Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI), Vancouver, Canada
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General Information on Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI)
The language school Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI) was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1991. CSLI is safely located in the heart of Vancouver. Many parks, shops, stadiums, restaurants and the beach are nearby.
Click here for a detailed Vancouver city guideFacilities
School facilities include computer room, kitchen, lounge, billiards, table tennis, and study room/library.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI), Vancouver
CAPLS, BC TEAL.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Vancouver International. It takes 30 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI) in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 250 Adult courses throughout the year: 150 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 10 throughout the year: 10 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 15 % China 5 % France 5 % Holland 2 % | Italy 5 % Japan 25 % Korea 15 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 5 % |
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.
| 1 English Full timeLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 345 | 690 | 1035 | 1380 | 1725 | 2070 | 2760 | 3450 | 3726 | 345 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Listening & PronunciationLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2484 | 230 |
| Designed to focus on two key elements of language acquisition: listening and pronunciation for the development of clear speech and discrete listening skills, thus improving overall communication skills. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 English Half timeLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2484 | 230 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Power VocabularyLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2484 | 230 |
| 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. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 5 Power SpeakingLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2484 | 230 |
| Designed for Intermediate level students who want to improve their English communication skills, with an emphasis on speaking. Students will be responsible for researching presentation topics, preparing summaries, and leading class discussions. Their participation in class will allow them to improve their word choice and sentence structure, as well as their confidence in speaking in English. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Business EnglishLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2484 | 230 |
| The objective of this in-demand program is to give students a hands on opportunity to use all the skills needed in any business situation. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 TOEFL PreparationLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2484 | 230 |
| Based on exercises designed specifically for TOEFL score improvement. Designed specifically for score improvement in the new | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 8 TESOL DiplomaLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2484 | 230 |
| Includes a study of various teaching methodologies, classroom management skills, lesson planning and development, practical correction techniques, student and textbook assessment, and motivation skills. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 28.Jan, 03.Mar, 09.Jun, 06.Oct | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 9 Cambridge First Exam PreparationLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 345 | 690 | 1035 | 1380 | 1725 | 2070 | 2760 | 3450 | 3726 | 345 |
| The Cambridge exam preparation programmes for First Certificate(FCE), Advanced English (CAE) and Cambridge Proficiency(CPE) have been uniquely designed to include all aspects of language acquisition and exam preparation. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday 14.Jan, 14.Apr, 14.Oct | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 10 Academic/Grammar ProgramLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 1484 | 230 |
| Designed to focus on grammatical structure, vocabulary building, reading comprehension, writing skills and overall improvement of communication skills. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 100.00 Can $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 45 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. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge Proficiency , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 680 at TOEFL at Cambridge First at Cambridge Advanced at Cambridge Proficiency 825 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | National holidays in Canada: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 22.Mar, 23.Mar, 24.Mar, 19.May, 01.Jul, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 11.Nov, 25.Dec, 26.Dec And also on the following dates 04.Aug, 22.Dec, 23.Dec, 24.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| A lot of free Friday-activities to choose from every area, tours, natures, sports, cultural and so on!
24 weeks or longer study program gets a 25% discount. | |
All prices in Can $ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 210 Can $ week | ||||
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| 2 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 98 Can $ week | ||||
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| 3 Homestay // single room, full board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Can $ | 190 | -- | 200 | |
| Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Hostel // shared room | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Can $ | 174 | -- | 200 | |
| Depending on the season and the type of room and bathroom , the weekly rates vary from $174 to $231. Includes: TV, Phone, No meals, Shared bathroom. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 5 YMCA | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Can $ | 361 | -- | 200 | |
| Depending on the season and the type of bathroom (shared, semi-private, or private) the weekly rates vary from $361.90 to $785.40. Other facilities: air-conditioning, mini-fridges, meeting rooms, nearby YWCA fitness centre, coffee shop, Internet terminals. Includes: Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 6 Homestay | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Can $ | 175 | -- | 200 | |
| Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 30 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 7 Hostel // private room with shared bathroom | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Can $ | 420 | -- | 200 | |
| Depending on the season, the weekly rates vary from $420 to $595. Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 75 Can $ (return trip) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Windsurfing | | 0 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Over 100 activities included free with tuition | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI): | Soccer games, tennis games, weekly theme nights | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 26 |
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Canadian as a Second Language Institute (CSLI), Vancouver, Canada
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