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	300	514	727	940	1154	1367	1580	1794	2007	2220	2434	2527	2730	2934	3137	3340	3544	3747	3950	4154	4357	4560	4764	4807
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	610	987	1364	1740	2117	2494	2870	3247	3624	4000	4377	4634	5000	5367	5734	6100	6467	6834	7200	7567	7934	8300	8667	8874
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	667	1100	1534	1967	2400	2834	3267	3700	4134	4567	5000	5314	5737	6160	6584	7007	7430	7854	8277	8700	9124	9547	9970	10234
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	714	1194	1674	2154	2634	3114	3594	4074	4554	5034	5514	5874	6344	6814	7284	7754	8224	8694	9164	9634	10104	10574	11044	11354

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	320	554	787	1020	1254	1487	1720	1954	2187	2420	2654	2767	2990	3214	3437	3660	3884	4107	4330	4554	4777	5000	5224	5207
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	630	1027	1424	1820	2217	2614	3010	3407	3804	4200	4597	4874	5260	5647	6034	6420	6807	7194	7580	7967	8354	8740	9127	9274
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	687	1140	1594	2047	2500	2954	3407	3860	4314	4767	5220	5554	5997	6440	6884	7327	7770	8214	8657	9100	9544	9987	10430	10634
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	734	1234	1734	2234	2734	3234	3734	4234	4734	5234	5734	6114	6604	7094	7584	8074	8564	9054	9544	10034	10524	11014	11504	11754

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	607	867	1127	1387	1647	1907	2167	2427	2687	2947	3087	3337	3587	3837	4087	4337	4587	4837	5087	5337	5587	5837	5847
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	657	1080	1504	1927	2350	2774	3197	3620	4044	4467	4890	5194	5607	6020	6434	6847	7260	7674	8087	8500	8914	9327	9740	9914
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	714	1194	1674	2154	2634	3114	3594	4074	4554	5034	5514	5874	6344	6814	7284	7754	8224	8694	9164	9634	10104	10574	11044	11274
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	760	1287	1814	2340	2867	3394	3920	4447	4974	5500	6027	6434	6950	7467	7984	8500	9017	9534	10050	10567	11084	11600	12117	12394

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: € 30 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:	€77 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€77

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. € 100.

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. € 100.

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	5594	6380	7167
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	10314	11754	13194
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	13207	15060	16914

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic Year without accommodation	6060	6914	7767
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	10780	12287	13794
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	13674	15594	17514

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: € 30 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:	€77 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€77

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. € 100.

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	1794	2220	2527
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	3247	4000	4634
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	3700	4567	5314
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	4074	5034	5874

Number of weeks:

	4 weeks	8 weeks	10 weeks	12 weeks
Cambridge Exam without accommodation	1127	2167	2687	3087
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	1927	3620	4467	5194
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	2154	4074	5034	5874
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	2340	4447	5500	6434

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:	€200, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	18/06 - 14/09 : €14 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 30 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:	€77 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€77

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. € 100.

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	500	707	914	1327	2447
TOEFL with host family, single room, halfboard	974	1344	1714	2454	4554
TOEFL with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1087	1514	1940	2794	5234
TOEFL with residence, single room, no meals	1180	1654	2127	3074	5794

Starting dates:	advanced : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €164, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	18/06 - 14/09 : €14 per week
Info host family:	Special dietary requirements supplement: € 30 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:	€77 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€77

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. € 100.

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	1287	2487
One-to-One with host family, single room, halfboard	1597	2960
One-to-One with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1654	3074
One-to-One with residence, single room, no meals	1700	3167

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: € 30 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:	€77 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€77

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. € 100.

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.