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CEL College of English LanguageVancouver, Canada

1190 Melville St, #300 - V6E 3M3 Vancouver - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Platinum centre and lounge for business focused students.
  • Platinum centre and lounge for business focused students.
  • Personal feedback to make sure you are progressing.
  • E-learning platform.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 33%
18-24 years 27%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Venue: The school is in the Coal Harbour neighbourhood of Vancouver which runs along the Vancouver Harbour, just above the city centre. It is a mixture of high rise towers, and waterfront restaurants. There is a cobbled path that stretches along the harbour, all the way to Stanley Park. The school is in the part of the neighbourhood closest to the city centre and has a large variety of restaurants, bars, grocery stores and clothing shops all around.

Getting around: It is an 11 minute walk from the school to the central hub of Vancouver, to attractions such as the Vancouver Art Gallery. The closest SkyTrain station to CEL is Burrard, a six minute walk away. This has the Expo Line running through it, which stretches south east as far as the city of Surrey.

Major attractions in Vancouver: Stanley Park is 17 minutes from the school. South of downtown Vancouver is the Queen Elizabeth Park and VanDusen Botanical Garden. This is 28 minutes by metro from the school. North of the city is the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, which is around 30 minutes by bus from the school.

Course structure: The school has English group courses, combination packages and private programmes. There are English courses for specific areas such as Cambridge exam preparation courses, business English classes and English for university studies.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General English 28Recommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
460C$
Course Details
General English 20Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
420C$
Course Details
Private
Private Lessons 15
15 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
from
1500C$
Course Details
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
from
2000C$
Course Details
Work & Study
Academic Year 20
20 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
from
350C$
Course Details
Academic Year 28
28 lessons per week
|
7 students (max)
from
390C$
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
CAE Preparation Course 28Recommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
460C$
Course Details
IELTS Preparation Course 28Recommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
460C$
Course Details

Our prices for CEL College of English Language include

  • 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 Elearning platform

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CEL College of English Language

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages 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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at CEL College of English Language and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 17
    • Number of public PC workstations: 12

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 150
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 26%
Switzerland 24%
Japan 12%
Korea 8%
France 3%
Germany 2%
Spain 2%
Other nationalities 23%

Information for all courses offered by CEL College of English Language

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
170.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Optional health insurance for students: CAD 4 per day

Cambridge Exam Fee: CAD 475

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 100 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
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 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:
210 C$ one way
420 C$ return (both ways)
Vancouver International Airport:
210 C$ one way
420 C$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Vancouver and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Vancouver page. For flight comparisons to Vancouver, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

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
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 possible
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Iced tea social, Vancouver walking tour, Maritime museum, Scavenger Hunt, Game Night at the school, and more.

Adults - Paid activities

Escape rooms, Indoor rock climbing, Cinema, Bright Night in Stanley Park, Vancouver Art Museum, Biodiversity Museum, and more.

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Standard Homestay (19+ years) Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
305 C$
Homestay (16-18 years)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
305 C$
Homestay (16-18 years)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
370 C$
Standard Homestay (19+ years)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
205 C$
Standard Homestay (19+ years)
Single room, Breakfast
from
250 C$
Standard Homestay (19+ years)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
255 C$
Superior Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
255 C$
Superior Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
315 C$
Superior Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
from
310 C$
Superior Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
380 C$
GEC King Edward
Single room, No meals
from
1050 C$
GEC Pearson Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
1050 C$
GEC Pearson Residence
Single room, No meals
from
625 C$
GEC King Edward
Twin room, No meals
from
515 C$
GEC King Edward
Single room, No meals
from
719 C$
GEC Pearson Residence
Twin room, No meals
from
500 C$
GEC Pearson Residence (Semi-private room)
Single room, No meals
from
580 C$
GEC Viva Tower
Twin room, No meals
from
488 C$
GEC Viva Tower
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
640 C$
GEC Viva Tower (Semi-private room)
Single room, No meals
from
563 C$
APT Living - Unit 605 or 321
Single room, No meals
from
495 C$

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FAQ about CEL College of English Language, Vancouver

  • English courses at CEL College of English Language start at 350 C$ for Academic Year 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (210 C$), Vancouver International Airport (210 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at CEL College of English Language varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 15) to 12 students (General English 28)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at CEL College of English Language comes from Brazil with a 26% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (24%) and Japan (12%).
  • CEL College of English Language offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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