Education: The Academic Pathway
Westcastle International Academy Inc. expects players to pursue an education while enrolled in our full-time soccer program. WIA is proud to partner with one of Canada’s most prestigious post-secondary institutions, the Division of Continuing Studies at the University Of Victoria. Players may enroll in various academic programs that include the Business Administration Diploma, Diploma in Cultural Resource Management, French Language Diploma, Diploma in Public Relations, Diploma in Intercultural Studies and Practice.
Students may also take the English as a Second Language program at the University Of Victoria‘s English Language Center. Other Language courses offered at beginner and advanced levels include Dutch, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian.
WIA is an official Agent of the University of Victoria. We will help facilitate the entire application process from application submission to the issuing of acceptance and study permit letters. We are proud to be affiliated with the University of Victoria and are committed to helping our student-athletes feel comfortable and confident in their academic pathway.
It is a unique and truly exciting opportunity for our players to be fully immersed in first class academic education programs while training and playing in a top level programme under the guidance of UEFA and CSA Licensed coaches, .” –Eddie Mukahanana, Technical Director