VanWest College, Vancouver, British Columbia

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Established in 1988, VanWest College is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver and in downtown Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. VanWest College provides high quality programs and attentive, personalized student services, designed to ensure a successful learning experience for our students. We are committed to providing all the right resources for a student’s academic success while offering adventurous extra-curricular activities, too. Our culturally diversified staff offers great support and services to our students and agents from around the globe.

VanWest, Vancouver VanWest College is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver – Within a short walking distance from all the key attractions this exciting city has to offer, we are conveniently located close to all transportation lines. Consistently listed as one of the world’s most livable cities, Vancouver also offers spectacular super-natural beauty! With a population of approximately 2 million people from many different cultures, Vancouver offers a great variety of activities in an exciting, multi-cultural atmosphere, shopping, cultural events and festivals, restaurants, and entertainment are all available, as well as an endless variety of sports and recreation, breathtaking sights are guaranteed.

VanWest, Kelowna, located in the heart of the beautiful Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Kelowna is an ideal destination for international students looking for a truly Canadian experience. The bright modern campus is an easy walk to both the main bus station and the lake. Our quaint campus means you will be greeted with a warm smile every morning and a feeling of ‘family’ everyday. With big city comforts and small town charm, Kelowna provides all the amenities of big city life, one-of-a-kind shops, entertainment, festival and vibrant culture. Nestled between Okanagan Lake and rolling mountain ranges, it provides year round outdoor (entertainment) fun, local farms, orchards and vineyards thrive within a 10-minute drive of the downtown core. They provide fresh summer produce and delicious winter wines. You can even pick your own fruit in season. Biking and hiking opportunities are abundant in the spring and fall. The beach, of course, is the biggest draw in the summer – swim, boat, jet-ski, or just sun bathe on the many beaches. If you prefer less active entertainment, you can visit the many local wineries or the local brewery; you can see concerts and hockey games. Or try a relaxing yoga class. From the beaches to the ski hills, this community has something for everyone.

Learning English in Vancouver means more than coming to class every day. A large part of your experience will be after school hours when you will meet new friends and enjoy all that Vancouver and Kelowna have to offer. VanWest College organizes a variety of activities to suit people of all nationalities and interests. VanWest College activities are educational, cultural, entertaining and athletic. A number of our activities are also travel and work related. Our activities include hockey games, pub nights, festivals, concerts, hiking, biking, cultural days, yoga, restaurants, skating, skiing, movie nights, football games, beach parties and free conversation clubs. Remember, English Only is still the policy during all VanWest activities!

VanWest offers activities everyday, after class. These activities are designed to help you explore Vancouver and Kelowna, whilst making new friends and practicing English! Students are highly encouraged to attend the activities, as it is a great way to enjoy your stay with VanWest!

VanWest also offers trips and excursions during the weekend. This is a great way for students to travel and see the surrounding cities and wildlife of Vancouver and Kelowna. Students will get to experience cultural activities to challenging outdoor fun! VanWest has once-a-month signature activity that students enjoy. From our BBQ Days to Culture Days to VanWest's adaptation of Amazing Race! Students are thrilled to see and experience our signature activities! Tune in to our photo gallery to witness the fun!