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EF International Language CenterVictoria, Canada

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Price at School 475€
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What we like about the school
  • Located close to transport links to explore Vancouver Island.
  • Brand-new modern building featuring bright classrooms and the latest learning technology.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
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Location: EF International Language Center Victoria is located in the capital of British Columbia, the city of Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada. A student-orientated city, Victoria is renowned for its rugged landscapes and beauty. EF Victoria is in the heart of the city, surrounded by shops, restaurants, cafés and many of Victoria's attractions, such as its Chinatown, Public Market, the Royal BC Museum, Miniature World and the Victoria Bug Zoo! The beautiful green space of Beacon Hill Park is also just a 25-minute walk from the school, ensuring that students have everything they may need to enjoy their time in Victoria close to the school. Victoria International Airport is within a 60-minute journey of the school via public transport.

School facilities: The facilities of EF Victoria are modern and spacious, offering a friendly and comfortable atmosphere from which students can reach their language goals. Facilities include large communal lounge areas, a computer lab, a cafeteria, free WIFI and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating, and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Getting around: EF Victoria is close to public transport links, ensuring that students can travel around Vancouver Island and beyond with ease.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
  • The language school EF International Language Center was founded in Victoria, Canada in 1965.
  • Legal name / parent company: EF Language Colleges Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
  • Abbreviated name of school: EF Victoria

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks is EUR 55
7-12 weeks is EUR 95
13-18 weeks is EUR 145
19-24 weeks is EUR 195
25-30 weeks is EUR 245
31-36 weeks is EUR 295
37-42 weeks is EUR 345
43-48 weeks is EUR 395
49-52 weeks is EUR 445.

Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Victoria. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:

  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 50 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. 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, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 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 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.

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 Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by EF International Language Center, Victoria 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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  • School Lounge EF Victoria
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  • EF Victoria Students
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  • Entrance area with the reception
    Entrance area with the reception 4/11
  • Area with computers
    Area with computers 5/11
  • EF Lounge area in EF Victoria
    EF Lounge area in EF Victoria6/11
  • EF Students busy with their homework
    EF Students busy with their homework7/11
  • EF Classroom
    EF Classroom 8/11
  • Students during their lunch time
    Students during their lunch time9/11
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    Lounge in EF Victoria10/11
  • EF Front door in Victoria
    EF Front door in Victoria11/11

EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at EF International Language Center and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 20
    Number of public PC workstations: 50

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses

Airport transfer

Victoria International Airport:
90 € return (both ways)
More information about airports around Victoria and how to get from the airport to Victoria on your own here on our Victoria 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)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
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.

Accommodation

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1950 Blanshard Street - V8T 4J3 Victoria
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FAQ about EF International Language Center,

  • English courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 452 € for Summer Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Victoria International Airport ( €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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