Berlitz, Vancouver, Canada
General Information on Berlitz
The language school Berlitz was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1965. The Berlitz Learning Centre is located in the core of Vancouver's downtown area, within walking distance of the city's best loved attractions. The school address is: 808 West Hastings,3rd Floor, V6C 2X4 Vancouver (Canada).
Facilities
Cafeteria, kitchen for student use, fridge for student use, microwave for student use, computer lab, library, movie rental, movie room, student support desk, lounge, copy machine, free WIFI, free water dispenser
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled toilet, wheelchair access to cafeteria, wheelchair access to classroom, wheelchair access to reception
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Berlitz, Vancouver
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Vancouver International YVR. It takes 20 minutes by metro to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 21 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 7 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 150 Adult courses throughout the year: 100 Junior courses in summer: 12 Junior courses throughout the year: 7 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 10 Adult courses throughout the year: 10 Junior courses throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 90 % hold a university degree 90 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 17 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years 13 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 30 % Germany 2 % | Japan 20 % Korea 10 % |
All prices in Can$ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can$ | 420 | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 2940 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | [+] |
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| Price in Can$ | 1420 | 2840 | 4260 | 5680 | 7100 | 8520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1420 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 0 - 0 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can$ | 520 | 1040 | 1560 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 3640 | 4160 | 5200 | 6240 | 520 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | -- | 2750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| It includes lessons, activities, accomodation in homestay, airport pick-up & drop-off, 1 textbook and Saturday trips. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 08.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can$ | 1220 | 2440 | 3660 | 4880 | 6100 | 7320 | 8540 | 9760 | 12200 | 14640 | 1220 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Berlitz, Vancouver can be booked online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 100.00 Can$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 55.50 Can$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 20.May.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Dec.2013, 26.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Arabic, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, English, Chinese |
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3. Accommodation
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| Price in Can$ | 450 | 700 | 950 | 1050 | 225 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Heating, Air conditioning, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 High season dates 02.Jan.2013 - 08.Feb.2013, 02.Jul.2013 - 30.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| Comment | We can also arrange double room if siblings or a couple. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Vancouver International (YVR): for 80 Can$ (one way) Taxi costs about 80 Can$ to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0.5 km | ||
| Diving | | |||
| Golf | | 8 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 10 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 10 km | ||
| Music | | 0.5 km | ||
| Sailing | | 2 km | ||
| Skiing | | 8 km | ||
| Squash | | |||
| Tennis | | |||
| Volleyball | | |||
| Windsurfing | | 2 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | snowtubing/snowboarding/swimming/iceskating | |||
| Overall rating |  3.0/5.0 (1 review) |
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| City |  5.0/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.0/5.0 |
| Facilities |  4.0/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 3.0/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.0/5.0 |
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| Shared flat (apartment) | --- |
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| Students liked about Berlitz, Vancouver | |
| "The course is focused on conversation." - Yvonne (64 years) | |
| All 1 reviews of Berlitz | |
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