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Tamwood Language CentreVancouver, Canada

200-889 West Pender Street - V6C 3B2 Vancouver - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Student lounge located within the school, cafes and shops in and surrounding the building.
  • Games room with pool table and foosball.
  • Award winning Summer and Winter Camp provider.
  • For chain schools: Same conditions for waiving the inscription fee also apply if the student has booked at another school of the same school chain.
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 0%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 5%

Location Tamwood Language Centre Vancouver is located in the culturally rich and diverse city of Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada. The school is housed in Downtown Vancouver, close to the waterfront, surrounded by eateries, restaurants, galleries and sites of cultural interest. Such attractions within walking distance of the school include the Gastown Steam Clock, the Canada Place convention centre, the Vancouver Art Gallery, Robson Square, and more. There are also many bars, parks and event spaces, such as BC Place, within walking distance.

Course selection: Tamwood Language Centres are well experienced in giving language programmes to students of all ages, with many Junior language programmes available throughout the summer months. In addition to General English programmes over several schedules and intensities, Tamwood Language Centre Vancouver also provides University Pathway programmes, Summer Junior programmes for kids through to teenagers, Business English and IELTS Exam Preparation courses.

Social and cultural: The school can arrange several activities and excursions for students to enjoy. Such excursions can include hiking the Grouse Grind, cycling around Stanley Park, dim sum eating in China Town, kayaking in Deep Cove, visiting the Richmond Night Market and
hiking in Lynn Canyon.

School chain:The Tamwood International College Group has been supplying educational services to juniors, adults, and teachers for many years. They currently have locations throughout Canada and the USA in diverse places such as San Francisco, Whistler, Boston, Vancouver, Montreal and more.

Through both of the founder's experiences working in junior summer camps, Tamwwod International Camps for junior students was created, later growing to include various adult and university pathway locations and programmes.

Tamwood believes that every individual has a right to an education and every year dedicate a percentage of their revenue to teacher training programmes, supplying uniforms to students, and building an after school club in Christo Rey, Nicaragua.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive EnglishPopular English course
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
320C$304C$
Course Details
Intensive 36
36 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
500C$475C$
Course Details

Our prices for Tamwood Language Centre include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Tamwood Language Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOLanguages CanadaWYSE/FIYTOPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalBritish Columbia Education Quality Assurance, Imagine Education in 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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Combine courses at different Tamwood Language Centre chain schools and save
Tamwood Language Centre will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.
Combine courses at these schools: Tamwood Junior Summer Camp (Los Angeles), Tamwood Junior Summer Camp (San Francisco), Tamwood Junior Summer Camp (Vancouver), Tamwood Junior Summer Camp (Toronto), Tamwood Junior Summer Camp (New York), Tamwood Junior Summer Camp - University of British Columbia (Vancouver). Just mention in the comments field of our online registration form that you have also booked classes at another school from the chain.
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Tamwood Language Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1992
Legal name/parent company
Tamwood International College Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 135571651

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Billiards

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 13
    • Number of public PC workstations: 18

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 130
Throughout the year: 200
Junior courses - In summer: 120
Minimum age of students
19 years
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: 24 years
Throughout the year: 24 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 22%
Brazil 14%
Korea 13%
Saudi Arabia 12%
Switzerland 8%
Spain 4%
Italy 3%
Germany 2%
France 2%
Other nationalities 20%

Information for all courses offered by Tamwood Language Centre

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
190.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Optional Medical Insurance:
1 Month - CAD 200
2 Months - CAD 260
3 Months - CAD 320
4 Months - CAD 380
5 Months - CAD 440
6 Months - CAD 500.

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, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 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, 19 Feb 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 20 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 05 Aug 2025, 02 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 14 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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:
125 C$ one way
250 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
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)
105 C$
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Baseball1 km
Basketball1 km
Cooking1 km
Cricket-1 km
Dancing1 km
Diving1 km
Field Hockey1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf1 km
Horse riding1 km
Ice Hockey1 km
Mountainbiking1 km
Music1 km
Rugby-1 km
Sailing1 km
Skiing1 km
Squash1 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing1 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Visit mountains, beaches, and parks
- Hiking
- Beach volleyball

Adults - Paid activities

- Skiing
- Canoeing
- Stanley Park
- Granville Island

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
300 C$
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
325 C$
Roomstay
Single room, No meals
from
250 C$

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from Tamwood Language Centre have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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FAQ about Tamwood Language Centre, Vancouver

  • English courses at Tamwood Language Centre start at 304 C$ for Intensive English course with 30 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (125 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Tamwood varies from 15 students (Intensive English) to 15 students (Intensive English)
  • 100% of teachers at Tamwood Language Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Tamwood Language Centre comes from Japan with a 22% representation, followed by students from Brazil (14%) and Korea (13%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Tamwood Language Centre offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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