Summer Language School in Vancouver, Vancouver Summer School

• Location: Vancouver, Canada,
• Number of students: 170,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of training: mixed.

Vancouver (Summer School) is a small cozy center offering English language programs to students from 16 years old. This place is ideal for students who need a high level of personal attention and support in the learning process. Despite the small size of the institution, the school offers a wide range of courses for any level of linguistics: from beginner to advanced.

There is a special Platinum Center, which hosts classes for professionals in various fields, managers and adult students.

A team of trained staff will assist students throughout their stay in Vancouver, including accommodation and travel planning. Students of the courses have the opportunity to choose one of the accommodation options:

• Homestay

Suitable for students who want to get to know the culture of the locals better. Upon accommodation, they are provided with single or shared rooms, breakfasts and dinners every day, bed linen and towels. Homestay accommodation is the most affordable and, more often than not, the closest accommodation option to campus for international students.

• Residences (from 19 years old)

The residences are ideal for students staying in Vancouver for more than a month. They often offer residents single or double rooms with private/shared bathrooms, some with kitchens. The closest to the study area are YWCA, APT, GEC Residences.

• Hotels

The closest hotel is Lord Stanley Suites. It rents out rooms only to those who have reached the age of 19 and is a great option for those who would like a more independent life.

Throughout the year, there are many different events on and off campus. The summer months of study are complemented by such as:

• Travel to the VanDusen Botanical Garden,
• Hiking trip to Lynn Canyon,
• Visiting the observation point on the Vancouver skyscraper,
• "Happy Hour" is a collective gathering for speaking practice,
• Nights of board and active games,
• Tasting of dishes, drinks blindly,
• Excursions on the theme "World of Science": museums, research centers and laboratories,
• A visit to the highest natural point in Vancouver – Queen Elizabeth Park,
• Going to the sports games of the local football team,
• Excursion to the Bloedel Floral Conservatory: more than 100 exotic birds, koi carp and plants.

Students spend their free time together, strolling the streets of Vancouver, visiting local coffee shops, restaurants and attractions. The staff of the institution is excellent for new ideas of pastime, supporting trips to new places not included in the program.

• The average age of students is 30 years,
• Study in downtown Vancouver,
• The institution has EQA status, which guarantees high quality education,
• Small classes of 8-12 people.

With a population of just over 600,000, Vancouver strikes the perfect balance: it combines all the delights of modern city life, yet compact enough to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

The study area is located in the popular business district in downtown Vancouver. Within walking distance from the campus are the main shopping and entertainment places of the city, a picturesque harbor. The school occupies one floor of a modern office building and has a well-established infrastructure:

• 17 classrooms with interactive whiteboards,
• Student café,
• Library
• Free Wi-Fi,
• Platinum Center for adult students.

The road to the nearest airports, residences and hotels:

• Vancouver Airport – about 30 minutes by car,
• Homestay - from 30 to 60 minutes by bus,
• Residences and hotels — from 15 to 30 minutes on foot.

All programs include several hours of daily classes in the morning and evening activities. On weekends, students travel and see local attractions.

Many courses involve some additional contributions:

• Registration fee — $215 CAD,
• Placement fee — $323 CAD,
• Course materials – about $148 CAD per set,
• Express mail fee – from $88 CAD depending on the destination,
• Family guardianship fee for students from 16 to 18 years old - $ 135 CAD,
• Cambridge exams — $640 CAD,
• Transfers to/from the airport,
• One-on-one lessons with a teacher — $127 CAD per lesson.

The admission process can be completed completely remotely. Candidates need to:

• Fill out an application in an online format,
• Provide the necessary documents,
• Pay the registration fee,
• Wait for an official invitation to study, with the help of which you can get a long-term visa,
• Make a deposit of 50% on the course to reserve a place,
• Get the latest instructions from the admissions office and arrive on campus.

Students pass small entrance tests, which include a test of English proficiency. The admissions committee determines the level of linguistics in order to accurately determine the student for a suitable course.

At the end of the course, students are awarded certificates containing information about the number of academic hours of learning English, the knowledge gained and progress. They can be used when obtaining a long-term visa, entering a university, or at the beginning of a career.

The school in Vancouver is engaged in teaching adult students, so for almost all courses, the first entry requirement is the age of 16 years. Platinum Courses accept students who have reached the age of 21.

Applicants must provide personal documents: passport, visa or residence permit, medical insurance. Some programs require applicants to have a certain level of knowledge of English - from A2.

The school provides a 10% discount on the purchase of stationery, textbooks and teaching materials from a bookstore on campus.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision