Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI), Vancouver, Canada

Students rated Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI), Vancouver : 4.1/5.0   (37 reviews)

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General Information on Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI)

Facilities

Cafeteria, kitchen for student use, fridge for student use, microwave for student use, computer lab, daily press, library, auditorium, student support desk, lounge, copy machine, table soccer / football, table tennis, printer for student use, free coffee, 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

TV, air conditioning, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.

Accreditations and Quality seals of Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI), Vancouver

BC TEAL, BC EQA

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Vancouver International.  It takes 25 minutes by train to school.

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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English Full time
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 14
355 Can$ per week

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Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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English Half time
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 14
240 Can$ per week

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Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Listening & Pronunciation
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 14
240 Can$ per week

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Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Power Vocabulary
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 14
240 Can$ per week

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For university-level-reading students to help them transform their passive vocabulary, words which they can understand if read or heard, into active vocabulary, words which they can readily use in their own writing and speaking. Each week-long session includes a series of exercises on word meaning, word families, collocations, synonyms, and usage rules in order to help students reach a fuller understanding of academic word lists.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

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Business English
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 16
240 Can$ per week

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The availability of this course throughout the year is dependent on student demand.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Upper intermediate (B2)

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Exam Preparation - TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 16
240 Can$ per week

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In addition to test-taking strategies, the course covers important language points and skills drawn from materials relating to English Assessment tests such as TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge. Those students who are preparing for Cambridge Exam are required to take a minimum of 5 hours/week of private lessons to focus intensely on the specific skills needed for the exam.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00  - 12:00
Required minimum language level	Upper intermediate (B2)

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Academic/Grammar Program
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 16
240 Can$ per week

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Designed to focus on grammatical structure, vocabulary building, reading comprehension, writing skills and overall improvement of communication skills. In this class, a wide variety of reading texts are studied in detail. Each article includes a vocabulary list and comprehension exercises. Students then analyze the relationships between words as they practice using new vocabulary in a different context.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00  - 12:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

Note: All courses offered by Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI), 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.
Lesson duration (minutes):	60 minutes
School's administrative fee:	140.00  Can$
Individual classes:	Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 70.00 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 ,  Cambridge First ,  Cambridge Advanced ,  IELTS ,  TOEIC
Average examination results:	680 at TOEFL 7 at IELTS 825 at TOEIC
Language school closed:	In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 05.Apr.2013, 06.Apr.2013, 09.Apr.2013, 04.May.2013, 17.May.2013, 28.May.2013, 21.Jun.2013, 25.Dec.2013, 26.Dec.2013, 31.Dec.2013
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, French, Spanish, English, Cantonese

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YMCA
Single room, No meals
490 Can$ per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Depending on the season and the type of bathroom, the rates may vary. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 70 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Homestay
Single room, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner)
210 Can$ per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Change fee for accommodation: Can$200. Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Hostel
Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast
294 Can$ per week

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Price in Can$	294	588	882	1176	294	250
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Depending on the season and the type of room and bathroom, the rates may vary. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Shared room (multiple beds). Price extra night: 45 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

Comment	YMCA & Youth Hostal options also available.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	no
Single room	always
Optional airport transfer:	Vancouver International Airport (YVR): for 95 Can$ (one way) Taxi costs about 40 Can$ to the city center Vancouver International Airport (YVR) (23h00 - 06h30): for 100 Can$ (one way)

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