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VanWest CollegeVancouver, Canada

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  • School offers Government certified Career Training Programs.
  • Language exchange and conversation club offered.
  • Career counseling which ranges from interview preparation to resume building.
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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!
  • The language school VanWest College was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1988.
  • Legal name / parent company: VanWest College Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: 17-145612

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private

Information for all courses offered by VanWest College

Comments about courses

Legal Custodianship Fee (for all minors): CAD 200
Medical Insurance Fee: CAD 17 per week

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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 04 Sep 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
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.

Our price includes

  • 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
Note: All courses offered by VanWest College, Vancouver can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:15
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
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General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • 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

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
7 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 8
Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Airport transfer

Vancouver International Airport:
100 C$ one way
200 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
Yes
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

Not offered

Adults - Paid activities

Not offered

Accommodation

Map  

200-1016 Nelson St. - V6E 1H8 Vancouver
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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,

  • 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 (100 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 30)
  • 100% of teachers at VanWest College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at VanWest College comes from Japan with a 24.4% representation, followed by students from Korea (21.8%) and China (15.9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • VanWest College offers courses from 7 years (English for Kids, 30 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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