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.
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 14 years.
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Starting dates: | 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12 |
Note: |
1 lesson = 45 minutes |
Course materials: |
€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel |
Surcharge course: |
12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week |
Info host family: |
Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together. |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week |
Special dietary needs
: € 33
per week Special dietary needs such as vegan, gluten free or lactose free. Supplement for minors : € 19 per week |
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Info residence: |
Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 217, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages. |
Surcharges residence: |
single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €69 per week double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €63 per week |
Transfer: |
Transfer on arrival from Vancouver
: EUR 98
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All prices include:
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 62
In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. 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 / € 109. |
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.
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Academic Year without accommodation | 7382 | 8422 | 9462 | ||||||||
Academic Year with host family, double room , halfboard | 13412 | 15290 | 17168 | ||||||||
Academic Year with host family, single room , halfboard | 13715 | 15637 | 17558 | ||||||||
Academic Year with residence, double room , no meals | 15637 | 17832 | 20028 | ||||||||
Academic Year with residence, single room , no meals | 18164 | 20721 | 23278 | ||||||||
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28 weeks | 32 weeks | 36 weeks |
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Academic Year without accommodation | 7988 | 9115 | 10242 | ||||||||
Academic Year with host family, double room , halfboard | 14019 | 15983 | 17948 | ||||||||
Academic Year with host family, single room , halfboard | 14322 | 16330 | 18338 | ||||||||
Academic Year with residence, double room , no meals | 16243 | 18525 | 20808 | ||||||||
Academic Year with residence, single room , no meals | 18771 | 21414 | 24058 | ||||||||
Starting dates: | 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12 |
Note: |
1 lesson = 45 minutes |
Course materials: |
€9 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 : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week |
Special dietary needs
: € 33
per week Special dietary needs such as vegan, gluten free or lactose free. Supplement for minors : € 19 per week |
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Info residence: |
Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 217, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages. |
Surcharges residence: |
single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €69 per week double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €63 per week |
Transfer: |
Transfer on arrival from Vancouver
: EUR 98
|
All prices include:
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 62
In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. 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 / € 109. |
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.
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Cambridge Exam Preperation without accommodation | 3124 | 3460 | ||||||
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, double room , halfboard | 5176 | 5720 | ||||||
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , halfboard | 5273 | 5829 | ||||||
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, double room , no meals | 5891 | 6515 | ||||||
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, single room , no meals | 6703 | 7418 | ||||||
Starting dates: |
02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11
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1 lesson = 45 minutes Starting dates exam preparation course: FCE: 02/01/2023 (10 weeks), 27/03/2023 (10 weeks), 18/09/2023 (10 weeks) Exam dates of 2023 per level: FCE: 10/03/2023, 03/06/2023, 28/11/2023 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: |
€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel |
Surcharge course: |
12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week |
Info host family: |
Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together. |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week |
Special dietary needs
: € 33
per week Special dietary needs such as vegan, gluten free or lactose free. Supplement for minors : € 19 per week |
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Info residence: |
Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 217, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages. |
Surcharges residence: |
single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €69 per week double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €63 per week |
Transfer: |
Transfer on arrival from Vancouver
: EUR 98
|
All prices include:
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 62
In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. 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 / € 109. |
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.
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One-to-One without accommodation | 2340 | 4579 | ||||||
One-to-One with host family, double room , halfboard | 2716 | 5164 | ||||||
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard | 2727 | 5186 | ||||||
One-to-One with residence, double room , no meals | 2795 | 5323 | ||||||
One-to-One with residence, single room , no meals | 2886 | 5504 | ||||||
Starting dates: | 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12 |
Note: |
1 lesson = 60 minutes |
Course materials: |
€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel |
Surcharge course: |
12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week |
Info host family: |
Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together. |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week |
Special dietary needs
: € 33
per week Special dietary needs such as vegan, gluten free or lactose free. Supplement for minors : € 19 per week |
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Info residence: |
Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 217, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages. |
Surcharges residence: |
single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €69 per week double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €63 per week |
Transfer: |
Transfer on arrival from Vancouver
: EUR 98
|
All prices include:
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 62
In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. 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 / € 109. |
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.
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in
€/EUR
£/GBP
$/USD
Starting dates: |
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Note: |
1 lesson = 45 minutes |
Transfer: |
Transfer on arrival from Vancouver
: EUR 98
|
All prices include:
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 62
In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. 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 / € 109. |
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.
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.
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.
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