EC English Vancouver, Canada
- Free conversation sessions.
- Free language workshops.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Special Offers
- Offer!General English 20
- Offer!General English 24
- Offer!General English 30
- Offer!English for Work
- Offer!University Pathway Programme 24
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 20
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 24
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 30
- Offer!FCE Exam Preparation
- Offer!CAE Exam Preparation
- Offer!General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons
- Offer!General English 26
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 26
Location: EC English Vancouver is located in the beautifully scenic city of Vancouver, Canada. Situated in the heart of the downtown area, the school is surrounded by a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and several of the city's attractions. Escaping from the downtown inner-city hustle is easy whilst at EC Vancouver as the beautiful green space of Stanley Park, which also houses the Vancouver Aquarium, is within a 30-minute walk of the school's front doors. Also within walking distance, students have attractions such as the Science World Museum, the Vancouver Art Gallery, multiple parks, shopping malls and the Vancouver Public Library. With the Granville and Vancouver City Centre Metro stations, only a moment's walk from the school, students of EC Vancouver have the city and its attractions at their fingertips.
School facilities: The facilities of EC Vancouver are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classroom. These facilities include a library, a lounge area, a computer lab and free WIFI. Classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Social and Cultural: The school offers a varied social and cultural programme of activities, excursions and workshops, many of which are free of charge. Such activities and workshops can include pronunciation clinics, a series of lectures, Conversation Sessions, a Lynn Canyon and Chinatown tour, yoga, soccer, and much more!
What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.
School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.
The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
English Courses
General English 20
20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$435CA$414 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 435 414 | 870 827 | 1,305 1,240 | 1,740 1,653 | 2,175 2,067 | 2,610 2,480 | 3,045 2,893 | 3,480 3,306 | 4,350 4,133 | 4,920 4,674 | 9,430 8,959 |
| Price in US$ | 302 | 604 | 906 | 1,208 | 1,510 | 1,812 | 2,114 | 2,415 | 3,019 | 3,415 | 6,544 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
General English 24
24 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$455CA$433 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 455 433 | 910 865 | 1,365 1,297 | 1,820 1,729 | 2,275 2,162 | 2,730 2,594 | 3,185 3,026 | 3,640 3,458 | 4,550 4,323 | 5,220 4,959 | 10,005 9,505 |
| Price in US$ | 316 | 632 | 948 | 1,263 | 1,579 | 1,895 | 2,211 | 2,526 | 3,158 | 3,623 | 6,943 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on Tuesday and Thursday.
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
General English 2626 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$470CA$447 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 470 447 | 940 893 | 1,410 1,340 | 1,880 1,786 | 2,350 2,233 | 2,820 2,679 | 3,290 3,126 | 3,760 3,572 | 4,700 4,465 | 5,520 5,244 | 10,580 10,051 |
| Price in US$ | 327 | 653 | 979 | 1,305 | 1,631 | 1,957 | 2,284 | 2,610 | 3,262 | 3,831 | 7,342 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on three days per week.
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
General English 3030 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$495CA$471 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1,485 1,411 | 1,980 1,881 | 2,475 2,352 | 2,970 2,822 | 3,465 3,292 | 3,960 3,762 | 4,950 4,703 | 5,760 5,472 | 11,040 10,488 |
| Price in US$ | 344 | 687 | 1,031 | 1,374 | 1,718 | 2,061 | 2,405 | 2,748 | 3,435 | 3,998 | 7,662 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons22 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$720CA$684 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 720 684 | 1,440 1,368 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,880 2,736 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,320 4,104 | 5,040 4,788 | 5,760 5,472 | 7,200 6,840 | 8,400 7,980 | 16,100 15,295 |
| Price in US$ | 500 | 1,000 | 1,499 | 1,999 | 2,499 | 2,998 | 3,498 | 3,998 | 4,997 | 5,830 | 11,173 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for CAD 155 each.
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Academic Semester / Year 2020 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$380CA$361 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,120 8,664 | 13,680 12,996 | 18,240 17,328 |
| Price in US$ | 6,329 | 9,494 | 12,658 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Academic Semester / Year 2424 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$410CA$390 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,840 9,348 | 14,760 14,022 | 19,680 18,696 |
| Price in US$ | 6,829 | 10,243 | 13,657 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Academic Semester / Year 2626 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$440CA$418 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,560 10,032 | 15,840 15,048 | 21,120 20,064 |
| Price in US$ | 7,328 | 10,992 | 14,656 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:15 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Academic Semester / Year 3030 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$465CA$442 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11,160 10,602 | 16,740 15,903 | 22,320 21,204 |
| Price in US$ | 7,745 | 11,617 | 15,489 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
University Pathway Programme 2424 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!fromCA$435CA$414 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,440 9,918 |
| Price in US$ | 7,245 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course includes 20 general English lessons and 4 academic preparation lessons. These 4 lessons include reading and writing for academic subjects, communicating with your professors, listening to lectures as well as preparing the student for living on campus. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
English for Work 24 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$455CA$433 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 455 433 | 910 865 | 1,365 1,297 | 1,820 1,729 | 2,275 2,162 | 2,730 2,594 | 3,185 3,026 | 3,640 3,458 | 4,095 3,891 | 4,550 4,323 | 5,220 4,959 |
| Price in US$ | 316 | 632 | 948 | 1,263 | 1,579 | 1,895 | 2,211 | 2,526 | 2,842 | 3,158 | 3,623 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of general English lessons and English for Work lessons. These lessons focus on teaching the student skills for working in an English-speaking environment. This includes negotiations, management, HR, branding, promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, giving presentations, and preparing for interviews. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally, there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
General English 20 + Writing with AI30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$495CA$471 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1,485 1,411 | 1,980 1,881 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 344 | 687 | 1,031 | 1,374 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
FCE Exam Preparation
30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Offer!fromCA$495CA$471 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,950 4,703 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 3,435 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jan 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This is a preparation course for the FCE exam. The course price does not include the exam fee.
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 10 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
CAE Exam Preparation
30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Offer!fromCA$495CA$471 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,950 4,703 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 3,435 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jan 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This is a preparation course for the CAE exam.
The course price does not include the exam fee.
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 C$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:45 - Possible course durations
- 10 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
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EC English
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 40% male / 60% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2011
General school facilities
Library
Lounge
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 11
- Number of public PC workstations: 24
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Korea | 22% |
| Brazil | 20% |
| Japan | 15% |
| Switzerland | 11% |
| Other nationalities | 32% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 9.0909090909091% |
| 18-24 years | 67.676767676768% |
| 25-34 years | 16.161616161616% |
| 35-50 years | 6.0606060606061% |
| >50 years | 1.010101010101% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 450Throughout the year: 250
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by EC English
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- CA$140
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CA$10 per week.
- Comments about courses
EC Canada will now assess the need for a Provincial Attestation Letter(PAL) for students wanting to study in Vancouver and Toronto. This will be on a case by case basis. Additional fees:
- Study Permit Fee: CAD 110 per LOA (for all 25 week+ courses).
- Provincial Letter of Attestation: CAD 110. Plus 10% tuition deposit.
Students under 18 must book homestay, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements. - Canada Custodianship Fee: CAD 150 applies if requested by Canadian Embassy.
High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.
Additional fees: - Bank transfer fee: CAD 40.
- Student insurance (optional) up to 64 years of age: CAD 30 (per week). Student maximum age 65-70: CAD 58 per week.
- Course material:
From 1 to 11 weeks: CAD 10 per week.
From 12 to 23 weeks: CAD 120.
Courses of 24 o more weeks: CAD 140.
Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon sessions.
- Study Permit Fee: CAD 110 per LOA (for all 25 week+ courses).
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 155 C$. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 01 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 30 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Airport transfer
- Vancouver International Airport:
- CA$135 one way
CA$270 return (both ways)
Accommodation
Homestay Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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CA$310/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2480 | 3100 | 3720 | 310 | 230 |
| Price in US$ | 227 | 453 | 680 | 906 | 1,133 | 1,359 | 1,586 | 1,812 | 2,265 | 2,718 | 227 | 169 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- 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 230C$.
- Price extra night
- CA$55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 C$
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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CA$330/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2310 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 330 | 230 |
| Price in US$ | 242 | 483 | 724 | 965 | 1,206 | 1,447 | 1,688 | 1,929 | 2,411 | 2,893 | 242 | 169 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- 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 230C$.
- Price extra night
- CA$55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 C$
Homestay - Under 18 Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
CA$355/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | 355 | 710 | 1065 | 1420 | 1775 | 2130 | 2485 | 2840 | 3550 | 4260 | 355 | 230 |
| Price in US$ | 260 | 519 | 778 | 1,038 | 1,297 | 1,556 | 1,816 | 2,075 | 2,594 | 3,112 | 260 | 169 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- 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 230C$.
- Price extra night
- CA$60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 C$
Gastown Residence Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
CA$615/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | 615 | 1230 | 1845 | 2460 | 3075 | 3690 | 4305 | 4920 | 6150 | 7380 | 615 | 230 |
| Price in US$ | 450 | 899 | 1,348 | 1,797 | 2,247 | 2,696 | 3,145 | 3,594 | 4,493 | 5,391 | 450 | 169 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 16:00 or later
- 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 230C$.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 C$
Gastown Residence - Economy Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
CA$590/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | 590 | 1180 | 1770 | 2360 | 2950 | 3540 | 4130 | 4720 | 5900 | 7080 | 590 | 230 |
| Price in US$ | 431 | 862 | 1,293 | 1,724 | 2,155 | 2,586 | 3,017 | 3,448 | 4,310 | 5,172 | 431 | 169 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 16:00 or later
- 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 230C$.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 C$
Richard & Pender Shared Apartment Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
CA$615/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | 615 | 1230 | 1845 | 2460 | 3075 | 3690 | 4305 | 4920 | 6150 | 7380 | 615 | 230 |
| Price in US$ | 450 | 899 | 1,348 | 1,797 | 2,247 | 2,696 | 3,145 | 3,594 | 4,493 | 5,391 | 450 | 169 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 15:00 or later
- 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 230C$.
- Price extra night
- CA$105 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 5 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 C$
Vancouver Student House - Economy Room Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
CA$410/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | -- | 820 | 1230 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 2870 | 3280 | 4100 | 4920 | 410 | 230 |
| Price in US$ | 599 | 899 | 1,198 | 1,498 | 1,797 | 2,097 | 2,396 | 2,995 | 3,594 | 300 | 169 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
It is located in Champlain Heights Park; a family-friendly community with a mix of housing types built around green spaces and walking trails, including Everett Crowley Park, the fifth-largest park in Vancouver.
Sparbrook House has 2 fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, with 2 shared bathrooms and 1 private bathroom. There is a spacious back yard and a deck located on the second floor. There are 2 living rooms and one laundry room with a washer and
dryer.
This room has a single bed, workstation, and a dresser or closet space.
CAD 25 non-refundable cleaning fee per student.
- Check-in
- Saturday 15:00-21:00
- 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.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of CA$400 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 230C$.
- Price extra night
- CA$70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 35 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 C$
Vancouver Student House - Ensuite Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
CA$510/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | -- | 1020 | 1530 | 2040 | 2550 | 3060 | 3570 | 4080 | 5100 | 6120 | 510 | 230 |
| Price in US$ | 746 | 1,118 | 1,491 | 1,863 | 2,236 | 2,608 | 2,981 | 3,726 | 4,471 | 373 | 169 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
It is located in Champlain Heights Park; a family-friendly community with a mix of housing types built around green spaces and walking trails, including Everett Crowley Park, the fifth-largest park in Vancouver.
Sparbrook House has 2 fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, with 2 shared bathrooms and 1 private bathroom. There is a spacious back yard and a deck located on the second floor. There are 2 living rooms and one laundry room with a washer and
dryer.
This single room comes with a queen or king bed, a workstation, dresser or closet space, and a TV. This room also comes with a private bathroom.
CAD 25 non-refundable cleaning fee per student.
- Check-in
- Saturday 15:00-21:00
- 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.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of CA$400 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 230C$.
- Price extra night
- CA$85 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 35 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 C$
Vancouver Student House - Shared Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
CA$475/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | -- | 950 | 1425 | 1900 | 2375 | 2850 | 3325 | 3800 | 4750 | 5700 | 475 | 230 |
| Price in US$ | 694 | 1,041 | 1,388 | 1,735 | 2,082 | 2,429 | 2,776 | 3,470 | 4,164 | 347 | 169 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
It is located in Champlain Heights Park; a family-friendly community with a mix of housing types built around green spaces and walking trails, including Everett Crowley Park, the fifth-largest park in Vancouver.
Sparbrook House has 2 fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, with 2 shared bathrooms and 1 private bathroom. There is a spacious back yard and a deck located on the second floor. There are 2 living rooms and one laundry room with a washer and
dryer.
This room has a double bed, workstation, and a dresser or closet space.
CAD 25 non-refundable cleaning fee per student.
- Check-in
- Saturday 15:00-21:00
- 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.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of CA$400 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 230C$.
- Price extra night
- CA$80 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 35 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 C$
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Terms of EC English
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:15
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

- Legal name/parent company
- EC Vancouver Language Center Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 849329289 (company ID)
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 85 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.











By taking EC Vancouver’s General English course, you will work on each of the four broad language skills, which are: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. The course consists of 20 classes per week but at just 15 hours in total per week. This is ideal for those students who are new to the city, as this is more than enough study time to make considerable progress in a short period of time, but also allows you the free time to explore Vancouver and get to know this friendly and charming city.
Get ready to level up your English, and make great friends with the wide variety of nationalities that study at EC English.