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St Giles InternationalVancouver, Canada

400-1130 W Pender St - V6E 4A4 Vancouver - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Platinum centre and lounge for business focused students.
  • Personal feedback to make sure you are progressing.
  • One of the oldest English schools in Vancouver founded in 1955
  • E-learning platform.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 33%
18-24 years 27%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%

Location: The school is in the Coal Harbour neighbourhood of Vancouver. It is just above the centre of the city and runs along the Vancouver Harbour. It is a mixture of high rising towers, and waterfront restaurants. There is a cobbled path that stretches along the harbour, all the way to Stanley Park. The school is in the part of the neighbourhood closest to the city centre and has a large variety of restaurants, bars, grocery stores and clothing shops all around.

Getting around: The closest metro station to St Giles International is Burrand, a quick five minute walk from the school. This has the Expo Line running through it, which stretches south east down to Surrey. It is an 11 minute walk from the school all the way to the central hub of Vancouver, to attractions such as the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Major attractions in Vancouver: Stanley Park is 17 minutes from St Giles International. South of downtown Vancouver is the Queen Elizabeth Park and VanDusen Botanical Garden. This is 28 minutes by metro from the school. North of the city is the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, which is around 30 minutes by bus from the school.

Course structure: The school has English group courses, combination packages and private programmes. There are English courses for specific areas such as Cambridge exam preparation courses, business English classes and English for university studies.

English Courses

General Language
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for St Giles International include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform

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St Giles International

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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
Students should arrive at 8:45
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 St Giles International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1955
Legal name/parent company
St Giles Schools Languages Ltd | Tax registration ID: 596651

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 17
    • Number of public PC workstations: 12

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 150
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 26%
Switzerland 24%
Japan 12%
Korea 8%
France 3%
Germany 2%
Spain 2%
Other nationalities 23%

Information for all courses offered by St Giles International

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
170.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 100 C$ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 94 C$. 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, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 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, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 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 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.

Airport transfer

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

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
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
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Iced tea social, Vancouver walking tour, Maritime museum, Scavenger Hunt, Game Night at the school, and more.

Adults - Paid activities

Escape rooms, Indoor rock climbing, Cinema, Bright Night in Stanley Park, Vancouver Art Museum, Biodiversity Museum, and more.

Accommodation

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FAQ about St Giles International, Vancouver

  • English courses at St Giles International start at 266 C$ for General English 20 - Afternoon course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation YWCA Residence (High Season) is the most popular among all our clients of St Giles
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (220 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at St Giles varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 15) to 12 students (General English 30)
  • 100% of teachers at St Giles International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at St Giles International comes from Brazil with a 26% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (24%) and Japan (12%).
  • St Giles International offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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