Learn English at Tamwood Language School in Whistler

If you want to learn English at Tamwood Language School in Whistler, AEI Study Abroad Agency offers free counseling and placement services for English courses!

Contact us to know the cost of your language trip, including school registration, English course, course material, airport reception service, international insurance and accommodation.

Learn English in Whistler

The Language School

Founded in 1992, Tamwood International College is a privately owned and operated company that operates a number of carefully designed and managed English language schools across Canada. Tamwood offers English language courses for adults ages 17-80. All of the Tamwood language schools in Canada have been selected for their excellent locations, their modern facilities, their proximity to popular attractions and their professional environments. All of the language programs that Tamwood offers have been designed to combine the most modern learning techniques with interesting and stimulating subject matter thus making learning English at Tamwood both easy and enjoyable.

The English Courses

GENERAL ENGLISH

Tamwood offers 7 levels of instruction in the Core English programs and class size is small (average 12 students, maximum 15 per class). Students at Tamwood learn all of the essential English language skills including grammar, conversation, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation and vocabulary.

Full-time English

Start date: Every Monday. Grammar Class plus Conversation Class (total: 20 hours). Minimum 2 weeks.

Semi-Intensive English

Start date: Every Monday. The Full-time English program plus one Language Workshop class (total: 25 hours). Minimum 2 weeks.

Intensive English

Start date: Every Monday. The Full-time English program plus two Language Workshop class (total: 30 hours). Minimum 2 weeks.

SPECIAL ENGLISH

Cambridge FCE Preparation

This course prepares students for the University of Cambridge ESOL First Certificate (FCE) exam, which students take in the final week of the program. The FCE is at Level 3 of the Cambridge five level system.
Through a balanced curriculum students will expand and reinforce their knowledge of the various skills they utilize in writing the 5 papers set by Cambridge. Practice Exams and compositions are an integral part of the program.

English + Paid Job (English Co-op Work Program)

Students in this "COOP" program improve their English language skills through a combination of English classes, a Job Skills Seminar and a period of full-time paid work in a service position in a Canadian tourism, retail or hospitality company. You can work as many hours as you study. The English Co-OP Program has two program options: the Standard Program Option and the Full Service Option. The Standard Program Option is designed for students who can find their own job with a little help from Tamwood. The Full Service Option is designed so that the student is placed with well-established Tamwood approved employer. Employers include ski resorts, major hotels, restaurants, shops, cafes, bars, tour operators, sports providers, summer camps and much more. Jobs are assigned on a first-come, first serve basis so apply soon!

English and Ski Instructor Certificate

2 weeks of English instruction and seminars that prepares students for the Canadian Ski Instructors Association ("CSIA") 4-day exam (level 1), or the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors ("CASI") 3-day exam (level 1), which they take during the third week of the course. Contact us for detailed course description.

Private English Tuition

Private lessons are designed to meet the personal needs and goals of the student. Students can combine private and group lessons. Many students use private lessons to focus on specialized vocabulary for their career.