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 year .

Prices 2018

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	302	517	732	947	1161	1376	1591	1805	2020	2235	2450	2543	2748	2953	3157	3362	3567	3771	3976	4181	4385	4590	4795	4838
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	614	994	1373	1752	2131	2510	2889	3268	3647	4026	4405	4664	5033	5402	5771	6140	6509	6878	7247	7616	7985	8354	8723	8931
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	671	1108	1544	1980	2416	2852	3288	3724	4160	4597	5033	5348	5774	6200	6626	7052	7478	7904	8331	8757	9183	9609	10035	10300
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	718	1202	1685	2168	2651	3134	3617	4100	4583	5066	5549	5912	6385	6858	7331	7804	8277	8750	9223	9696	10169	10642	11115	11427

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	323	557	792	1027	1262	1497	1732	1966	2201	2436	2671	2785	3010	3235	3459	3684	3909	4134	4358	4583	4808	5033	5258	5241
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	635	1034	1433	1832	2231	2631	3030	3429	3828	4228	4627	4905	5294	5684	6073	6462	6851	7240	7629	8019	8408	8797	9186	9334
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	692	1148	1604	2060	2517	2973	3429	3885	4342	4798	5254	5590	6036	6482	6928	7374	7821	8267	8713	9159	9605	10052	10498	10702
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	739	1242	1745	2248	2751	3255	3758	4261	4764	5268	5771	6153	6646	7140	7633	8126	8619	9112	9605	10099	10592	11085	11578	11830

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	349	611	873	1134	1396	1658	1919	2181	2443	2704	2966	3107	3359	3610	3862	4114	4365	4617	4868	5120	5372	5623	5875	5885
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	661	1087	1514	1940	2366	2792	3218	3644	4070	4496	4922	5227	5643	6059	6475	6891	7307	7723	8139	8555	8971	9387	9803	9978
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	718	1202	1685	2168	2651	3134	3617	4100	4583	5066	5549	5912	6385	6858	7331	7804	8277	8750	9223	9696	10169	10642	11115	11347
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	765	1295	1826	2356	2886	3416	3946	4476	5006	5536	6066	6475	6995	7515	8035	8555	9075	9595	10115	10635	11155	11675	12195	12474

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	18/06 - 14/09 : €14 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 : 17/06 - 15/09 : €24 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 17/06 - 15/09 : €85 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 17/06 - 15/09 : €28 per week

Transfer:	€78 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€78

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: € 54. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 12/02/2018, 30/03/2018, 21/05/2018, 02/07/2018, 06/08/2018, 03/09/2018, 08/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018. 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. € 101.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 54.

In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 12/02/2018, 30/03/2018, 21/05/2018, 02/07/2018, 06/08/2018, 03/09/2018, 08/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018.

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. € 101.

Academic Year

The academic year course is a study programme of 24, 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 year .

Prices 2018

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	5630	6422	7213
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	10380	11830	13279
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	13292	15158	17023

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic Year without accommodation	6100	6958	7817
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	10850	12366	13883
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	13762	15694	17627

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	18/06 - 14/09 : €14 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 : 17/06 - 15/09 : €24 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 17/06 - 15/09 : €85 per week

Transfer:	€78 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€78

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: € 54. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 12/02/2018, 30/03/2018, 21/05/2018, 02/07/2018, 06/08/2018, 03/09/2018, 08/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018. 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. € 101.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 54.

In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 12/02/2018, 30/03/2018, 21/05/2018, 02/07/2018, 06/08/2018, 03/09/2018, 08/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018.

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 year .

Prices 2018

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	1805	2235	2543
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	3268	4026	4664
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	3724	4597	5348
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	4100	5066	5912

Number of weeks:

	4 weeks	8 weeks	10 weeks	12 weeks
Cambridge Exam without accommodation	1134	2181	2704	3107
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	1940	3644	4496	5227
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	2168	4100	5066	5912
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	2356	4476	5536	6475

Starting dates:	30/07 (4 weeks), 16/04 (8 weeks), 02/07 (8 weeks), 08/10 (8 weeks), 02/01 (10 weeks), 02/01 (11 weeks), 19/03 (12 weeks), 10/09 (12 weeks)
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes Starting dates specific exam preparation course: 4 week course: 30/07/2018 (FCE & CAE) 8 week course: 16/04/2018, 02/07/2018, 08/10/2018 (FCE, CAE) 10 week course: 02/01/2018 (CPE) 11 week course: 02/01/2018 (FCE & CAE) 12 week course: 19/03/2018, 10/09/2018 (all levels) Exam dates of 2018 per level: FCE: 16/03/2018, 12/06/2018, 23/08/2018, 04/12/2018 CAE: 17/03/2018, 13/06/2018, 24/08/2018, 05/12/2018 CPE: 10/03/2018, 14/06/2018, 06/12/2018 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:	€202, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	18/06 - 14/09 : €14 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 : 17/06 - 15/09 : €24 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 17/06 - 15/09 : €85 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 17/06 - 15/09 : €28 per week

Transfer:	€78 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€78

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: € 54. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 12/02/2018, 30/03/2018, 21/05/2018, 02/07/2018, 06/08/2018, 03/09/2018, 08/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018. 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. € 101.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 54.

In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 12/02/2018, 30/03/2018, 21/05/2018, 02/07/2018, 06/08/2018, 03/09/2018, 08/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018.

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 year .

Prices 2018

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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	504	712	920	1336	2463
TOEFL with host family, single room, halfboard	980	1352	1725	2470	4583
TOEFL with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1094	1524	1953	2812	5268
TOEFL with residence, single room, no meals	1188	1664	2141	3094	5831

Starting dates:	advanced : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €165, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	18/06 - 14/09 : €14 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 : 17/06 - 15/09 : €24 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 17/06 - 15/09 : €85 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 17/06 - 15/09 : €28 per week

Transfer:	€78 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€78

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: € 54. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 12/02/2018, 30/03/2018, 21/05/2018, 02/07/2018, 06/08/2018, 03/09/2018, 08/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018. 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. € 101.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 54.

In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 12/02/2018, 30/03/2018, 21/05/2018, 02/07/2018, 06/08/2018, 03/09/2018, 08/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018.

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 year .

Prices 2018

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	1295	2503
One-to-One with host family, single room, halfboard	1607	2980
One-to-One with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1664	3094
One-to-One with residence, single room, no meals	1711	3188

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	18/06 - 14/09 : €14 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 : 17/06 - 15/09 : €24 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 17/06 - 15/09 : €85 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 17/06 - 15/09 : €28 per week

Transfer:	€78 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€78

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: € 54. In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 12/02/2018, 30/03/2018, 21/05/2018, 02/07/2018, 06/08/2018, 03/09/2018, 08/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018. 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. € 101.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 54.

In 2018 the school is closed on: 01/01/2018, 12/02/2018, 30/03/2018, 21/05/2018, 02/07/2018, 06/08/2018, 03/09/2018, 08/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018.

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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Learn English in Vancouver, a multicultural city set in a stunning natural environment. Vancouver, with its half a million residents, is situated in the west of Canada and has an reputation for being a very welcoming and hospitable city, making it a perfect destination to learn English.