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	326	559	793	1026	1260	1493	1727	1960	2194	2427	2661	2767	2990	3212	3435	3658	3881	4104	4327	4550	4772	4995	5218	5271
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	655	1062	1469	1875	2282	2689	3096	3503	3909	4316	4723	5002	5399	5795	6191	6587	6983	7380	7776	8172	8568	8964	9360	9587
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	715	1182	1649	2116	2583	3050	3517	3984	4451	4918	5384	5724	6180	6637	7093	7549	8006	8462	8918	9375	9831	10287	10744	11030
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	772	1295	1819	2342	2866	3389	3913	4436	4960	5483	6007	6403	6916	7429	7942	8455	8968	9481	9994	10507	11020	11532	12045	12389

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	347	602	857	1111	1366	1621	1875	2130	2385	2639	2894	3021	3266	3510	3754	3998	4242	4486	4730	4974	5218	5462	5706	5696
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	676	1104	1532	1960	2388	2816	3244	3672	4100	4528	4956	5257	5675	6092	6509	6927	7344	7762	8179	8596	9014	9431	9849	10011
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	736	1224	1713	2201	2689	3177	3665	4153	4642	5130	5618	5979	6456	6934	7411	7889	8366	8844	9322	9799	10277	10754	11232	11455
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	793	1338	1882	2427	2972	3517	4061	4606	5151	5696	6240	6658	7192	7726	8260	8795	9329	9863	10397	10931	11465	11999	12534	12813

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	375	658	941	1224	1507	1790	2073	2356	2639	2922	3205	3361	3633	3906	4178	4451	4723	4995	5268	5540	5812	6085	6357	6375
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	704	1161	1617	2073	2530	2986	3442	3899	4355	4811	5268	5597	6042	6488	6934	7380	7825	8271	8717	9162	9608	10054	10500	10691
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	765	1281	1798	2314	2830	3347	3863	4380	4896	5413	5929	6318	6824	7330	7836	8342	8848	9353	9859	10365	10871	11377	11883	12134
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	821	1394	1967	2540	3113	3686	4260	4833	5406	5979	6552	6998	7560	8122	8685	9247	9810	10372	10935	11497	12060	12622	13184	13492

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€8 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	17/06/2019 - 13/09/2019 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 32 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 : €30 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €90 per week
Info executive host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 32 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 : €30 per week

Transfer:	€83 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€83

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: € 57. 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. € 107.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 57.

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. € 107.

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	6134	6998	7861
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	11143	12700	14256
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	14412	16435	18459

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic Year without accommodation	6630	7563	8497
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	11639	13266	14893
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	14907	17001	19095

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€8 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	17/06/2019 - 13/09/2019 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 32 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 : €30 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €90 per week

Transfer:	€83 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€83

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: € 57. 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. € 107.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 57.

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	1960	2427	2767
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	3503	4316	5002
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	3984	4918	5724
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	4436	5483	6403

Number of weeks:

	4 weeks	8 weeks	10 weeks	12 weeks
Cambridge Exam without accommodation	1224	2356	2922	3361
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	2073	3899	4811	5597
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	2314	4380	5413	6318
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	2540	4833	5979	6998

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:	€8 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	€213, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	17/06/2019 - 13/09/2019 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 32 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 : €30 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €90 per week
Info executive host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 32 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 : €30 per week

Transfer:	€83 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€83

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: € 57. 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. € 107.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 57.

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	559	793	1026	1493	2767
TOEFL with host family, single room, halfboard	1062	1469	1875	2689	5002
TOEFL with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1182	1649	2116	3050	5724
TOEFL with residence, single room, no meals	1295	1819	2342	3389	6403

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:	€8 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €208, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	17/06/2019 - 13/09/2019 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 32 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 : €30 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €90 per week
Info executive host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 32 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 : €30 per week

Transfer:	€83 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€83

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: € 57. 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. € 107.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 57.

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

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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	1366	2639
One-to-One with host family, single room, halfboard	1695	3142
One-to-One with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1755	3262
One-to-One with residence, single room, no meals	1812	3375

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€8 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	17/06/2019 - 13/09/2019 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 32 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 : €30 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €90 per week
Info executive host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 32 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 : €30 per week

Transfer:	€83 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€83

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: € 57. 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. € 107.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 57.

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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3.7 / 5.0

Emil

19 years

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Rick

24 years

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Anonymous

32 years

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Mariska

56 years

Dutch

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Anonymous

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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
June	21	11	7
July	23	13	9