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SSLC Sprott Shaw Language CollegeVancouver, Canada

549 Howe St (2nd floor) - V6C2C2 Vancouver - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 65%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.

Whatever the age, skill level or available time, SSLC offers something for everyone. The signature skill-focused ESL program offers a flexible level structure, which allows students to study various skills at different levels making the most of their time and resources. There are numerous vacation programs on offer for the youth and a range of full-time specialised programs. The career programs allow students to study and work in Canada. The school has pathway agreements with numerous public and private colleges and universities for undergraduate and graduate studies in Canada, and an increasing number of these institutions accept the school's EPE certificate in lieu of IELTS and TOEFL scores.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Super-Intensive English Recommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
420C$399C$
Course Details
Intensive EnglishPopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
375C$357C$
Course Details
Part-Time English 10
10 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
210C$200C$
Course Details
Part-Time English 5
5 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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105C$100C$
Course Details
Power Speaking & Modern Media (PMM)
26.5 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
465C$442C$
Course Details
Standard English
15 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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310C$295C$
Course Details
Junior
English for Children & Families (6 to 12 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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495C$471C$
Course Details
Teens Programme (13 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
440C$418C$
Course Details
Vancouver Good Time Summer - Homestay (13 to 18 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
1475C$1439C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Vancouver Good Time Summer - Without accommodation (13 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
1035C$984C$
Course Details
Private
Private Lessons
3 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
240C$228C$
Course Details
Work & Study
English for Post Secondary Education (EPE)
26.5 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
510C$485C$
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
26.5 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
465C$442C$
Course Details

Our prices for SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalPTIB, EQA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
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 SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2017
Legal name/parent company
Sprott Shaw Language College (BC) Corp | Tax registration ID: 19-116621

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Special diet pricing (including Halal) is applicable; availability may be limited.

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the building.
Additional comment about facilities of school
Projectors for classroom use are available for all classes. A TV set with access to cable TV programs is available in the lounge.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 700
Throughout the year: 106
Minimum age of students
18 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 22 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 40%
Korea 12%
China 7%
Brazil 5%
Turkey 3%
Vietnam 1%
Other nationalities 32%

Information for all courses offered by SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College

Lesson duration
60 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 110 C$ per course level.
Comments about courses

Extra fees

  • Registration fee for second family member: CAD 80.
  • Medical Insurance CAD 2.80 per day.
  • Copy of Certificate: CAD 28.
  • Copy of Transcript: CAD 17.

    Materials fee
    For courses from 15 to 25 hours per week:
  • From 1 to 4 weeks: CAD 110.
  • From 5 to 11 weeks: CAD 180.
  • From 12 to 19 weeks: CAD 290.
  • From 20 to 27 weeks: CAD 410.
  • From 28 to 35 weeks: CAD 490.
  • From 36+ weeks: CAD 490 + CAD 10 per week.

    For courses from 5 to 10 hours per week:
  • From 1 to 4 weeks: CAD 60.
  • From 5 to 11 weeks: CAD 90.
  • From 12 to 19 weeks: CAD 140.
  • From 20 to 27 weeks: CAD 200.
  • From 28 to 35 weeks: CAD 245.
  • From 36+ weeks: CAD 245 + CAD 10 per week.


    ENGLISH4WORK virtual self-study modules:
  • Medical English
  • English for Hotel
  • English for IT
  • English for Accounting
  • English for Office
    CAD 85 for 5 month subscription.

    SSLC is conveniently located in downtown Vancouver.

    We offer a variety of programs and advantages to students that you will not find at other language schools. One of our advantages is that you can transfer to our sister school VIC-CC (Coop programs), or even to SSC Sprott Shaw College with over 100 Career programs.

    We offer:

    ESL General English for all ages from Beginner to Advanced.
    BE- Business English.
    PMM - Intensive English-speaking program through modern means of communication.
    EPE - Academic English: Our EPE Pathway prepares you for direct access to a Canadian University or College and PGWP eligibility.
    Medical English.
    CACCT - English program for aeronautical personnel.
    IELTS Exam Preparation.
    Global Leaders Camp, Summer and winter programs for children, youth and families.
    Customized groups all year round.


    At our sister school VIC-CC, we offer:
    TESOL teacher training programs.
    Business, Customer Service, Digital Marketing (PTIB approval pending) and Translation(Korean) programs.

    Student Residence option is also available:
    GEC - 5 Modern Student residences in the Metro Vancouver area.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 15 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 25 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 21 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 24 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 21 Dec 2025 - 27 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
280 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
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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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
305 C$
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
320 C$
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
295 C$
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
285 C$
Homestay Teens (13-18 Year Old)
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
345 C$
Homestay Teens (13-18 Year Old)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
330 C$
Homestay Teens (13-18 Year Old)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
320 C$
Homestay Teens (13-18 Year Old)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
310 C$

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FAQ about SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College, Vancouver

  • English courses at SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College start at 100 C$ for Part-Time English 5 course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Super-Intensive English , Intensive English, Part-Time English 10, Part-Time English 5, Standard English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (150 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 15 students (Super-Intensive English )
  • 100% of teachers at SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College comes from Japan with a 40% representation, followed by students from Korea (12%) and China (7%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • SSLC Sprott Shaw Language College offers courses from 6 years (English for Children & Families, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

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