Vancouver English Centre

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Vancouver English Centre
Vancouver English Centre (VEC) is located in trendy Yaletown district of downtown Vancouver, our campus is large, modern and well equipped, with 47 classrooms and five computer labs. VEC is Canada's leading language school. Since being founded in Vancouver in 1993, VEC has educated more than 45,000 students. In addition to our core ESL program, VEC also offers TOEIC,TOEFL, IELTS and Business Internship programs ( Work and Study in Canada) and student activities year round!
Vancouver English Centre (VEC) is located in trendy Yaletown district of downtown Vancouver, our campus is large, modern and well equipped, with 47 classrooms and five computer labs. VEC is Canada's leading language school. Since being founded in Vancouver in 1993, VEC has educated more than 45,000 students. In addition to our core ESL program, VEC also offers TOEIC,TOEFL, IELTS and Business Internship programs ( Work and Study in Canada) and student activities year round! Read less >>

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"Awesome place to learn English and to meet people from all over the world! I'm satisfied with everyt..."
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22/11/2011
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Special offers

European Package A Travel from 07/11 to 31/05 Course + Accommodation Get Deal
Includes: General English + Homestay. Package A: Tuition + Accommodation Includes: Intensive Tuition 26 hrs+ Homestay Accommodation (half- board 27 nights)+ Registration fee+ Materials Fee+ Homestay Placement Fee. If tuition is paid in full till May 31, 2011 rates can be used for any time. The offer is restricted to students from Europe (including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Turkey).    
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European Package B Travel from 07/11 to 31/05 Course Get Deal
Includes: General English. Package B: Without Accommodation Includes: Intensive Tuition 26 hrs+ Registration+ Materials Fee If tuition is paid in full till May 31, 2011 rates can be used for any time. The offer is restricted to students from Europe (including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Turkey).    
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10 % DISCOUNT FOR GENERAL ESL Travel from 07/11 to 31/05 Course Get Deal
Includes: General English. If tuition is paid in full till May 31, 2011 rates can be used for any time. The offer is restricted to students from Europe (including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Turkey).    
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1 - Course

Start Weeks

Course Type
Total price
No Students
€ 147.09

Course hours: 09:00 - 11:45
Minimum age: 13
There are places available
€ 154.83
Days of the course: Mon, Wed, Fri Maximum class size: 12
School admin. fee: € 85.15 tooltip Average number of students: 10
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: € 30.97 Mandatory and not included tooltip
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2
Grammar Courses- Core Grammar program 15 levels
Communications Courses- Core Communication program 15 levels
General English ( Communication Courses:Think in English, Pop Culture)
University Preparation (University Skills, TOEFL, IELTS)
Business English Courses ( Business Basics, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism)
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€ 257.40

Course hours: 09:00 - 15:45
Minimum age: 13
There are places available
€ 270.95
Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 12
School admin. fee: € 85.15 tooltip Average number of students: 10
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2
Super Intensive Schedule includes 29 hrs/ week
Core Communication + Core Grammar Program+ Selective Courses
+ Friday Afternoon Courses: Hello Vancouver, Picture this, Lost for Words, Story and Stage, You're Hired, Here and Now, Write On.
There are 15 levels of English. All students are placed in separate levels according to their grammar and conversation skills. Students usually progress to higher levels every 4 weeks.
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€ 198.57

Course hours: 09:00 - 15:45
Minimum age: 13
There are places available
€ 209.02
Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 20
School admin. fee: € 85.15 tooltip Average number of students: 12
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Optional and not included
Course certificate: Yes  
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2
Intensive Schedule includes 26 hrs/ week
Core Communication + Core Grammar Program+ Selective Courses
Grammar Courses- Core Grammar program 15 levels
Communications Courses- Core Communication program 15 levels
General English ( Communication Courses:Think in English, Pop Culture)
University Preparation (University Skills, TOEFL, IELTS)
Business English Courses ( Business Basics, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism)
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2 - Accommodation

Arrival Departure

Accommodation type
Price
No Students
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€ 146.31
Students per room: 2
There are places available
Board: Half Board
Distance from school: 20 minutes in public transport
Schcool accomm. fee: € 154.83
Facilities: Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Towels, Every day cleaning not included, Hairdryer, TV, Kitchen, Dishwasher, Microwave, Heating, Air Conditioning
Enjoy the Vancouver lifestyle in a homestay with a Canadian host family. In Vancouver, homestay accommodation is fun, safe, and inexpensive. Half-board and a private room is available for 27$/ night. Vancouver English Centre has thousands of host families that meet the various needs of our homestay students. We will arrange a homestay to suit your personal preferences!
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€ 216.76
Students per room: 2
There are places available
Board: Self Service
Conditions: Only available to 2 students booking together.
Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Facilities: Internet access, Phone , Microwave, Elevator, Air Conditioning
Rates for Student's Residence are available upon Request.
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€ 157.15
Students per room: 1
There are places available
Board: Full Board
Conditions: Only available to 1 students booking together.
Distance from school: 20 minutes in public transport
Schcool accomm. fee: € 154.83
Facilities: Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Internet access, Towels, Bed linen, Every day cleaning not included, TV, Dishwasher, Heating, Air Conditioning
Enjoy the Vancouver lifestyle in a homestay with a Canadian host family. In Vancouver, homestay accommodation is fun, safe, and inexpensive. Full-board and a private room is available for 29$/ night. Vancouver English Centre has thousands of host families that meet the various needs of our homestay students. We will arrange a homestay to suit your personal preferences!
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3 - Transfer

Transfer from and/or to the airport
Total price
No Students
€ 0.00

Booking Summary

To book please select the number of students besides the course you would like to book

General information

Number of classrooms: 45 Distance from the airport: 15 km.
Average nº of student per classroom: 10 Closest airport: YVR
Minimum student age: 6 Year school opened: 1993
Level test on first day: School opening times: 8:00 - 7:00
  School close dates: Show

Facilities

Student room Self study material Computer room
Social activities Printing service Free internet access
Coffee shop Fax service Disabled facilities
Television room Internet WIFI Audio learning
Study room After class/extra curricular seminars Eating area
Tea / Coffee Canteen Snack machines
Cultural trips Table games  

Accreditations and quality seals

Student information

Our English courses are carefully planned and administered to eliminate unnecessary repetition. We normally have 45 to 55 classes, divided into 15 levels. Our special English Language Level System will allow you to go into separate English conversation and grammar classes, depending on your ability in each of these language skills.
We offer many Elective Courses for special purposes. Some elective courses are Listening, Pronunciation, Business English, University Skills, Marketing.

Terms & Conditions


- Services must be paid in full 1 days before the course starts in order to complete the enrolment and secure a place in the course and/or accommodation.
- Bookings are not transferable.

Cancellation policy

- The cancellation needs to be communicated in writing to the school by the person who booked the course.
- No course changes will be allowed to make up for refunds in the case of course cancellations.
- Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Accommodation booking fee is non-refundable.
- No refund will be made for shortening the course duration after the payment.
- No tuition refunds are given for late arrivals, early departures or absences, for whatever reason, from classes during any course.

Refund policy


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Other terms

Student can start studying every Monday. Applications are processed within 1 business day.

The following fees are non-refundable:
Application Fee, Homestay Placement Fee, Homestay Placement Fee, Airport Reception Fee, Insurance. We do not refund any amounts of less than CAD$45.

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