Learning English through genuine life and community
Founded by Madelaine Hill, Alert Bay English & Cultural Immersion reimagines language acquisition through educational tourism. Rather than sitting in a traditional classroom, you interact with coastal artisans, naturalists, and local residents. You discuss fresh coastal cuisine, learn Indigenous histories, and observe magnificent wildlife, building lasting English fluency through shared wonder.
Moments from our coastal expeditions
From misty morning discussions by the ocean to evening storytelling over hearty dinners, see how our students turn every experience into a language milestone.
Practice spoken English. Thank-you for bringing up so many interesting topics. I learned how to form my ideas in English, especially when talking about social issues and those deeper questions. That was a really big challenge for me.
Friendships. I made a lot of friends in Madelaine's class, and I learned about different cultures from those friends.”
July Gao, MBA student
"Madelaine inspired me to go further with research work."
Anh Nguyen (MBA student, and assistant researcher.)
"We also practiced a lot of group work and speaking, so we know how to respect each other and give useful opinions in group work. It’s a really great experience to be a student in Madelaine's class. Thank-you to our teacher! "
Lola Huang (Master’s in Educational Leadership student)
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Contact details
Alert Bay English Language and Cultural Immersion
Alert Bay, BC
Program stay: The Orca Inn, Alert Bay, BC
Email: info@alert-bay-english-language-and-cultural-immersion.ca
Phone: 250-661-2494