Why Study at Focus?

Focus is a registered and accredited private post-secondary education institute.

Since 1992 Focus Training Institute Ltd. has enjoyed an excellent community reputation of relevant and interactive training.

Our objective is to meet individual students’ needs, meet them where they are and facilitate their progress as they move towards their goals.

We have had the pleasure of working with students from 19-74 years old, and many different cultures, needs and goals. Our comfortable, positive atmosphere helps students achieve, whether their needs are specifically occupational or general, language or professional development skills.

Our language training offers students a unique combination of ESL and immersion. Classroom instruction as well as interaction with Canadian people, organizations or businesses keeps students interested and interactive.

It also affords students the opportunity to get to know Canadian people, business and culture. When people are interested – they learn. This method of instruction also accommodates various learning styles resulting in a well-rounded, dynamic, learning environment.

Upon arrival at the school, students’ English level will be assessed and they will commence their English grammar, vocabulary, listening/speaking, reading and writing at the appropriate level.

They will also be interviewed about their personal and/or professional goals. Within certain guidelines students’ study plans are customized according to their individual objectives and needs.

Students will also receive instruction in the following areas:

• Kelowna/Canadian history
• Keeping safe “Streetsmart”
• Computer classes
• The Canadian Labour Market
• Interviewing
• How to Volunteer
• Interest Inventory
• Skills and skill shortages for the Canadian Market
• The Canadian/BC Court Systems
• Public Speaking/Presentation Skills

Private or Semi-private Tutoring is also available.

As students achieve proficiency in their English skills, they will progress from one level to the next and will be introduced to an increasing variety of interactive learning opportunities.

We are open from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday to Friday.

All students must speak English only on school grounds. Students who break this rule might be dismissed for the remainder of the day.

Students must be punctual and be on time for classes. Any student who is more than 5 minutes late will have to wait until break time to enter the class.

Students must also maintain a minimum of 80% attendance. Any student not meeting the attendance requirement risks not receiving a certificate.

Medical insurance while studying in Canada is mandatory. Students may either purchase medical insurance in their country of origin or in Canada. Please ask the staff for assistance.

Focus observes holidays and will be closed on the following days:

If a statutory holiday falls on a weekend, the next working day will be considered the holiday.

Numerous opportunities to learn and practice English are presented to students, however we encourage you to continue to learn after school hours. Meeting Canadian people during many extra-curricular activities and events will be very helpful.