EC Vancouver: English

+ Ranch Stay
This programme is for the cowboy or cowgirl at heart who wants
to learn English while spending some time in Canadian nature
away from urban life.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT ON THIS COURSE?
Ranch stay is for people looking to learn something about the community where
they are placed and farming in general. With demanding, physical labour this
unpaid cultural exchange is not for the faint-hearted! Students need to be
physically fit, hard-working, social and interested in Canadian nature and farming,
as they will be part of the farm family life. Spending most of their time with the
family, far away from the city, students will learn a great deal about Canadian
farming and the farm lifestyle.
Ranchstay gives participants the chance to become involved with family activities.
Candidates can use all facilities of the farm, i.e. riding their horses, driving the
tractor etc. The program is not only about farming; it is a cultural exchange program
where candidates get a real inside of Canadian culture, mentality etc. The family
takes candidates along when they visit neighbors, when they do their grocery
shopping or when they go to events like rodeos, community festivals.
All ranches are located in rural and remote areas of Alberta, British Columbia or
Saskatchewan.
Ranch types include:
Cattle ranch
Horse ranch (riding experience required for all types)
Guest ranch
Alpaca farm
Sheep farm
Mixed farm
Vineyard

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR STUDENTS

who are between the ages of 20 - 28 years old
who want to live and learn in a family environment
who want to escape the city and learn about authentic Canadian rural life
who enjoy hard work and learning on the job!

LEVEL
Intermediate

COURSE DURATION
8-12 weeks (May to Oct) recommended
for Ranch Stay Ranch stay does not
have to be same length as English
course - may be longer or shorter.
COURSE START DATES
Application has to be turned in
minimum 12 weeks prior to students
proposed start date and the start date
as well as booking arrangement MUST
be confirmed by the EC-Vancouver.

1 LESSON
1 lesson = 55 minutes
AVAILABLE IN
EC Vancouver

Price:
$800-1,000 placement fee
$150 Registration fee
$70 weekly fee
Additional: transportation to and from the farm ($150-250 or more)
Included in price:
Room/board
Access to telephone/laundry facilities
Arranging itinerary to the farm
Ongoing service/trouble shooting
Pre-requisites:
Farm experience is not necessary but riding experience is mandatory for candidates
that would like to go to a horse farm.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATION FEES
Written notification of cancellation must be submitted in order for refunds to be
provided. All refunds are made to the original fee payer.
Cancellation prior to arrival for individuals
For students cancelling two weeks or less after application, then the application
fee will not be refunded.
For students cancelling 12 weeks or more prior to the start date, then the
application fee and 50% of the remaining programme fee will be withheld.
Cancellation after arrivals or no shows for individuals
For early departure students are required to give 30 days written notice to be
eligible for a refund of additional fees. No refunds will be given once the student
has started his/her programme.