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VGC International CollegeVancouver, Canada

411 West Hastings St - V6B1L4 Vancouver - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Award-winning school: Recognized with a number of awards as one of Canada’s leading English Language Schools.
  • Lessons are for 70 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
  • Optional language workshops.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 9.9009900990099%
18-24 years 49.50495049505%
25-34 years 29.70297029703%
35-50 years 9.9009900990099%
>50 years 0.99009900990099%
The average age outside summer is 13 years higher than in summer.

This school is an official IELTS Exam Centre.

Location: VGC International College Vancouver is located in the cosmopolitan and culturally rich Canadian city of Vancouver. The school is housed in the heart of downtown, surrounded by various eateries, links to public transport, green spaces, monuments and several sights of entertainment and interest. Such places within walking distance of the school include the Gastown Steam Clock, Vancouver Lookout, Canada Place, Robson Square, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and more.

Course selection: VGC International College Vancouver is an educational institute that offers tuition for English language courses and Business English language courses. In addition to General English programmes taught in groups and available to students of all levels, the school provides University Pathway, TESL Certification and IELTS Exam Preparation courses.

School facilities: With an extensive range of facilities, VGC International College has everything students may need to achieve their learning goals. The school facilities include a games room, a lounge, a computer lab, free after-class language learning software, free WIFI and a Student Support Desk for any questions or queries that may arise.

Social and cultural: VGC provides a wide variety of activities with which students may complement their studies. Such activities can include night out bowling, Beach BBQs, trips to Stanley Park, Kayaking, White Water Rafting, Skiing/Snowboarding, trips to locations such as Whistler and much more.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Summer Junior Camp - Homestay (9 to 12 years old)Popular English course
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
1989C$1940C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Global English
28 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
420C$399C$
Course Details
Global English Plus Intensive
36 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
450C$428C$
Course Details
Summer 30+ Adult Camp
17 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
974C$926C$
Course Details
Summer 30+ Adult Camp - Homestay
17 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
1546C$1508C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Winter 30+ Adult Camp
17 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
869C$826C$
Course Details
Winter 30+ Adult Camp - Homestay
17 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
1441C$1405C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Afternoon Plus
8 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
75C$72C$
Course Details
Junior
Summer Junior Camp (9 to 12 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
1329C$1263C$
Course Details
Summer Teen Camp (13 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
1194C$1135C$
Course Details
Summer Teen Camp - Homestay (13 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
1804C$1759C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Winter Junior Camp (9 to 12 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
1224C$1163C$
Course Details
Winter Junior Camp - Homestay (9 to 12 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
1884C$1837C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Winter Teen Camp (13 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
1079C$1026C$
Course Details
Winter Teen Programme - Homestay (13 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
1689C$1647C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Work & Study
University Preparation
28 lessons per week
|
20 students (max)
Offer!from
420C$399C$
Course Details
University Preparation Plus Intensive
28 lessons per week
|
20 students (max)
Offer!from
450C$428C$
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
22 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
420C$399C$
Course Details
IELTS Exam Preparation Plus IntensiveRecommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
22 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
450C$428C$
Course Details
TESL CertificateRecommended English course
36 lessons per week
|
25 students (max)
Offer!from
325C$309C$
Course Details
TESL DiplomaRecommended English course
36 lessons per week
|
25 students (max)
Offer!from
325C$309C$
Course Details

Our prices for VGC International College include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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VGC International College

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalPTIB (BC Private Training Institutions Branch), EQA (Education Quality Assurance), EduCanada, Quality Education, NACC (National Association of Career Colleges)
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 8:00
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 VGC International College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoWestern Union - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2003
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 848578860
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Video game console

  • Table soccer / football

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Internship placement guidance service (paid)

  • Job placement guidance service (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • 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: 44
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 750
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 550
Junior courses - In summer: 300
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
15 years
9 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Throughout the year: 29 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 16%
Korea 15%
Brazil 10%
Thailand 5%
Chile 3%
Italy 1%
Switzerland 1%
Iran 1%
Turkey 1%
Spain 1%
Other nationalities 46%

Information for all courses offered by VGC International College

Lesson duration
70 minutes
School's administrative fee
200.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 12 C$ per week.
Comments about courses

Medical insurance (minimum 2 weeks): CAD 21 per week or CAD 4 per day

Custodian letter for minors (18 and under): CAD 150 (non-refundable)

Replacement Textbook Fee: CAD 60.

Replacement Student Card: CAD 20.

Additional Transcript or Certificate Charge: CAD 20.

Unaccompanied Minor Service (UM) Pick-up/Drop-off: CAD 240/ CAD 240.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 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, 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 USA do not require a visa for travelling to Canada and attending a language course.
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)
110 C$
Free shipment via regular mail
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
Ballet10 km
Baseball10 km
Basketball5 km
Cooking5 km
Cricket10 km
Dancing2 km
Field Hockey5 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf5 km
Ice Hockey10 km
Mountainbiking20 km
Music5 km
Rugby20 km
Sailing5 km
Skiing20 km
Squash5 km
Swimming10 km
Table Tennis5 km
Tennis5 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Walking tours, in-house activities such as graduation ceremony, pumpkin carving, cultural parties, video game tournament, board game tournament, pancake breakfast

Adults - Paid activities

Hiking in North Vancouver’s mountains
Stanley Park Bike Ride
Rocky Mountain Trip
White Water Rafting
Kayaking
Beach BBQ
Pub nights
Curling/ Ice Skating
Snow Tubing
Snowshoeing
Laser tag
Hockey night

Junior - Free activities

Walking tours, in-house activities such as graduation ceremony, pumpkin carving, cultural parties, video game tournament, board game tournament, Ice-cream, pancake Breakfast

Junior - Paid activities

Hiking in North Vancouver’s mountains
Stanley Park Bike Ride
Rocky Mountain Trip
White Water Rafting
Kayaking
Beach BBQ
Hockey night

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
320 C$
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
295 C$
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
350 C$
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
325 C$
Homestay for Minors
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
370 C$
Homestay for Minors
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
345 C$
Homestay for Minors
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
340 C$
Homestay for Minors
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
315 C$
Downtonw Residence Ensuite - Low Season
Twin room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
460 C$
Downtown Residence - High Season
Twin room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
470 C$
Downtown Residence - High Season
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
550 C$
Downtown Residence - Low Season
Double room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
430 C$
Downtown Residence - Low Season
Single room, No meals
from
510 C$
Downtown Residence Ensuite - High Season
Twin room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
500 C$

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from VGC International College have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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FAQ about VGC International College, Vancouver

  • English courses at VGC International College start at 72 C$ for Afternoon Plus course with 8 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 VGC International College varies from 12 students (Summer Junior Camp - Homestay) to 25 students (TESL Certificate)
  • 100% of teachers at VGC International College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at VGC International College comes from Japan with a 16% representation, followed by students from Korea (15%) and Brazil (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • VGC International College offers courses from 9 years to 99. Average age is 16 during the summer and 29 for the rest of the year.

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