Ranch Stay
The Ranch Stay program combines English language studies with a stay on a working ranch. The program offers horse-loving students an opportunity to work with horses
and improve their English. Dreamscape Ranch is located a little south of Kamloops,
BC in the beautiful British Columbia grasslands. The friendly owners have
years of experience in hosting international students and provide unforgettable
experiences.
Students are expected to help out around the ranch
with daily chores and will get to spend many hours working and riding the
horses. This unique program is a perfect English learning program for nature
and animal loving students.
- Learn English while working with horses
- Ride horses every day and learn to take care of them
- Experience traditional country life at a beautiful ranch in British Columbia
Levels: Intermediate 2 to Advanced 2
Program Length
4 weeks: 2 weeks of full time intensive study plus 2 weeks of ranch stay
8 weeks: 4 weeks of full time intensive study plus 4 weeks of ranch stay
12 weeks: 6 weeks of full time intensive study plus 6 weeks of ranch stay
Program Overview
Fulltime Intensive Study: You can choose courses from a variety of programs
offered at the school – Academic Preparation, Test Preparation
(TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.), Business English, Computer Education, etc.
Ranch Stay Accommodation: There are two separate cabins for the
students as well as three home-style meals provided daily. Since this
is also a Bed & Breakfast and Guest Ranch, guests may be present
during your stay. Everyone helps out when there are guests – entertaining,
serving food, and helping out with riding lessons and trail rides.
Daily Chores: The work mainly revolves around the care and maintenance
of the horses, such as feeding, walking and saddling. Additional
chores include outdoor work, general clean up and housekeeping duties.
Horse Riding: The hours vary depending on the level of riding skill
and the weather. Beginners will probably have an average of one
hour a day since supervision and training will be required. Experienced
riders may have up to 3 or 4 hours a day.
Additional Info: There are 25 horses at the ranch including mares for
breeding, riding horses, horses in training, and retired horses. English
Only Policy at the ranch. |
Availability by City:
 Vancouver
Note: Ranch Stay is available all year round. However, there is less riding available from November to February due to snow.
Recommended time at the ranch is from April to October. |
For additional information including fees, please see
 Ranch Stay one-page program information |