Local English Language Classes

In Whistler and Pemberton, there are a number of options for immigrants wishing to improve their English language skills.

Whistler Pemberton Newcomer Services

The Whistler Pemberton Newcomer Services runs small groups and offers one-to-one tutoring for qualified newcomers and immigrants from beginner to high-intermediate level.

The Whistler Pemberton Community Learning Program runs an ESL group for high intermediate and above. It also provides (where available) tutor-support for general literacy skills up to higher level ESL.

To qualify for these free ESL services, you must be 18+ and one of the following:

- a permanent resident of Canada

- a naturalized citizen

- accepted on the Provincial Nominee Program

- hold a full work visa

- a caregiver

Free English language groups in Whistler

Conversation circle ( Beginners to low intermediate )–Monday morning (10:35-12:05 pm) in person. English conversation practice, while you learn about Canada and Canadian culture. Email us to see if you are eligible wpnewcomers@capilanou.ca

Conversation circle ( Mixed levels )– Wednesday early evening (6:00 – 7:30 pm) in person. Conversation, pronunciation practice and grammar practice. Build your accuracy and fluency in English. Email us to see if you are eligible wpnewcomers@capilanou.ca

Advanced English group (High intermediate to Advanced) – Monday evenings (5:00 – 6:30 pm) in person. Advanced level reading, writing, listening and speaking. If you want to broaden your vocabulary, have the opportunity to discuss more complex topics in English, improve your listening and reading skills – then this could be the group for you. To participate in this group, you will need to take an assessment. Email us to see if you are eligible wpnewcomers@capilanou.ca