Study Tours - (Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon Campuses)

Study Tours for Groups

OC's Study tours are specially designed to suit the requirements of groups of students from schools, colleges, universities, or private companies. Study tours can vary from short term (1 week) to long term (10 months). Students usually study ESL but other short courses are available. Although the programs have a strong learning component, they also include numerous recreational and cultural activities. Tours to locations outside the Okanagan region such as Banff, Vancouver, or Victoria can be arranged. Students may live in homestay or in student residences.

Please Contact OC at any time to arrange to have a Study Tour program designed especially for YOU!

• The Area
• Accommodation
• ESL Classes
• Other Learning
• Sample Schedule
• Photos of Study Tour Students
• Comments from Students

The Area

The Okanagan region is famous for its scenic mountains and lakes and is a popular tourist destination in all seasons. The area has a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons, cool winters and warm, dry summers.

Study Tours can be held at any one of OC's four campuses. Kelowna is the largest city of approximately 100,000 residents.   Our thee other campuses are located throughout the region in the cities of Vernon, Salmon Arm and Penticton. These cities are much smaller and offer a warm, safe and friendly environment for students.

Please refer to OC's Location web page for further information about the region and each city.

Accommodation

Study Tour students can choose one of three types of accommodation. The cost for accommodation is included in the study tour package price.

• Homestay - OC has extensive experience in homestay arrangements. All host families are carefully interviewed. Selected homes provide a safe, caring atmosphere and convenient accommodation.
• Student Residence - In Kelowna only
• Hotel/Motel accommodation can be arranged for you.

ESL Classes

ESL classes are taught by well-qualified OC faculty who deliver teaching that gives students effective and practical language skills and encourages active participation. The curriculum is designed to be relevant to the students with enough flexibility to respond to the students' needs. The combination of ESL, homestay and cultural activities provide the students with opportunities to improve their confidence in using English.

Click here for more information about OC's ESL programs.

Other Learning

Through active participation in small classes with experienced teachers, students learn about Canada; its people, lifestyles, geography and culture.

Study Tours can be designed with a particular educational focus. OC faculty are experts in many fields, including Nursing, Education, Water Quality, Wine Making, Fine Arts, Tourism and Business Management.

OC International can also arrange to have outside experts provide training in sports such as golf, tennis, skiing, and snowboarding.

Sample Study Tour Schedule

Week One: Getting Aquainted

Week Two: Society and Culture

Week Three: Education

Photo of Study Tour Students

Educational

learn about Canada:

• English
• People
• Lifestyles
• Georgraphy
• Culture
• History
• and more....

FUN  

Comments from Students

"I enjoyed my English classes every day. My teacher was kind and cheerful. Her English was very clear and her speed of speaking was just right for me. I was so happy to join this program and meet many excellent people in Canada. Now I want to come back and learn more English at OC!"

"Homestay was a great experience for me! I love my homestay family and I hope to see them again one day."

"I never knew there were so many new and wonderful activities to do in the Okanagan that I never had chance to do in my own country! I was never bored for one minute."