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EC English
Vancouver, Canada

570 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 300, - V6B 1Y1 Vancouver - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free conversation sessions.
  • Free language workshops.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: EC English Vancouver is located in the beautifully scenic city of Vancouver, Canada. Situated in the heart of the downtown area, the school is surrounded by a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and several of the city's attractions. Escaping from the downtown inner-city hustle is easy whilst at EC Vancouver as the beautiful green space of Stanley Park, which also houses the Vancouver Aquarium, is within a 30-minute walk of the school's front doors. Also within walking distance, students have attractions such as the Science World Museum, the Vancouver Art Gallery, multiple parks, shopping malls and the Vancouver Public Library. With the Granville and Vancouver City Centre Metro stations, only a moment's walk from the school, students of EC Vancouver have the city and its attractions at their fingertips.

School facilities: The facilities of EC Vancouver are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classroom. These facilities include a library, a lounge area, a computer lab and free WIFI. Classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Social and Cultural: The school offers a varied social and cultural programme of activities, excursions and workshops, many of which are free of charge. Such activities and workshops can include pronunciation clinics, a series of lectures, Conversation Sessions, a Lynn Canyon and Chinatown tour, yoga, soccer, and much more!

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 23
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 435 414 870 827 1,305 1,240 1,740 1,653 2,175 2,067 2,610 2,480 3,045 2,893 3,480 3,306 4,350 4,133 4,920 4,674 9,430 8,959
Price in US$ 302 604 906 1,208 1,510 1,812 2,114 2,415 3,019 3,415 6,544
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

By taking EC Vancouver’s General English course, you will work on each of the four broad language skills, which are: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. The course consists of 20 classes per week but at just 15 hours in total per week. This is ideal for those students who are new to the city, as this is more than enough study time to make considerable progress in a short period of time, but also allows you the free time to explore Vancouver and get to know this friendly and charming city.

Get ready to level up your English, and make great friends with the wide variety of nationalities that study at EC English.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 23
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 455 433 910 865 1,365 1,297 1,820 1,729 2,275 2,162 2,730 2,594 3,185 3,026 3,640 3,458 4,550 4,323 5,220 4,959 10,005 9,505
Price in US$ 316 632 948 1,263 1,579 1,895 2,211 2,526 3,158 3,623 6,943
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.

Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on Tuesday and Thursday.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 23
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 470 447 940 893 1,410 1,340 1,880 1,786 2,350 2,233 2,820 2,679 3,290 3,126 3,760 3,572 4,700 4,465 5,520 5,244 10,580 10,051
Price in US$ 327 653 979 1,305 1,631 1,957 2,284 2,610 3,262 3,831 7,342
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on three days per week.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 23
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 495 471 990 941 1,485 1,411 1,980 1,881 2,475 2,352 2,970 2,822 3,465 3,292 3,960 3,762 4,950 4,703 5,760 5,472 11,040 10,488
Price in US$ 344 687 1,031 1,374 1,718 2,061 2,405 2,748 3,435 3,998 7,662
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 23
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 720 684 1,440 1,368 2,160 2,052 2,880 2,736 3,600 3,420 4,320 4,104 5,040 4,788 5,760 5,472 7,200 6,840 8,400 7,980 16,100 15,295
Price in US$ 500 1,000 1,499 1,999 2,499 2,998 3,498 3,998 4,997 5,830 11,173
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.

Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for CAD 155 each.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 24 36 48
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,120 8,664 13,680 12,996 18,240 17,328
Price in US$ 6,329 9,494 12,658
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 24 36 48
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,840 9,348 14,760 14,022 19,680 18,696
Price in US$ 6,829 10,243 13,657
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 24 36 48
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,560 10,032 15,840 15,048 21,120 20,064
Price in US$ 7,328 10,992 14,656
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:15 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 24 36 48
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,160 10,602 16,740 15,903 22,320 21,204
Price in US$ 7,745 11,617 15,489
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Work & Study
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 24
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,440 9,918
Price in US$ 7,245
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course includes 20 general English lessons and 4 academic preparation lessons. These 4 lessons include reading and writing for academic subjects, communicating with your professors, listening to lectures as well as preparing the student for living on campus. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
24 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Business
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 455 433 910 865 1,365 1,297 1,820 1,729 2,275 2,162 2,730 2,594 3,185 3,026 3,640 3,458 4,095 3,891 4,550 4,323 5,220 4,959
Price in US$ 316 632 948 1,263 1,579 1,895 2,211 2,526 2,842 3,158 3,623
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course consists of general English lessons and English for Work lessons. These lessons focus on teaching the student skills for working in an English-speaking environment. This includes negotiations, management, HR, branding, promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, giving presentations, and preparing for interviews. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 495 471 990 941 1,485 1,411 1,980 1,881 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 344 687 1,031 1,374
Starting dates
Every Monday
Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,950 4,703 0
Price in US$ 3,435
Starting dates
2026: 05 Jan 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This is a preparation course for the FCE exam. The course price does not include the exam fee.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Possible course durations
10 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,950 4,703 0
Price in US$ 3,435
Starting dates
2026: 05 Jan 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This is a preparation course for the CAE exam.

The course price does not include the exam fee.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:45
Possible course durations
10 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min

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Student opinions about EC English, Vancouver

3.0
Overall school rating of
EC English, Vancouver
2 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 
Facilities
4.0 
Social activities
2.5 
Organisation
3.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
3.0 
Value for money
3.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
1.0
“The location”
“The organisation at the start of the session was very poor, with a huge waste of time (15 days to get things up and running), very few exchanges between the team and the students and a poor atmosphere.”
Details of the review
Course: CAE Exam Preparation  - 10 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2024 by Nina Guérinet
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Teacher's teaching ability is superb.”
Details of the review
Course: General English 30 - 8 weeks
Review date: 21. Feb. 2022 by Seojun Park
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of EC English compared to ratings of all schools in Canada

 EC English VancouverAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating3.04.2
Location of the school5.04.7
Facilities4.03.9
Social activities2.53.9
Organisation3.04.2
Quality of teaching3.04.2
Value for money3.03.9
Homestay0.04.1
Shared flat0.04.0

EC English

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOLanguages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2011

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 11
    • Number of public PC workstations: 24

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Korea 22%
Brazil 20%
Japan 15%
Switzerland 11%
Other nationalities 32%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 9.0909090909091%
18-24 years 67.676767676768%
25-34 years 16.161616161616%
35-50 years 6.0606060606061%
>50 years 1.010101010101%
Average number of students
In summer: 450
Throughout the year: 250
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
CA$140
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CA$10 per week.
Comments about courses

EC Canada will now assess the need for a Provincial Attestation Letter(PAL) for students wanting to study in Vancouver and Toronto. This will be on a case by case basis. Additional fees:

  • Study Permit Fee: CAD 110 per LOA (for all 25 week+ courses).
  • Provincial Letter of Attestation: CAD 110. Plus 10% tuition deposit.

    Students under 18 must book homestay, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.
  • Canada Custodianship Fee: CAD 150 applies if requested by Canadian Embassy.

    High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

    Additional fees:
  • Bank transfer fee: CAD 40.
  • Student insurance (optional) up to 64 years of age: CAD 30 (per week). Student maximum age 65-70: CAD 58 per week.
  • Course material:
    From 1 to 11 weeks: CAD 10 per week.
    From 12 to 23 weeks: CAD 120.
    Courses of 24 o more weeks: CAD 140.

    Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon sessions.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 155 C$. 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.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 01 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 30 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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$135 one way
CA$270 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Adult Activity Calendar October 2023
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- New students welcome.
- Free speaking classes.

Adults - Paid activities

- City tour.
- Excursions.
- Outdoor cinema.

Accommodation

Show details of all accommodations
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 310 230
Price in US$ 227 453 680 906 1,133 1,359 1,586 1,812 2,265 2,718 227 169
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 230C$.
Price extra night
CA$55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
50 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 C$
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 330 230
Price in US$ 242 483 724 965 1,206 1,447 1,688 1,929 2,411 2,893 242 169
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 230C$.
Price extra night
CA$55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
50 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 C$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ 355 710 1065 1420 1775 2130 2485 2840 3550 4260 355 230
Price in US$ 260 519 778 1,038 1,297 1,556 1,816 2,075 2,594 3,112 260 169
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 230C$.
Price extra night
CA$60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
50 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 C$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ 615 1230 1845 2460 3075 3690 4305 4920 6150 7380 615 230
Price in US$ 450 899 1,348 1,797 2,247 2,696 3,145 3,594 4,493 5,391 450 169
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday 16:00 or later
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 230C$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
15 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 C$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ 590 1180 1770 2360 2950 3540 4130 4720 5900 7080 590 230
Price in US$ 431 862 1,293 1,724 2,155 2,586 3,017 3,448 4,310 5,172 431 169
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday 16:00 or later
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 230C$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
15 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 C$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ 615 1230 1845 2460 3075 3690 4305 4920 6150 7380 615 230
Price in US$ 450 899 1,348 1,797 2,247 2,696 3,145 3,594 4,493 5,391 450 169
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday 15:00 or later
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 230C$.
Price extra night
CA$105 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 C$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ -- 820 1230 1640 2050 2460 2870 3280 4100 4920 410 230
Price in US$ 599 899 1,198 1,498 1,797 2,097 2,396 2,995 3,594 300 169
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

It is located in Champlain Heights Park; a family-friendly community with a mix of housing types built around green spaces and walking trails, including Everett Crowley Park, the fifth-largest park in Vancouver.

Sparbrook House has 2 fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, with 2 shared bathrooms and 1 private bathroom. There is a spacious back yard and a deck located on the second floor. There are 2 living rooms and one laundry room with a washer and
dryer.

This room has a single bed, workstation, and a dresser or closet space.

CAD 25 non-refundable cleaning fee per student.

Check-in
Saturday 15:00-21:00
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$400 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 230C$.
Price extra night
CA$70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
35 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 C$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ -- 1020 1530 2040 2550 3060 3570 4080 5100 6120 510 230
Price in US$ 746 1,118 1,491 1,863 2,236 2,608 2,981 3,726 4,471 373 169
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

It is located in Champlain Heights Park; a family-friendly community with a mix of housing types built around green spaces and walking trails, including Everett Crowley Park, the fifth-largest park in Vancouver.

Sparbrook House has 2 fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, with 2 shared bathrooms and 1 private bathroom. There is a spacious back yard and a deck located on the second floor. There are 2 living rooms and one laundry room with a washer and
dryer.

This single room comes with a queen or king bed, a workstation, dresser or closet space, and a TV. This room also comes with a private bathroom.

CAD 25 non-refundable cleaning fee per student.

Check-in
Saturday 15:00-21:00
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$400 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 230C$.
Price extra night
CA$85 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
35 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 C$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in CA$ -- 950 1425 1900 2375 2850 3325 3800 4750 5700 475 230
Price in US$ 694 1,041 1,388 1,735 2,082 2,429 2,776 3,470 4,164 347 169
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

It is located in Champlain Heights Park; a family-friendly community with a mix of housing types built around green spaces and walking trails, including Everett Crowley Park, the fifth-largest park in Vancouver.

Sparbrook House has 2 fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, with 2 shared bathrooms and 1 private bathroom. There is a spacious back yard and a deck located on the second floor. There are 2 living rooms and one laundry room with a washer and
dryer.

This room has a double bed, workstation, and a dresser or closet space.

CAD 25 non-refundable cleaning fee per student.

Check-in
Saturday 15:00-21:00
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$400 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 230C$.
Price extra night
CA$80 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
35 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 C$

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FAQ about EC English, Vancouver

What is the best price for a course at EC English, Vancouver?
“English courses at EC English start at 361 C$ for Academic Semester / Year 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by EC English?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (135 C$)”
What is the number of students per class at EC English?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English varies from 15 (University Pathway Programme 24) to 16 students (General English 20)”
Which countries are students of EC English from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Korea with a 22% representation, followed by students from Brazil (20%) and Japan (15%).”
EC English offers courses for which ages?
“EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”

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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Adult Activity Calendar October 2023
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Terms of EC English

First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
EC Vancouver Language Center Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 849329289 (company ID)

Visa Documents

Nationals from Canada 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)
85 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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