Short Term Programs

• Global Homestay Program
• English Village Program
• Work Experience Program
• Excursion Program
• One World: Society & The Environment
• Camp Program
• Customized Programs

Global Homestay Program

Our most popular group program! Students enjoy days filled with survival English instruction, half and full day outings, and memorable moments with their host families. Programs are typically two to four weeks in length, but Global Partners can customize the program for shorter or longer durations, as necessary. English lessons are held four mornings a week and each lesson is three hours long. Afternoons are spent exploring North American culture and attractions. Most programs also include one full day excursion per week. Global Parnters strives to incorporate community familiarization and involvement into all of our programs. As such, students will have the opportunity to learn about and take part in North American volunteerism and interact with North American Youth. Great memories are made in this program!

English Village Program

English Village Program takes English Language learning one step further! We hire only ESL qualified teachers to lead our intensive morning English classes. Instruction is theme-based and focused on improving the listening and speaking skills of the students. All students take part in private oral interviews at the beginning and end of the program in an effort to evaluate skills improvement. Students receive interview scores as well as personal assessments from their teachers at the end of the program. In the afternoons, students participate in "Action English" - a wide variety of fun activities within the local community that are designed to build upon and actively use the language learning skills shared in the morning's class. If you are serious about English and serious about fun, this is your program!

Work Experience Program

College students aged 17-22 participating in our four-week Work Experience program gain a deeper understanding of North American culture. This program provides students with a unique learning opportunity to study at a college or university while gaining practical work experience in the Host City. As with all of our programs, the homestay is key to learning while enjoying the comfort of a family environment. Each week students receive 12 hours of ESL instruction, 2 full days of work experience and one full day outing. Choose from a variety of work placements, from retail and office work to agricultural and farming assistance. Global Partners Work Experience participants take part in just about all that an overseas adventure can offer!

Excursion Program

Customization is the key to this active, recreational program. Whether your group is interested is sports, the outdoors or art and culture, Global Partners will create a custom excursion program that will meet your needs. While formal English lessons are not part of this program, participants will become more comfortable with English and North American culture as they explore North America and form life-long friendships with their homestay families. Possible activities may include museum visits, heritage tours, and sporting events.

One World: Society & The Environment

This social issues and environment program focuses on vocabulary building while addressing important environmental and social issues of today. Students attend ESL classes in the morning. Afternoons are spent visiting and volunteering at local organizations. One full day excursion per week is also included. Possible excursions and volunteer activities include visits to First Nations Cultural Centres, Senior's Homes, recycling centres, wildlife preservation facilities, and local non-profit organizations. Agricultural tours and nature hikes with a tour guide are also available. Global Partners will customize a program to your specific requests.

Camp Program

Our camp program is a great opportunity to experience the North American outdoors and have a great time making friends with North American youth. This beautiful lakeside camp in Alberta offers two age categories (9-12 years and 13-15 years). During the one-week program, students stay in comfortable cabins. English classes are held each morning. Afternoons and evenings are spent swimming, canoeing, learning outdoor survival skills and singing campfire songs. Of course, all of these terrific activities include North American friends. The North American outdoors, new friends and fun English activities - what a summer vacation!

Customized Programs

Global Partners has a wealth of expertise in program customization. We can develop an English oriented program to fit the needs of almost any group. We are also able to deliver our programs overseas. The following is just a sample of programs. Please, let us know if you have an idea for a custom program. Keep in mind that we can arrange site visits, field trips, and guest speakers in almost any field.

• English for Law Enforcement
• Teacher Training for English Teachers
• Trends in North American Education
• English for Doctors, Nurses and other Health Care Professionals
• English for Business Purposes
• TOEIC Programs
• TOEFL Programs
• University Preparatory Programs
• North American High School Preparatory Programs
• Intercultural Understanding / Cross Cultural Communication
• English for the Aviation Professionals (Pilots and Flight Attendants)
• English for Tourism Professionals
• English for Sports Trainers
• Specialty Program for Borders