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Cornerstone International Community College of CanadaVancouver, Canada

555 West Hastings - V6B 4N6 Vancouver - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • E-learning platform.
  • Optional language workshops.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0.99009900990099%
18-24 years 54.455445544554%
25-34 years 19.80198019802%
35-50 years 19.80198019802%
>50 years 4.950495049505%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Location: Cornerstone International Community College of Canada (CICCC) Vancouver is a community college that offers English as a second language tuition in the culturally rich and diverse city of Vancouver, Canada. Housed between the Downtown and Gaslight areas of the city, the school has a fantastic location to offer students many of the city's flavours and places of interest within walking distance. In addition to many bars, eateries, links to public transport, amenities and attractions, there are also several green spaces around the school ensuring that students can take a break from the downtown area if needed.

Social and cultural: The downtown location of the school ensures there is much to see and do within walking distance and the school assists greatly with up-to-date information on all of the local sites and happenings, to ensure an exciting and diverse Canadian experience for students of CICCC Vancouver.

Course selection: CICCC Vancouver provides a large variety of higher education courses. The English as a second language programmes include General English over several intensities, available to students of all levels, and IELTS Exam Preparation courses.

Getting around: The school is under a 300m walk from the Waterfront subway, train and ferry station. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around a 30-minute taxi or 60-minute journey from the school via public transport.

English Courses

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

Our prices for Cornerstone International Community College of Canada include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • 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 For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • 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
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Cornerstone International Community College of Canada

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaDesignated BC Private Institutions Branch, BC Education Quality Assurance, Edu Canada
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 8:30
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Cornerstone International Community College of Canada and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1980
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 128367331

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Business centre

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 50
    • Number of public PC workstations: 20

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 3500
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 2700
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 17%
Japan 16%
Spain 14%
Korea 13%
Chile 13%
Germany 3%
Italy 2%
China 2%
Venezuela 2%
Turkey 2%
France 2%
England 2%
Iran 1%
Switzerland 1%
Saudi Arabia 1%
USA 1%
Thailand 1%
Vietnam 1%
Sweden 1%
Netherlands 1%

Information for all courses offered by Cornerstone International Community College of Canada

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. Course material costs are approximately 50 C$ per month.
Comments about courses
  • Classrooms are equipped with special devices to provide the best learning experience possible
  • High quality courses that provide the fastest way to improve English and adapt to local life
  • Courses are delivered by teachers who have years of teaching experience globally
  • Students will have the option to join in-class sessions while having the chance to get in-class experience from the comfort of distance learning.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 20 Feb 2024, 27 Mar 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 30 Mar 2024, 31 Mar 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 22 May 2024, 26 Jun 2024, 27 Jun 2024, 28 Jun 2024, 29 Jun 2024, 30 Jun 2024, 03 Jul 2024, 07 Aug 2024, 04 Sep 2024, 09 Oct 2024, 13 Nov 2024, 18 Dec 2024, 19 Dec 2024, 20 Dec 2024, 21 Dec 2024, 22 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 27 Dec 2024, 28 Dec 2024, 29 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Feb 2025, 27 Mar 2025, 28 Mar 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 10 Apr 2025, 22 May 2025, 26 Jun 2025, 27 Jun 2025, 28 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 03 Jul 2025, 07 Aug 2025, 04 Sep 2025, 09 Oct 2025, 13 Nov 2025, 18 Dec 2025, 19 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025, 21 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 27 Dec 2025, 28 Dec 2025, 29 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:
110 C$ one way
200 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
350 C$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 C$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Metro Vancouver tour, shopping tour, hiking, birthday parties and 87 more activities available for Cornerstone College students.

Adults - Paid activities

Canucks hockey game (average $20), karaoke ($3 starting), soccer game (average $20) and 120 more activities available.

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FAQ about Cornerstone International Community College of Canada, Vancouver

  • English courses at Cornerstone International Community College of Canada start at 357 C$ for Intensive English Morning course with 25 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Part-time English Evening
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (110 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Cornerstone International Community College of Canada varies from 15 students (Winter Camp: Day Programme) to 25 students (Intensive English Morning)
  • 100% of teachers at Cornerstone International Community College of Canada hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Cornerstone International Community College of Canada comes from Brazil with a 17% representation, followed by students from Japan (16%) and Spain (14%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Cornerstone International Community College of Canada offers courses from 13 years (Winter Camp: Day Programme, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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Winter Camp 2025
Winter Camp 2025
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FREE cancellation
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