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BerlitzVancouver, Canada

English courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Vancouver.

Location: 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 language school Berlitz was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1965.
  • Tax registration ID: R107964074

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private

Information for all courses offered by Berlitz

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 110.25-157.5 C$ per course level.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Berlitz

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETWYSE/FIYTO
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
90% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Berlitz and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 21
    Number of public PC workstations: 7

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 150
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 100
Junior courses - In summer: 12
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 7
Minimum age of students
17 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 17 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Vancouver International YVR.
More information about airports around Vancouver and how to get from the airport to Vancouver on your own here on our Vancouver page.

Visa Documents

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing0.5 km
Diving-
Golf8 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music0.5 km
Sailing2 km
Skiing8 km
Squash-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing2 km

Map  

808 West Hastings,3rd Floor - V6C 2X4 Vancouver
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FAQ about Berlitz,

  • 90% of teachers at Berlitz hold a university degree. 90% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Berlitz comes from Brazil with a 30% representation, followed by students from Japan (20%) and Korea (10%).
  • Berlitz offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 17 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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Vancouver
Vancouver city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

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