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VanWest CollegeVancouver, Canada

200-1016 Nelson St. - V6E 1H8 Vancouver - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • School offers Government certified Career Training Programs.
  • Language exchange and conversation club offered.
  • Career counseling which ranges from interview preparation to resume building.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 26%
25-34 years 37%
35-50 years 18%
>50 years 9%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: VanWest College Vancouver is located in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This bustling seaport city is ripe with attractions, commercial shopping, museums and green spaces. Students have many amenities and attractions within walking distance of the school, ensuring a unique and fun-filled time in the city. The school is housed in the Yaletown neighbourhood, within walking distance of Downtown Vancouver, many eateries, restaurants and several of the city's attractions. Such attractions within walking distance of the school include the Science World Museum, BC Place stadium, the Vancouver Art Gallery, several parks, Robson Street, and much more. Stanley Park and all of its surrounding attractions are a 35-minute walk or 20-minute journey via public transport from the school.

Course selection: In addition to General English programmes taught over several schedules and intensities to students of all levels, VanWest College Vancouver also supplies English for Kids and English for Youth programmes during the summer months. These programmes ensure a course is available for students aged 7-17 years of age during the typical school summer holidays. Private tuition is also available in conjunction with or independently from any other programme.

Social and cultural: The school promotes regular activities and excursion programmes for adult and junior students to enjoy. Activities and excursions for adults can include a reading club, indoor rock climbing, Granville Island, Whistler, Kitsilano Beach, board games, language exchanges and much more!

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private

Our prices for VanWest College include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • 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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VanWest College

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOIALCLanguages CanadaQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEQA, EduCanada, BCTEAL, BCCIE
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 8:15
Student gender mix
37% male / 63% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at VanWest College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoCash payment - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1988
Legal name/parent company
VanWest College Ltd | Tax registration ID: 17-145612

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Internship placement guidance service (paid)

  • Job placement guidance service (paid)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 16
    • Number of public PC workstations: 19

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 300
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 200
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
16 years
7 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 20%
Korea 20%
Brazil 15%
Saudi Arabia 15%
Japan 10%
Turkey 6%
Other nationalities 14%

Information for all courses offered by VanWest College

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
175.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 20 C$ per week.
Comments about courses

Other fees:

  • Linguaskill Exam Fee: CAD 100.
  • Legal Custodianship Fee (for all minors): CAD 200.
  • Medical Insurance Fee: CAD 20 per week.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 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:
150 C$ one way
300 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

Nationals from Turkey require a visa to enter and study in Canada.
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
150 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 possibledistance from school
Ballet2 km
Baseball5 km
Basketball5 km
Cooking2 km
Cricket-
Dancing-
Diving10 km
Field Hockey5 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding25 km
Ice Hockey2 km
Mountainbiking20 km
Music2 km
Rugby-
Sailing15 km
Skiing25 km
Squash5 km
Swimming2 km
Table Tennis5 km
Tennis5 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing100 km
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Conversation Cafe, Language Exchange

Adults - Paid activities

Not offered

Junior - Free activities

Conversation Cafe, Language Exchange

Junior - Paid activities

Not offered

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about VanWest College

  • The Shared House is approximately 20 minutes from the school by public transport.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 14, 2022
  • Yes, you can cancel the room, but a cancellation fee may be charged.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 14, 2022

FAQ about VanWest College, Vancouver

  • English courses at VanWest College start at 238 C$ for General English 10 course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (150 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at VanWest College varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 15 students (General English 25)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at VanWest College comes from China with a 20% representation, followed by students from Korea (20%) and Brazil (15.1%).
  • VanWest College offers courses from 7 years (English for Kids, 30 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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