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Teen Explorer - Homestay (for ages 14-17)

Global Village English Centres - GV Victoria (Junior)

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Course description

Our popular Victoria Teen Explorer Homestay program (formerly TAP) is back and better than ever!

Develop your language skills during our engaging 20 lesson-per week morning classes at our full renovated downtown campus. Then put your skills into practice exploring Victoria during chaperoned afternoon activities and excursions, and by interacting with your host family in the evening and on weekends.

This is a true immersion program that will take your English to the next level!

THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Morning classes | Materials | Full-board homestay | Weekend excursions including whale watching | Afternoon activities & excursions | Victoria airport or ferry terminal transfers | Medical insurance | Campus wifi | Transportation to and from activities | Completion certificate

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (28 Jun - 15 Aug)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 30 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026, 01 Jan 2027

Global Village English Centres - GV Victoria (Junior) does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Victoria.

Class size

Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 14 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Located on visually stunning Vancouver Island, Global Village Victoria is ideally situated in the centre of the capital city of British Columbia, Canada. GV Victoria is an English school well-known for our caring staff, our diverse international community of students, and a friendly, positive atmosphere. We offer English classes at eight levels of General ESL as well as Specialized English courses like English for Business, Power Speaking, Cambridge FCE and CAE preparation, English for High School, and Teen Activity Programs. As Victoria’s only IELTS Test Centre, we also offer full-time, part-time and evening classes in IELTS preparation.

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Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Global Village English Centres - GV Victoria (Junior) varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
01 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 30 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026, 01 Jan 2027

School location

Located on visually stunning Vancouver Island, Global Village Victoria is ideally situated in the centre of the capital city of British Columbia, Canada. GV Victoria is an English school well-known for our caring staff, our diverse international community of students, and a friendly, positive atmosphere. We offer English classes at eight levels of General ESL as well as Specialized English courses like English for Business, Power Speaking, Cambridge FCE and CAE preparation, English for High School, and Teen Activity Programs. As Victoria’s only IELTS Test Centre, we also offer full-time, part-time and evening classes in IELTS preparation.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Visit Canada's Citizenship and Immigration website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Victoria based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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