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THE SCHOOL
Known as one of the world’s most beautiful and vibrant cities, Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city and has a population of over 2 million people, making it a great place to study English, do an internship / work program, and have fun!
Learn English by studying with qualified, native speaking English instructors. Small English classes and a good international mix of students means you will learn English quickly when you study English in our language school.
Our English language school is a medium-sized serious school for adult language students, with very high standards and a personal approach. All of the language programs that we offer have been designed to combine the most modern learning techniques with interesting and stimulating subject matter thus making learning English at our school both easy and enjoyable. You will learn English in Vancouver as you study and learn with students from many countries.
COURSES
Course 10h, 20h, 25h or 30h
Our school staff will assess your written and oral skills, so that you will be placed in an appropriate class for each skill.
Business Course 20h, 25h or 30h
The Business Course is designed to give students the English skills they need to work effectively in today's global market place. English skills and vocabulary are developed through exercises, case studies, role plays and research on business topics including: I.T., finance, accounting, marketing, advertising, sales, negotiation, business practices, and cultural comparisons in business operations and structure.
English for Lawyers 25h or 35h
For lawyers, law students, judges and officials. Course combines specialized seminars on important legal skills with general English classes and legal visits. Seminar topics include: contracts, international arbitrations and mediations, drafting skills, legal research skills and negotiation skills. Features instruction by Canadian lawyers with many years of teaching experience.
Cambridge Preparation 25h
Through a balanced curriculum students will expand and reinforce their knowledge of the various skills they utilize in writing the 5 papers set by Cambridge.
Course One-to-One
The course is designed to meet the personal needs and goals of the student. Students can combine private and group lessons. Many students use private lessons to focus on specialized vocabulary for their career.
Teacher Homestudy 15h, 20h or 25h
The student lives with a teacher and studies with the teacher in their home. Class schedule and content arranged by agreement between teacher and student. Excellent for students who have limited time and want to learn quickly.
Cambridge Work Experience Certificate Programme
Students in this "COOP / Internship" programme develop specialized English language skills relating to their career field through a combination of English classes, a Job Skills Seminar and a period of full-time work training in a Canadian company. Work experience is usually unpaid although paid internships are available in special circumstances. Placements can be made in a number of fields including: banking, finance, accounting, media, fisheries, event management, travel, hospitality , IT and sales.
Hours/week
- 20, 25, or 30 hours per week of English classes
- 4 hour Job Skills Seminar
- 20-35 hours/week work practicum
English Coop Program
Students in this "COOP" program improve their English language skills through a combination of English classes, a Job Skills Seminar and a period of full-time paid work in a service position in a Canadian tourism, retail or hospitality company. You can work as many hours as you study. The English Co-OP Program has two program options: the Standard Program Option and the Full Service Option. The Standard Program Option is designed for students who can find their own job with a little help from the school. The Full Service Option is designed so that the student is placed with well established School approved employer. Employers include ski resorts, major hotels, restaurants, shops, cafes, bars, tour operators, sports providers, summer camps and much more. Jobs are assigned on a first-come, first serve basis so apply soon!
Hours/week:
- 20, 25, or 30 hours per week of English classes
- 5 hour Job Skills Seminar
- 20-40 hours/week work practicum
Prices click here
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Best Offer
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1440 Canadian Dollar
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2 weeks
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Course 20h
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Homestay (half board)
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Accommodation Placement Fee
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Registration fee
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Materials
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FREE TIME
Situated on the west coast of Canada, Vancouver is located two hours away from Victoria by ferry, three hours by car from Seattle, Washington and two hours by car from Whistler. Vancouver is a modern and safe city offering international students stunning mountain and ocean scenery and a vast array of outdoor and entertainment options, events, attractions and services.
Depending on the season, student activities and excursions may include parties, theater nights, museum and gallery tours, mountain biking, sports, pub nights, pizza lunches, dinner parties, beach volleyball, shopping trips, skiing and snowboarding, canoeing, conversation club meetings, whale watching, ice skating and weekend excursions to neighboring cities and other places of interest.
All scheduled activities are led by a member of our staff and students are required to speak English-only on all field trips and excursions.
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay
Homestay students are placed with carefully selected Canadian families that offer a secure and friendly environment. Students are provided with a private bedroom, bathroom facilities, meals and contact with English speaking Canadians every day. The host family provides basic information on how to function in Canada such as: how to use the bus system to and from school, where to shop, and how to get to the local library, bank, recreation centre and pharmacy, etc.
Apartments, Hotels & Hostels
Although we recommend Homestay accommodation to students wanting to enjoy the full Canadian cultural experience, Vancouver has many other options for accommodation. Our school can assist students in finding safe and clean housing in apartments, hotels or hostels depending on their requirements and budget. Vancouver students who are interested in apartment-style accommodation will be placed in an apartment-style hotel near the school.
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