Time to help others “Giving Back for Breakfast”

Kelowna students have been working hard to raise funds for this upcoming event called “Giving Back for Breakfast“. This is a fundraiser event for the Food Bank organized by Gayle Voyer at Total Events. (www.totalevents.ca)

The students came up with many great ideas for this event. For example, one student played the violin for the students, one group cooked and brought “donation” lunch for the rest of the students and some students gave a massage for the others during  lunch time. In this picture, the students are making donation boxes.

Only one group will get an opportunity to go to Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel to attend the breakfast on Tuesday, June 30th in the end but the important thing is that all the students from all over the world work as a team and get a great experience helping locals who need a help.

The Director of Studies in Kelowna, Jennifer Peachy says that “If we can suspend all judgment and accept that another human being needs our help, no matter where they live, we too can make a difference.”

Thank you very much for your help, Kelowna students! 🙂

♥Anna

Cambridge CAE will start on April 4!

Hello everyone:) Today, I would like to introduce VanWest Cambridge Programs. VanWest will have CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) starting on April 4^th!

 This course will be 27 hours per week and 10 weeks in total and CAE program requires above Level 4 (Advanced). If you are not ready to take CAE program, we also offer PET (Preliminary English Test) for intermediate level. PET class will help you to familiarize to Cambridge tests. PET starts every Monday and from 9 to 12pm.

 The University of Cambridge Certificates is among the most widely recognized British English language examinations in the world. The curriculum incorporates Listening, Speaking, Writing, Reading and Structure and provides essential English language skills and test-taking strategies.

 Cambridge programs will help ensure you have the skills to communicate clearly and effectively with native speakers.

 If you like to have more information about CAE program, please visit or contact marketing staffs anytime! Jeanette: jeanette@vanwest.com, Anna: anna@vanwest.com, Fernando: kowal@vanwest.com, Jamie: jamie@vanwest.com

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안녕하세요, 다가오는 4월4일 캠브리지 CAE (Cambridge Advanced English)가 개강을 합니다. 캠브리지프로그램은 원어민들이 사용하는 전문적이고 학문적인 실용영어를 배우고자 하시는 분들, 가까운 미래에 영어권 국가로 진학을 원하시는 분들 또는 벤웨스트 컬리지의 가장 집중적인 프로그램을 원하시는 분들을 위한 프로그램으로 총 10주 과정에 주당 27시간으로 진행이 됩니다.  CAE 프로그램은 Level 4 이상의 레벨이 요구되며 CAE 에 관심있는 학생분들은 사전 레벨테스트를 받으셔야 합니다.

또한 캠브리지를 준비하는 학생들을 위해 Intermediate 레벨의 PET(Preliminary English Test)과정이 매달 개강하고 있습니다. PET 졸업생들은 대부분의 상황에서 만족스런 레벨의 의사소통을 할 수 있게 됩니다. 매주 월요일 시작 가능하며 오전9-12시, 월-금요일에 수업이 진행됩니다.

벤웨스트 컬리지는 공식 캠브리지 시험 센터로 모든 시험은 현지에서 관리됩니다. 

캠브리지 프로그램에 대해 궁금한 점이 있으시면 언제든지 한국인 마케터 Jamie 에게 연락부탁드립니다. jamie@vanwest.com

So much to do! March Activity Calendars!

Soccer, bowling, snowboarding, Seattle, wine-tasting, dance club, hockey, St Patrick’s day, yoga, laser tag, ice climbing and more!  VanWest students will never be bored with these exciting activities in Kelowna and Vancouver!  Click on the March activity calendars below!

VanWest与Alexander College之合作讯息

VanWest College 很荣幸的公告与Alexander College 合作讯息帮助国际学生一个非常好的机会快速达成卑斯省进入大学的英语目标。

温西学院有23年的教学经验培训来自世界各地的学生学习学生只要学习完成达到温西学院第4级英语程度即可达到英语入学标准免去托福和雅思的考试成绩。

学生在Alexander College完成的学士学位第一及第二年可转读如the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria and Thompson Rivers University 和卑斯省及加拿大其他各地大学。

Alexander College是 BC transfer system (BCCAT)的会员之一提供学士学位课程的第一及第二年课程的学分是被卑斯省及其他加拿大大学所承认的。Alexander College我们提供英语培训课程大学转学学分为(（2+2） 和1年的MBA先修班 学生都可以在两所学校获得多方面的协助不管在生活上的适应或课业上的学习都有完善的安排小班制的学习环境和针对个人的学习计划方针帮助达成学生的理想。

若有需要其他更多有关于课程和价格的详细内容请与业务经理Jeanette Kramer联络 jeanette@vanwest.com.

New Director of Studies at VanWest Kelowna

Happy Summer Solstice!

It’s been a busy spring at VanWest College with much time spent preparing for this summer’s teen & youth programs in Kelowna and Vancouver.  Often with spring comes change, and today I’m pleased to announce we have a new Director of Studies at VanWest Kelowna.

Jennifer Peachey has 20+ years teaching experience both as an English teacher and ballet teacher.  She is well-travelled and previously taught English in Vietnam in addition to owning and managing her own dance schools in Canada.  Jennifer has been teaching at VanWest Kelowna since 2006 and is thrilled to now lead this campus as the new Director of Studies.

I had a chance to interview Jen by email and here is what she had to say:

What are you looking forward to the most about your new position? I’m really looking forward to building a great team in Kelowna. I think good teachers are the key to happy students. As we grow I want to keep the enthusiasm and love of teaching alive and thriving. Every teacher has something special and unique to offer the students and I want to capitalize on that.

What is your favourite thing to do in Kelowna? Kelowna has a lot to offer in every season  but I have to say I like the summer! I love to go for walks in the early morning or late evening when the days are hot and sunny. I also love to sit under a shady tree and read.

How do you see the school growing and changing in the next 5 years? My vision for this campus would be continuing to see our student numbers grow while keeping our classes relatively small. Right now we have a real ‘family’ feel to our campus because the foreign community is not that big in Kelowna.  We are also looking forward to getting the internship program up and running in the near future.

What is one thing you would like students and agents to know most about VanWest Kelowna? I would like them to know that Kelowna is not a big city and that is what makes studying here unique. When you come to VanWest Kelowna you become part of our family and you get to enjoy our friendly community. We like to do field expeditions as often as possible so that students interact with the community; we feel that this is a vital part of their experience here. From making pottery with a real potter to playing soccer with other locals, students immerse themselves in our beautiful city and in Canadian life.

Jennifer and the team at VanWest Kelowna look forward to meeting you soon!  For inquiries about studying at VanWest Kelowna, please contact us!

About Canada: a Quebecois view!

Hello everyone.

Last week, we had a special conversation club with Sylvie!  Sylvie is from Quebec and one of our brilliant students in VanWest.  She introduced us geographic Canada and told us the adventurous stories that she experienced in Canada.

From presentation, we learned about different provinces, territories, great lakes and mountains in Canada. She even brought maple syrup and we tasted it. What a sweet treat!  Thank you Sylvie:)

From Monday to Thursday at 4:15pm, VanWest offers free conversation clubs, so if you want to join us, please visit room 215!

Jamie:)

Kelowna Summer Festivals

Kelowna is such a beautiful place to stay especially in spring and summer. Since there are many fun festivals and events, the city is full of energy!

I’d like to introduce some of my favorite festivals!

“Parks Alive” is my favorite Kelowna summer festival. Concerts and food stands are held in North Glenmore, Rutland, East Kelowna, the Mission and especially the downtown area from June to September . Usually, the downtown area gets busy on Friday and Saturday night. Bring your blanket and chair downtown and enjoy the free concerts with your friends on the weekend! For more details, check out the activity calendar!

Also, “Fat Cat Children’s Festival” is one of the popular festivals in Kelowna. It is  going to be held on June 11th and 12th this year. There are many free events and acitivies. The parade will  start  from 10am to 11:30am on Saturday, June 12th. If you would like to meet new people, be a volunteer! It would be a good experience to work with Canadian, practice your English and enjoy the festivall! Weekend admission is $5 for individuals.

Don’t forget the big event on July 1st! It’s a very important day for Canadians, “Canada Day“! Get together downtown, enjoy music and good food with your friends! At night, the fireworks will light up the sky!

Here is a list of Vancouver and Kelowna festivals and events! Please check this out.

♥Anna

mixi official community

日本人の生徒さんへ

ニュースです！

この度、ソーシャルネットワーキングサイト、mixiでVanWest Collegeのオフィシャルコミュニティを作成しました。コミュニティ名は「Official VanWest College」です。mixiアカウントを持っているそこのあなたはどなたでもメンバーに参加して下さい。

様々なアクティビティや写真、ビデオで「今」のVanWest Collegeをお届けしたいと思います。それと卒業生、在学生、そしていつかVanWest Collegeに通いたいな！と思っているそこのあなたも、みんなでトピックを使って情報を交換しましょう！

質問などございましたら、いつでも管理人の「アンナ」までご連絡お待ちしております。

Eメールはこちらまで→office@vanwest.com

♥Anna

The World Studies English in Kelowna

VanWest Kelowna keeps on growing and more and more students from around the world are discovering how great it is to learn English in Kelowna.  Not only is Kelowna a native English speaking city, it is a beautiful lake city that provides many chances to meet Canadians and live a Canadian life.  Click on the chart below to see who is studying at VanWest College in Kelowna!

VanWest College looks forward to welcoming you to Kelowna and Vancouver!  Please contact us if you are interested in learning English at VanWest College!

Spring Book Sale at the VPL

Hello Everyone!

From this Thursday to Sunday, there is a spring book sale at the Vancouver Public Library (more info:www.vpl.ca).  Hundreds and hundreds used books go on sale, starting at 99 cents! What a bargain! Here is open hours for spring book sale; April 8, 10am-9pm; April 9 &10, 10am-6pm; April 11, 12pm-5pm.

I hope you can find amazing stories and adventures for this beautiful spring days.

Jamie 🙂