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Pera CollegeVancouver, Canada

English courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Vancouver.

Location: The school has opted to move away from the bustle of the city centre and into the prestigious neighbourhood of North Vancouver. With easy and quick access to the downtown, Pera College continues to offer a different approach to language learning in a comfortable and encouraging environment. Pera College is just minutes away from some of Canada's most exciting tourist attractions such as Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, Ambleside Beach, etc.

Course selection: Course selection includes customized, effective, and result-oriented IELTS, ESL and University Pathway Programs as well as unique electives such as painting, drawing, yoga, etc. and other interesting workshops.
  • The language school Pera College was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 2008.
  • Tax registration ID: 82188 4012 RP0001

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business

Information for all courses offered by Pera College

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.

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 Organized activities
  • 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
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 200C$

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Pera College

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential 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 9:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Pera College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Western Union - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

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

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 4
    Number of public PC workstations: 3

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 40
Throughout the year: 20
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Vancouver International Airport:
90 C$ one way
160 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is YVR Vancouver International airport.
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
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 possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Baseball1 km
Basketball1 km
Cooking1 km
Dancing1 km
Diving3 km
Field Hockey1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf4 km
Horse riding50 km
Ice Hockey5 km
Mountainbiking20 km
Music1 km
Sailing2 km
Skiing20 km
Squash1 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball2 km
Windsurfing2 km
Yoga1 km

Student opinions about Pera College, Vancouver

Liked
The teachers, the class
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English (ESL) Part time - 2 weeks
18. May. 2013

Map  

1520- Pemberton Avenue - V7P 2S2 Vancouver
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FAQ about Pera College,

  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (90 C$)
  • 100% of teachers at Pera College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Pera College comes from Turkey with a 20% representation, followed by students from Brazil (10%) and Japan (10%).
  • Pera College offers courses from 0 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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