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CELE

BRATING

ofExcellence10Years

Vancouver

General Information Manual


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ContentsVancouver 3

Vancouver FAQ 4

Did You Know? 5

VGC Overview 6

Company Prole 7

University Pathways 8

VGCs Levels 10

Core Programs 11

Global English 12IELTS 16

TOEFL 18

University Preparation Pathway 20

Electives 22

Plus Classes 24

Business English Certicate 27

The Project Program 29

The Canadian Experience 31

VGC Language Co-op 33Policies and Procedures 34


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About

VancouverSpectacular & Sae Setting -

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Taken rom www.tourismvancouver.com

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Vancouver FAQ1. ?

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For urther inormation on Vancouvers crime rate go to:https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=12304

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Climate Data for Vancouver

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Record high C 15.6 16.4 19.1 23.9 32.7 30 31.7 31.7 28.5 24.2 17 15

Average high C 6.8 8.4 10.6 13.5 16.8 19.6 22.0 22.3 19.0 13.9 9.3 6.8

Average low C 2.7 3.4 4.6 6.5 9.5 12.2 14.1 14.4 11.6 8.2 4.8 2.8

Record low C 13.3 6.7 5 1.1 1.1 2.8 2.8 5 1.7 3.2 9.9 15.6

Source: Environment Canada

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North Vancouver

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Did you know?

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Gastown

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English Bay

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Public Market

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Stanley Park

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The North Shore Mountains

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VGC_OVERVIEW6

VGC OverviewVGC

2003- .

2004-

2005- St

2005-IELTS

2006-TOEFL

2009-VGC

2010-411 West Hastings St. , ESL

2011-Languages Canada, EQA, Imagine Canada

2011-

2012-411 West Hastings St.

2012-The New York Institute of Technology and Texas Wesleyan University

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Floors:3

Classrooms:19(maximum14studentsperclass)

1computerlab

Washrooms:6

FreeWiFiinternetaccess

12dedicatedTOEFLcomputers

LoungeFacilities:

2 Lounges: Canadian Lounge, International Lounge

3 large screen TVs

9 lunch tables

6 Microwaves

2 Rerigerators

Complementary coee

Flags o all o our students home nations

Vending Machine

Filtered hot and cold water

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VGC Company ProileCompany Name: VGC Language School

Address: 411 West Hastings Street

Vancouver, BC. V6B 1L4

Phone Number: 1-604-688-9057

Fax Number: 1-604-688-9058

Website: www.vgc.ca

E-mail Address: [email protected]

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MarketingActivitiesVGCaggressivelymarketsitselfworld-widebyvisiting

student and agent airs, and through social media.

VGC employs ull time marketers or Brazil, Europe, Japan, Korea,

Latin America, Russia and Saudi Arabia.

VGC markets to and in many regions o the world:

Argentina

Brazil

Columbia

The Czech Republic

Hungary

Iran Italy

Japan

Korea

Mexico

VGC social media reached over 500,000 potential students during the all o 2012.

Panama

Russia

Spain

Saudi Arabia

Taiwan

Thailand Turkey

Ukraine

Uruguay

Venezuela

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University Pathways VGC . VGC VGC

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British Columbia Institute Technology1964 48,000 . BCIT

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, Diplomas Certicates .

Royal RoadsBC .

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University of Regina .

Co-op . VGC

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The Art Institute

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Selkirk College BC 8 ..

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New York Institute of Technology

NYIT 14,000 , ,

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NYIT MBA .

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University Pathways

The University of California Riverside20,000 88 .

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North Island College Certicate Diploma ,

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(UBC, UVIC, SFU ) NIC UVIC

EMAILY CARR UNIVERSITY ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY, PORTLAND STATE

UNIVERSITY () .

Seattle Central Community College , .

500 . SSC

2006 2,600 . SSC 2001

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Texas Wesleyan University Fort worth, Texas

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Specialty Courses

UpperAdvanced

LowerAdvanced

UpperIntermediate

Intermediate

Pre-intermediate

Elementary

Beginner

Intro

Global EnglishLevels

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

IELTS Prep

IELTSFoundation

Pre-IELTS

IELTS University Prep

Proficiency Equivalents

IELTS Score TOEFL Scores

83

CEFR

C1

B2

B1

A2

A1

CambridgeTests

CAE

FCE

PET

In HouseTest

In HouseTest

In HouseTest

In HouseTest

6.5

6

5.5

5

4.5

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TOEFLPrep

University PreparationLeveled Programs

TOEFL iBT

VGCs LevelsVGC CEF(Common European Framework) .

VGC Programs

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8:45am-

10:05amCore Class Core Class Core Class Core Class Core Class

Break

10:20am-


Lunch

12:30pm-

1:50pmElectives Core Class Electives Core Class

Break

2:05pm-

3:25pm

Plus Class

Business EnglishCertificate Program

Plus Class


Plus Class


Plus Class


Break

3:40pm-

5:00pm

The ProjectProgram

The ProjectProgram

The ProjectProgram

The ProjectProgram

Core

28lessons

Plus

36lessons

Project

44lessons

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

VGC's English

VGC's

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VGC_PROGRAMS11

VGC's Core

ProgramVGC Language School

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Global English

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Intro Upper Advanced 8

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28 lessons ( 21 )

English +

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Level # Level Coursebook Duration

8 Upper Advanced Masterclass CAE 2 months

7 Advanced Global English 2 months

6 Upper Intermediate Global English 2 months

5 Intermediate Global English 2 months

4 Pre-Intermediate Global English 2 months

3 Elementary Global English 2 months

2 Beginner Global English 2 months

1 IntroTop Notch

Fundamentals1 month

*Classes are subject to enrollment and may not be oered at certain times o the year.

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VGC English .

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Level 6 Upper Intermediate Level Descriptor

Reading & Listening

Speaking&Writing .

Speaking&Writing

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English

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Example o week 1 themes and content or Upper Intermediate Global English:

Week Theme Topics

1 Alive&Well

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2 Right&Wrong

3 Land & Sea

4 Magic & Mystery

5 Parents & Children

6 Power & Money

7 Rhyme & Reason

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8 Dreams & Reality

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English Global English Course Book 2 7 .

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Unit 1: Alive and Well Unit 2: Right and Wrong

Welcometotheclass!Gettoknowyourclassmatesactivity

Speaking: Discussing opinions, p. 6 7

Reading: Details on the topic o cities, p. 6 7

TASK:WriteashorttraveljournalparagraphaboutyourcityandpresentittotheclassHomework: workbook ps 3 - 4

Opening discussion about amily trees and Genealogy

Listening or details, p.8 and 9.

Language awareness, p. 8 9

Speakingpractice:10questionsaboutyourfamily(reportonyourpartner)

Homework: vocab and reading, p.12 13, workbook, p. 5 6

Quiz on Language materials rom Monday and Tuesday

Listening or generalization patterns, p. 14

Writingprocesscycle:

Readasamplereport

Identifyparagraphs,topicsentences,supportingsentences

Planreport

Homework:writing1(seebelow)

Writing1due

Begin Unit 2: Show pictures o the planets, discussion about science and astronomy

Reading on Galileo p.18 19

Vocab and Speaking, p.18

Homework: vocab. and reading, p.20 21

Reading and Listening The Right Answer Quiz

Vocab,SpeakingandGrammar(denitearticles)p.2223

Writingtaskcycle:

Readasampleessay

IdentifystructureandtopicsPreparetowrite

Homework:writing2(seebelow)


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IELTS . (

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IELTS .

IELTS .

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TOEFL IELTS

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VGC IELTS . 5 IELTS 2(8wks) .

28(21 )

Level # Level IELTS

8 Upper Advanced IELTS Preparation

7 Lower Advanced IELTS Foundation

6 Upper Intermediate Pre-IELTS

5 Intermediate

4 Pre-Intermediate

3 Elementary

2 Beginner

1 Intro


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Pre-IELTS

VGC level 6

IELTS 4.5-5.0TOEFL 61-70

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IELTS Foundation

VGC level 7

IELTS 5.0-5.5,s

FCE to CAE

TOEFL 71-80-

IELTS PrepVGC level 8

IELTS 6.0

TOEFL 80

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VGC 6.5 .

VGC (Pre-IELTS, IELTS Foundation, IELTS preparation)

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TOEFL . (

120 80 )

IELTS .

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(12) (6

45~60 ) .

TOEFL IELTS

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28( 21 )

TOEFL

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Reading Writing Speaking Listening

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TOEFL test please visit: www.ets.org/toef

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University Preparation VGC

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Post secondary VGC

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**UP UP . Up

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UP

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Topics Grammar Reading Writing Speaking Listening

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The course includes excursions to places o relevance to students, such as

SFU and UBC.

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The Teacher Dr. Angela Belcham

VGC ,

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UP

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VGC 6 ( 6 )

ECTR B2 Level

5.5 in IELTS (minium of 5 in all skills)

60-70 in TOEFL

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ElectivesVGC Core Program (28)

VGC .

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Combined Level Electives

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Situational Conversation - . , .

Grammar - . . , .

Writing for Business and Pleasure - .

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8:45am-


Break

10:20am-


Lunch

12:30pm-


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Reading/Vocabulary and Discussion -

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Advanced Grammar & Writing - .

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Advanced Writing Workshop -

Exam Preparation IELTS -Upper Intermediate Level IELTS . .

Exam Preparation TOEFL -Upper Inetermediate Level TOEFL . .

Vocabulary Builder - . .

Expressions and Conversation - , .

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Plus Programs

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36( 27 )

VGC_PROGRAMS24

8:45am-


Break

10:20am-


Lunch

12:30pm-


Break

2:05pm-

3:25pm

Plus Class


Plus Class


Plus Class


Plus Class


Core

28lessons

Plus

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VGC Levels Academic PlusClass

Core Texts Curriculum & Course Content

3 4 Academic Plus I

Academic Connections 1

Reading Power 2

LongmanFundamentalsofAcademicWriting

SpellingWorkoutBookA

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More Reading Power

LongmanIntroductiontoAcademicWriting

SpellingWorkoutBookD

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LongmanAcademicWriting

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VGC_PROGRAMS26

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VGC Levels Speaking Plus class Curriculum & Course Content

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Business English

Certifcate Program .

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Module 1:

Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

1

Introduction

Course Outline

Needs Analysis

Advertising

BrandingInternational

Marketing

Corporate

Sponsorship

2 Marketing MixCustomer

Satisaction

Customer

ComplaintsBanking

3Money/

InvestmentGlobalization Outsourcing Franchising

4 Production

Innovation/

Product

Development

Risk

Management/

Product

Withdrawl

Recession/

Downsizing

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Module 2:


1

Introduction & Outline othe Course

Needs Analysis

Organizations / Jobs andJob Descriptions

Legal Company Forms Management Styles Job Satisaction

2 WaysofWorking Equal Opportunities Total Qual ity ManagementHuman ResourcesManagement

3 Business Ethics Time Management WorkEnvironment HealthandSafetyWork

4Business and theEnvironment

Industriel Relations Training and Education Recruitment

Module 3:


1

Introduction & Outline othe Course

Needs Analysis

Socializing in English

Telephoning Business Correspondence Emails

2 Meetings Negotiations Presentations Making Decisions

3 Job Interviews Resumes Cover Letters Business Reports

4 Describing Trends Problem Solving In-company Communications Closing the Deal

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The Project

Program

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8:45am-


Break

10:20am-


Lunch

12:30pm-


Break

2:05pm-

3:25pm

Plus Class


Plus Class


Plus Class


Plus Class


Break

3:40pm-

5:00pm

The ProjectProgram

The ProjectProgram

The ProjectProgram

The ProjectProgram

Core

28lessons

Plus

36lessons

Project

44lessons



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VGC

Schedule example:

Week Activity Group Objective

Week3

Students will be introduced to logistics and team-

building language, as well as planning and delegation.

Students will also build teams to write, shoot and

direct either:

A documentary i lm about student l i e inVancouver

A drama or horror lm

An ESL romantic comedy

A personal memoir

One group o students will promote and advertise or

the lm estival.

The other teams will gather riends and students

together to shoot their student lms, and promote the

estival.

Week4

Once students inish and edit their ilms, they will

show them at VGCs First Annual Film Festival on

Friday, November 30th.

The promotional group prepares the space, ood,

program and equipment or the estival, and the other

groups nish their lms.


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VGC .

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Experiences Description Spring Summer Fall Winter

Snowshoeing Experience Vancouvers famous snowy and beautiful local

mountains. Snowshoes and guiding provided.

x x

Ski / Snowboard

Lesson Package

A great experience for both experts and those that have

never seen snow. Vancouver and Whistler have some of

the best skiing in the world. This event includes equipment

rental & skiing or snowboarding lessons.

x x x

Wakeboarding Experience Vancouver from the ocean while wakeboarding

behind a powerful speedboat. This event includes 4 hours

of wake boarding and ocean excitement.

x

Salmon Fishing Catch one of BCs famous salmon from a shing boat. If

you are lucky, take your sh home for a delicious dinner.

This experience includes 5 hours of shing and guiding.

x x

WhiteWater

Rating

Raft down one of BC's challenging rivers for 3-4 hours and

enjoy class 3 or 4 rapids as your adrenaline is pumping.

This experience Includes lunch.

x

Skydiving The ultimate experience. This includes 30 minutes of

training and a ight to 3800 meters. This is completed as a

tandem jump with an expert skydiver.

x x

WhaleWatching BC is famous for having a large whale population. Travel for

3-4 hours by boat into the Gulf of Georgia and beyond insearch of whales and other ocean wildlife.

x x x

Float Plane Tour A great way to see Vancouver and its amazing surroundings.

Experience one of the best Vancouver city tours with a 25

minute seaplane ride.

x x x x

Kayaking Visit one of Vancouvers many beautiful local islands,

Bowen Island. Then kayak in the beautiful calm waters of

the Howe Sound.

x x x

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Experiences Description Spring Summer Fall Winter

Ice Hockey

- Vancouver

Canucks

Watch Canadas national Sport, ice hockey and experience

Canadian culture at its nest. This is truly a unique

Canadian Experience.

x x x

Bungee Jump Jump from a 52m high bridge near Whistler. Not for the faint

of heart!

x x x x

Snow Tubing Jump from a 52m high bridge near Whistler. Not for the faint

of heart!

x

Rocky Mountain

Tour

Visit the spectacular Rocky Mountains and experience 4

days in one of the most beautiful places in North America.

Visit Lake Louise, Banff & Jasper and you may be lucky

enough to see bears, deer, eagles, elk and moose. Try one

of the many summer optional activities like canoeing, bear

watching, taking a gondola or riding the world famous ice

explorer. In winter, students can try skiing, snowboarding

or ice skating.

x x x x

Sailing Take a sailboat for an amazing adventure in the waters

surrounding Vancouver.

x x x

BC LionsExperience a uniquely American sport by watching

Vancouver's professional Canadian Football team. x x x

Whitecaps

Soccer

Watch Vancouver's professional soccer team compete

against some of the best teams from the USA & Canada.

x x x

Paintball A great event for friends and classmates. Students can hunt

and attack each other with colorful paint through a forest

and forts.

x x x

Cultus Lake

Waterpark

Spend the day sliding or relax beside one of Vancouvers

most beautiful lakes.

x

Camping Experience the great Canadian wilderness and enjoy BC's

beautiful outdoors. This includes all equipment.

x

Horseback

Riding

Ride the trails surrounding Whistler on a horse. Become a

cowboy or cowgirl for an afternoon.

x

Zip Ling Zip" through the trees on a 3 hour course near Victoria or

Whistler.

x x x x

WhistlerTrips Home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. This is the most

famous resort town in North America and guests can enjoy

many outdoor adventure activities. Only 2 hours from

Vancouver. Your adventure awaits!

x x x x

Victoria Trip Take a beautiful ferry ride to Vancouver Island and travel

down to the capital of BC. A great place to visit museums,

watch whales, enjoy Butchart gardens or enjoy one of the

many local restaurants or pubs.

x x x x

Tono Trip Visit the west coast of Vancouver Island and the Pacic

Ocean. Walk through the rainforest and see trees that are

hundreds of years old or explore one of the many beaches

that surround the little town Tono. Options to surf, kayak

or whale watch are available to enhance this amazing

journey..

x x x

Surng Grab a board and ride the waves on one of Tono's

beautiful beaches. This includes board rental and wetsuit.

x

Bowling A great after school activity for friends and classmates. x x x x


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VGC Language Co-op

5

VGC .

Registration

FeePrice Total

Term of the

Internship

Sel Placement

Co-op$150 $500 $650

3 months

expiration

Hospitality Co-op

(City)$150 $1,050 $1,200 5 18 months

Hospitality Co-op(Resort)

$150 $1,050 $1,200 4 12 months

Unpaid Co-op $150 $1,050 $1,200 2 month 6 months

Self-placement

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* .

City Resort .

Paid .

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City ,

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Resort ,

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Co-op

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VGC Policies & Procedures

VGC .

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Reason Time Refund

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Accommodation Refund Policy

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VGC

8:15

8:45-9:30 a.m.

9:45 -10:45 a.m. Placement Test (Speaking + Writing + Grammar)

10:45-11:00 School tour

11:00-12:30 a.m. Lunch

12:30 a.m.

VGC

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Week 1 - Wednesday 8:45 - 11:40, Thursday 8:45 - 11:40

Week 2 - Tuesday 8:45 - 11:40, Wednesday 8:45 - 11:40

Week 3 - Tuesday 8:45 - 11:40, Wednesday 8:45 - 11:40, Thursday 8:45 - 11:40

Week 4 - Tuesday 8:45 - 11:40, Wednesday 8:45 - 11:40

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8:15am .

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