Standard General English

CES Vancouver

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Course description

The main aim of our General English courses is to teach students to speak English fluently and to understand English as it is spoken by native speakers. We provide a balanced programme of skills development (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Grammar). There is also a full social and recreational programme to give a balance between work and play!

These courses are suitable for students who have a relatively low level of language competence
but need to improve their all-round skills in English in order to reach the level required for a
good score / pass in one of the internationally recognised English language examinations such as Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, or IELTS. Good results in these exams may be necessary for those wishing to attend university courses in this country, and will also often lead to better employment opportunities in the future.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
2-24 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Vancouver.

Class size

Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 28 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Housing

CES offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Double room - Half board

242 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
242 €
Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Homestay - Double room - Full board

256 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
256 €
Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Homestay - Single room - Half board

260 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
260 €
Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Homestay - Single room - Full board

270 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
270 €
Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Executive Homestay - Single room - Half board

346 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
346 €
Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle
student-residence

Gec Viva - Shared room - No meals

288 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
288 €
Gec Viva
visa

Visa support

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.

Flights and airport transfer

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.

Travel insurance

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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