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Institute Name : Tamwood (Languages)
Course Name : Canadian Ski & Snowboard Instructor Course and Certificate
Course Type : Foreign Languages
Education Level : 1,2
Duration : 3 Weeks
Method of Delivery : Classroom
Pre Requirements : Age: 16 Plus
Language Level : A1-C1
Visa Type : 23
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Fees : $1,500 CAD for three weeks Full
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Course Description :
Do you have dreams of becoming a ski/snowboard instructor? Dreams of riding through the famous Canadian Rockies around Banff National Park or at the first-class ski resort just north of Vancouver—Whistler Blackcomb? We can help improve your English skills to make this dream come true!
This program is focused on improving your English language skills for teaching and is designed to prepare you for the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance Level 1 exam or the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors Level 1 exam. You are expected to have high intermediate or advanced ski/snowboard abilities prior to enrolling for this course.
Passing the exam means you will be qualified to teach skiing or snowboarding anywhere in Canada and in many countries around the world. The snow-capped mountains and powder slopes of Canada are waiting for you!
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In this class, you will learn and practice all the skills you need to understand and communicate in English including listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, and grammar. You will also learn the common phrases and expressions that native speakers use.
Students in this program will take special afternoon seminars on the mountain or in the classroom to teach the specialized English vocabulary needed for work as a ski or snowboard instructor and to prepare for the exam.
Students will be required to complete an exam at the end of the course. Please note, exam fees are not included in the program fees.
From this program, you will…
$1,500 CAD for three weeks
This includes 2 weeks of General English classes and 1 week of intensive ski/snowboard instructor preparation classes.* Optional add-ons include accommodation, airport transfers, and health insurance.
Age: Minimum 16 Years, no maximum
English Level: Intermediate to Advanced (Tamwood Level 4 or Higher)*. You should be open to learning in an intercultural environment and motivated to use English with your teachers and peers. The language of instruction will be English only but staff are available for most common languages.
Ski/Snowboard Skills: Must be able to demonstrate comfortable and safe skiing/snowboarding skills on intermediate terrain and ski a strong basic parallel turn.
Documents: You must have a valid passport and be eligible to enter Canada as a tourist or as a student. For up to 6 months, you will need either a tourist visa, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), or in some cases, only your passport. For a program duration of longer than 6 months, you will have to apply for a study permit.
English Acceleration Workshops (Toronto & Vancouver):
Every Friday afternoon you can participate in free interactive workshops designed to help you learn more quickly and improve your English knowledge and skills.
Workshop topics include:
✓ Back to basics
✓ Canadian Culture
✓ Confusing Words
✓ English Through Songs
✓ English Through TV
✓ Fun with Vocabulary
✓ Grammar Fun
✓ Power Speaking 1 & 2
✓ Pronunciation Practice
✓ Read & Discuss
✓ What does that say
✓ Games
Personal Coaching
If you study at Tamwood for more than 4 weeks, you can use our free personal coaching service. A teacher will work with you 1-on-1 to focus on your goals and help make a plan to achieve them through practice and exercises that you can do outside of class.
If you want to have housing arranged pre-departure for either the whole duration of your course or only the beginning, then you can book high-quality accommodation through Tamwood, view our price list here or get a quote by clicking the button at the bottom of this page.
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