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:

  • 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: Activity programme Vancouver
  • 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 14 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

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

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week
Info host family:  

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

Surcharges host family:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Special dietary needs : € 33 per week
Special dietary needs such as vegan, gluten free or lactose free.
Supplement for minors : € 19 per week
Info residence:  

Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 217, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Surcharges residence:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €69 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €63 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 98

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 62

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. 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 / € 109.

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 2023

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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 7382 8422 9462
Academic Year with host family, double room , halfboard 13412 15290 17168
Academic Year with host family, single room , halfboard 13715 15637 17558
Academic Year with residence, double room , no meals 15637 17832 20028
Academic Year with residence, single room , no meals 18164 20721 23278
Number of weeks:
  28 weeks 32 weeks 36 weeks  
Academic Year without accommodation 7988 9115 10242
Academic Year with host family, double room , halfboard 14019 15983 17948
Academic Year with host family, single room , halfboard 14322 16330 18338
Academic Year with residence, double room , no meals 16243 18525 20808
Academic Year with residence, single room , no meals 18771 21414 24058
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

€9 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 : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Special dietary needs : € 33 per week
Special dietary needs such as vegan, gluten free or lactose free.
Supplement for minors : € 19 per week
Info residence:  

Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 217, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Surcharges residence:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €69 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €63 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 98

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 62

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. 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 / € 109.

Cambridge Exam

The Cambridge exam course prepares you for the Cambridge exam FCE, CAE or CPE and has a duration of 4, 8, 9, 10 or 12 weeks. The course consists of 30 lessons per week in classes with a maximum of 15 students.

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 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
Number of weeks:
  9 weeks 10 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preperation without accommodation 3124 3460
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, double room , halfboard 5176 5720
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , halfboard 5273 5829
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, double room , no meals 5891 6515
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, single room , no meals 6703 7418
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Starting dates exam preparation course:

FCE: 02/01/2023 (10 weeks), 27/03/2023 (10 weeks), 18/09/2023 (10 weeks)
CAE: 02/01/2023 (10 weeks), 27/03/2023 (10 weeks), 20/06/2023 (10 weeks), 18/09/2023 (10 weeks)
CPE: 02/01/2023 (9 weeks), 18/09/2023 (10 weeks)

Exam dates of 2023 per level:

FCE: 10/03/2023, 03/06/2023, 28/11/2023
CAE: 11/03/2023, 07/06/2023, 25/08/2023, 29/11/2023
CPE: 04/03/2023, 30/11/2023

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:  

€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week
Info host family:  

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

Surcharges host family:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Special dietary needs : € 33 per week
Special dietary needs such as vegan, gluten free or lactose free.
Supplement for minors : € 19 per week
Info residence:  

Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 217, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Surcharges residence:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €69 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €63 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 98

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 62

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. 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 / € 109.

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 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 2340 4579
One-to-One with host family, double room , halfboard 2716 5164
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 2727 5186
One-to-One with residence, double room , no meals 2795 5323
One-to-One with residence, single room , no meals 2886 5504
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week
Info host family:  

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

Surcharges host family:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Special dietary needs : € 33 per week
Special dietary needs such as vegan, gluten free or lactose free.
Supplement for minors : € 19 per week
Info residence:  

Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 217, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Surcharges residence:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €69 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €63 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 98

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 62

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. 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 / € 109.

IELTS

The IELTS course prepares you with 20 lessons per week for the IELTS exam. The schools recomends a minimum duration of 4 weeks to prepare for the exam.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 15 per class
Number of lessons per week:
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Vancouver : EUR 98

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • welcome activity
  • certificate of attendance
Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 62

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. 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 / € 109.

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.

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