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International House Vancouver, Canada

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1.7

Rating: 1.7/5.0

Overall school rating of International House , Vancouver
Ranked #7 of 31 English schools in Vancouver
School
Location of the school
2.0 

Rating: 2.0/5.0

Facilities
1.0 

Rating: 1.0/5.0

Social activities
1.3 

Rating: 1.3/5.0

Organisation
1.7 

Rating: 1.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
1.3 

Rating: 1.3/5.0

Value for money
1.3 

Rating: 1.3/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Central location just a 2-minute walk to Stadium Station (Sky Train).
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: International House Vancouver is located in the unique and breathtaking city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The city is surrounded by mountains and is also home to much wildlife and green areas, including the nearby Vancouver Island. The school is housed in the Chinatown neighbourhood, surrounded by eateries, links to public transport, several attractions and the International Village Mall which is next door. Additional attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include Andy Livingstone Park, Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, the Vancouver Chinatown Millenium Gate, the Vancouver Chinese Museum and the Rennie Museum.

Course selection: Course selection with IH Vancouver is extensive. In addition to General English programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provides junior courses, Business English, Academic English, Pre-High School English, University Pathway programmes and Exam Preparation programmes (TOEIC, TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS). Several junior programmes are available throughout the year for students aged 5-17 years. Students aged under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian or adult.

Accommodation: IH Vancouver provides accommodation in homestays with local families and in shared student houses. The homestay families are carefully selected and located in pleasant and friendly residential areas. The student house facilities are also in safe residential areas and offer adult students independence in their accommodation, trip and study experience.
  • The language school International House was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1990.
  • Legal name / parent company: Net Pacific Coordination Inc.
  • Tax registration ID: CRA:127248623
  • Abbreviated name of school: IH Vancouver

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Work & Study
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by International House

Comments about courses

Program change fee: CAD 100

Custodianship letter fee: CAD 200

Medical insurance: CAD 4 per day

Airport transfers:

  • One way CAD 170
  • Return CAD 300.

    Students required to purchase a CAD 50 license for an e-textbook. Paper textbooks can be purchased as an alternative for CAD 100.
Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
200.00 C$
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 20 May 2024, 21 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 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.
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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Note: All courses offered by International House , Vancouver can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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International House (IH)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalInternational House World Organisation
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)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
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 International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 24
    Number of public PC workstations: 15
    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Adapted for blind students

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 200
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 120
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Vancouver International Airport:
170 C$ one way
300 C$ return (both ways)
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
120 C$
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Baseball5 km
Basketball1 km
Cooking1 km
Cricket4 km
Dancing0.5 km
Field Hockey1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf4 km
Horse riding10 km
Ice Hockey3 km
Mountainbiking7 km
Music0.1 km
Rugby1 km
Sailing5 km
Skiing13 km
Squash4 km
Swimming4 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis4 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Visit Stanley Park
Explore Granville Island
Visit the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia
Stroll through Chinatown and Gastown
Take a hike in the North Shore mountains
Visit the Vancouver Public Library's Central Branch
Attend a free concert or cultural event at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge
Explore the city's beaches
Take a free walking tour of the city's historic neighborhoods

Adults - Paid activities

Visit the Vancouver Aquarium
Take a sightseeing tour of the city
Attend a live performance at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra or other theaters
Take a culinary tour of the city
Experience the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park's treetop adventure
Take a whale watching tour
Visit the Science World at Telus World of Science
Go skiing or snowboarding at one of the nearby ski resorts
Take a ferry ride to nearby islands like Bowen Island or Victoria
Experience the city's nightlife and dining scene

Junior - Free activities

Visit Stanley Park
Explore Granville Island
Visit the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia
Stroll through Chinatown and Gastown
Take a hike in the North Shore mountains
Visit the Vancouver Public Library's Central Branch
Attend a free concert or cultural event at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge
Explore the city's beaches
Take a free walking tour of the city's historic neighborhoods

Junior - Paid activities

Visit the Vancouver Aquarium
Take a sightseeing tour of the city
Attend a live performance at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra or other theaters
Take a culinary tour of the city
Experience the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park's treetop adventure
Take a whale watching tour
Visit the Science World at Telus World of Science
Go skiing or snowboarding at one of the nearby ski resorts
Take a ferry ride to nearby islands like Bowen Island or Victoria
Visit the Richmond Olympic Oval and participate in activities like skating or basketball.

Accommodation

Ratings of International House compared to ratings of all schools in Canada

 International House VancouverAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating1.7

Rating: 1.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school2.0

Rating: 2.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities1.0

Rating: 1.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities1.3

Rating: 1.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation1.7

Rating: 1.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching1.3

Rating: 1.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money1.3

Rating: 1.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Map  

Suite 2001 - 88 West Pender Street - V6B 6N9 Vancouver
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FAQ about International House ,

  • English courses at International House start at 380 C$ for General English 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (170 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 1 students (General Private ) to 16 students (General English 30)
  • 100% of teachers at International House hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from Japan with a 26% representation, followed by students from Korea (19%) and Brazil (18%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • International House offers courses from 13 years (High School Bridge Program, 30 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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