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 2026

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:
20
24
30
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   29/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €17 per week
Info host family:  

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

The special diet supplement will also be charged for a vegetarian diet.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €23 per week
single room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €26 per week
double room : 28/06/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €23 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €26 per week
Special dietary needs : € 30 per week [i]
Supplement for minors : € 17 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €23 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 88

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 55

In 2026 the school is closed on: 01/01/2026, 16/02/2026, 03/04/2026, 18/05/2026, 01/07/2026, 03/08/2026, 07/09/2026, 30/09/2026, 12/10/2026, 11/11/2026, 24/12/2026, 25/12/2026. 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 (in case of arrivals and departures between 20:00 and 08:00) 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 / € 97.

Learning materials
The cost of the learning materials depends on the course duration (the exact amount will be shown on the invoice confirmation):

For 1–11 weeks: CAD 10 / € 7 per week
For 12–23 weeks: CAD 120 / € 78 total
For 24 weeks or more: CAD 140 / € 91 total

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 2026

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:
20
24
Number of weeks:
  28 weeks 32 weeks 36 weeks  
Academic Year without accommodation 7326 8359 9393
Academic Year with host family, double room , halfboard 13353 15226 17099
Academic Year with host family, single room , halfboard 13714 15639 17564
Academic Year with residence, single room , no meals 21311 24321 27331
Number of weeks:
  28 weeks 32 weeks 36 weeks  
Academic Year without accommodation 7959 9083 10207
Academic Year with host family, double room , halfboard 13986 15949 17913
Academic Year with host family, single room , halfboard 14347 16363 18378
Academic Year with residence, single room , no meals 21944 25044 28145
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

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

The special diet supplement will also be charged for a vegetarian diet.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €23 per week
single room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €26 per week
double room : 28/06/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €23 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €26 per week
Special dietary needs : € 30 per week [i]
Supplement for minors : € 17 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €23 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 88

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 55

In 2026 the school is closed on: 01/01/2026, 16/02/2026, 03/04/2026, 18/05/2026, 01/07/2026, 03/08/2026, 07/09/2026, 30/09/2026, 12/10/2026, 11/11/2026, 24/12/2026, 25/12/2026. 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 (in case of arrivals and departures between 20:00 and 08:00) 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 / € 97.

Learning materials
The cost of the learning materials depends on the course duration (the exact amount will be shown on the invoice confirmation):

For 1–11 weeks: CAD 10 / € 7 per week
For 12–23 weeks: CAD 120 / € 78 total
For 24 weeks or more: CAD 140 / € 91 total

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 2026

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:
30
Number of weeks:
  10 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preparation without accommodation 3450
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, double room , halfboard 5698
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , halfboard 5827
Cambridge Exam Preparation with residence, single room , no meals 8540
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 23/03, 30/03, 05/10

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Starting dates exam preparation course:

FCE: 23/03/2026, 05/10/2026 (10 week courses)
CAE: 30/03/2026, 05/10/2026 (10 week courses)

Exam dates 2026 per level:

FCE: 30/05/2026, 12/12/2026
CAE: 06/06/2026, 12/12/2026

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:  

ca. €7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   29/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €17 per week
Info host family:  

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

The special diet supplement will also be charged for a vegetarian diet.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €23 per week
single room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €26 per week
double room : 28/06/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €23 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €26 per week
Special dietary needs : € 30 per week [i]
Supplement for minors : € 17 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €23 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 88

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 55

In 2026 the school is closed on: 01/01/2026, 16/02/2026, 03/04/2026, 18/05/2026, 01/07/2026, 03/08/2026, 07/09/2026, 30/09/2026, 12/10/2026, 11/11/2026, 24/12/2026, 25/12/2026. 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 (in case of arrivals and departures between 20:00 and 08:00) 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 / € 97.

Learning materials
The cost of the learning materials depends on the course duration (the exact amount will be shown on the invoice confirmation):

For 1–11 weeks: CAD 10 / € 7 per week
For 12–23 weeks: CAD 120 / € 78 total
For 24 weeks or more: CAD 140 / € 91 total

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 2026

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 2093 4096 6098 8101 10103 12106
One-to-One with host family, double room , halfboard 2452 4664 6877 9089 11302 13514
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 2465 4690 6916 9141 11366 13592
One-to-One with residence, single room , no meals 2736 5233 7729 10226 12723 15219
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €7 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

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

The special diet supplement will also be charged for a vegetarian diet.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €23 per week
single room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €26 per week
double room : 28/06/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €23 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €26 per week
Special dietary needs : € 30 per week [i]
Supplement for minors : € 17 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €23 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 88

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 55

In 2026 the school is closed on: 01/01/2026, 16/02/2026, 03/04/2026, 18/05/2026, 01/07/2026, 03/08/2026, 07/09/2026, 30/09/2026, 12/10/2026, 11/11/2026, 24/12/2026, 25/12/2026. 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 (in case of arrivals and departures between 20:00 and 08:00) 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 / € 97.

Learning materials
The cost of the learning materials depends on the course duration (the exact amount will be shown on the invoice confirmation):

For 1–11 weeks: CAD 10 / € 7 per week
For 12–23 weeks: CAD 120 / € 78 total
For 24 weeks or more: CAD 140 / € 91 total

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