GEOS, Vancouver, Canada
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Vancouver is Canada´s 3rd largest city beautifully situated with ocean and mountains surrounding the city. The city boasts Stanley park with a 10 thousand acre park of forest, beaches, cicling and running paths. With the beauty of the natural environment and the city's role as a haven for former hippies and counter-culture types, it is not too surprising that organisations such as Greenpeace sprang up here. But Vancouver is also the commercial and cultural heart of Canada's West Coast and a major convention and tourist destination.
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General Information on GEOS
The language school GEOS was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1987. The school is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Vancouver. It is surrounded by restaurants, shops and numerous sightseeing spots.
Click here for a detailed Vancouver city guideFacilities
Large rooms, Internet access, bright windows in most class rooms, snack/drink machines, microwaves, student library.
Accreditations and Quality seals of GEOS, Vancouver
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Vancouver International. It takes 40 minutes by car/bus to school.
2.1. Language School GEOS in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 250 Adult courses throughout the year: 120 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| 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: 21 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 10 % China 2 % Germany 2 % France 2 % | Italy 2 % Japan 25 % Korea 25 % Switzerland 2 % Spain 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 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2560 | 3200 | 3780 | 315 |
| Minimum duration: 4 weeks. The classes take place Mon-Thu (9-11:15 am and 12:15-2:30 pm) + Fri (9-11am). In the afternoon students choose an elective class. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 310 | 570 | 855 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 2160 | 2700 | 3180 | 265 |
| The classes take place Mon-Thu (9-11:15 am and 12:15-2:30 pm) + Fri (9-11am). Starting times may change during summer time. Prices for enrolments over 12 weeks upon request. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 200 | 350 | 525 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1860 | 155 |
| Students can choose AM or PM classes. Starting times may change during summer time. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 125 | 250 | 360 | 400 | -- | -- | 700 | -- | 1000 | -- |
| Course duration: 1-4, 8 or 12 weeks. Good for improving confidence, accuracy and clarity in your speaking. . Course times: Mon-Thu: 2:45 to 4:15. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 125 | 250 | 360 | 400 | -- | -- | 700 | -- | 1000 | -- |
| Course duration: 1-4, 8 or 12 weeks. Good for improving both listening comprehension and spoken pronunciation. . Course times: Mon-Thu: 2:45 to 4:15. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | -- | -- | 700 | -- | 1000 | -- |
| Course duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeks. Good for improving academic and business writing. Course times: Mon-Thu: 2:45 to 4:15. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 400 | -- | -- | 700 | -- | 1000 | -- |
| Course duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeks. Classes are scheduled due to demand. Course times: Mon-Thu: 2:45 to 4:15. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 08.Jan.2010, 05.Feb.2010, 05.Mar.2010, 01.Apr.2010, 30.Apr.2010, 28.May.2010, 25.Jun.2010, 23.Jul.2010, 20.Aug.2010, 17.Sep.2010, 15.Oct.2010, 12.Nov.2010, 10.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2080 | -- | -- | -- |
| This full-time 8-week course (total 200 hours) has been designed to introduce students to the basic skills required for future work as an ESL teacher. Friday course time: 9:00 to 12:00. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 14:00 Afternoon: 12:15 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2080 | -- | -- | -- |
| This full-time 8-week course (total 200 hours) introduces students to the skills needed to teach English to children. Upon completion, a practicum can be arranged at a local elementary school ($200). Friday course time: 9:00 to 12:00. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 08.Jan.2010, 05.Feb.2010, 05.Mar.2010, 01.Apr.2010, 30.Apr.2010, 28.May.2010, 25.Jun.2010, 23.Jul.2010, 20.Aug.2010, 17.Sep.2010, 15.Oct.2010, 12.Nov.2010, 10.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | 570 | 855 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 2160 | 2700 | 3180 | 265 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. Course times: Mon-Thu: 9:00 to 11:15, 12:15 to 2:30. and Fri: 9:00 to 11:00. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:15 Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 700 | -- | -- | 1300 | -- | 1850 | -- |
| Course duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeks. For Students with scores over 600, interested in improving vocabulary and grammar especially related to business English. Course times: Mon-Thu: 2:45-5:15 and Friday: 12:00 to 2:30. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 17:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 700 | -- | -- | 1300 | -- | 1850 | -- |
| Course duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeks. For students with scores under 600. Two official TOEIC tests are included in the tuition . Course times: Mon-Thu: 2:45 to 4:45. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 08.Jan.2010, 05.Feb.2010, 05.Mar.2010, 01.Apr.2010, 30.Apr.2010, 28.May.2010, 25.Jun.2010, 23.Jul.2010, 20.Aug.2010, 17.Sep.2010, 15.Oct.2010, 12.Nov.2010, 10.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 14:45 - 16:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by GEOS, 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): | 50 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 100.00 Can $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 65 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 , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 75 at TOEFL 650 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 24.May.2010, 01.Jul.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 11.Nov.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 02.Aug.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, English |
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Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in Can $ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 195 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Distance from school: 70 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, 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. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in Can $ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 185 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Full board on weekends. Distance from school: 70 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 28 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in Can $ | 182 | 364 | 546 | 728 | 182 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Prices are seasonal so please contact us directly for the most up-to-date information. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Shared room (multiple beds). Price extra night: 26 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | Homestays only accept a maximum of two students, each of a different nationality. Exceptions can be made for younger students who are travelling alone. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Vancouver International: for 90 Can $ (one way) Taxi costs about 60 Can $ to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 2 km | ||
| Diving | | 0 km | ||
| Golf | | 5 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 5 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 5 km | ||
| Music | | 2 km | ||
| Sailing | | 2 km | ||
| Skiing | | 10 km | ||
| Squash | | 2 km | ||
| Tennis | | 2 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 2 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 2 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Hiking, snowboarding, fishing, whale watching, scenic cruises | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by GEOS: | Cultural exchange, coffee talk, pot luck parties, parties etc. | |||
| No. of reviews: | 3 |
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| Overall rating |  3.7/5.0 (Details) |
| City |  4.7/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.7/5.0 |
| Facilities |  2.5/5.0 |
| Social activities |  3.0/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language |  4.0/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.3/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family |  5.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 5.0/5.0 |
| Other | 3.5/5.0 |
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GEOS, Vancouver, Canada
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