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	319	548	777	1006	1235	1463	1692	1921	2150	2379	2607	2711	2930	3148	3367	3585	3803	4022	4240	4459	4677	4895	5114	5166
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	642	1040	1439	1838	2236	2635	3034	3432	3831	4230	4628	4902	5291	5679	6067	6455	6844	7232	7620	8008	8397	8785	9173	9395
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	701	1158	1616	2074	2531	2989	3446	3904	4362	4819	5277	5610	6057	6504	6951	7398	7846	8293	8740	9187	9634	10082	10529	10810
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	756	1269	1782	2295	2808	3322	3835	4348	4861	5374	5887	6275	6778	7280	7783	8286	8788	9291	9794	10296	10799	11302	11804	12141

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	340	590	839	1089	1339	1588	1838	2087	2337	2587	2836	2961	3200	3439	3679	3918	4157	4396	4635	4875	5114	5353	5592	5582
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	663	1082	1502	1921	2340	2760	3179	3599	4018	4438	4857	5152	5561	5970	6379	6788	7197	7606	8015	8424	8834	9243	9652	9811
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	722	1200	1678	2157	2635	3114	3592	4070	4549	5027	5506	5859	6327	6795	7263	7731	8199	8667	9135	9603	10071	10539	11007	11226
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	777	1311	1845	2379	2912	3446	3980	4514	5048	5582	6116	6525	7048	7572	8095	8619	9142	9666	10189	10712	11236	11759	12283	12557

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	368	645	923	1200	1477	1755	2032	2309	2587	2864	3141	3294	3561	3828	4095	4362	4628	4895	5162	5429	5696	5963	6230	6247
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	690	1138	1585	2032	2479	2926	3374	3821	4268	4715	5162	5485	5922	6358	6795	7232	7669	8106	8542	8979	9416	9853	10290	10477
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	749	1255	1762	2268	2774	3280	3786	4292	4798	5304	5811	6192	6688	7183	7679	8175	8671	9166	9662	10158	10654	11149	11645	11891
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals	805	1366	1928	2490	3051	3613	4174	4736	5298	5859	6421	6858	7409	7960	8511	9062	9614	10165	10716	11267	11818	12370	12921	13222

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 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 : €29 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €88 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 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€81 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€81

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 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. € 104.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

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. € 104.

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	6012	6858	7703
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	10920	12446	13971
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	14124	16107	18090

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic Year without accommodation	6497	7412	8327
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	11406	13000	14595
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	14609	16661	18714

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 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 : €29 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €88 per week

Transfer:	€81 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€81

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 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. € 104.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

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	1921	2379	2711
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	3432	4230	4902
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	3904	4819	5610
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	4348	5374	6275

Number of weeks:

	4 weeks	8 weeks	10 weeks	12 weeks
Cambridge Exam without accommodation	1200	2309	2864	3294
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	2032	3821	4715	5485
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	2268	4292	5304	6192
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	2490	4736	5859	6858

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:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	€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 : €29 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €88 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 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€81 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€81

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 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. € 104.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

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	548	777	1006	1463	2711
TOEFL with host family, single room, halfboard	1040	1439	1838	2635	4902
TOEFL with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1158	1616	2074	2989	5610
TOEFL with residence, single room, no meals	1269	1782	2295	3322	6275

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:	€7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €204, 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 : €29 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €88 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 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€81 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€81

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 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. € 104.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

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	1339	2587
One-to-One with host family, single room, halfboard	1661	3079
One-to-One with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1720	3197
One-to-One with residence, single room, no meals	1775	3308

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€7 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 : €29 per week
Surcharges residence:	single room : 16/06/2019 - 14/09/2019 : €88 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 : €29 per week

Transfer:	€81 Airport transfer on arrival at Vancouver International Airport.

Transfer:

€81

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 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. € 104.

All prices include:

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

Visa document courier fee: € 56.

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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32 years

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Mariska

56 years

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Anonymous

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