English courses in Vancouver

Vancouver, located on the west coast of Canada, is a cosmopolitan and dynamic city, renowned for its quality of life and its economic and cultural importance. With over 150 ethnic communities, it is one of the most multicultural cities in the country. Surrounded by ocean and mountains, it offers magnificent green spaces, including Stanley Park, one of the largest urban parks in North America. Nearby, the Canadian Rockies and Whistler attract nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts.

Our EC partner school in Vancouver is located in a landmark building in the centre of this incredibly picturesque city, close to Yaletown and Chinatown and close to public transport.

Accreditations: Languages Canada, TESL Canada

The school offers you

  • 11 spacious and bright classrooms
  • Interactive whiteboards in every classroom
  • Free Wi-Fi connection
  • Computer room
  • A library
  • Study room
  • Student lounge
  • A kitchen area

The school is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

VIP service – The Orange Carpet Experience

EC rolls out the orange carpet to welcome you

  • Even before your arrival: a connection to the EC-Online platform to prepare all aspects of your stay
  • A warm welcome on arrival at the airport or station
  • A welcome activity on Sunday to start getting to know the other students
  • VIP reception at the school on the 1st day of your course
  • Introduction of all team members and welcome drink

You’re now ready to learn!

English course: general information

  • Length of lesson: 45 minutes
  • Number of students per class: maximum 15 (average 14)
  • Timetable: lessons take place in the morning and/or afternoon.
  • Level test: on the first day of the course
  • Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
  • Free access to the EC-Online platform up to 12 weeks after the end of the course
  • Regular progress assessment (oral test every week, written test every 6 weeks)
  • Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners

Standard course

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20 lessons of general English per week

4 lessons per day during which you will improve the 4 fundamental skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading.
You will also develop your ability to use practical English in everyday life.

Levels offered: beginner to advanced

Intensive course

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30 lessons of General English per week, i.e. the standard General English module of 20 lessons per week 10 lessons of a module to be chosen from the following options:
– Speaking with confidence
– Global awareness
– Grammar for real communication
– Real life listening
– Expand your vocabulary
– Writing with confidence
– Basic reading and writing
– English for leadership
– Exam skills

Levels offered: beginner to advanced

Semi-intensive course

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24 lessons of General English per week, i.e. the standard General English module of 20 lessons 4 additional lessons of General English per week.

You will improve the 4 fundamental skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading. You will also develop your ability to use practical English in everyday life.

Levels offered: beginner to advanced

Writing with AI

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30 English lessons per week : 20 lessons of general English 10 lessons related to artificial intelligence

Writing with AI is an innovative course designed for professionals who want to improve their written English using artificial intelligence. More than just an introduction to tools such as ChatGPT, this programme helps students to develop their own style, refine their point of view and create authentic, powerful texts. Essential training for success in a digital and globalised world.

Levels offered: B1 (intermediate)
Duration: 2 to 4 weeks

English FOR work

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24 lessons of English per week, i.e. 20 lessons of general English 4 lessons of business English per week

You will develop your general English skills, then focus on English adapted to the world of work. You will learn to communicate precisely, clearly and fluently, which will enable you to make a presentation or lead a conference call without difficulty in your professional life.

The areas studied are
– Leading and managing meetings and conference calls
– Presentations
– Project planning
– Small talk
– Goal-setting
– Applying for jobs
– Interviewing

Minimum level of English : B1 (intermediate)
Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Preparation for the cambridge exam

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30 lessons of exam preparation per week

Please contact us for more details.

The school has developed teaching methods based on the practice of English used and spoken in everyday life. The four skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening are covered, and particular attention is paid to conversation, grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic forms and pronunciation.

The aim is to teach you the English language of today so that you can communicate and be understood by everyone at the end of your language course. Each lesson is based on a specific theme or subject.

The teaching resources used are specially designed by EC, supplemented by other materials such as press reviews, videos or other audio documents.

The teachers provide advice and encouragement throughout the stay, while ensuring that learning goes hand in hand with good humour. It is important to establish a pleasant atmosphere and mutual trust in the classroom. As practising the language is the best way to make progress, you will be asked to do a lot during the lessons.

Every week, the school organises cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings, in which you are free to participate or not. These activities may be free or offered at a cost, and their frequency varies according to the time of year. The schedule is available on the EC-Online platform.

Example of possible activities:

  • Welcome Activity
  • Visit to downtown Vancouver
  • Outing to a baseball or football stadium
  • Karaoke night
  • Excursions to Whistler, Victoria…

Single room, shared bathroom and half board

Shared room available for students travelling together

Travel time to school: Vancouver is a large city with a well-developed and fluid public transport network. Families are located between 40 and 60 minutes from the school by public transport. All families are located close to a public transport service (metro and/or bus).

Practical information :

  • Bed linen provided (bring your own towels)
  • A washing machine is available for students

Located in the dynamic district of Collingwood. The neighbourhood is home to several parks and green spaces, including Aberdeen Park, Collingwood Park and Gaston Park. There are also all amenities nearby (shops, restaurants, cafés, public transport).

Features :

  • Single room (Economy)
  • Shared bathroom (3:1 ratio)
  • No meals
  • Travel time to school: 20 minutes by public transport
  • Location: Collingwood district, close to Joyce-Collingwood skytrain station

Facilities / Services available :

  • Bed linen provided (bring your own towels)
  • Main doors and bedroom doors equipped with digital locks
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heating
  • Communal lounge
  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, cooker, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, kitchen utensils)
  • 2 washing machines and 2 tumble dryers (free use)
  • Weekly cleaning of communal areas only (lounge, bathroom, kitchen, emptying rubbish bins and replacing rubbish bags). Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms.

Optional:

  • Standard room (more spacious than the Economy room)
  • En-suite bathroom (standard room only)

Richards & Pender places you at the heart of an unrivalled cultural and culinary tapestry. Explore the trendy boutiques, renowned art galleries and eclectic dining options of this vibrant district, all within easy reach and effortless. Excellent public transport connections make the whole of Vancouver easily accessible.

Features :

  • 2-3 bedroom flats (up to 4 students)
  • Single room (Economy)
  • Shared bathroom
  • No meals
  • Journey time to school: 5 minutes on foot
  • Location: downtown Vancouver

Facilities / Services available :

  • Bed linen and towels provided
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • Communal lounge and dining room
  • Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, cooker, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, kitchen utensils)
  • 1 washing machine and 1 tumble dryer (free use)
  • Rooftop patio with barbecue area
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • 24/7 video surveillance
  • Weekly cleaning of communal areas only (living room, bathroom, kitchen, emptying rubbish bins and replacing rubbish bags). Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms.

Optional:

  • Standard room (more spacious than the Economy room)
  • Private bathroom (standard room only)

Travel

Day of arrival: Saturday
Day of departure: Saturday

If staying in a Student House: Check-in: 15:00; Check-out: 11:00

If staying at Richards & Pender: Check-in: 16:00; Check-out: 10:00

Arrival airport:

  • Vancouver International, YVR

Transfer available on request (chargeable, see price table)

Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay.

Visa information

Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information, please consult our Visa Information page.

Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you require any further information.

Dates 2025

Start dates : The majority of courses start on Mondays throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below. If Monday is a public holiday, the session starts on Tuesday.

Public holidays (no lessons will be given on these dates, nor made up later; no compensation will be given): 1/01, 17/02, 18/04, 19/05, 1/07, 4/08, 1/09, 30/09, 13/10, 11/11, 25/12, 26/12

Rates for 2025

All taxes and registration fees included

WPCS 42.0.3
Course - homestay accommodation, single room, half board
Duration20L24L & other courses30L & other courses
2 weeks€ 1.335€ 1.395€ 1.455
3 weeks€ 1.855€ 1.950€ 2.035
4 weeks€ 2.375€ 2.505€ 2.615
6 weeks€ 3.420€ 3.610€ 3.780
8 weeks€ 4.465€ 4.720€ 4.945
12 weeks€ 6.385€ 6.765€ 7.145
16 weeks€ 8.385€ 8.895€ 9.400
18 weeks€ 9.385€ 9.960€ 10.530
20 weeks€ 10.390€ 11.025€ 11.660
24 weeks€ 12.235€ 12.745€ 13.675
32 weeks€ 16.185€ 16.865€ 18.105
36 weeks€ 18.160€ 18.925€ 20.320
Extra week€ 495€ 520€ 555
High season supplement course (30/06-29/08)
Lessons from 1 to 11 week(s) only€ 20
Accommodation supplementsLow seasonHigh season (28/06-30/08)
Homestay, half board-€ 25
Richards & Pender Shared Apartment, Economy, no meals€ 185€ 220
Richards & Pender Shared Apartment, Standard, no meals€ 200€ 235
Richards & Pender Shared Apartment, private bathroom, no meals€ 220€ 255
Vancouver Student House, Economy, no meals€ 55€ 90
Vancouver Student House, Standard, no meals€ 100€ 140
Vancouver Student House, private bathroom, no meals€ 125€ 160
Other supplements - homestay - per week
Students under 18 (homestay)€ 20
Homestay at Christmas (20/21 and 27/28 December) - per weekend€ 30
Special diet€ 30
Transfer * - Per trip
From Vancouver Airport (YVR)€ 95
*Return transfers compulsory for under-18s if arriving or departing between 8pm and 8am.

The above prices include:

  • The chosen course programme
  • Homestay accommodation, single room, half board
  • Teaching materials
  • Unlimited Internet access
  • Access to the school’s e-learning site up to 12 weeks after the end of the course
  • Free access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course, including Word, PowerPoint and much more
  • English language activities and workshops
  • Social and cultural programme
  • Welcome activity
  • All school taxes and administrative costs
  • All GE30, 24+ weeks courses include the option of joining an exam prep course (subject to availability)

Not included:

  • Travel and transfers
  • Meals not included in the chosen package
  • Local transport
  • Optional activities
  • Examination fees, if any
  • Any visa fees
  • Optional insurance

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