Vancouver presents several programs
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Learn English in Vancouver, Canada.
Vancouver Program
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20, 25 or 30 lessons per
week, private courses, co-op program (internship),
"PLUS lessons", academic year,
English and golf.
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Tuition programs.
- 1 lesson: 55 minutes.
- Minimum age: 18
- Schedule: (9:00 AM - 1:10 PM) for program 20 lessons /
week.
(9:00 AM -
3:20 PM) for
program 25 lessons / week.
(9:00 AM - 4:45 PM)
for program 30 lessons / week.
- Maximum of 14 students per class, average
between 8 and 11.
- Co-op program (Internship). Upper
intermediate level required. The minimum total duration must be 8 weeks
with 4 weeks english course and 4 weeks Co-op program (4 and 4). Then 12
(6 and 6), 16 (8 and 8), ......
TUITION: 30 lessons per week.
CO-OP program, same duration as tuition. CV and a letter in support of application are
compulsory. (Both in English).
- Private courses: 20 lessons per
week. 1 or 2 weeks.
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English and
Golf: From May 9 to September 23, 2011.
20 English lessons per week + 15 hours per week of practice on the
Green.
- "PLUS lessons": 10 private lessons, 2
weeks minimum (5 per week minimum). Additional course to a group course
in order to improve particular skills with the teacher.
- School material not included.
40$ per 4 weeks session
- All levels available.
- Language laboratory.
- Free access to Internet and Email.
- Guided tour around the school.
- Evaluation and attestation of linguistic
training.
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Business
English: upon request
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Starting dates
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January
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17 |
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February
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14 |
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March
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14 |
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April
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11 |
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May
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9 |
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June
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6 |
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July
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4 |
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August
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2,29 |
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September
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26 |
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October
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24 |
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November
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21 |
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December
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19 |
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January 2012 |
16 |
- Beginners must start on these dates.
- Other levels: every Monday.
- HOWEVER WE ADVISE OUR CUSTOMERS TO
START AT THESE DATES WHATEVER THE LEVEL, THE COURSE BEING BASED ON A
PERIOD OF 4 WEEKS.
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During May,
June, July and August sessions, English and GOLF.
School closing dates
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Feb. |
April |
May |
June |
July |
Aug. |
Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
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22 |
23 |
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1 |
1 |
5 |
10 |
11 |
23,26 |
Available options:
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RATES program
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Currency
Converter
Prices are in Canadian dollars.
School material not included: 40$ to be paid per session
(4 weeks)
| Program / week |
1 * |
2 |
3 |
add. week
4 - 11 |
add. week
12 - 23 |
add. week
24 - 35 |
36 and more |
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20 lessons |
415$ |
670$ |
885$ |
255$ |
240$ |
230$ |
220$ |
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25 lessons |
465$ |
760$ |
1010$ |
295$ |
280$ |
265$ |
250$ |
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30 lessons |
500$ |
830$ |
1100$ |
325$ |
310$ |
295$ |
275$ |
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English and GOLF |
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1350$ |
1945$ |
595$ |
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Academic year, 28 weeks |
20 L/W: 4716$ |
25 L/W: 5422$ |
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Academic year, 32 weeks |
20 L/W: 5229$ |
25 L/W: 6013$ |
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Academic year, 36 weeks |
20 L/W: 5460$ |
25 L/W: 6377$ |
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"PLUS lessons", 10 private lessons
per week in
addition to a group course, 20, 25 or 30 lessons. |
490$ per week
add. lesson: 49$ |
| Private course, 20 lessons
per week |
20 lessons........1 weeks: 1090$
2 weeks: 2070$ |
| Co-op program
(Internship). Course not included |
To be paid only once:
765$ UNPAID WORK
1200$ PAID WORK |
* 1 week course is available only between
the following dates
January 17th and April 8th, 2011
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Vancouver Program 2
Business English diploma,
12 weeks (8 english course, 4 co-op program)
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Tuition programs
- 1 lesson: 55 minutes.
- Minimum age: 18
- Schedule: 30 lessons (9:00 AM - 4:45PM)
- Maximum of 14 students per class, average
8 to 11.
- Minimum level required: Upper
intermediate.
- Language laboratory.
- School material included.
- Access to laptop interconnected with WIRELESS
TECHNOLOGY
- Free access to Internet and email.
- Guided tour around the school.
- Evaluation and attestation of linguistic
training.
Available options:
- Our prices are available from January 1st to
December 31, 2011. These prices never include the Air Fare.
- Airport transfer (one way): 100$
- Private bathroom in family: 80$ per week
- Additional day:
family: 30$.
family with private bathroom: 42$
- Internet access in family: 13$ per week
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Minimum Ability
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High-intermediate
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Minimum Age
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18 |
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Programme
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Combination of
business English courses and work placement
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Programme Start
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Any Monday
outside of Official Holidays |
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Course Materials
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students
purchase required course materials
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Programme Length
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12 weeks
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VISA (Study
Permit) |
Not required for
studies up to 6 months; study permit needed
after 6 months |
Description of Programme
The
Business English Diploma offers students an exciting
combination of courses that focus on English skills
for business along with a challenging volunteer
workplace experience.
All
students enroll for 8 weeks of the 30 Lessons
programme and then complete 4 weeks at an unpaid
workplace assignment.
A
variety of popular courses are open to Business
English Diploma candidates for their 8 weeks of the
30 Lessons programme. The volunteer workplace
assignment provides students with real experiences
for use of English in an actual workplace
environment.
To be
accepted into the Business English Diploma, students
must already have acquired a minimum skill level of
high-intermediate in English.
Once in the programme,
students follow a combination of required and
optional courses.
Business
English
Diploma
courses
include:
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Course |
Level |
Length |
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REQUIRED
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International
Business
English
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Advanced
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4
weeks
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Workplace
Readiness
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Advanced
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4
weeks
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OPTIONAL
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International
Business
English
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Intermediate
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4
weeks
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Skills
Studies
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Intermediate
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4
weeks
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General
English
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Advanced
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4
weeks
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TOEFL
Preparation
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Advanced
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4
weeks
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Skills
Studies
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Advanced
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4
weeks
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TOEIC
Preparation
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Advanced
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4
weeks
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Placement
Test
The student
completes a
written
placement
test first
to ensure
that the
minimum
score is met
before
proceeding
with the
application.
This test
will be sent
by email.
Ilf you pass
the test,
your
enrolment
will be then
confirmed.
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Starting dates
Please see dates shown programme 1.
School closing dates
Please see dates shown programme 1.
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RATES program
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Currency
Converter
Prices are in Canadian dollars.
School material included
| Program /
week |
12 |
Business
English Diploma
(courss + workplace assignment) |
3445$ |
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Vancouver Program 3
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CAMBRIDGE exam
preparation:(FCE, CAE, CPE), IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC |
FCE : First Certificate in English,
CAE : Certificate of Advanced English,
CPE : Certificate of proficiency in english
Tuition program
These diplomas insure a recognition of your
English level on an international plan with numerous multinational companies
as well as with English-speaking universities around the world. Establish by
UCLES (local University of Cambridge Examinations Syndicates).
- 1 lesson: 55 minutes.
- Minimum age: 18
- CAE and FCE : intermediate level students require
a 12 weeks program. Advance level, 4 or 8 weeks are okay.
- CPE over 12 weeks.
- Schedule: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM.
- Maximum of 14 students per class
- IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC: 20 lessons per week. The
school prepare to these exams but NOT register students to these exams.
Minimum level required: intermediaite.
- Evaluation and attestation of
linguistic training
- Language laboratory.
- Free access to Internet and Email.
- Guided tour around the school.
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Exam and
material fee not included for the CAMBRIDGE (FCE, CAE, CPE) exam. 320$ to be added
to the course price.
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Starting dates.
CAMBRIDGE (FCE, CAE, CPE)
4 weeks session May 16 **
or November 7 ***
8 weeks session
April 18 **
or October 11 ***
12 weeks session March
21** or September 12 ***
** Exams : June
13 to 17.
Accommodation till June 18
*** Exams: December
5 to 9.
Accommodation till December 10
Additional starting dates
for FCE or CAE
8
weeks : January 17th or July 4th
4
weeks : February 14th or August 2nd
Exam: from March 7th to 12th or from August 25th to 26th.
Accomodation till March 13th or August 27th.
IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC
Starting dates. Refer to program number 1
School closing dates
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Feb. |
April |
May |
June |
July |
Aug. |
Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
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16 |
10 |
18 |
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1 |
3 |
7 |
12 |
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24,25 |
Available options:
- Our prices are available from January 1st to
December 31,
2011. These prices never include the Air Fare.
- Airport transfer (one way): 100$
- Private bathroom in family: 80$ per week
- Additional day:
family: 30$.
family with private bathroom: 42$
- Internet access in family: 13$ per week
VERY
IMPORTANT:
75$CAD charged for applications
received after the following dates:
For the March exam: after January 19th
For the June exam: after March 30th
For the August exam: after June 22nd
For the December exam: after October 12th |
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RATES program
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Currency
Converter
Prices are in Canadian dollars.
Exam fee included.
CAMBRIDGE (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Exam and
material fee not included for the CAMBRIDGE (FCE, CAE, CPE) exam. 320$ to be
added to the course price.
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week |
4 |
8 |
12 |
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CAMBRIDGE |
1290$ |
2470$ |
3650$ |
IELTS,
TOEFL, TOEIC
School material not included.
40$ per 4 weeks session
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week |
2 |
3 |
add. week
4 - 11 |
add. week
12 - 23 |
add. week
24 - 35 |
36 and more |
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20 lessons |
670$ |
885$ |
255$ |
240$ |
230$ |
220$ |
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Accommodation programs 1, 2 or 3
Family or residence.
Our greeting families are recruited with great care. The criteria of
selection are very rigorous and each family must satisfy a precise
schedule of conditions: excellent morality, desire to communicate with
their host, satisfactory social standing. We should specify that the families will only speak with you the
language of the country where you will be. It is the principle of the
immersion courses!
Students meeting point
Single occupancy bedroom,
one single bed.
Reasonnable walking distance from school, shared full equipped
kitchen. Towels, laundry room. Cleaning once a week.
Shared bathroom on the same floor *. Mini fridge in each room.
Internet access ($)
* Private
bathroom is available. In that case only, Queen bed.
Placement fee (once):
FAMILY: 200$
RESIDENCE: 275$
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Weeks |
1
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2 |
3 |
4 |
Add.
week |
Add. day |
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FAMILY |
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255$ |
400$ |
600$ |
800$ |
200$ |
30$ |
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RESIDENCE all year round except high season |
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Single occupancy, shared bathroom |
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783$ |
977$ |
192$ |
58$ |
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Single occupancy, private bathroom |
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966$ |
1035$ |
210$ |
69$ |
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RESIDENCE high season May 28th till September 2nd |
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Single occupancy, shared bathroom |
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942$ |
1412$ |
342$ |
68$ |
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Single occupancy, private bathroom |
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1369$ |
2053$ |
2737$ |
595$ |
98$ |
* 1 week is available only between
the following dates:
January 17th and April 8th, 2011
September 26th, 2011 and January 13th, 2012.
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