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	315	538	761	985	1208	1431	1655	1878	2101	2325	2548	2646	2859	3072	3285	3497	3710	3923	4136	4349	4562	4775	4988	5033
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	639	1034	1428	1822	2217	2611	3005	3400	3794	4188	4583	4852	5235	5619	6003	6387	6771	7155	7539	7923	8307	8690	9074	9291
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	698	1152	1606	2060	2513	2967	3421	3874	4328	4782	5235	5563	6007	6450	6893	7336	7780	8223	8666	9109	9552	9996	10439	10715
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	747	1250	1752	2255	2758	3260	3763	4265	4768	5270	5773	6150	6642	7134	7626	8118	8610	9102	9594	10086	10578	11071	11563	11887

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	336	580	824	1068	1313	1557	1801	2046	2290	2534	2778	2897	3131	3365	3599	3832	4066	4300	4534	4768	5002	5235	5469	5452
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	660	1075	1491	1906	2321	2737	3152	3567	3983	4398	4813	5103	5508	5912	6317	6722	7127	7532	7937	8341	8746	9151	9556	9709
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	719	1194	1669	2143	2618	3093	3567	4042	4516	4991	5466	5815	6279	6743	7207	7671	8136	8600	9064	9528	9992	10456	10920	11133
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	768	1292	1815	2339	2862	3386	3909	4433	4956	5480	6003	6401	6914	7427	7940	8453	8966	9479	9992	10505	11018	11531	12044	12306

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	363	636	908	1180	1452	1725	1997	2269	2541	2813	3086	3232	3494	3756	4017	4279	4541	4803	5064	5326	5588	5850	6111	6122
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	688	1131	1574	2018	2461	2904	3347	3791	4234	4677	5120	5438	5871	6303	6736	7169	7602	8034	8467	8900	9333	9765	10198	10380
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	747	1250	1752	2255	2758	3260	3763	4265	4768	5270	5773	6150	6642	7134	7626	8118	8610	9102	9594	10086	10578	11071	11563	11803
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	796	1348	1899	2450	3002	3553	4105	4656	5207	5759	6310	6736	7277	7818	8359	8900	9441	9982	10523	11064	11605	12145	12686	12976

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	18/06/2018 - 14/09/2018 : €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 : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €25 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €88 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€82 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€82

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: € 56. 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. € 105.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

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. € 105.

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	5857	6680	7504
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	10798	12306	13814
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	13828	15768	17708

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic Year without accommodation	6345	7239	8132
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	11287	12864	14442
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	14316	16326	18337

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	18/06/2018 - 14/09/2018 : €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 : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €25 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €88 per week

Transfer:	€82 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€82

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: € 56. 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. € 105.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

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	1878	2325	2646
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	3400	4188	4852
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	3874	4782	5563
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	4265	5270	6150

Number of weeks:

	4 weeks	8 weeks	10 weeks	12 weeks
Cambridge Exam without accommodation	1180	2269	2813	3232
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	2018	3791	4677	5438
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	2255	4265	5270	6150
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	2450	4656	5759	6736

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:	€210, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	18/06/2018 - 14/09/2018 : €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 : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €25 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €88 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€82 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€82

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: € 56. 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. € 105.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

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

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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	524	740	957	1389	2562
TOEFL with host family, single room, halfboard	1020	1407	1794	2569	4768
TOEFL with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1138	1585	2032	2925	5480
TOEFL with residence, single room, no meals	1236	1732	2227	3218	6066

Starting dates:	advanced : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €172, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	18/06/2018 - 14/09/2018 : €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 : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €25 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €88 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€82 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€82

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: € 56. 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. € 105.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

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	1348	2604
One-to-One with host family, single room, halfboard	1672	3100
One-to-One with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1732	3218
One-to-One with residence, single room, no meals	1780	3316

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	18/06/2018 - 14/09/2018 : €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 : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €25 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €88 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 17/06/2018 - 15/09/2018 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€82 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€82

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: € 56. 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. € 105.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

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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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.