• live and study (25 hours a week) with other students (only two or three) in your teacher’s home.

• use English all day, every day, for everything and progress quickly. By living as a family with other students and your teacher, using English will come easily, from conversation at dinnertime to planning trips to town.  Your ability and confidence will increase.

• get real-world language practice and talk to Canadians at local cultural, social and recreational events.

• design your own customized program with teacher guidance – choose what you want to learn, what you want to do, and where you want to go. This is a student-centered program.

• increase your confidence - your teacher will always be available to help you.

• homestay with your friendly, qualified teacher in a safe, supportive and relaxed learning environment.

• explore the natural landscape that Canada is famous for, both at the teacher homestay and in the local area - the beauty of trees, rivers, lakes and wonderful views in this popular recreation area  in the interior of British Columbia, Canada.

• experience and evaluate green living for a healthy life – conservation of energy, water, and endangered species and protection of ecosystems, plus “eat local”. Looking after the environment is a global issue. Build your awareness and knowledge. Prepare yourself for a future on a healthy, sustainable planet.

• live in a healthy environment: No smoking, alcohol or drugs at the homestay.

• receive a Certificate of Recognition and a letter outlining your accomplishments

• adult students of any age: 19 to 50+, mature students welcome

• all levels, beginner, intermediate, advanced, who are serious about learning English.

•  four weeks are the average session for this intensive immersion program. See the calendar.  You can register for as many sessions as you want. We can also make a special customized program for a small group. Contact us with your request.

A study permit from the Canadian government is not required for this program because sessions are short term (less than six months). See the Exceptions section on the Immigration Canada website.  If you need a visitor or temporary resident visa  we can give you a letter of invitation. See the Immigration Canada website  and go to the heading Come to Canada on the left side for detailed information.