child separately.

2.  Family with 3 persons
a) Parent and child together – One parent stays alone OR
b) All stay together in one home.

Academics:

Parents are given three choices and may choose all three if they would like – dependant on the duration of their stay.

1.  General English
2.  Work Experience
3.  Private Lessons

Children have two choices dependant on the time of year they are arriving at Westwind English Academy

1.  School Immersion (September – June)
2.  Summer Camp – Variety Pack (July – August)

Additional Canadian Opportunities:

As part of our Family Program we offer our families the opportunity to add to their Canadian experience by taking part in one or more of the following activities while they study at Westwind English Academy.  Westwind will help families to organize their chosen activity and will send them on their way (translators are available to travel with you for an additional fee).

Fall (Autumn) (September – November)
1.  Vancouver – weekend trip
2.  Victoria – weekend trip
3.  Golfing lessons

Winter (December – February)
1.  Skiing at Mnt. Washington
2.  Diving lessons
3.  Snowshoeing

Spring (March – May)
1.  Quad (ATV) Adventure
2.  Victoria – weekend trip
3.  Canoeing

Summer (June – August)
1.  Weekend Camping – tent, float cabin, or cottage
2.  Kayaking lessons
3.  Diving lessons

This is a customized program that students create based on their interests and budget.  Students can study English full-time or part-time and take part in a variety of activities of their choice.  Some activities include, but are not limited to; kayaking, diving, golfing, skiing, curling, hockey, snow shoeing, quad riding, and many more.

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Students will gain a solid foundation of knowledge about the film industry.

Courses focus on:

Keys to success, including attitude, teamwork and how to market yourself.

Career Opportunities

Major motion picture production in BC is a multi-million dollar industry requiring well-trained personnel to fill its entry level requirements.

Further, the growth of BC's independent indigenous film industry must be fuelled by new, talented, and well-trained filmmakers with the attitude and foresight.