Price comparison: 1 week General English course
General English - Intensive Program
Intensive 30
Young Adult Program: Power English
Designed to match the fast pace of young adults' learning. General English as principal course plus 5 online academic skills lessons.
Intensive 25
It concentrates on all the areas that you need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time. This course is suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country.
In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. 5 additional lessons per week are a range of electives to suit all levels, needs and interests.
General English Morning 20
General English Super-Intensive 40
General English Intensive 30
General English Semi-Intensive 26
Part-Time Morning PT AM
Academic English 30
Academic English combines general English with a focus on key academic skills and exam English. The programme includes regular, focussed grammar and vocabulary reviews, which allows students to target their individual language needs while developing their academic reading and writing skills. This is all supported by specialised, targeted, online resources through our online learning system, E-LSI.
General 20
During the lessons you rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. You use a text book in conjunction with a wide variety of materials and exercises including roleplays, authentic materials, newspapers and magazines.
English Language Course (Semi-Intensive)
With a general approach, this English course is ideal for a wide variety of people from different backgrounds. You’ll improve your confidence and communication skills steadily as the weeks go by, which you’ll achieve by working on tasks related to all the fundamental skills of language acquisition: writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Classes take place from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays being reserved for a free activity for participants to take advantage of, or alternatively a lesson on a specific topic.
Full-Time Intensive FTI
Full-Time Morning FT AM
English Language Course (Part-time/Morning)
This course focuses on the following:
- Conversation (Speaking & Listening skills)
- Everyday Vocabulary Building
- Speaking Accuracy & Fluency
- Pronunciation
English Language Course (Full-time)
The aim of this course is to help students activate learned grammar structure and vocabulary in speaking and increase confidence to communicate effectively.
Standard General English
Super Intensive General English
A unique feature of this course is that students can choose two elective programs in the afternoon.
On Fridays class finishes early, at 12:15.
Intensive General English
On Fridays class finishes early, at 12:15.
Junior Summer Programme - Residence
Standard 30
Standard 15
With the Study & Live in your Teacher’s Home programme offered by HLI, you will live as a guest in your tutor’s home just as the name suggests. During your stay, you will be given 15 hours of one-to-one classes every week, the content of which is to be decided by you, the student. 15 hours of private classes per week is already a considerable amount of English practice, but you will also have constant access to speaking practice since you can just strike up a conversation with the teacher and their family whenever you are all together.
The school makes a deliberate effort to try to match you with a teacher and family that fits your interests and goals - in particular when the student wants to study specific subject fields, like engineering and so on. Your host family will provide you with three meals every day, so you don’t need to worry about preparing your own food while you enjoy settling into Vancouver.
Your host family will likely give you a tour of the city, in which they might show you the city’s unique public transport option, the SeaBus that connects to Downtown Vancouver, as well as the best stops to use for the buses and the SkyTrain.
Standard 25
Standard 20
Super-Intensive Course
Standard Course
Intensive Course
Premium Package
General English 20
Semi-Intensive Course
This Semi-Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher-led study sessions totalling 27 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. This includes access to K+ Online complementary learning materials as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self-directed study.
General English 30
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.
Home Tuition 15
Intensive Course
This intensive course consists of 35 lessons per week, including 8 specific skill lessons tailored to meet your specific learning needs.
General English 24
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.
General English 20
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.
General English 26
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus Classes on three days per week.
Intensive Course
University Preparation
Standard Course
General English
Kaplan Vancouver offers an all-purpose General English course, intended to develop all of the main skills involved in learning a second language (reading, speaking, writing, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation).
To make sure that you feel comfortable yet appropriately challenged, Kaplan asks participants to complete an online placement test to determine which group would be best to work in. Many schools only perform one of these tests, but Kaplan likes to conduct a new test every five weeks, to measure your progress and ensure that you’re in the ideal environment at all times.
The Kaplan Vancouver location is situated near the trendy shopping district of Alberni Street, and is also less than 20 minutes from the beach, for those who fancy a more relaxed day. The school is well-connected to public transport, so you’ll be able to get to and from your classes with ease.
Get ready to meet all your new classmates, and enjoy developing your English together through conversation and plenty of social activities and excursions organised by Kaplan Vancouver.
Standard English
Super-Intensive English
Intensive English
ESL: Skill Focused (SF) All skills separated into five intensive classes: Grammar, Listening, Reading & Writing Focus on developing different skills independently at various class levels, depending on your individual skill levels (flexible level system).
*To complement the ESK-SF morning classes, students are advised to take the following classes in the afternoon for complete skill coverage:
Pronunciation Communication (Speaking)
Part-Time English 5
Part-Time English 10
English for Beginners 20
General English 20 - Morning
General English 30
General English 20 - Afternoon
English for Academic Purposes (Semi -Intensive)
Junior Camp Program - Day Camp
Junior Camp Program
English for Academic Purposes
Intensive General English
English for Academic Purposes (Intensive)
Semi - Intensive General English
Teen Day Progamme
Semi-Intensive Course
Camp Vancouver Summer Programme
Students can partake in the programme for 2 weeks, or for 4 weeks.
Children's Adventure Programme (Homestay)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or caretaker. This program includes in-class activities and excursions, and a minimum of 2 full-day field trips per week.
Summer Teen Programme (Homestay)
Children's Adventure Program
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or caretaker. This program includes in-class activities and excursions, and a minimum of 2 full-day field trips per week.
General English
TESOL for Adults Course
General Course
Youth Experience - Residential
General English 30
This course is composed of 20 General English language lessons and 10 elective courses per week.
General English 25
This course is composed of 20 General English language lessons and 5 elective courses per week.
General English 20
Intensive 36
Intensive English
Teen Global Learner - Residential
General English Intensive
Includes 21 language lessons and 9 hours of outings per week.
Evening English - Part-Time
Includes 3 language lessons
Evening English - Full-Time
Includes 5 language lessons
General English
Includes 15 language lessons
General Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
Summer Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
Summer Course
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
General Course
The General English course offered by EF Vancouver is their standard, and involves taking a total of 26 classes per week, at 40 minutes in duration each. You will have the opportunity to have classes based entirely on what you want when you take your four special interest lessons that are included in the package.
The school’s sleek modern campus features an on-site cafeteria, a student common area, and an area where you can take part in activities, which lets you get together with your peers and practise English in a more natural environment.
Intensive Course
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
Intensive Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
General Language - Fast Track
General Language - Intensive
General Language - Classic
General English 15
General English 20
General English 30
General Semi-Private
Academic English (Full-time)
The course is designed to focus on grammatical structure, academic vocabulary building, reading comprehension, writing skills and overall improvement of communication skills.
Academic English (Semi-Intensive)
The course is designed to focus on grammatical structure, academic vocabulary building, reading comprehension, writing skills and overall improvement of communication skills.
Academic English (Part-time/Afternoon)
The course is designed to focus on grammatical structure, academic vocabulary building, reading comprehension, writing skills and overall improvement of communication skills.
Academic English (Part-time/Morning)
The course is designed to focus on grammatical structure, academic vocabulary building, reading comprehension, writing skills and overall improvement of communication skills.
Location: Language School
Type of Pathway Programme: Universal, non-specific to area of study
Type of Academic Preparation:Foundation (to enter bachelor)
Course Content:
50% | English language lessons |
50% | General academic skill training |
Power Speaking & Modern Media (PMM)
Intensive English Morning
Part-time English Evening
Part-time English
Global English Plus Intensive
Global English
English course types in Vancouver
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General English courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the English language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.- Learn English & Live with Teacher - Vancouver (106)
- Standard English Course - Vancouver (100)
- English & Culture - Vancouver (31)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - Vancouver (18)
- Combi: Group + Private - Vancouver (17)
- Students aged 30+ - Vancouver (11)
- Afternoon - Vancouver (11)
- Evening - Vancouver (7)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - Vancouver (6)
- Language Year - Vancouver (6)
- Senior (50 plus) - Vancouver (5)
- English Conversation / Communication - Vancouver (1)
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English exam preparation courses
English exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the English levels and gain an official certificate on completion. -
Junior English courses
English lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions. -
Business English courses
Learn how to shape your use of the English language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations. -
Private English courses
One-to-one classes in English are available in bundles which can be added to general English courses or as a stand alone course. -
Work & Study English programmes
Students who are learning English to further their career can choose a Work & Study package consisting of English classes with a volunteering programme or a work placement. -
Specialty courses English
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a English course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips. -
English plus activity courses
In some cases, general English courses can be combined with an after class interest. Possible activities include hobbies, cultural events or creative programmes.
Reviews by former students who attended a General course in Vancouver
The number of students per class was very good!
16 November 2023
Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
Student age: 33 years
I particularly liked the location of the school. It is very central and easy to reach. The school also offers free activities several times a week. I chose this school again because I had a great experience with it a few years ago. I was there for 2.5 weeks and had great teachers. My English improved a lot during that time and the lessons were fun. This time, too, I had two great teachers who were attentive to the students and provided assistance. Overall, you get a warm welcome at the school and the staff are friendly and helpful.
10 June 2023
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 36 years
In the school, consideration is given to the individual strengths and weaknesses of the students. This enabled me to improve in the areas relevant to me. The small class size has made a decisive contribution to my progress and I would definitely visit the school again. To get the best experience, you should take part in some activities, especially at the beginning. The organisation of the language course was very quick and straightforward and if any questions arose, I always received an answer very promptly.
17 November 2022
Course: Intensive 25 - 5 weeks
Student age: 26 years
Teacher's teaching ability is superb.
21 February 2022
Course: General English 30 - 8 weeks
Student age: 31 years
activities
20 February 2019
Course: Academic English (Part-time/Morning) - 20 weeks
Student age: 19 years
FAQ about General courses in Vancouver
- How much is the cheapest General course in Vancouver?158C$ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for a General course in Vancouver. The average cost of a General course in Vancouver is 362C$ per week..What is the best language school offering General courses in Vancouver?ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada has received the best overall rating in Vancouver among all language schools offering General programmes.Which English school offers the best rated teaching for General courses in Vancouver?ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada was rated highest for quality of teaching among
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