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SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College
Victoria, Canada

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1 students - overall rating
31 Bastion Square - V8W 1J1 Victoria - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Exclusive GROW initiative offered to all students.

Whatever the age, skill level or available time, SSLC offers something for everyone. The signature skill-focused ESL program offers a flexible level structure, which allows students to study various skills at different levels making the most of their time and resources. There are numerous vacation programs on offer for the youth and a range of full-time specialised programs. The career programs allow students to study and work in Canada. The school has pathway agreements with numerous public and private colleges and universities for undergraduate and graduate studies in Canada, and an increasing number of these institutions accepts the school's EPE certificate in lieu of IELTS and TOEFL scores.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
Junior
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025

The following is not included:

  • Insurance: CAD 2.80 per day.
  • Custodian Document fee
  • Local Transportation Pass: CAD 55 per calendar month.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025

The programme includes:

  • Material Fee
  • 3 After-Class Activities per week
  • 1 Saturday Activity per week
  • Graduation Certificate
  • Local Transportation Pass.

The following is not included:

  • Insurance: CAD 2.80 per day.
  • Custodian Document fee
  • Local Transportation Pass: CAD 55 per calendar month.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
Private
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Day

Private lessons can be booked for a minimum of 12 lessons every 4 weeks. One private lesson is CAD 90.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

*Exam fee not included in the price.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min

Our prices for SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalPTIB
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
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 SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1996

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 28%
Korea 18%
Saudi Arabia 6%
Other nationalities 48%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 20%
18-24 years 55%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 160
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
18 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Information for all courses offered by SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
180.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 110 C$ per course level.
Comments about courses

Extra fees

  • Registration fee for second family member: CAD 80.
  • Medical Insurance CAD 2.80 per day.
  • Copy of Certificate: CAD 28.
  • Copy of Transcript: CAD 17.

    Materials fee
    For courses from 15 to 25 hours per week:
  • From 1 to 4 weeks: CAD 110.
  • From 5 to 11 weeks: CAD 180.
  • From 12 to 19 weeks: CAD 290.
  • From 20 to 27 weeks: CAD 410.
  • From 28 to 35 weeks: CAD 490.
  • From 36+ weeks: CAD 490 + CAD 10 per week.

    For courses from 5 to 10 hours per week:
  • From 1 to 4 weeks: CAD 60.
  • From 5 to 11 weeks: CAD 90.
  • From 12 to 19 weeks: CAD 140.
  • From 20 to 27 weeks: CAD 200.
  • From 28 to 35 weeks: CAD 245.
  • From 36+ weeks: CAD 245 + CAD 10 per week.


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    SSLC is conveniently located in downtown Victoria.

    The school offers a variety of programs and advantages to students that you will not find at other language schools. One of their advantages is that you can transfer to their sister school VICCC (Coop programs), or even to SSC Sprott Shaw College with over 100 Career programs.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 21 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 24 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 21 Dec 2025 - 27 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

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

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample Social Activities 2022
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Downtown tour
- Beacon Hill Park
- Scavenger Hunt

Adults - Paid activities

- Ice skating
- Miniature World
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal BC Museum
- Movie Night
- Curling
- Pottery Painting
- Craigdarroch Castle

Junior - Free activities

Outings to local spots without age restrictions (additional admissions or food costs may apply; to be paid by individual participants); seasonal school parties, contests; and events organized by cultural student groups.

Junior - Paid activities

Outings to local tourist attractions and venues could be arranged for specific teen group registrations; seasonal pricing applies.

Accommodation

Teen Airport Drop Off with Check in Service: CAD 160.

Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 260C$.
Price extra night
56 C$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
50 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
13
Maximum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 C$
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 260C$.
Price extra night
53 C$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
50 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 C$

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Questions and answers about SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College

I want to be sure of the final price I will pay, can you help me please?
On our website, we show the final prices for SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College, to which we apply a 5% discount on the price of the lessons. As stated, course materials are not included in the price and will be added to your final invoice. The amount of these materials will depend on the type of course you book and the number of weeks you want to study.
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 26, 2024

FAQ about SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College, Victoria

What is the best price for a course at SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College, Victoria?
English courses at SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College start at 100 C$ for Part-time English 5 course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
What is the most popular accommodation offered by SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College?
The accommodation Homestay Teens (12-17 Year Old) is the most popular among all our clients of SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College
Is airport pickup offered by SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College?
Yes. The school offers pickup from Victoria International Airport (150 C$)
What is the number of students per class at SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College?
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 15 students (Intensive English )
Which countries are students of SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College from?
The highest Nationality percentage at SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College comes from Japan with a 28% representation, followed by students from Korea (18%) and Saudi Arabia (6%).
SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College offers courses for which ages?
SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College offers courses from 13 years (Teens Programme, 25 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Sprott Shaw Language College (BC) Corp | Tax registration ID: 19-116621

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)
90 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.
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