The Explore Program provides French Canadian and international students with an opportunity to improve their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in an immersion environment.
The program components include English language instruction, educational field trips, elective courses, and recreational activities. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to get to know people from Quebec and other parts of Canada as well as students from around the world. Students live with host families in the Vancouver area for the duration of the program.
The five week program runs from June 25 to July 27 with an orientation session starting June 21 for international students. The orientation session provides international students with an orientation to Vancouver, an introduction to Quebec so they will better understand the Quebec students who will also be studying English in this program, and an overview of the Canadian multicultural environment.
Explore Program 2012
June 21 - July 27 (International Students)
June
25 - July 27 (Canadians/Permanent Residents)
Les étudiants canadiens français peuvent être éligibles pour une
bourse du gouvernement canadien et devraient visiter ce site web www.myexplore.ca pour
plus d'information.
(French Canadian students may be eligible to
obtain a bursary from the Canadian government and should visit this
website www.myexplore.ca
for more information.)
English Language Instruction
The Explore classroom is a comfortable, dynamic environment in which you will practice communicating in English with more confidence and ease. You will share your experiences and ideas with other students from an interesting mix of backgrounds. You will live completely in English and use your English skills to function in real life situations: studying, shopping, living with a host family, travelling … You will talk, talk, talk!!
Morning classes:
The themes will revolve around a wide selection of topics of interest to you such as Vancouver and the West Coast, Multiculturalism, Controversial Issues, Relationships, and The Media. In class, your teachers will lead you through many activities such as discussions and debates, group projects, and photo presentations. They will also take you on field trips to local neighborhoods and museums.
Afternoon Workshops
You will choose from a range of workshops offered on topics from the more creative (e.g., drama, English through music) to the more practical (e.g., job search skills).
Recreational Activities
During the program, you will have the opportunity to interact with a group of lively “Cultural Assistants” who will organize many activities to keep you busy after class and on weekends! With them, you will continue practicing your English on the beach, in restaurants, in a café, on a hike, in Whistler and Victoria...
Please Note: The program does not cover the cost of the optional evening and weekend activities.
Explore Program -- Sample One Week Schedule
More Information
For application information, or details on tuition and Homestay fees, please click here.
If you have questions, please check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for answers, or contact us.
