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VIC - Vancouver International College
Vancouver, Canada

549 Howe St, 8th Floor - V6C 2C2 Vancouver - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Students gain real-world experience through co-op and practicum opportunities.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 8 days notice.

Location: VIC - Vancouver International College is an English language institute located in the hearty, culturally rich city of Vancouver in Canada. The school is housed Downtown and has many amenities, restaurants, eateries, links to public transport and attractions nearby. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Vancouver Lookout observation deck, the CF Pacific Centre, the Vancouver Art Gallery, Canada Place, the Waterfront area, and much more. The school is well situated for many social and cultural happenings.

Course selection: VIC - Vancouver International College specialises in TESOL courses for students of all ages, but also offers additional programmes such as English for Customer Service and Global Business Expertise. The TESOL programmes have start dates every Monday unless it is a bank holiday.

Social and cultural: VIC - Vancouver International College provides a range of activities for students to practise their English whilst connecting with their peers inside and outside the classroom. Activities and field trips can include movie nights, volleyball games, beach parties, Playland Vancouver, Science World, Kayaking, Vancouver City Tours, Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge and much more.

Getting around: The school's downtown location is great for having many attributes and happenings of the city close by. There are also many links to public transport within walking distance, including the Waterfront train, ferry, subway and bus station, which is under 500m from the school.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 1,800 1,710 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 1,250
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
Junior
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 990 941 1,485 1,411 1,980 1,881 2,350 2,233 2,820 2,679 3,290 3,126 3,760 3,572 0 0 0
Price in US$ 687 1,031 1,374 1,631 1,957 2,284 2,610
Starting dates
2026: 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
6 years
Age range:
6 - 12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 990 941 1,485 1,411 1,980 1,881 2,350 2,233 2,820 2,679 3,290 3,126 3,760 3,572 0 0 0
Price in US$ 687 1,031 1,374 1,631 1,957 2,284 2,610
Starting dates
2026: 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 2,700 2,565 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 1,874
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 1,800 1,710 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 1,250
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 2,700 2,565 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 1,874
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 1,800 1,710 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 1,250
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 2,700 2,565 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 1,874
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min

Our prices for VIC - Vancouver International College include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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VIC - Vancouver International College

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalPTIB, EQA
English teacher qualifications
55% hold a university degree
80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at VIC - Vancouver International College and you book here.
Year of school foundation
21

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Lockers

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Turkey 13%
Brazil 10%
Vietnam 10%
Thailand 10%
Japan 10%
China 5%
Korea 5%
Italy 2%
Chile 2%
Other nationalities 33%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 65%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 30
Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 1
Adult courses Throughout the year: 1
Junior courses In summer: 1
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Information for all courses offered by VIC - Vancouver International College

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
CA$180
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CA$550 per course level.
Comments about courses

Medical insurance: CAD 2.80 per day

Copy of transcript: CAD 15.75

Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 18 Apr 2026, 01 Jul 2026, 01 Sep 2026, 13 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026.
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.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
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.

Airport transfer

Vancouver International Airport:
CA$150 one way
CA$280 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Volleyball, Movie night, basketball, soccer, hiking, coffee and chat, painting, etc.

Adults - Paid activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge, FlyOver Canada, Grouse Mountain, Stanley Park Ride, Vancouver Aquarium, etc.
activity possible
Basketball
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

Show details of all accommodations
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ 330 660 990 1320 1650 1980 2310 2640 3300 3960 330 260
Price in US$ 242 483 724 965 1,206 1,447 1,688 1,929 2,411 2,893 242 190
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 260C$.
Price extra night
CA$55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
50 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 C$
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ 345 690 1035 1380 1725 2070 2415 2760 3450 4140 345 260
Price in US$ 253 505 757 1,009 1,261 1,513 1,765 2,017 2,521 3,025 253 190
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 260C$.
Price extra night
CA$55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
50 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 C$
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ 320 640 960 1280 1600 1920 2240 2560 3200 3840 320 260
Price in US$ 234 468 702 935 1,169 1,403 1,637 1,870 2,338 2,805 234 190
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 260C$.
Price extra night
CA$55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
50 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 C$
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ 310 620 930 1240 1550 1860 2170 2480 3100 3720 310 260
Price in US$ 227 453 680 906 1,133 1,359 1,586 1,812 2,265 2,718 227 190
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 260C$.
Price extra night
CA$55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
50 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 C$
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ -- 1280 1920 2560 3050 3660 4270 4880 6100 7320 -- 260
Price in US$ 935 1,403 1,870 2,228 2,674 3,120 3,565 4,456 5,347 190
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

Amenities fee: CAD 350 + 5% GST (Non-refundable).

Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of CA$300 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 260C$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ -- 990 1485 1980 2250 2700 3150 3600 4500 5400 -- 260
Price in US$ 724 1,085 1,447 1,644 1,973 2,301 2,630 3,288 3,945 190
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

Amenities fee: CAD 350 + 5% GST (Non-refundable).

Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of CA$300 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 260C$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ -- 1120 1680 2240 2700 3240 3780 4320 5400 6480 -- 260
Price in US$ 819 1,228 1,637 1,973 2,367 2,762 3,156 3,945 4,734 190
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

Amenities fee: CAD 200 + 5% GST (Non-refundable).

Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of CA$300 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 260C$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ -- 920 1380 1840 2150 2580 3010 3440 4300 5160 -- 260
Price in US$ 673 1,009 1,345 1,571 1,885 2,199 2,513 3,141 3,770 190
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

Amenities fee: CAD 200 + 5% GST (Non-refundable).

Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of CA$300 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 260C$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room
Includes
Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18

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Questions and answers about VIC - Vancouver International College

Does the school offer Korean lessons?
“No, the school only works with the translation programme.”
Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - May 18, 2023

FAQ about VIC - Vancouver International College, Vancouver

What is the best price for a course at VIC - Vancouver International College, Vancouver?
“English courses at VIC - Vancouver International College start at 428 C$ for TESOL for Adults Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by VIC - Vancouver International College?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (150 C$)”
Which countries are students of VIC - Vancouver International College from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at VIC - Vancouver International College comes from Turkey with a 13% representation, followed by students from Brazil (10%) and Japan (10%).”
VIC - Vancouver International College offers courses for which ages?
“VIC - Vancouver International College offers courses from 6 years (Junior Summer Course, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of VIC - Vancouver International College

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Tax registration ID: 76197 9921 RZ0001

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to Canada and attending a language course.
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
150 C$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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