The Standard English Course in Whistler makes use of the integrated approach to language learning. Classes cover all of the essential language skills. Students study Essential English Skills for 3 hours and can spend ample time exploring North America's premiere ski, snowboard and mountain bike resort!

Course:Standard English
Dates Offered: Weekly
Hours / week: 15 hrs / week
No. of Weeks: Minimum 1

The Full-Time English in Whistler programme makes use of the integrated approach to language learning. Classes cover all of the essential language skills. Students study Essential English Skills for 3 hours and take either a Workshop or Evening Class for 1-2.5 hours every day.

Course:Full-time English
Dates Offered: Year Round
Students may be assigned by Tamwood to an afternoon class schedule based on their English level, start date, age and course duration.
Hours / week:20 hrs / week
No. of Weeks:Minimum 1

Course: University of Cambridge FCE Preparation
Hours / week:25 hrs / week
No. of Weeks:8, 10 or 12

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.

Course:English Classes combined with 2 hours of daily Ski and Snowboard Lessons
Dates Offered:December to May
Hours / week:15-20 Hours per week of English, 10 Hours of Ski/Snowboarding
No. of Weeks:Minimum of 1

Learn to ski and snowboard or improve your techniques in small group lessons taught by Whistler Blackcomb professional coaches. Program includes Standard or Full Time English course plus on mountain ski or snowboard lessons (2 hours/day) and lift tickets for selected dates. This program is suited to beginner and low intermediate level riders and skiers of all levels.

Course: English Classes combined with selected days of Sking/Snowboarding
Dates Offered:December to May
Hours / week:15-20 Hours per week of English, Skiing/Snowboarding on selected dates
No. of Weeks:Minimum of 1

For students who want to ski or snowboard but are not looking for instruction. Program includes the Standard or Full-Time English course with lift tickets for selected dates.

Course:English Classes combined with selected days of Mountain Biking
Dates Offered:Mid-May to Mid-September
Hours / week: 20, 25 or 30 Hours per week of English, Mountain Biking on selected dates
No. of Weeks:Minimum of 1

For students who want to Mountain Bike but are not looking for instruction. Program includes the Standard or Full-Time English course with lift tickets for selected dates.

Course:English Classes combined with daily Mountain Bike lessons
Dates Offered:Mid-May to Mid-September
Hours / week: 20 Hours per week of English plus 10 Hours per week of Mountain Biking Lessons
No. of Weeks:Minimum of 1

Why not learn more than English this summer? In this program you will take English classes in the morning and join experienced instructors for a guided lesson in the Whistler Mountain's Bike Park in the afternoon. There are a variety of routes to match your ability and excitement level. You will receive a great mix of tour and clinic elements depending on the desires of you and your group. Patient, professional instructors will progressively introduce you to braking skills, cornering, and riding graduated drops and jumps.

Course:English for Ski Instructor Course
Dates Offered:December to April
Hours / week:20 hours of English, 5 seminars over two weeks, 2.5 to 5 hours of free skiing per week and 4 day on mountain exam
No. of Weeks:21 days

2 weeks of English instruction and seminars that prepares students’ English for the Canadian Ski Instructors Association ("CSIA") course and exam (level 1), which they take during the last week of the course. Contact Tamwood for detailed course description. Instructor certificate programming and exams are offered by the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance, not by Tamwood.

Course: English for Snowboard Instructors Course
Dates Offered:December to April
Hours / week:20 hours of English, 5 seminars over two weeks, 2.5 to 5 hours of free riding per week and 3 days on mountain exam.
No. of Weeks:14 days

2 weeks of English instruction and seminars that prepares students’ English for the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors ("CASI") 3-day exam (level 1), which they take at the end of the course. Contact Tamwood for detailed course description. Instructor certificate programming and exams are offered by the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors, not by Tamwood.

Course:Private English Tuition
Hours /Week:1-15 hours / week
Entry Requirements:No English skill pre-requisite
Minimum age: 17
Duration:Minimum 1 week (5 Hours)

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.

*Ages: Junior and Teen Campers, ages 7-17
*3 hours per day of English instruction, 5 days per week
*Small classes (maximum 15 students per class)

Tamwood's international ESL summer camp at Whistler combines English classes with instructional and recreational activities, sightseeing tours and social and cultural events. The goals of this program are to teach students English, to educate them about the world through integration with students and staff of different cultures, to raise their awareness of international issues, to teach them valuable skills that will last their lifetime and give them a wonderful and memorable experience. All aspects of the program including the English classes, activities, tours, meals and accommodation, are designed to ensure that these goals are achieved.

Only two hours from Vancouver, Whistler is a popular summer and winter vacation resort and is famous for its natural beauty. With access by gondola to high alpine areas, modern medical services, four fresh water lakes, over 25 kilometers of paved bicycle and walking trails, three golf courses and numerous nature hikes and mountain bike trails, Whistler is not only the prettiest and most exciting place for a summer camp, but also the safest.

For: Teenagers 13-17

Get ready for extreme outdoor adventure. Jump into structured rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, orienteering, camping, mountaineering, and mountain biking. If you are 13 -17 years of age and think you are ready for something new and challenging, this camp is for you. With some of Canada’s best rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking terrain, Whistler is an adventure seeker’s dream.

Ages: Children: 7-17; adults: 18+

Families can now go to a Canadian Summer Camp together! The children attend English classes and activities with the campers in the Tamwood English + Activity Camp while the parents take part in adult English classes and optional activities. Families will enjoy weekly family excursions organized by Tamwood, a family barbeque and a family movie night. Parents will have a dedicated concierge to assist them in booking their preferred afternoon activities such as golf, tennis, river rafting, massage, bike rentals