Howe Sound School Division

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program The students receive orientation to the school facilities and expectations, as well as community information, orientation and academic support. The classes provide information about Canadian culture and laws. Placement testing with the Composite Placement Test that is based on the ESL standards of the British Columbia Ministry of Education. Non-credit ESL support. Quickly integrate into participation-based courses. Academic course enrolment is dependent on placement score and grades or previous TOEFL scores from home country school. Cannot accommodate international students with learning disabilities. Field trips.

Career Program Courses that specifically help prepare students for related college, university, technical training or entry-level employment. Grades 11 and 12 Work Experience where students work with a community employer-sponsor to learn about a career field of their choice.

Senior students provide classroom assistance to the international students during ESL classes. In addition to providing academic support, this helps to encourage international student’s integration into the general school population. English lesson\'s are taught in local schools and are based on the Canadian School system. Low student to teacher ratio of 15:1 to insure individual attention for student. Homestay with English speaking families. Receive a Canadian certificate of achievement form the Howe Sound School District. Program Includes: Homestay arranged in Squamish, Whistler or Pembeton. Which includes 3 meals a day. English language instruction. Pick up and drop off at the Vancouver International Airport. Welcome/orientation session. Farewell party and Canadian Certificate of Achievement. Choose from the following exciting outdoor activities: - Glacier Snow Boarding - Glacier Sking - White Water Rafting - Rock Climbing - Horseback Riding - Hiking - Backpacking - Mountain Biking - Canoeing - Kayaking - Golf - Tennis - Roller Blading - Fishing Allow us to customize a program to meet your educational, cultural and outdoor recreational dreams. For a unique Canadian camping experience, consider staying at Howe Sound School District\'s Coast Mountain Outdoor School, just 30 minutes north of Whistler. Room and board are included in this group camping setting. Study English through memorable outdoor and cultural experience. Discover Canada\'s world-famous wilderness and practice your language skills at the same time. This is a Canadian ESL program offered by the Howe Sound School District.

Second Language Challenge Program Formal evaluation of grade 11 or 12 courses resulting in a percentage mark. Obtain Grade 11 or 12 second language course credit without participating in the course. The Challenge Program enables students: To have course work previously completed elsewhere evaluated for credit, To write an exam in a subject in order to receive credit without having to take the course work.