VanWest CollegeVancouver, Canada
- School offers Government certified Career Training Programs.
- Language exchange and conversation club offered.
- Career counseling which ranges from interview preparation to resume building.
Location: VanWest College Vancouver is located in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This bustling seaport city is ripe with attractions, commercial shopping, museums and green spaces. Students have many amenities and attractions within walking distance of the school, ensuring a unique and fun-filled time in the city. The school is housed in the Yaletown neighbourhood, within walking distance of Downtown Vancouver, many eateries, restaurants and several of the city's attractions. Such attractions within walking distance of the school include the Science World Museum, BC Place stadium, the Vancouver Art Gallery, several parks, Robson Street, and much more. Stanley Park and all of its surrounding attractions are a 35-minute walk or 20-minute journey via public transport from the school.
Course selection: In addition to General English programmes taught over several schedules and intensities to students of all levels, VanWest College Vancouver also supplies English for Kids and English for Youth programmes during the summer months. These programmes ensure a course is available for students aged 7-17 years of age during the typical school summer holidays. Private tuition is also available in conjunction with or independently from any other programme.
Social and cultural: The school promotes regular activities and excursion programmes for adult and junior students to enjoy. Activities and excursions for adults can include a reading club, indoor rock climbing, Granville Island, Whistler, Kitsilano Beach, board games, language exchanges and much more!
- The language school VanWest College was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1988.
- Legal name / parent company: VanWest College Ltd
- Tax registration ID: 17-145612
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 44 | Additional Week |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 880 836 | 1320 1254 | 1760 1672 | 2640 2508 | 3520 3344 | 4400 4180 | 5220 4959 | 10200 9690 | 17820 16929 | 405 385 |
This course is composed of 20 General English language lessons and 10 elective courses per week.
Based on an integrated skill curriculum, core classes teach students specific strategies to improve their English while electives reinforce the core language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Eight language benchmark levels accommodate student progression from a beginner learner with little English skill to advanced language proficiency.
Elective Course Options:
-VanExpress IELTS Preparation (VIP)
-English for Business (Linguaskill)
-English for Presentation (Public Speaking)
-English for Engineering
-English for Social Media
-English for Marketing & Sales
-English for Flight Attendants
-English & Volunteer Experience
-Communication
-Speaking
-Listening
-Writing
-Grammar
-Critical Response
-Pronunciation
And More!
Morning: 8:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 44 | Additional Week |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 820 779 | 1230 1169 | 1640 1558 | 2460 2337 | 3280 3116 | 4100 3895 | 4860 4617 | 9480 9006 | 16500 15675 | 375 357 |
This course is composed of 20 General English language lessons and 5 elective courses per week.
Based on an integrated skill curriculum, core classes teach students specific strategies to improve their English while electives reinforce the core language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Eight language benchmark levels accommodate student progression from a beginner learner with little English skill to advanced language proficiency.
Elective Course Options:
-VanExpress IELTS Preparation (VIP)
-English for Business (Linguaskill)
-English for Presentation (Public Speaking)
-English for Engineering
-English for Social Media
-English for Marketing & Sales
-English for Flight Attendants
-English & Volunteer Experience
-Communication
-Speaking
-Listening
-Writing
-Grammar
-Critical Response
-Pronunciation
And More!
Morning: 8:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 44 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 760 722 | 1140 1083 | 1520 1444 | 2280 2166 | 3040 2888 | 3800 3610 | 4500 4275 | 8760 8322 | 15180 14421 | 345 328 |
Based on an integrated skill curriculum, core classes teach students specific strategies to improve their English while electives reinforce the core language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Eight language benchmark levels accommodate student progression from a beginner learner with little English skill to advanced language proficiency.
Morning: 8:30 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 44 | Additional Week |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 2940 2793 | 5640 5358 | 9460 8987 | 215 205 |
This course includes Elective classes only.
Elective Course Options:
-VanExpress IELTS Preparation (VIP)
-English for Business (Linguaskill)
-English for Presentation (Public Speaking)
-English for Engineering
-English for Social Media
-English for Marketing & Sales
-English for Flight Attendants
-English & Volunteer Experience
-Communication
-Speaking
-Listening
-Writing
-Grammar
-Critical Response
-Pronunciation
And More!
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | -- | 1300 1235 | 1950 1853 | 2600 2470 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes:
Skill-based learning:
- Speaking and fluency.
- Simple spelling and writing.
- Listening and comprehension.
Pronunciation and Phonetics: - English sounds.
- Reading simple sentences in English.
Student Services: CAD 150
Optional Activities: CAD 350/ per week (Weekday: After school and Saturday: All day)
English for Kids is offered in Vancouver. The campus offers a welcoming environment where your children will experience top-quality English instruction, clean and safe city life and breath-taking Canadian wilderness. They will experience Canadian culture while improving their English language level in a warm and friendly environment.
Kids aged 7 to 12 will attend courses designed for FUN ACTIVE LEARNING. Imaginative field trips and group project work will develop confidence in English communication skills.
Morning: 8:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in C$ | -- | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is for young students who want to study English and experience life in Canada through a wide selection of group activities. The curriculum includes core English skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and Canadian culture.
6 activities and 1 trip per week are included.
Student Services: CAD 150
Optional Activities: CAD 350/ per week (Weekday: After school and Saturday: All day)
This course is for young students who want to study English and experience life in Canada through a wide selection of group activities. The curriculum includes core English skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and Canadian culture.
Morning: 8:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 44 | Additional Week |
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Price in C$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1980 1881 | 2640 2508 | 3300 3135 | 3720 3534 | 6960 6612 | 11880 11286 | 270 257 |
Private lessons are perfect for those who want to speed up their progress and focus on specific needs.
Individual focus and customized to your needs, One-to-One lessons pinpoint a student's individual needs and help them focus their studies even further! Each lesson is 55 minutes long, providing a tailor-made program to vastly improve the weaknesses in your English skills. One-to-One lessons are designed for the students and by the students. Personalized attention, guidance and feedback from the school's experienced and friendly teachers will help you reach your English goals. Students with limited time to study English will find this program ideal for enhancing their English skills.
Lessons are 55 minutes.
Afternoon: 14:50 - 15:45
Information for all courses offered by VanWest College
Legal Custodianship Fee (for all minors): CAD 200
Medical Insurance Fee: CAD 17 per week
01 Jan 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 04 Sep 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- 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
VanWest College
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 16Number of public PC workstations: 19
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
200 C$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 2 km |
Baseball | | 5 km |
Basketball | | 5 km |
Cooking | | 2 km |
Cricket | | - |
Dancing | | - |
Diving | | 10 km |
Field Hockey | | 5 km |
Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
Golf | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 25 km |
Ice Hockey | | 2 km |
Mountainbiking | | 20 km |
Music | | 2 km |
Rugby | | - |
Sailing | | 15 km |
Skiing | | 25 km |
Squash | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 2 km |
Table Tennis | | 5 km |
Tennis | | 5 km |
Volleyball | | 5 km |
Windsurfing | | 100 km |
Yoga | | 2 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$ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Staying with a Canadian family is an excellent way to improve your English. VanWest College ensures safe, comfortable and friendly host families. The school's homestay families have worked with them for many years. Homestays are a wonderful way to experience Canadian culture and learn about the surrounding area while being part of a Canadian 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$ | 270 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Staying with a Canadian family is an excellent way to improve your English. VanWest College ensures safe, comfortable and friendly host families. The school's homestay families have worked with them for many years. Homestays are a wonderful way to experience Canadian culture and learn about the surrounding area while being part of a Canadian 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$ | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2310 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 330 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Staying with a Canadian family is an excellent way to improve your English. VanWest College ensures safe, comfortable and friendly host families. The school's homestay families have worked with them for many years. Homestays are a wonderful way to experience Canadian culture and learn about the surrounding area while being part of a Canadian family.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Staying with a Canadian family is an excellent way to improve your English. VanWest College ensures safe, comfortable and friendly host families. The school's homestay families have worked with them for many years. Homestays are a wonderful way to experience Canadian culture and learn about the surrounding area while being part of a Canadian 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$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5400 | 450 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
If a student decides to move out before completing the full 24-week period, an additional charge of CAD 25 per week per student will be applied for the weeks that the student has already stayed.
VanWest Vancouver Student Residence is located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Living in the student residence makes it easy for students to meet new people and live in a study-oriented atmosphere. The student residence has easy access to restaurants, shopping mall, movie theatre, and public transportation. It is exclusively offered to VanWest College students only.
-5-minute walk to VanWest College Vancouver Campus
-SkyTrain Station (Burrard Station): 15-minute walk from the student residence
-Shopping Malls & Restaurants: 15-minute walk to Pacific Centre Mall. Also, a variety of restaurants are within a walking distance
-Nelson Park: 5-minute walk from the student residence
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$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6000 | 500 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
If a student decides to move out before completing the full 24-week period, an additional charge of CAD 25 per week per student will be applied for the weeks that the student has already stayed.
VanWest Vancouver Student Residence is located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Living in the student residence makes it easy for students to meet new people and live in a study-oriented atmosphere. The student residence has easy access to restaurants, shopping mall, movie theatre, and public transportation. It is exclusively offered to VanWest College students only.
-5-minute walk to VanWest College Vancouver Campus
-SkyTrain Station (Burrard Station): 15-minute walk from the student residence
-Shopping Malls & Restaurants: 15-minute walk to Pacific Centre Mall. Also, a variety of restaurants are within a walking distance
-Nelson Park: 5-minute walk from the student residence
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$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7200 | 600 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
If a student decides to move out before completing the full 24-week period, an additional charge of CAD 25 per week per student will be applied for the weeks that the student has already stayed.
VanWest Vancouver Student Residence is located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Living in the student residence makes it easy for students to meet new people and live in a study-oriented atmosphere. The student residence has easy access to restaurants, a shopping mall, a movie theatre, and public transportation. It is exclusively offered to VanWest College students only.
- 5-minute walk to VanWest College Vancouver Campus.
- SkyTrain Station (Burrard Station): 15-minute walk from the student
residence. - Shopping Malls & Restaurants: 15-minute walk to Pacific Centre
Mall. Also, a variety of restaurants are within walking distance. - Nelson Park: 5-minute walk from the student residence.
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$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
VanWest Vancouver Student Residence is located in the heart of Vancouver. Living in the student residence makes it easy for students to meet new people and live in a study-oriented atmosphere. The student residence has easy access to restaurants, shopping mall, movie theatre, and public transportation. It is exclusively offered to VanWest College students only.
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$ | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
VanWest Vancouver Student Residence is located in the heart of Vancouver. Living in the student residence makes it easy for students to meet new people and live in a study-oriented atmosphere. The student residence has easy access to restaurants, shopping mall, movie theatre, and public transportation.
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$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
VanWest Vancouver Student Residence is located in the heart of Vancouver. Living in the student residence makes it easy for students to meet new people and live in a study-oriented atmosphere. The student residence has easy access to restaurants, shopping mall, movie theatre, and public transportation.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2240 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 | 230 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
VanWest Vancouver Student Residence is located in the heart of Vancouver. Living in the student residence makes it easy for students to meet new people and live in a study-oriented atmosphere. The student residence has easy access to restaurants, shopping mall, movie theatre, and public transportation. It is exclusively offered to VanWest College students only.
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Questions and answers about VanWest College
- How far from school is the Shared House accommodation?“The Shared House is approximately 20 minutes from the school by public transport.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 14, 2022
- If I don't want to stay at the house, can I cancel the room?“Yes, you can cancel the room, but a cancellation fee may be charged.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 14, 2022
FAQ about VanWest College, Vancouver
- What is the best price for a course at VanWest College, Vancouver?English courses at VanWest College start at 238 C$ for General English 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by VanWest College?Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (100 C$)
- What is the number of students per class at VanWest College?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at VanWest College varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 15 students (General English 30)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at VanWest College?100% of teachers at VanWest College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of VanWest College from?The highest Nationality percentage at VanWest College comes from Japan with a 24.4% representation, followed by students from Korea (21.8%) and China (15.9%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- VanWest College offers courses for which ages?VanWest College offers courses from 7 years (English for Kids, 30 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.