Oceanside English Academy

Oceanside English Academy (formerly known as Comox Valley Intl College) has proudly operated from the Comox Valley for 15 years, establishing itself as a leading provider of experiential English in the beautiful, natural surroundings of rural Canada. Whereas there are many choices for students wishing to learn English, Oceanside English Academy is firmly focused on: ㆍ small classroom sizes ㆍ hands-on, experiential English ㆍ a very safe, English-only cultural environment ㆍ the breathtaking natural setting of rural Canada ㆍ flexible class curriculum tailored to student goals In other words, in Oceanside English Academy (OEA) you have discovered a boutique ESL school serving a full immersion experience. By attending OEA, you will become an integral part of the Comox Valley, gaining confidence as you use English in the community. School Location OEA is located in the city of Courtenay, British Columbia, on the world-famous Vancouver Island. Recently, whales were sighted in the ocean just a few minutes from the school’s location! This is a natural paradise which is a top tourist destination and a holiday destination for Canadians, too. Vancouver Island is the largest island on the West Coast of North America, and is approximately the same size as Taiwan, with a population of approximately 1 million. About 70,000 people live in the Comox Valley, of whom 96% of the residents speak English as their native language. (Compare this to larger urban areas in Canada such as Vancouver or Toronto, where almost 50% of the population speaks English as a Second Language.)