International HouseWhistler, Canada
International House has ceased operations - Permanently closed down
Location: Located in the heart of Whistler Village, just a couple of minutes walking distance from the lift, housed in a building complex with a big variety of cafes, boutiques, and shops next door.
- The language school International House was founded in Whistler, Canada in 2005.
- Legal name / parent company: Net Pacific Coordination Inc.
- Tax registration ID: CRA:127248623
- Abbreviated name of school: IH Whistler
Courses
Information for all courses offered by International House
Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 C$ per course level.
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 language level
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 Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Note: All courses offered by International House, Whistler can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
International House (IH)
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 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 15Number of public PC workstations: 2Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Vancouver International Airport:
125 C$ one way
250 C$ return (both ways)
250 C$ return (both ways)
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)
120 C$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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.
Ratings of International House compared to ratings of all schools in Canada
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FAQ about International House,
- What is the best price for a course at International House, Whistler?
- Is airport pickup offered by International House?Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (125 C$)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at International House?100% of teachers at International House hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of International House from?The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from Switzerland with a 56% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and France (8%).
Whistler
Whistler city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.5
More information about Whistler including climate data and events on our Whistler page with a list of all 1 schools in Whistler.