Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Canada : Vancouver : IH
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School

Our partner school is located in a modern building only 10 minutes by bus away from the city centre and which is close to cafés, restaurants and shops. The language school building has 36 classrooms, three computer rooms with free Internet access, a WiFi connection, a language lab and individual study rooms. Between or after classes, you will be able to relax in one of the two student lounges or on the outdoor balcony which offers an uninterrupted view of the city. Vending machines for drinks and snacks, microwaves, a car park and sports equipment are also available for students' use.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 75 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 13 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-11:45 + 12:30-13:50

Intensive course
Lessons: 20 of 75 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 13 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:15

Business English course
Lessons: 20 of 75 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 13 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-11:45 + 12:30-15:15

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 20 of 75 minutes
Course duration: 9 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 13 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-11:45 + 12:30-15:15

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 20 of 75 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 13 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-11:45 + 12:30-15:15

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 20 of 75 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 13 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-11:45 + 12:30-15:15

TOEFL or TOEIC course
Lessons: 20 of 75 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 13 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-11:45 + 12:30-15:15

IELTS course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 13 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:45

Accommodation

Host family
What better way to get to know the way of life in Vancouver and the culture of the country than by staying with a Canadian family? Situated around 40 minutes by bus away from the language school building, these families will provide you will everything you need, including a single room, half board, access to the bathroom, telephone, Internet, television, laundry room, and, of course, a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Residence (from 18 years)
This option allows you to live closer to the city centre, around 15 minutes by bus away from the school. The students stay in single rooms and share the common rooms and equipment, like the kitchen, the bathroom, the laundry room, the telephone, the television and Internet access.

Leisure

Our partner school offers a wide range of activities after classes, in the evenings and at the weekend. Some are free and others are available at a moderate price. Depending on the season,  you will be able to go skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, roller-blading, to play basketball, football and much more .In addition to all this there are also parties on the beach, barbecues, cinema evenings, cultural festivals… And, above all, don’t miss out on the trips that will introduce you to the region of Vancouver, from the Rockies to Victoria, passing by Whistler or even Seattle.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants 600,000
School size
XL
Levels beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation host family/residence
Exams FCE, CAE, TOEFL, TOEIC

Location of the language school IH

Quality marks

/ language school IH

International HouseLANGUAGE CANADA
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

Key points

  • Ideal  location for discovering the west of the North American continent
  • Rich programme of sporting activities
  • Accommodation with a host family or in a residence

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in CAD
(CAD 1 ≈ EUR 0.74) Not-binding exchange rate

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end


Starting dates: 11.01  / 25.01  / 08.02  / 22.02  / 08.03  / 22.03  / 05.04  / 19.04  / 03.05  / 17.05  / 24.05  / 31.05  / 14.06  / 28.06  / 12.07  / 26.07  / 02.08  / 09.08  / 23.08  / 06.09  / 20.09  / 04.10  / 11.10  / 18.10  / 25.10  / 01.11  / 08.11  / 15.11  / 22.11  / 29.11  / 06.12  / 13.12  / 20.12  / 27.12 .2010
Starting dates (new session): 04.01  / 18.01  / 01.02  / 15.02  / 01.03  / 15.03  / 29.03  / 12.04  / 26.04  / 10.05  / 25.05  / 07.06  / 21.06  / 05.07  / 19.07  / 03.08  / 16.08  / 30.08  / 13.09  / 27.09  / 05.10  / 19.10  / 02.11  / 16.11  / 30.11  / 14.12 .2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 9 w.: 04.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 19.02 / 02.04 / 24.05 / 26.06 / 01.07 / 02.08 / 06.09 / 11.10 / 11.11 / 25.12 .2010

TOEIC and TOEFL exam dates on request

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 799 771
2 week(s) 1273 1217
3 week(s) 1747 1663
4 week(s) 2121 2009
6 week(s) 3019 2851
8 week(s) 3917 3693
12 week(s) 5713 5377
16 week(s) 7189 6741
24 week(s) 10621 9949
Extra week (24+) 414 386
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 829 801
2 week(s) 1333 1277
3 week(s) 1837 1753
4 week(s) 2221 2109
6 week(s) 3169 3001
8 week(s) 4117 3893
12 week(s) 6013 5677
16 week(s) 7589 7141
24 week(s) 11221 10549
Extra week (24+) 439 411
Business English course A B
2 week(s) 1333 1277
3 week(s) 1837 1753
4 week(s) 2221 2109
Extra week (4+) 474 446
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
9 week(s) 4591 4339
Exam fee ~270
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 week(s) 5065 4785
Exam fee ~270
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 6202 5838
Exam fee ~270
TOEFL or TOEIC course A B
4 week(s) 2221 2109
Extra week (4+) 474 446
Exam fee ~200
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
IELTS course A B
4 week(s) 2121 2009
Extra week (4+) 449 421
Exam fee ~285
Options/Extras
Course material (to be paid on site) (varies depending on the level and duration of stay)
One-to-one course (per lesson) 55
Extra night with host family 27
Extra night in a residence 23
Airport transfer (on arrival) 75
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +189/w.
Residence/single room/no meals -28/w.
Low/high season
Language
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