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Global VillageVancouver, Canada

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Location: The school is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, within walking distance from both the Sky Train lines and in close proximity to several bus stops.
  • The language school Global Village was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1989.
  • Legal name / parent company: Westcoast English Language Center Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: CRA128875184RC0001
  • Abbreviated name of school: GV Vancouver
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

English Courses

Typical content of a language course
Additional information for all courses

Information for all courses offered by Global Village

Lesson duration
50 minutes
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.
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Global Village (GV)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOIALCLanguages CanadaALT, Imagine Education
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
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
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General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 30

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for blind students

Student Age / Nationality

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

Top student nationalities

Airport transfer

Vancouver International Airport:
100 C$ one way
185 C$ return (both ways)
More information about airports around Vancouver and how to get from the airport to Vancouver on your own here on our Vancouver 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

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888 Cambie Streetﾠ - V6B 2P6 Vancouver
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FAQ about Global Village, Vancouver

  • English courses at Global Village start at 0 C$ for course with lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (100 C$)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Global Village comes from Brazil with a 18% representation, followed by students from Japan (13%) and Korea (12%).

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