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Global VillageCalgary, Canada

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

2 students - overall rating
Suite 360, 734 7 Avenue SW - T2P 3P8 Calgary - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Best rated school in Calgary
  • Top rated social activities
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • E-learning platform.
  • For chain schools: Same conditions for waiving the inscription fee also apply if the student has booked at another school of the same school chain.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 30%
>50 years 5%

Location: Global Village Calgary is an English language school in the Canadian city of Calgary, in the province of Alberta. The school is found in the downtown neighbourhood, known as the city’s commercial hub. The Calgary Towers and Glenbow Museum are popular attractions within this district.

Getting around: The school is located in a well connected travel hub of the city. The neighbourhood is very central, so there are plenty of bars and restaurants as well as after class activities reachable by foot from the school. A central tram station is 300m from the entrance of the school. The station has two lines running through it that connect to various pivotal locations throughout the city, including the Calgary Zoo.

Courses: Group English lessons for the general use of the language are available at Global Village. These are available as full time or part time classes. The school offers elective courses that can be combined with general English classes. Possible electives include IELTS, CELPIP or English for Academic Purpose. There are packages of private lessons in different durations so that students can select the one that fits their schedule. Students can choose individual classes for general English or for exam preparation courses.

Junior programmes: There are a selection of young learner programmes at the school during the summer months. Students can join a full programme with courses, accommodation and activities or a package without accommodation.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Work & Study

Our prices for Global Village include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform

Videos & Photos

  • Enjoying the outdoors
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  • Seeing Calgary
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  • Building in Calgary
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  • Learning at Global Village
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  • Snow
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  • Rafting in Calgary
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  • Global Village class
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  • games room
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  • Global Village staff
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  • Happy students
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  • Balcony
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  • Global Village computer facilities
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  • Global Village classroom
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  • students
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  • lesson
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  • Public transport
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  • Accommodation
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  • Lesson in progress
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  • Excursions in Calgary
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  • Welcome to Banff
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  • Exploring Banff
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  • Delicious food
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  • Studying at Global Village
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  • Students in Calgary
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  • TV room
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  • Homework
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  • Host Family
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  • Cooking
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  • Exploring Calgary
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  • Horseback riding
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  • exercise
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  • Camping
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  • Rafting
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  • Trip to Banff
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Student opinions about Global Village, Calgary

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Global Village, Calgary
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Social activities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Openness, very eager, friendliness
Insider tip: The school excursions have been fantastic.
Review details
Other comments Thank you very much, it was very nice and I learned a lot. A big thank you to all the teachers.
Course: Intensive Course  - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Mar. 2023 by Dennis Michael Promper
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Global Village compared to ratings of all schools in Canada

 Global Village CalgaryAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Global Village (GV)

“We welcome students who always add to the cultural diversity and positivity that is GV. Enjoy active learning and a great life experience with us! ”
John Taplin
– 
John Taplin
Director of Global Village
Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOIALCLanguages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalALC, Imagine Education
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
Combine courses at different Global Village chain schools and save
Global Village will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.
Combine courses at these schools: Global Village English Centre (Victoria). Just mention in the comments field of our online registration form that you have also booked classes at another school from the chain.
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Global Village and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoPayPal - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2021
Legal name/parent company
Rocky Mountain English Center Ltd | Tax registration ID: CRA895271062RC0001

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free coffee

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 13
    • Number of public PC workstations: 12

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for deaf students

    • Adapted for blind students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 110
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 50
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 8
Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 26 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 20%
Japan 12%
Korea 9%
China 5%
Other nationalities 54%

Information for all courses offered by Global Village

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 C$ per week.
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.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 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 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.

Airport transfer

Calgary International Airport:
140 C$ one way
280 C$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Calgary and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Calgary page. For flight comparisons to Calgary, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to Canada and attending a language course.
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)
125 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 possible
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

All major activities organised by the school involve a fee. There will be time for games and conversation activities.

Adults - Paid activities

Weekly activities arranged by the school are for scheduling only. All activities are self-paid by students at the normal rate.

Junior - Free activities

All major activities organised by the school involve a fee. There will be time for games and conversation activities.

Junior - Paid activities

Weekly activities arranged by the school are for scheduling only. All activities are self-paid by students at the normal rate.

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from Global Village have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Global Village.

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Questions and answers about Global Village

  • Bookings are individual, so if you are travelling with another person interested in booking a course, you will have to make two separate bookings, one in the name of each of you.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 30, 2023
  • Yes, you will receive an participation certificate.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - May 19, 2023
  • Yes, you can take electives based on your English skill and interest, including a range of business classes.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - May 19, 2023
  • The Global Village in Calgary also offers junior courses that accept students from the age of 15 years old.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 01, 2023
  • Schools usually required the balance to be paid 15 days in advance before starting the course, but we recommend paying as soon as possible
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 02, 2023
  • Yes, the teen programess offer packages with activities included, they would have classes and still enjoy the city in excursions.
    Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 02, 2023

FAQ about Global Village, Calgary

  • English courses at Global Village start at 91 C$ for Part-time Afternoon Elective: OP1 GEP course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Global Village
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Calgary International Airport (140 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Global Village varies from 1 students (Private Lessons: General English 12) to 16 students (Part-time Evening Elective: IELTS)
  • 100% of teachers at Global Village hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Global Village comes from Brazil with a 20% representation, followed by students from Japan (12%) and Korea (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Global Village offers courses from 15 years (Summer Teen IELTS Prep: Course + Activities , 30 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of Global Village

Brochure Global Village 2025
Brochure Global Village 2025
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2024 Pricelist
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Global Village General Brochure
Global Village General Brochure
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Teen Activity Program 2025
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