Language course English in Vancouver

EC Vancouver

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:

  • 11 fully equipped classrooms with air conditioning
  • International students 
  • Self study room with computers
  • Student Lounge
  • Library
  • 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: Activity programme Vancouver
  • Wild water rafting
  • Barbeques
  • Cinema in the park
  • City tours
  • Museum visits
  • Excursions to Bowden Island and Seattle

Intensive

The intensive courses in Vancouver consist of 20, 24 or 30 lessons per week. Classes have an average number of 14 students. 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. 

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
24
30
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €18 per week
Info host family:  

Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €29 per week
double room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
double room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €29 per week
Special dietary needs : € 32 per week [i]
Supplement for minors : € 18 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €36 per week
Private Bathroom : € 35 per week [i]
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 95

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60

In 2025 the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 17/02/2025, 18/04/2025, 19/05/2025, 01/07/2025, 04/08/2025, 01/09/2025, 30/09/2025, 13/10/2025, 11/11/2025, 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025. 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 / € 105.

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 an average number of 14 students.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
24
Number of weeks:
  28 weeks 32 weeks 36 weeks  
Academic Year without accommodation 7525 8586 9647
Academic Year with host family, double room , halfboard 13744 15670 17597
Academic Year with host family, single room , halfboard 14135 16117 18099
Academic Year with residence, single room , no meals 19216 21924 24632
Number of weeks:
  28 weeks 32 weeks 36 weeks  
Academic Year without accommodation 8111 9256 10400
Academic Year with host family, double room , halfboard 14330 16340 18351
Academic Year with host family, single room , halfboard 14721 16787 18853
Academic Year with residence, single room , no meals 19802 22594 25386
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

€7 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 : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €29 per week
double room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
double room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €29 per week
Special dietary needs : € 32 per week [i]
Supplement for minors : € 18 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €36 per week
Private Bathroom : € 35 per week [i]
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 95

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60

In 2025 the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 17/02/2025, 18/04/2025, 19/05/2025, 01/07/2025, 04/08/2025, 01/09/2025, 30/09/2025, 13/10/2025, 11/11/2025, 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025. 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 / € 105.

Cambridge Exam

The Cambridge exam course prepares you for the Cambridge FCE or CAE exam and has a duration of 10 weeks.

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 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
Number of weeks:
  10 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preparation without accommodation 3553
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, double room , halfboard 5878
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , halfboard 6017
Cambridge Exam Preparation with residence, single room , no meals 7832
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/01, 24/03, 06/10

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Starting dates exam preparation course:

FCE: 06/01/2025, 24/03/2025, 06/10/2025 (10 week courses)
CAE: 06/01/2025, 24/03/2025, 06/10/2025 (10 week courses)

Exam dates 2025 per level:

FCE: 14/03/2025, 31/05/2025, 13/12/2025
CAE: 22/03/2025, 31/05/2025, 13/12/2025

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:  

€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €18 per week
Info host family:  

Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €29 per week
double room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
double room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €29 per week
Special dietary needs : € 32 per week [i]
Supplement for minors : € 18 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €36 per week
Private Bathroom : € 35 per week [i]
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 95

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60

In 2025 the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 17/02/2025, 18/04/2025, 19/05/2025, 01/07/2025, 04/08/2025, 01/09/2025, 30/09/2025, 13/10/2025, 11/11/2025, 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025. 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 / € 105.

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 2025

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:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 2262 4426 6589 8753 10917 13081
One-to-One with host family, double room , halfboard 2639 5019 7399 9779 12159 14540
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 2653 5047 7441 9835 12229 14623
One-to-One with residence, single room , no meals 2834 5410 7985 10561 13137 15712
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

€7 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 : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €29 per week
double room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
double room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €29 per week
Special dietary needs : € 32 per week [i]
Supplement for minors : € 18 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 29/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €36 per week
Private Bathroom : € 35 per week [i]
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 95

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 60

In 2025 the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 17/02/2025, 18/04/2025, 19/05/2025, 01/07/2025, 04/08/2025, 01/09/2025, 30/09/2025, 13/10/2025, 11/11/2025, 25/12/2025, 26/12/2025. 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 / € 105.

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