Campus location

250 Smithe StreetVancouver V6B 1E7 British ColumbiaCanada

Features

•	Multi-lingual staff
•	40+ classrooms
•	Lounging areas
•	Ping-pong tables
•	Pool table
•	Prayer room
•	Large cafeteria
•	Vending machines

Nationality Mix

Other	36%
Japan	15%
Europe	14%
Saudi Arabia	13%
Korea	12%
Brazil	10%

Testimonials

"Hope that many Brazilian people come here too!"

"It was only one month, but I could improve my English a lot! The teachers were very kind and helped me to be more self confident. I wish to come back soon, and hope that many Brazilian people come here too!"
- Elisa Paris, Brazil
"Great place to learn strategies for the exam"
"I joined Vancouver English Centre for my IELTS exam preparation. It was a very postiive experience and great place to learn strategies for the exam."

- Uday Vyas, India
"Canada is such a comfortable country to live in"
"Canadians have a very cheerful personality. I also think Canada is such a comfortable county to live in. I can feel my communication skill has improved and my personality became more positive."

- Kyosey Kimura, Japan

VEC VancouverVancouver - Canada

At Vancouver English Centre (VEC), primary goal is to provide English programs and services that fulfill the needs of students of different abilities and from diverse backgrounds. Vancouver English Centre is a training institution for English language skills, consistently ranked among the best in Canada. Since 1993, VEC has welcomed over sixty thousand students to practice the highest standard of English language learning possible The staff and administration are proud to continue to support individuals from around the world to improve their professional and personal lives by learning another language.

VEC is located in the trendy Yaletown district of downtown Vancouver. Large, modern and well equipped, our campus includes over forty classrooms, computer and media labs, a large dining hall and recreation lounges. VEC has partnerships with over forty Canadian and International universities and colleges. The school assits the students with admission into post-secondary institutions and prepare them for success in their careers.

The Activities department offers a variety of social, sports, cultural and sightseeing activities everyday after school. Students will have a great time in the city by enjoying all that Vancouver has to offer, while making new friends.

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School/Campus Information


Pathways:VEC Vancouver Pathways link	Other Campuses:VEC Vancouver
Average students per class:	Near to:Skytrain station- Chinatown Art Works Gallery Yaletown Park BC Sports Hall of Fame Contemporary Art Gallery Vancouver Art Gallery Coopers Park
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Why choose this campus

•	Experience - VEC has been practicing the highest standards of English since 1993.
•	14 levels of carefully designed curriculum. Students can improve their Grammar and Communication or take specialized IELTS , TOEFL and TOEIC test preparation programs.
•	Flexible Schedules offer part-time and full-time studies, short-term and long-term programs to meet everyone's needs.
•	Special Programs designed for specific languages needs: Summer and Winter Vacation Study camps, English for Oil + Gas, English for First Aid, University
•	Easily accessible by Skytrain and bus, close to many attractions and main shopping area
•	Excellent range of English courses and electives with diverse nationality mix
•	School offers variety of schedules and courses planned in 4 week sessions
•	Highly qualified teachers with many years of experience
•	Range of social, sport and cultural activities seven days a week
•	Excellent Homestay program and other accommodation options
•	Working Holiday packages include accomodation, tuition and work assistance
•	At full placement service, students get two certificates: "World host" and "Serving it right", which are very required by Canadian hospitality companies to get a job at this area

Available Courses

General English

General English - Evening - Part-time (8hrs/Week)

General English - Part time - Morning/Afternoon (15hrs/Week)

GE Super Intensive + Enrolments + Material + Homestay (29hrs/Week)

General English + Ski/Snowboard - Part-time (15hrs/Week)

General English - Intensive (Enrolment + material) (26hrs/Week)

General English - Super Intensive (29hrs/Week)

General English - Intensive (26hrs/Week)

General English - Part time - Afternoon (12hrs/Week)

General English - Super Intensive (Includes Enrolment and Material) (29hrs/Week)

General English - Intensive (Enrolments + Material + Homestay) (26hrs/Week)

General English - Intensive (Homestay) (26hrs/Week)

Specific English courses

Study Camps
Vacation Study Program - Semi Intensive (15hrs/Week)

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