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 2021

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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	340	588	835	1083	1331	1578	1826	2073	2321	2569	2816	2937	3174	3411	3648	3885	4122	4359	4596	4833	5070	5307	5544	5611
Intensive with host family, double room, halfboard	655	1062	1469	1875	2282	2689	3096	3503	3909	4316	4723	5002	5399	5795	6191	6587	6983	7380	7776	8172	8568	8964	9360	9587
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	669	1090	1511	1932	2353	2774	3195	3616	4037	4458	4879	5172	5583	5993	6403	6814	7224	7634	8045	8455	8865	9276	9686	9926
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	729	1210	1691	2172	2654	3135	3616	4097	4578	5059	5540	5894	6364	6835	7305	7776	8246	8717	9187	9658	10128	10599	11069	11370
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals				2441	2990	3538	4086	4635	5183	5731	6279	6700	7238	7776	8313	8851	9389	9926	10464	11002	11540	12077	12615	12983

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	361	630	899	1168	1437	1706	1974	2243	2512	2781	3050	3191	3449	3708	3966	4224	4482	4741	4999	5257	5515	5774	6032	6035
Intensive with host family, double room, halfboard	676	1104	1532	1960	2388	2816	3244	3672	4100	4528	4956	5257	5675	6092	6509	6927	7344	7762	8179	8596	9014	9431	9849	10011
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	690	1132	1575	2017	2459	2901	3343	3786	4228	4670	5112	5427	5858	6290	6722	7153	7585	8016	8448	8879	9311	9743	10174	10351
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	750	1253	1755	2257	2760	3262	3764	4267	4769	5271	5774	6149	6640	7132	7624	8115	8607	9099	9590	10082	10574	11066	11557	11794
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals				2526	3096	3665	4235	4804	5374	5943	6513	6955	7514	8073	8632	9191	9750	10309	10867	11426	11985	12544	13103	13407

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	390	687	984	1281	1578	1875	2172	2470	2767	3064	3361	3531	3817	4104	4390	4677	4963	5250	5537	5823	6110	6396	6683	6715
Intensive with host family, double room, halfboard	704	1161	1617	2073	2530	2986	3442	3899	4355	4811	5268	5597	6042	6488	6934	7380	7825	8271	8717	9162	9608	10054	10500	10691
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard	719	1189	1660	2130	2600	3071	3541	4012	4482	4953	5423	5766	6226	6686	7146	7606	8066	8526	8986	9445	9905	10365	10825	11030
Intensive with executive host family, single room, halfboard	779	1309	1840	2371	2901	3432	3962	4493	5024	5554	6085	6488	7008	7528	8048	8568	9088	9608	10128	10648	11168	11688	12208	12473
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals				2639	3237	3835	4433	5031	5629	6226	6824	7295	7882	8469	9056	9643	10231	10818	11405	11992	12580	13167	13754	14086

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€10 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	14/06/2021 - 10/09/2021 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week double room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €25 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info residence:	Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 213, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.
Surcharges residence:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €90 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 89

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 89

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 61 In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. 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 / € 107.

All prices include:

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

Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 61

In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. 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 / € 107.

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 2021

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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	6531	7450	8370
Academic Year with host family, double room, halfboard	11143	12700	14256
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	11540	13153	14766
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	15105	17228	19350

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic Year without accommodation	7026	8016	9007
Academic Year with host family, double room, halfboard	11639	13266	14893
Academic Year with host family, single room, halfboard	12035	13719	15402
Academic Year with residence, single room, no meals	15600	17794	19987

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€10 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 : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week double room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €25 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info residence:	Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 213, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.
Surcharges residence:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €90 per week

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 89

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 89

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 61 In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. 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 / € 107.

All prices include:

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

Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 61

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, 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 2021

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:

	9 weeks	10 weeks
Cambridge Exam without accommodation	2767	3064
Cambridge Exam with host family, double room, halfboard	4355	4811
Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard	4482	4953
Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard	5024	5554
Cambridge Exam with residence, single room, no meals	5629	6226

Starting dates:	04/01 (9/10), 29/03 (10 weeks), 06/04 (10 weeks), 21/06 (10 weeks), 20/09 (10 weeks)
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes Starting dates exam preparation course: FCE: 04/01/2021, 29/03/2021, 20/09/2021 CAE: 04/01/2021, 29/03/2021, 21/06/2021, 20/09/2021 CPE: 04/01/2021 (9 weeks), 06/04/2021, 20/09/2021 Exam dates of 2021 per level: FCE: 12/03/2021, 05/06/2021, 30/11/2021 CAE: 13/03/2021, 09/06/2021, 27/08/2021, 01/12/2021 CPE: 06/03/2021, 11/06/2021, 27/11/2021 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:	€10 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €213, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	14/06/2021 - 10/09/2021 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week double room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €25 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info residence:	Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 213, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.
Surcharges residence:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €90 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 89

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 89

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 61 In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. 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 / € 107.

All prices include:

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

Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 61

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 2021

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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	1507	2922
One-to-One with host family, double room, halfboard	1822	3396
One-to-One with host family, single room, halfboard	1836	3425
One-to-One with executive host family, single room, halfboard	1897	3545

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€10 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	14/06/2021 - 10/09/2021 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week double room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €25 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 89

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 89

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 61 In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. 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 / € 107.

All prices include:

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

Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 61

Concerning minors:

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 2021

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:

	4 weeks	6 weeks	12 weeks
IELTS without accommodation	1083	1578	2852
IELTS with host family, double room, halfboard	1875	2689	4918
IELTS with host family, single room, halfboard	1932	2774	5087
IELTS with executive host family, single room, halfboard	2172	3135	5809
IELTS with residence, single room, no meals	2441	3538	6615

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€10 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €219, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	14/06/2021 - 10/09/2021 : €15 per week
Info host family:	Double rooms in a host family only available for students booking together.
Surcharges host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week double room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €25 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info residence:	Deposit for residence on arrival students have to pay a deposit of CAD 300 / € 213, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.
Surcharges residence:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €90 per week
Surcharges executive host family:	single room : 13/06/2021 - 11/09/2021 : €30 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 32 per week This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 89

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Vancouver: € 89

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 61 In 2021 the school is closed on: 01/01/2021, 15/02/2021, 02/04/2021, 24/05/2021, 01/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 06/09/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/11/2021, 24/12/2021, 27/12/2021. 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 / € 107.

All prices include:

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

Visa letter express delivery: CAD 85 / € 61

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

4.1 / 5.0

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