Group ESL Study Tours and Canadian Adventure Program Series
This year-round program welcomes students to explore the culture of Western Canada with custom-designed study tours.
The Program
- For groups of 10 or more
- For participants between 12 – 18
- Study tours combine English instruction and cultural touring and activities
- ESL classes are based in a Greater Victoria School District school
- Cultural touring and athletic activities may include downtown and oceanside walking tours, hiking, swimming, visiting local cultural sites, fieldtrips, arts and crafts, and other events
The Experience
- Improve English proficiency and discover Western Canadian culture through authentic, hands-on experience
- Stay with a warm, friendly, and supportive Canadian host family
- Enjoy all that Victoria has to offer through organized program activities and with host families
The Benefits
- Gain English skills and improve proficiency
- Experience Western Canadian culture
- Enjoy touring in Victoria, one of the world's top tourist destinations
- Make new friends
Canadian Adventure Program Series
We also offer the Canadian Adventure Program Series (CAPS) as a complement to our study tours package. For study tours over two weeks in length, the following options are available at a variety of area resorts:
Winter/Spring Offerings
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
- 200 kilometres north of Victoria
- Offers special packages for students interested in learning to ski or snowboard
Whistler Mountain Resort
- North of Vancouver, about 400 kilometres from Victoria
- Over 7,000 acres of the world’s best skiing and boarding terrain
Spring /Summer Offerings
Camp Thunderbird
- Available in July and August only
- 30 kilometres west of Victoria in the Sooke Hills
- Located by a lake, inside a beautiful 1200-acre forest
- Activities may include hiking, swimming, canoeing and rock climbing, environmental studies, and crafts
- Campers sleep in snug cabins and eat in a modern dining centre
Strathcona Park Lodge
- 450 kilometres north of Victoria
- A world-renowned education centre, overlooking Upper Campbell Lake
- Campers will be comfortably housed in cabins
- Outdoor activities may include kayaking, rock climbing, high-ropes challenge, canoeing, swimming, hiking and orienteering
- Dining is buffet style
Whistler Mountain Resort
- North of Vancouver, about 400 kilometres from Victoria
- Year-round resort with many opportunities for outdoor fun
- Activities include: mountain biking, river rafting, golf, hiking, tennis and swimming
How To Apply
- A Valid Travel Document (passport) is required to attend, but you do not need a Study Permit
- Contact the VIHSP office (phone, fax, or email)
- Contact your local Study Tour agent.
Download
- Brochure (660K PDF)
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