Sprott Shaw Language College
549 Howe street (5th floor), Vancouver, British Columbia V6C2C2, Canada
Sprott Shaw Language College
SSLC’S ESL program is designed to be customizable for each student’s preferences and needs, therefore students can choose Morning classes only.
At SSLC, students can choose from two different methodologies to suit individual learning styles and maximize learning outcomes.
1, ESL; Skill Combined (ESL-SC)
All skills combined into one well-balanced class: Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
Concentrate on developing your overall level of English through communicative classes that enrich learning and produce fast results.
2. ESL: Skill Focused (SF)
Focus on developing Grammar, Listening and Reading & Writing skills
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 16 students |
Age range | 18 - 80 years old |
Average | 25 years old (17 in the summer) |
Spectacular mountains, beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife, and friendly people, all in a safe and clean setting – no wonder Vancouver is one of the best cities in the world to live in!
Vancouver is pleasantly warm in the summer and mild in the winter so you can enjoy outdoor activities all year round.
SSLC Vancouver campuses are located right in the heart of downtown, one on Melville Street and another on Howe Street.
After school, there is plenty to do with shops, cafés, and restaurants all right outside our door.
SSLC is also close to all forms of public transportation.
Campus Overview:
- 549 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2C2
- 12,582 sq ft (1169 sq m)
- 22-classrooms
- easily accessible by public transit (skytrain and bus)
- free wireless internet, student lounge and computer lab available for use
- microwaves, refrigerators and vending machines available on campus
SSLC has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at Sprott Shaw Language College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 17.
SSLC does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
* Located on Howe Street, close to Pacific Centre (a shopping mall) in downtown Vancouver
* Easily accessible by public transit (Skytrain and bus)
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 80 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Vancouver based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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