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Tamwood Language CentreWhistler, Canada

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School
Location of the school
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Facilities
2.5 

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Social activities
2.5 

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Organisation
2.5 

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
2.5 

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Value for money
2.5 

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Good location for language + ski/snowboarding
  • Free on-site sports equipment and storage for students.
  • Amazing location in Whistler’s main Village Square, only minutes away from the gondolas.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Tamwood’s Summer Camp in Whistler is right in the core of the city, at Whistler Base 11. There are lots of shops, restaurants and cafes around the area and it is a short walk from the Whistler Ski Lift.

Getting around: Whistler is a small town, and is easy to walk around. There are some bus stops close to the camp, for travel outside the centre of the town.

Accommodation: Students will be staying in suites. These consist of two bedrooms as well as a shared lounge and bathroom. Each bedroom has a bunk bed which sleeps two. There is a weekly laundry service. Tamwood sleep staff and the campus security provide 24-hour security throughout the camp.

School facilities: The campus has a gym, a swimming pool, sports fields and a computer lab.

Weekly activity programme: The camp provides weekly activities for students who take the full programmes. These run throughout the day, evening and weekends, and consist of cultural, social, sporting and full excursions.
  • The language school Tamwood Language Centre was founded in Whistler, Canada in 1992.
  • Legal name / parent company: Tamwood International College Ltd.
  • Tax registration ID: 135571651

English Courses

General Language

Information for all courses offered by Tamwood Language Centre

Comments about courses

Optional Medical Insurance:
1 Month - CAD 200
2 Months - CAD 260
3 Months - CAD 320
4 Months - CAD 380
5 Months - CAD 440
6 Months - CAD 500.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
190.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 85 C$ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 85 C$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Note: All courses offered by Tamwood Language Centre, Whistler can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Tamwood Language Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOLanguages CanadaWYSE/FIYTOPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalBritish Columbia Education Quality Assurance, Imagine Education in Canada, PCTIA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:15
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Tamwood Language Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 4
    Number of public PC workstations: 15

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 45
Throughout the year: 65
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 22 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Vancouver International Airport:
170 C$ one way
340 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
More information about airports around Whistler and how to get from the airport to Whistler on your own here on our Whistler page.

Visa Documents

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
105 C$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet3 km
Baseball1.5 km
Basketball0.5 km
Cooking0.25 km
Dancing25 km
Football (soccer)-0.5 km
Golf0.5 km
Horse riding30 km
Ice Hockey4 km
Mountainbiking0.3 km
Music0.25 km
Rugby-0.5 km
Sailing5 km
Skiing0.25 km
Squash5 km
Swimming3 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball0.5 km
Windsurfing-2 km
Yoga0.2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Visit the mountains, forests and lakes
Hiking

Adults - Paid activities

Skiing
Snowboarding
World’s largest downhill mountain bike park
Whistler Blackcomb
Peak 2 Peak Gondola

Accommodation

Ratings of Tamwood Language Centre compared to ratings of all schools in Canada

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Social activities-

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Quality of teaching-

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Value for money-

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Homestay-

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Student opinions about Tamwood Language Centre, Whistler

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
Teachers and staff from the school in general were very concerned about the students and not only in the academic sense, but they also tried to offer recreational activities suited to the tastes of each one.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss You have to investigate well the options for accommodation in Whistler and not discard any option because if a minimum of two people are coming for a month or longer, the option of an aparthotel is more desirable if you book it with time to get a good price.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay Executive
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I loved to stay in Whistler Tamwood and I would repeat it without any doubt if it were not because there are many more places in the world I want to visit.
Course: Basic 15 - 2 weeks
10. Dec. 2015

Map  

302-4293 Mountain Square - V8E 1B8 Whistler
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FAQ about Tamwood Language Centre,

  • English courses at Tamwood Language Centre start at 304 C$ for Intensive English course with 30 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (170 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Tamwood varies from 15 students (Intensive English) to 15 students (Intensive English)
  • 100% of teachers at Tamwood Language Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Tamwood Language Centre comes from Switzerland with a 39% representation, followed by students from Japan (15%) and Brazil (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Tamwood Language Centre offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

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