Oxford International EducationVancouver, Canada
- Top rated social activities (4.4/5.0)
- Top rated school facilities (4.4/5.0)
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Additional costs of course material of approx. 95 C$ per course level
Position in Vancouver: Oxford International Education is a few streets back from the Vancouver harbour, which is to the east of the city. It is well located within the city as a whole, in the neighbourhood known as Downtown Vancouver, which is thought of as the centre of the city. This area is known for its clubs and bars at night, and for its bistros, food stands, coffee shops, restaurants and shopping options during the day.
Travelling around the city: The school is well positioned for transportation around Vancouver. A short walk from the school entrance, less than 5 minutes, is the travel hub known as the Waterfront. Here students can use the train, metro service and even the sea bus to navigate Vancouver. The metro station has both the Canada Line and Expo Line running through it. The Canadian Line has a connection all the way to the International Airport in Vancouver.
Things to do: The harbour is home to Canada Place as well as the Vancouver Christmas Market during the winter months. It is a 10 minute walk into the heart of the city, where there are plenty of activities to partake in. Stanley Park, the main attraction of the city, is around 20 minutes from the school either by foot or public transport.
Courses at the school: The school offers morning and afternoon group classes to accommodate for the different schedules of its students. It offers an IELTS exam preparation course for those who need to pass this exam for business or further education. In the summer months, Oxford International Education opens its doors to junior students by creating a full programme for them to enjoy during their stay.
University Pathway Programme: The University Pathway Programme is the perfect option for students who want to continue their studies. This course prepares students for the language used in a University environment.
School chain: Oxford International is a world-renowned educational provider with many language schools throughout Europe, North America and the United Kingdom. The schools are all equipped to teach the English language in a range of options that covers a wide spectrum of student’s learning needs. For those wanting to further their education, Oxford International Education partners with a number of universities in the UK and Europe.
- Oxford International Education operated previously under the name Eurocentres North America.
- The language school Oxford International Education was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1989.
- Legal name / parent company: Vancouver Maple Leaf Language College Inc.
- Tax registration ID: 892209669
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 503 478 | 1006 956 | 1509 1434 | 1824 1733 | 2280 2166 | 2736 2600 | 3616 3436 | 4520 4294 | 5244 4982 | 10080 9576 | 14868 14125 |
This is the perfect course for students who would like to complement their 20 core lessons with 10 specialised elective lessons. It will allow the exploration of an extensive range of elective options as well as the building of a solid foundation of language. It covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using skills-based and situational learning combined with using one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs.
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 371 353 | 742 705 | 1113 1058 | 1352 1285 | 1690 1606 | 2028 1927 | 2648 2516 | 3310 3145 | 3852 3660 | 7368 7000 | 10944 10397 |
This course develops all aspects of language competence in a personalised programme coordinated by the core teacher. It covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using skills-based and situational learning combined with one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs.
Course benefits:
- Build your general proficiency in English
- Develop the main language skills: reading, speaking, listening, writing and mediation
- Skills-based and situational learning
- Add additional lessons to further develop your language skills
- Access to the school´s bespoke virtual learning campus 24/7
- Learn from the qualified team of teachers who know the needs of each student and will offer personalised attention to ensure students succeed
Morning: 8:50 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 449 427 | 898 854 | 1347 1280 | 1632 1551 | 2040 1938 | 2448 2326 | 3232 3071 | 4040 3838 | 4680 4446 | 9000 8550 | 13284 12620 |
It includes the full core class with Language Development and English Skills, with the addition of three electives per week. This will allow exploration of an extensive range of elective options as well as building on a solid foundation of the language. This course covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs.
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 588 559 | 1176 1118 | 1764 1676 | 2140 2033 | 2675 2542 | 3210 3050 | 4232 4021 | 5290 5026 | 6132 5826 | 11784 11195 | 17424 16553 |
The course consists of the 20 morning classes plus 20 afternoon specialised elective lessons per week, allowing students to maximise their study day and develop a wide variety of skills. It covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs.
Morning: 9:00 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 371 353 | 742 705 | 1113 1058 | 1352 1285 | 1690 1606 | 2028 1927 | 2648 2516 | 3310 3145 | 3852 3660 | 7368 7000 | 10944 10397 |
It is a less grammar intensive, diverse range of classes allowing specialisation in a variety of elective English subjects. Through the use of elective lessons, this course allows students to focus their language learning on specific skills they'd like to improve.
Morning: 12:30 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5244 4982 | 10080 9576 | 14868 14125 | 19824 18833 |
This course prepares students for higher education study and focus on the needs of each
student and their education goals.
It is your springboard to studying at colleges and universities in Canada. This course allows students to study 20 x General English classes plus 10 x Specialised Academic Electives per week for a minimum of 12 weeks – depending on level.
Course benefits:
- Prepare for post-secondary study and customized to the needs of each individual learner
- Choose from over 35 partner colleges and universities in Canada
- Direct study pathways
- Pathway Director can help you choose the right college or university for you
Morning: 8:50 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:40 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6132 5826 | 11784 11195 | 17424 16553 | 23232 22071 |
This course prepares students for higher education study and focus on the needs of each
student and their education goals.
It is your springboard to studying at colleges and universities in Canada. It allows students to study 20 General English classes plus 20 English for Academic Purposes classes per week for a minimum of 12 weeks – depending on the level.
Course benefits:
- Prepare for post-secondary study and customized to the needs of
each individual learner. - Choose from over 35 partner colleges and universities in Canada
- Direct study pathways.
- Pathway Director can help you choose the right college or university
for you.
Morning: 8:50 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:40 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in C$ | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
With the IELTS Evening Preparation Course you will study test materials every class and develop a precise idea about what is expected from you when you take the General Training or the Academic IELTS test. The school's specialized IELTS trained instructors have chosen and prepared an updated selection of IELTS materials and practice tests to help you improve and meet your goals.
Afternoon: 17:30 - 21:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 503 478 | 1006 956 | 1509 1434 | 1824 1733 | 2280 2166 | 2736 2600 | 3616 3436 | 4520 4294 | 5244 4982 | 10080 9576 | 14868 14125 |
- The most commonly requested proof of level of English to study at universities in Canada and the UK
- Widely recognised English exam for admission into universities and colleges in North America
- Recognised by many government agencies for visa and immigration applications
- Accepted by many employers as the English benchmark
- All of the schools North America branches are IELTS test centres so you can take your exam at the school where you study
- Full-time Exams Coordinator is available to help you with any questions you may have
- Full-time Exams Coordinator is available to help you with any questions you may have
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 371 353 | 742 705 | 1113 1058 | 1352 1285 | 1690 1606 | 2028 1927 | 2648 2516 | 3310 3145 | 3852 3660 | 7368 7000 | 10944 10397 |
- The most commonly requested proof of level of English to study at universities in Canada and the UK
- Widely recognised English exam for admission into universities and colleges in North America
- Recognised by many government agencies for visa and immigration applications
- Accepted by many employers as the English benchmark
- All of the schools North America branches are IELTS test centres so you can take your exam at the school where you study
- Full-time Exams Coordinator is available to help you with any questions you may have
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 449 427 | 898 854 | 1347 1280 | 1632 1551 | 2040 1938 | 2448 2326 | 3232 3071 | 4040 3838 | 4680 4446 | 9000 8550 | 13284 12620 |
- The most commonly requested proof of level of English to study at universities in Canada and the UK
- Widely recognised English exam for admission into universities and colleges in North America
- Recognised by many government agencies for visa and immigration applications
- Accepted by many employers as the English benchmark
- All of the schools North America branches are IELTS test centres so you can take your exam at the school where you study
- Full-time Exams Coordinator is available to help you with any questions you may have
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:30 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 588 559 | 1176 1118 | 1764 1676 | 2140 2033 | 2675 2542 | 3210 3050 | 4232 4021 | 5290 5026 | 6132 5826 | 11784 11195 | 17676 16793 |
- The most commonly requested proof of level of English to study at universities in Canada and the UK
- Widely recognised English exam for admission into universities and colleges in North America
- Recognised by many government agencies for visa and immigration applications
- Accepted by many employers as the English benchmark
- All of the schools North America branches are IELTS test centres so you can take your exam at the school where you study
- Full-time Exams Coordinator is available to help you with any questions you may have
Morning: 9:00 - 16:00
Information for all courses offered by Oxford International Education
Course material fee per 12 weeks: CAD 95.
Medical insurance: CAD 3.10 per day.
Custodianship letter (notorized): CAD 90.
Change fee (applies to all course and accommodation changes including type, duration and cancellation): CAD 120.
Special discounted price for private lessons:
CAD 440 for 5 lessons.
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Lessons needed per English language 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: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- 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
Oxford International Education
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 21Number of public PC workstations: 30Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for deaf students
Adapted for blind students
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
314 C$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 2 km |
Baseball | | 2 km |
Basketball | | 2 km |
Cooking | | 1 km |
Dancing | | 2 km |
Diving | | 5 km |
Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
Golf | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 10 km |
Ice Hockey | | 2 km |
Mountainbiking | | 10 km |
Music | | 2 km |
Sailing | | 3 km |
Skiing | | 15 km |
Squash | | 2 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 3 km |
Windsurfing | | 5 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in C$ | 344 | 688 | 1032 | 1376 | 1720 | 2064 | 2408 | 2752 | 3440 | 4128 | 344 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Qualified and welcoming families provide students with private rooms, a place to study and the experience of living with a North American family. All host families have been carefully selected and counselled on welcoming international students into their families.
The school carefully monitors their homestay program to guarantee that all students have positive experiences and during the first week of school alone, the school´s staff checks in with students on three occasions to ensure that they are happy with their family.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in C$ | 329 | 658 | 987 | 1316 | 1645 | 1974 | 2303 | 2632 | 3290 | 3948 | 329 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Qualified and welcoming families provide students with private rooms, a place to study and the experience of living with a North American family. All host families have been carefully selected and counselled on welcoming international students into their families.
The school carefully monitors their homestay program to guarantee that all students have positive experiences and during the first week of school alone, the school´s staff checks in with students on three occasions to ensure that they are happy with their family.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in C$ | 365 | 730 | 1095 | 1460 | 1825 | 2190 | 2555 | 2920 | 3650 | 4380 | 365 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Qualified and welcoming families provide students with private rooms, a place to study and the experience of living with a North American family. All host families have been carefully selected and counselled on welcoming international students into their families.
The school carefully monitors their homestay program to guarantee that all students have positive experiences and during the first week of school alone, the school´s staff checks in with students on three occasions to ensure that they are happy with their family.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in C$ | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 2660 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 380 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Qualified and welcoming families provide students with private rooms, a place to study and the experience of living with a North American family. All host families have been carefully selected and counselled on welcoming international students into their families.
The school carefully monitors their homestay program to guarantee that all students have positive experiences and during the first week of school alone, the school´s staff checks in with students on three occasions to ensure that they are happy with their family.
Ratings of Oxford International Education compared to ratings of all schools in Canada
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Student opinions about Oxford International Education, Vancouver
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FAQ about Oxford International Education, Vancouver
- What is the best price for a course at Oxford International Education, Vancouver?English courses at Oxford International Education start at 190 C$ for IELTS Exam Preparation - Evening course with 16 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Oxford International?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Oxford International
- Is airport pickup offered by Oxford International Education?Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (187 C$)
- What is the number of students per class at Oxford International?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford International varies from 14 students (General English Intensive 30) to 16 students (University Pathway Programme Intensive)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Oxford International Education?100% of teachers at Oxford International Education hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Oxford International Education from?The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford International Education comes from China with a 15% representation, followed by students from Brazil (10%) and Japan (5%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Oxford International Education offers courses for which ages?Oxford International Education offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.