WHISTLER | CANADA - Tamwood International College

W H I ST L E R | C A N A DA
2010 Olympic Village
premier English language school in the
of North America — Whistler, Canada.
Cambridge First Certificate Exam Preparation
Part-Time English (13.75)
Hours per week: 25
Full-Time English (20)
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Offered: Fixed dates, see price sheet
Semi-Intensive English (25)
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Cambridge First Certificate
Exam Preparation
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English Plus Golf
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Through an outstanding curriculum,
excellent facilities and expert teachers,
Tamwood’s programs offer their students
FEATURES UNIQUE TO TAMWOOD:
■ Free personal English language coaching
■ Great international student mix
■ Ski/Snowboard + English courses
■ Friendly, professional instructors
the best in English language learning.
The First Certificate Exam (“FCE”) is at a Level 3 of the
Cambridge five level system. The FCE has widespread
recognition in commerce and industry as proof of language
ability at the upper intermediate level. Some university
faculties, colleges and other institutions also recognize it as
fulfilling their English language requirements.
This program is offered in 8-, 10-, or 12-week options. Students
in the 8-week course join the 10-/12-week course in progress.
Discounted Lift Passes and Ski/Snowboard Lessons
Offered: December to April only
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES
Tamwood’s unique curriculum is designed to develop
students’ communication skills in English; to improve their
grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation; and to work on the
key language areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Tamwood’s teachers are all university graduates with
specialized training and certification in teaching English to
non-native speakers. Class size averages around 12 students,
with a maximum of 15 students accepted in any single
Whistler class. Minimum age is 17, and the average age is 26.
WHISTLER TIMETABLE - Winter*
Private English Tuition
TIME
1
8:30-10:00
Grammar
2
10:15-11:30
Conversation
Lunch Break
11:30-12:30
Lunch
Part-Time English
3
4
12:30-16:15
Free Time for Skiing/
Snowboarding**
Hours per week: 13.75
5
16:15-17:30
Language Workshop
The Part-Time Program is ideal if you want more free time
for skiing/snowboarding or other fun winter activities. You
will take both the grammar and the conversation class each
morning.
Full-Time English
Hours per week: 20
Offered: Year-round
This program focuses on the integration of reading, writing,
listening, and speaking. It will enable you to communicate
effectively in real-life situations. In winter, you will take
grammar and conversation in the morning, then break for
ski/snowboard lessons or other activities, returning in the
late afternoon for a Language Workshop. In summer, you
finish at 1:00pm and have the rest of the day free to explore
and have fun.
CLASS
WHISTLER TIMETABLE - Summer
TIME
1
8:45-10:45
2
11:00-13:00
Hours per week: 1-20
Offered: Year-round
Private lessons are designed to meet the personal needs
and goals of the student. Students can combine private
and group lessons. Private lessons are offered only in the
late afternoons and are offered subject to availability and
classroom space.
Snowboard Instructor Course (CASI LEVEL 1)
May to November
PERIOD
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English Plus Skiing*
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English Plus Snowboarding*
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English Plus Volunteering
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Private English Tuition
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Snowboard Instructor Course
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Ski Instructor Course
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lessons when purchased through Tamwood.
Ski Instructor Course (CSIA Level 1)
Duration: 3 weeks
Students can take the Canadian Ski Instructors Association
(“CSIA”) national exam to be a Canadian-certified Level 1 ski
instructor. Course fee includes English lessons (13.75 hours/
week) for two weeks, five special evening and afternoon
teaching seminars and the CSIA four-day examination, which
is offered over two weekends during the course or at the end
of the course. Lift tickets and ski lessons are sold separately.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Duration: 15 days
Homestays
Grammar
Offered: December to April only
Conversation
Students can take the Canadian Association of Snowboard
Instructors (“CASI”) national exam to be a Canadian certified
Level 1 snowboard instructor. Course fee includes English
lessons (13.75 hours/week) for two weeks, five special
afternoon and evening teaching seminars, and the CASI
three-day examination, which is offered at the end of the
course. Lift tickets and snowboard lessons are sold separately.
Since contact with English speakers is a key component of
learning English, we recommend that students take advantage
of our Homestay Program, and live with a Canadian family
during their study period. Whistler families are inspected by
Tamwood and are warm, welcoming, energetic and fun people
who look forward to hosting Tamwood students.
CLASS
* In the winter, Whistler Full Time and Part Time students may be assigned by
Tamwood to an afternoon class schedule after their placement test based on their
English level, start date, age, and course duration. Students with afternoon classes
have free time from 8:30-13:00 for skiing/riding and lunch.
** Lifts open and close at different times throughout the ski season depending on
conditions, weather, and time of sunrise and sunset.
For more information, please contact your local Tamwood
representative.
Semi-Intensive English
Hours per week: 25
Offered: May to November only
This program offers you the same thorough approach to
language learning as the Full-Time Program, but it is delivered
in both the morning and the afternoon.
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Offered: December to April only
December to April
PERIOD
Offered: December to April only
SPECIALIZED COURSES
* Students get discounted prices on lift tickets, season passes and ski/snowboard
You can learn to ski/snowboard better while still expanding
your English skills by purchasing discount ski/snowboard
lessons through Tamwood. Lessons are taught by Whistler’s
best ski school instructors. Students can also purchase
discounted lift tickets and season passes through Tamwood.
Daily Schedule – Full-Time Program
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Tamwood International College
Whistler
301 - 4204 Village Square
Whistler BC, Canada
VON 1B4
Phone: 604-938-9843
Fax: 604-938-9864
home@tamwood.com
www.tamwood.com
WINTER
When it comes to skiing and boarding, Tamwood’s Whistler campus is
only three minutes away from 7,000 plus acres of steeps, deeps, chutes,
parks, and pipes. As host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics, the
Whistler Blackcomb resort is one of the world’s top ski and snowboard
destinations.
Skiing and Snowboarding
From late November until late May, students can buy lift tickets and
lessons to ski or snowboard both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
through Tamwood. Five-day and season passes are available to Tamwood
students at a special, discounted rate. Students can also combine partor full-time English courses with discounted half-day ski or snowboard
lessons at the world-famous Whistler Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard
School. Instruction is available at all levels from beginner to advanced.
Extremely Canadian Ski and Snowboard Camps
Whistler’s top freeski and extreme ski/snowboard company offers
custom three-day afternoon ski and snowboard camps exclusively for
Tamwood students who are at an adventurous intermediate to expert
level. Explore secret powder stashes and the best terrain Whistler/
Blackcomb has to offer, as well as exclusive lift priority and après-ski
events. Lift tickets sold separately.
SUMMER
From June to October, Whistler is a student’s dream! Where else can
you study English in the morning and relax in the afternoon with tours
and outdoor activities designed for adventure? Tamwood provides
registration assistance — and it’s all within minutes of the school!
Mountain Biking
Ride the lifts and trails with or without a guide. Combine your General
English course with an unlimited summer lift pass for Whistler’s Mountain
Bike Park.
Golf and Tennis
Improve your game with golf or tennis lessons at three championship
courses or two racquet clubs. All offer top Canadian coaches for
individual and group instruction.
Glacier Ski and Snowboarding
From early June until the end of July, students can spend weekends in the
lush alpine, skiing and snowboarding on Whistler’s Horstman Glacier. The
lifts open to the public at 11:00 and close at 15:00, so everyone has plenty
of time to work on their turns, tricks, and tans.