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Centre of English Studies (CES)Vancouver, Canada

322 Water Street, Mezzanine - V6B 1B6 Vancouver - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Located in the historic part of the city.
  • Student common room with foosball and table tennis.
  • Free orientation tour on your first day.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 0%

Location: CES Vancouver is an English language institute located in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Vancouver, Canada. Housed in the Gastwon neighbourhood, in a classic, brick building near the Gastown Steam Clock, the school is close to several amenities, links to public transport, shops, trendy bars and further sites of social and cultural interest. Attractions within walking distance of the school include the Gastown Steam Clock, Canada Place, Vancouver Lookout, the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Seaside Water Walk, the CF Pacific Centre shopping mall, and more.

Course selection: CES Vancouver provides English language tuition to students of all ages. In addition to General English, which is taught over several schedules and intensities, the school provides Exam Preparation programmes (FCE, CAE, IELTS), and private tuition. Private tuition can be taken in conjunction with or independently from any other course or programme.

Getting around: The school is a short walk from several public transport networks, ensuring travel in and around the city can be made with ease. For any travel further afield, the Waterfront train station is within 350m of the school. Vancouver International Airport is under a 20-minute taxi or 40-minute journey from the school via public transport.

Accommodation: The school supplies accommodation in homestays with local families and in student residences. All accommodation is subject to availability and is given on a first-come-first-served basis.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Centre of English Studies (CES) include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities

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Centre of English Studies (CES)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOIALCLanguages CanadaPreferential 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 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Centre of English Studies (CES) and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: -

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Lounge

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 26 years
Throughout the year: 22 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Korea 20%
Japan 19%
Brazil 17%
Other nationalities 44%

Information for all courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES)

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
180.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 20 C$ per week.
Comments about courses

Students are strongly advised to take out travel and medical insurance before leaving home. Insurance should cover the loss of personal possessions and loss of tuition fees if you have to cancel your course, or return home early.

Private lessons are 60 minutes.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 85 C$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
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.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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.

Airport transfer

Vancouver International Airport:
150 C$ one way
300 C$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Vancouver and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Vancouver page. For flight comparisons to Vancouver, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to Canada and attending a language course.
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 125 C$
,
South America: 125 C$
,
Asia: 125 C$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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.

Accommodation

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FAQ about Centre of English Studies (CES), Vancouver

  • English courses at Centre of English Studies (CES) start at 399 C$ for Standard General English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (150 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centre of English Studies (CES) varies from 1 students (Private Exam Preparation 10) to 16 students (Intensive General English)
  • 100% of teachers at Centre of English Studies (CES) hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Centre of English Studies (CES) comes from Korea with a 20% representation, followed by students from Japan (19%) and Brazil (17%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Centre of English Studies (CES) offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of Centre of English Studies (CES)

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