Language course English in Vancouver

EC Vancouver

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Learn English in Vancouver at our partner school EC Vancouver (formerly known as LSC). EC has been offering high quality tuition since 1962, with programmes designed to offer students a choice and variety in studies and a combination of courses can be selected by students to customise their learning. All of the teachers are university graduates with training in second-language instruction, using both proven traditional techniques and the latest teaching innovations.

Key features of our partner English school in Vancouver:

Validated by the Canadian government’s Educational Testing Service
43 fully equipped classrooms with air conditioning
International students (350-500 students of all nationalities attend the school)
Student resource center with CD ROMs and large selection of audiovisual materials
Enrolment control over students who speak the same language
Start dates for beginners and open entry for other levels
Large cafeteria
WIFI connection across all school buildings and computer room with 40 computers
Minimum age: 16 years

Social Programme

Vancouver is a very interesting city to explore and discover and for this reason the school does its best to help students familiarize themselves with the city. The school organises a variety of extra-curricular activities alongside the language courses to make the holiday that much more enjoyable. Examples include:

Trip to see a rodeo
White water rafting
Barbeques
Museum visits
Paintball
Excursions to Bowden Island and Seattle

Intensive

The intensive courses in Vancouver consist of 20, 24 or 30 lessons per week. Classes have a maximum of 15 students. Minimum course duration is 1 week. Lessons alternate between afternoon and morning sessions. We offer the intensive course at 7 different levels. The entrance test determines your level of English and the class you will be in. The lessons focus on listening, reading, writing and most importantly speaking. During the classes in the afternoon of the 30 hours course, extra attention is paid to a specific subject as vocabulary, fluency, conjugating verbs or TOEFL- or IELTS-preparation

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 15 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	317	545	772	999	1226	1454	1681	1908	2136	2363	2590	2693	2910	3127	3344	3561	3778	3995	4212	4429	4646	4863	5080	5132
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	638	1034	1430	1826	2222	2618	3014	3410	3806	4202	4598	4870	5256	5641	6027	6413	6798	7184	7570	7955	8341	8727	9113	9333
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	696	1151	1605	2060	2514	2969	3424	3878	4333	4787	5242	5572	6017	6461	6905	7349	7794	8238	8682	9126	9571	10015	10459	10738
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	751	1261	1771	2280	2790	3300	3809	4319	4829	5338	5848	6234	6733	7232	7732	8231	8730	9230	9729	10228	10728	11227	11726	12060

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	338	586	834	1082	1330	1578	1826	2074	2322	2570	2817	2941	3179	3417	3654	3892	4130	4367	4605	4842	5080	5318	5555	5545
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	658	1075	1492	1908	2325	2742	3158	3575	3992	4408	4825	5118	5524	5931	6337	6743	7150	7556	7962	8369	8775	9181	9588	9746
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	717	1192	1667	2142	2618	3093	3568	4043	4519	4994	5469	5820	6285	6750	7215	7680	8145	8610	9075	9540	10004	10469	10934	11151
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	772	1302	1833	2363	2893	3424	3954	4484	5015	5545	6075	6482	7002	7522	8042	8562	9082	9602	10122	10642	11162	11682	12202	12474

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	366	641	917	1192	1468	1743	2019	2294	2570	2845	3120	3272	3537	3802	4068	4333	4598	4863	5128	5393	5659	5924	6189	6206
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	686	1130	1574	2019	2463	2907	3351	3795	4240	4684	5128	5448	5882	6316	6750	7184	7618	8052	8486	8920	9354	9788	10221	10407
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	744	1247	1750	2253	2755	3258	3761	4264	4767	5269	5772	6151	6643	7136	7628	8121	8613	9106	9598	10091	10583	11075	11568	11812
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	799	1357	1915	2473	3031	3589	4147	4705	5262	5820	6378	6812	7360	7907	8455	9002	9550	10097	10645	11193	11740	12288	12835	13135

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	17/06/2019 - 13/09/2019 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 31 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €29 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €87 per week
Info executive host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 31 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€81 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€81

Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa document courier fee: € 56. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 18/02/2019, 19/04/2019, 20/05/2019, 01/07/2019, 05/08/2019, 02/09/2019, 14/10/2019, 11/11/2019, 25/12/2019, 26/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 19’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of approx. € 104.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
welcome activity
certificate of attendance

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 18/02/2019, 19/04/2019, 20/05/2019, 01/07/2019, 05/08/2019, 02/09/2019, 14/10/2019, 11/11/2019, 25/12/2019, 26/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Concerning minors:

Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 19’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of approx. € 104.

Academic Year

The academic year course is a study programme of 28, 32 or 36 weeks. The academic year course consists of 20 or 24 lessons per week in groups with a maximum of 15 students. A TOEIC test (Test of English for International Communication) is included.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 15 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic Year without accommodation	5972	6812	7652
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	10848	12363	13879
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	14030	16000	17970

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic Year without accommodation	6454	7363	8272
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	11330	12914	14499
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	14512	16551	18590

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	17/06/2019 - 13/09/2019 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 31 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €29 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €87 per week

Transfer:	€81 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€81

Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa document courier fee: € 56. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 18/02/2019, 19/04/2019, 20/05/2019, 01/07/2019, 05/08/2019, 02/09/2019, 14/10/2019, 11/11/2019, 25/12/2019, 26/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 19’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of approx. € 104.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
welcome activity
certificate of attendance

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

Concerning minors:

Cambridge Exam

The Cambridge exam course prepares you for the Cambridge exam FCE, CAE or CPE and has a duration of 4, 8, 10 or 12 weeks. The course consists of 20 or 30 lessons per week in classes with a maximum of 15 students. The course with a duration of 4 weeks is only available with 30 lessons per week.

A good knowledge of English is required to participate in the Cambridge exam course. It is possible to start with an intensive course, followed by the Cambridge exam course.

To read more about the Cambridge examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 15 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	8 weeks	10 weeks	12 weeks
Cambridge Exam without accommodation	1908	2363	2693
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	3410	4202	4870
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	3878	4787	5572
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	4319	5338	6234

Number of weeks:

	4 weeks	8 weeks	10 weeks	12 weeks
Cambridge Exam without accommodation	1192	2294	2845	3272
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	2019	3795	4684	5448
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	2253	4264	5269	6151
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	2473	4705	5820	6812

Starting dates:	07/01 (9/10), 18/03 (12 weeks), 15/04 (8 weeks), 01/07 (8 weeks), 29/07 (4 weeks), 09/09 (12 weeks), 07/10 (8 weeks)
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes Starting dates specific exam preparation course: 4 week course: 29/07/2019 (FCE&CAE) 8 week course: 15/04/2019, 01/07/2019, 07/10/2019 (FCE, CAE) 10 week course: 07/01/2019 (FCE, CAE) 12 week course: 18/03/2019, 09/09/2019 (all levels) Exam dates of 2019 per level: FCE: 15/03/2019, 11/06/2019, 22/08/2019, 03/12/2019 CAE: 16/03/2019, 12/06/2019, 23/08/2019, 04/12/2019 CPE: 09/03/2019, 13/06/2019, 05/12/2019 The Cambridge courses might need either an extra night or week of accommodation due the exam date. The extra accommodation is not included. Price on request.
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	€207, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	17/06/2019 - 13/09/2019 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 31 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €29 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €87 per week
Info executive host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 31 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€81 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€81

Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa document courier fee: € 56. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 18/02/2019, 19/04/2019, 20/05/2019, 01/07/2019, 05/08/2019, 02/09/2019, 14/10/2019, 11/11/2019, 25/12/2019, 26/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 19’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of approx. € 104.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
welcome activity
certificate of attendance

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

Concerning minors:

TOEFL

TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, is an academic qualification. A high score is proof of your ability to study academic subjects in English and can be used to support your application to university. TOEFL is also recognised by many international employers.

The minimum course duration is 2 weeks and the maximum course duration is 12 weeks. For the best results, the language school recommends to choose either 6 or 12 weeks, depending on the level. The course consists of 20 lessons per week in groups with a maximum of 18 students.

To read more about the TOEFL examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 18 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	6 weeks	12 weeks
TOEFL without accommodation	545	772	999	1454	2693
TOEFL with host family, single room, halfboard	1034	1430	1826	2618	4870
TOEFL with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1151	1605	2060	2969	5572
TOEFL with residence, single room, no meals	1261	1771	2280	3300	6234

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes The TOEFL course does not include the exam fee. If you would like to finish your course with a TOEFL test, please contact StudyTravel for advice about the best starting date for you. It it necessary to book an extra night of accommodation due to the exam date. Price on request.
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €203, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	17/06/2019 - 13/09/2019 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 31 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €29 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €87 per week
Info executive host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 31 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€81 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€81

Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa document courier fee: € 56. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 18/02/2019, 19/04/2019, 20/05/2019, 01/07/2019, 05/08/2019, 02/09/2019, 14/10/2019, 11/11/2019, 25/12/2019, 26/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 19’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of approx. € 104.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
welcome activity
certificate of attendance

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

Concerning minors:

One-to-One

The one-to-one course is designed for those who want to optimise their study time. The aim of the one-to-one course programme is to offer a fully personalised method of teaching designed to meet the specific student's needs and desires. As the classes are private, the student will be able to choose the schedule and content. 20 hours per week.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks
One-to-One without accommodation	1330	2570
One-to-One with host family, single room, halfboard	1650	3059
One-to-One with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1709	3176
One-to-One with residence, single room, no meals	1764	3286

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	17/06/2019 - 13/09/2019 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 31 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €29 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €87 per week
Info executive host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 31 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€81 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€81

Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa document courier fee: € 56. In 2019 the school is closed on: 01/01/2019, 18/02/2019, 19/04/2019, 20/05/2019, 01/07/2019, 05/08/2019, 02/09/2019, 14/10/2019, 11/11/2019, 25/12/2019, 26/12/2019. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 19’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of approx. € 104.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
welcome activity
certificate of attendance

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

Concerning minors:

Host family

Take part in the daily life and share the experiences of a host family: a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the local life of Toronto and practise your English in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Students can stay only in a single room with half board.

By paying a small supplement, you can choose to stay with a host family with internet access. You need to bring your own laptop.The maximum distance to the school is 60 minutes by public transport.

Executive host family

With an executive host family, students can stay in a single room with half board with a private bathroom.

By paying a small supplement, you can choose to stay with a host family with internet access. You need to bring your own laptop.The maximum distance to the school is 60 minutes by public transport.

Residence

This is a brand new, well-organized residence with incredible views of Downtown Vancouver. A number of apartments also offer partial views of the sea and the mountains. Each apartment consists of 2-3 single bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms, 1 open-plan kitchen, 1 spacious living room, and two full shared bathrooms. Each bedroom is equipped with a bed, desk, chair, and allocated closet space per student.
The residence is situated one block away from Davie Street, one of the most exciting neighbourhoods in Vancouver with fantastic nightlife, restaurants, cafes, and Sunset Beach just a short walk away. There are supermarkets and excellent transport links nearby. Robson Street, the city’s most popular shopping hotspot, is also a few blocks away from the residence.
You'll have access to Wi-Fi, a fitness centre, and there is Cable TV in each bedroom. Laundry facilities are available, and bed linen will be provided by the residence. Walking distance to the school is 15 minutes.

Overall rating

4.2 / 5.0

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4.2 / 5.0

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Emil

19 years

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Rick

24 years

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Mariska

56 years

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June	21	11	7
July	23	13	9
Aug	23	12	8
Sept	19	10	6
Oct	14	7	4
Nov	9	4	2
Dec	7	2	1
Jan	6	1	2
Feb	8	1	3
Mar	11	3	4
Apr	14	5	6
May	18	8	7