Global VillageVancouver, Canada
Global Village has ceased operations - Permanently closed down
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 centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
English 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
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Global Village (GV)
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
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: 30Facilities 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)
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
Other language schools in Vancouver offering English courses:
- Bayswater
- Centre of English Studies (CES), Gastown
- Cornerstone International Community College of Canada
- DEA Canadian College
- EC English
- EC English 30+
- EF International Language Center
- ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Downtown Vancouver
- ILSC Language School, Downtown Vancouver, city centre
- ILSC Language School Junior Centre
- ILSC Language School Online, Downtown Vancouver, city centre
- Influent
- International House , Downtown
- International House Junior Centre
- International House Junior Centre - UBC
- InTuition
- Kaplan International Languages
- English school in Vancouver: LCI Language School
- LSI - Language Studies International
- Oxford International Education
- Oxford International Education Junior Centre
- Sprachcaffe GEOS
- SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College, Downtown Vancouver
- St Giles International
- St. George International College
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Tamwood Junior Summer Camp, Burnaby
- Tamwood Junior Summer Camp - University of British Columbia
- Tamwood Language Centre, Downtown Vancouver
- VanWest College, Downtown
- VGC International College, Downtown
- VIC - Vancouver International College, Downtown Vancouver
FAQ about Global Village, Vancouver
- What is the best price for a course at Global Village, Vancouver?
- Is airport pickup offered by Global Village?Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (100 C$)
- Which countries are students of Global Village from?The highest Nationality percentage at Global Village comes from Brazil with a 18% representation, followed by students from Japan (13%) and Korea (12%).
Vancouver
Vancouver city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.6
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