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 2021

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	338	584	830	1076	1322	1568	1813	2059	2305	2551	2797	2917	3152	3388	3623	3858	4094	4329	4565	4800	5035	5271	5506	5573
Intensive with host family, double room, halfboard	650	1055	1459	1863	2267	2671	3075	3479	3883	4287	4691	4969	5362	5756	6149	6543	6936	7330	7723	8117	8510	8904	9297	9522
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	665	1083	1501	1919	2337	2755	3173	3591	4009	4428	4846	5137	5545	5952	6360	6768	7175	7583	7990	8398	8805	9213	9620	9859
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	724	1202	1680	2158	2636	3113	3591	4069	4547	5025	5503	5854	6321	6789	7256	7723	8190	8658	9125	9592	10060	10527	10994	11293
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals				2425	2969	3514	4059	4603	5148	5692	6237	6655	7189	7723	8257	8791	9325	9859	10393	10928	11462	11996	12530	12895

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	359	626	893	1160	1427	1694	1961	2228	2495	2762	3029	3170	3426	3683	3939	4196	4452	4709	4965	5222	5478	5735	5991	5995
Intensive with host family, double room, halfboard	672	1097	1522	1947	2372	2797	3222	3648	4073	4498	4923	5222	5636	6051	6465	6880	7295	7709	8124	8538	8953	9368	9782	9944
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	686	1125	1564	2003	2442	2882	3321	3760	4199	4638	5078	5390	5819	6248	6676	7105	7533	7962	8391	8819	9248	9677	10105	10281
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	745	1244	1743	2242	2741	3240	3739	4238	4737	5236	5735	6107	6595	7084	7572	8060	8549	9037	9526	10014	10502	10991	11479	11715
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals				2509	3075	3640	4206	4772	5338	5903	6469	6908	7463	8018	8573	9129	9684	10239	10794	11349	11904	12459	13015	13317

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	387	682	977	1272	1568	1863	2158	2453	2748	3043	3338	3507	3792	4076	4361	4645	4930	5215	5499	5784	6068	6353	6638	6669
Intensive with host family, double room, halfboard	700	1153	1606	2059	2513	2966	3419	3872	4326	4779	5232	5559	6002	6444	6887	7330	7772	8215	8658	9100	9543	9986	10429	10618
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	714	1181	1648	2116	2583	3050	3518	3985	4452	4919	5387	5728	6184	6641	7098	7555	8011	8468	8925	9382	9838	10295	10752	10956
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	773	1300	1828	2355	2882	3409	3936	4463	4990	5517	6044	6444	6961	7477	7994	8510	9027	9543	10060	10576	11093	11609	12126	12389
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals				2622	3215	3809	4403	4997	5590	6184	6778	7245	7829	8412	8995	9578	10162	10745	11328	11911	12495	13078	13661	13991

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€10 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	14/06/2021 - 10/09/2021 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week double room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €25 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info residence:	Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 211, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.
Surcharges residence:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €89 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 88

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 88

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60 In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; homestay single room accommodation 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. CAD 150 / € 106.

All prices include:

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

Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60

In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Concerning minors:

Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; homestay single room accommodation 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. CAD 150 / € 106.

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 2021

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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	6486	7400	8313
Academic Year with host family, double room, halfboard	11068	12614	14160
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	11462	13064	14666
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	15003	17111	19219

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic Year without accommodation	6978	7962	8946
Academic Year with host family, double room, halfboard	11560	13176	14792
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	11953	13626	15298
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	15495	17673	19852

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€10 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week double room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €25 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info residence:	Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 211, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.
Surcharges residence:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €89 per week

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 88

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 88

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60 In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; homestay single room accommodation 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. CAD 150 / € 106.

All prices include:

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

Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60

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, 9, 10 or 12 weeks. The course consists of 30 lessons per week in classes with a maximum of 15 students.

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 2021

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:

	9 weeks	10 weeks
Cambridge Exam without accommodation	2748	3043
Cambridge Exam with host family, double room, halfboard	4326	4779
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	4452	4919
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	4990	5517
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	5590	6184

Starting dates:	04/01 (9/10), 29/03 (10 weeks), 06/04 (10 weeks), 21/06 (10 weeks), 20/09 (10 weeks)
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes Starting dates exam preparation course: FCE: 04/01/2021, 29/03/2021, 20/09/2021 CAE: 04/01/2021, 29/03/2021, 21/06/2021, 20/09/2021 CPE: 04/01/2021 (9 weeks), 06/04/2021, 20/09/2021 Exam dates of 2021 per level: FCE: 12/03/2021, 05/06/2021, 30/11/2021 CAE: 13/03/2021, 09/06/2021, 27/08/2021, 01/12/2021 CPE: 06/03/2021, 11/06/2021, 27/11/2021 It might be necessary to either book an extra night or week of accommodation due the exam date. The extra accommodation is not included. Price on request.
Course materials:	€10 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €211, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	14/06/2021 - 10/09/2021 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week double room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €25 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info residence:	Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 211, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.
Surcharges residence:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €89 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 88

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 88

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60 In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; homestay single room accommodation 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. CAD 150 / € 106.

All prices include:

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

Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60

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 2021

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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	1497	2903
One-to-One with host family, double room, halfboard	1810	3373
One-to-One with host family, single room, halfboard	1824	3402
One-to-One with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1884	3521

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€10 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	14/06/2021 - 10/09/2021 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week double room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €25 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 88

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 88

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60 In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; homestay single room accommodation 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. CAD 150 / € 106.

All prices include:

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

Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60

Concerning minors:

IELTS

The IELTS course prepares you with 20 lessons per week for the IELTS exam. The schools recomends a minimum duration of 4 weeks to prepare for the exam.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2021

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:

	4 weeks	6 weeks	12 weeks
IELTS without accommodation	1076	1568	2832
IELTS with host family, double room, halfboard	1863	2671	4884
IELTS with host family, single room, halfboard	1919	2755	5053
IELTS with executive host family, single room, halfboard	2158	3113	5770
IELTS with residence, single room, no meals	2425	3514	6571

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€10 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €218, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	14/06/2021 - 10/09/2021 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week double room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €25 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info residence:	Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 211, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.
Surcharges residence:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €89 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 88

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 88

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60 In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; homestay single room accommodation 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. CAD 150 / € 106.

All prices include:

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

Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60

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

4.1 / 5.0

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Nele

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