Douglas College - English Language & Canadian Culture Immersion Program - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Douglas College |
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| Program C and Virtual Program Status | Open | |
| Program Information | Program Name | Douglas College - English Language & Canadian Culture Immersion Program |
| Program Type |
Program C
Type: Short-term program |
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| Program Description | Spend a month in beautiful British Columbia learning English and immersing yourself in Canadian culture while exploring the province! The program will be from August 3rd - August 28, 2026. English classes will be taught in the morning with different culture workshops, field trips and outings in the afternoon. You will be able to make the most of British Columbia's unique blend of urban and natural beauty with tours throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and various nature trips to parks, beaches, and more! Douglas College's campuses are located within minutes of bustling Downtown Vancouver and some world-class mountains. Check out the different tabs in this brochure for more information. Program Highlights -3 hours of English Language each morning covering a variety of topics including Indigenous culture -Applied workshops on Canadian food, history and culture -Cultural Outings (Indigenous-led canoe tour, mountain hike, visiting art galleries, local markets and more.) -Meet Canadian students! You will be paired with a Douglas student as a pen-pal before arriving and several activities and outings will be held with Douglas students as well -Live with a Canadian family! You will be matched with a host family and have lots of opportunities to learn and practice your English -Airport pick-up and drop-off at the beginning and end of the program -Graduation celebration & dinner at the end of the program | |
| Contact Information | Michael Andrew, andrewm@douglascollege.ca | |
| Teaching Language | English | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate or Graduate | |
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | No |
| English Language Requirements: | None | |
| Other English Language Requirements | None | |
| Other Language Requirements | None | |
| Academic Field | Communication, English Language and Literature, Foreign Languages and Literatures, International / Global Studies | |
| Facilities and Resources | None | |
| Scholarships Available: | No | |
| Scholarship Information | N/A | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $3350.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $0.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $0.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $500.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $0.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $0.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | In Canadian Dollars the Program Fee is $4600. The program fee covers homestay w/ meals, airport pick-up & drop-off, all classes and workshops, all events and outings, transit pass for the Greater Vancouver Area and full access to all of Douglas College's facilities. | |
| Supplementary Links | Visa should not be required for 1 month stay, but an eTA is required for anyone to travel to Canada, it costs 7$ and can be found here: | Link |
| Program C Information | Notification of Acceptance Date | N/A |
| Application Opens | 09/Feb/2026 | |
| Application Closes | 15/May/2026 | |
| Program Start Date | 03/Aug/2026 | |
| Program End Date | 28/Aug/2026 | |
| Credit/No Credit | No Credit | |
| Other Credential Offered | Certificate of Completion awarded at end of program | |
| Number of Participants | 20-40 | |
| Housing Type | Homestay - 3 meals/day included After program acceptance you will be sent an application for homestay to be matched with a host family. | |