- VIC is downtown, where students will experience the friendliness and diverse cultures of Vancouver. - We are dedicated to our students’ success and strive to provide the best environment possible to help them achieve their goals. - VIC can expect a positive, student-centered learning environment which guarantees high levels of achievement in their language study.
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Vancouver International College is located in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. VIC is downtown, where students will experience the friendliness and diverse cultures of Vancouver. Our goal is to provide our students with excellence in English education. We are dedicated to our students’ success and strive to provide the best environment possible to help them achieve their goals. Our college provides a warm supportive environment, and our staff and teachers are sensitive to the needs of our culturally-diverse student population.
Our staff is composed of professional instructors of English as a Second Language. Our teachers are energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated to the overall success of our students. Many of our instructors have lived and worked outside of Canada, which equips them to provide the support and care that is necessary to make our students’ Canadian visit a memorable and successful one. Students are fully supported during their stay at VIC and multilingual counselors are available to assist students in their adjustment to life in Canada.
Students who study at VIC can expect a positive, student-centered learning environment which guarantees high levels of achievement in their language study. To maximize learning, class sizes are small, with a limit of 12 students per class. We pride ourselves on offering clean, comfortable and modern facilities, and students have access to computers and the internet through wireless technology. Always, our focus is to help our students move from learning the language to using the language in an authentic and natural environment.
VIC’s Integrated Study Program promotes authentic communication and the development of skills that are easily transferable to ‘real-life’ situations. In a thematic context, the students study the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In the PM program, students may choose from a variety of courses: speaking clinic, pronunciation/accent reduction, grammar, listening, written arts, communication arts, conversation, etc.
Curriculum :
The General English Course are scheduled in the morning and the afternoon with 20 lessons per week in total. General English lessons focus on helping you communicate effectively and confidently in everyday. The wide-ranging syllabus will improve your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.
The general English course is offered year-round with sessions beginning every Monday. The program is the most comprehensive and popular course at school and enables each student’s all round skills to develop in the morning, with a particular focus on areas to improve or special interests in the afternoon. If you would like to take this course, at least your age should be 19.
The program is offered at 8 levels of instruction; Beginner is the most elementary level while Level Advanced is the most advanced. Upon their arrival, are required to take a placement test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. At the end of the session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based upon their academic improvement. This program assists students at any ability level in developing English language skills, general communication skills, and building confidence when speaking. Instruction focuses on grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Each week, academic objectives are planned in advance and discussed with the students.
VIC’s Integrated Study Program promotes authentic communication and the development of skills that are easily transferable to ‘real-life’ situations. In a thematic context, the students study the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In the PM program, students may choose from a variety of courses: speaking clinic, pronunciation/accent reduction, grammar, listening, written arts, communication arts, conversation, etc.
Curriculum :
The General English Course are scheduled in the morning and the afternoon with 20 lessons per week in total. General English lessons focus on helping you communicate effectively and confidently in everyday. The wide-ranging syllabus will improve your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.
The general English course is offered year-round with sessions beginning every Monday. The program is the most comprehensive and popular course at school and enables each student’s all round skills to develop in the morning, with a particular focus on areas to improve or special interests in the afternoon. If you would like to take this course, at least your age should be 19.
The program is offered at 8 levels of instruction; Beginner is the most elementary level while Level Advanced is the most advanced. Upon their arrival, are required to take a placement test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. At the end of the session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based upon their academic improvement. This program assists students at any ability level in developing English language skills, general communication skills, and building confidence when speaking. Instruction focuses on grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Each week, academic objectives are planned in advance and discussed with the students.
VIC’s Integrated Study Program promotes authentic communication and the development of skills that are easily transferable to ‘real-life’ situations. In a thematic context, the students study the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In the PM program, students may choose from a variety of courses: speaking clinic, pronunciation/accent reduction, grammar, listening, written arts, communication arts, conversation, etc.
Curriculum :
The General English Course are scheduled in the morning and the afternoon with 25 lessons per week in total. General English lessons focus on helping you communicate effectively and confidently in everyday. The wide-ranging syllabus will improve your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.
The general English course is offered year-round with sessions beginning every Monday. The program is the most comprehensive and popular course at school and enables each student’s all round skills to develop in the morning, with a particular focus on areas to improve or special interests in the afternoon. If you would like to take this course, at least your age should be 19.
The program is offered at 8 levels of instruction; Beginner is the most elementary level while Level Advanced is the most advanced. Upon their arrival, are required to take a placement test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. At the end of the session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based upon their academic improvement. This program assists students at any ability level in developing English language skills, general communication skills, and building confidence when speaking. Instruction focuses on grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Each week, academic objectives are planned in advance and discussed with the students.
VIC’s Integrated Study Program promotes authentic communication and the development of skills that are easily transferable to ‘real-life’ situations. In a thematic context, the students study the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In the PM program, students may choose from a variety of courses: speaking clinic, pronunciation/accent reduction, grammar, listening, written arts, communication arts, conversation, etc.
Curriculum :
The General English Course are scheduled in the morning and the afternoon with 25 lessons per week in total. General English lessons focus on helping you communicate effectively and confidently in everyday. The wide-ranging syllabus will improve your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.
The general English course is offered year-round with sessions beginning every Monday. The program is the most comprehensive and popular course at school and enables each student’s all round skills to develop in the morning, with a particular focus on areas to improve or special interests in the afternoon. If you would like to take this course, at least your age should be 19.
The program is offered at 8 levels of instruction; Beginner is the most elementary level while Level Advanced is the most advanced. Upon their arrival, are required to take a placement test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. At the end of the session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based upon their academic improvement. This program assists students at any ability level in developing English language skills, general communication skills, and building confidence when speaking. Instruction focuses on grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Each week, academic objectives are planned in advance and discussed with the students.
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Fees
School's Admin fee
(CAD)$ 130
Tuition
1 ~ 3 Week
4 ~ 11 Week
12 ~ 23 Week
24 ~ 52 Week
Week
(CAD)$ 330 / Week
(CAD)$ 325 / Week
(CAD)$ 305 / Week
(CAD)$ 290 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
(CAD)$ 180
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Weekly
(CAD)$ 155
Airport Pickup
(CAD)$ 70
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
Homestay
You have decided to come to Vancouver to improve your English skills and we want to ensure that your time in Vancouver is useful, happy and fulfilling.We have personally inspected every home that we recommend as a homestay. Based upon your student application, we will carefully match you with a family that we believe will make your stay in Vancouver enjoyable and memorable.We will email you a profile of your host family and, if possible, provide you with an email address so that you can correspond with your new Canadian family before coming to Vancouver. However, before arriving, there are a few things you should note to make your stay successful.
Your host family will
▪ Provide a clean, private room and three meals a day ▪ Provide a study desk and good lamp ▪ Show you how to use the bus and/or SkyTrain ▪ Orient you to your new neighborhood (ie: banks, library, recreation centers, etc.) ▪ Provide you with a key to the home ▪ Allow use of the telephone, living room, laundry and other household appliances ▪ Allow use of the TV and computer ( usage rules may apply in some homes) ▪ Encourage and help you with your English ▪ Treat you with kindness and respect ▪ Help you to learn about Vancouver and Canadian culture
You will
▪ Be considerate of family members and respect household rules▪ Be responsible for your personal sundries (ie: toothpaste, shampoo, etc.) ▪ Inform the family if you will not be home for dinner ▪ Use the telephone for local calls only ▪ Inform the family if you will be away overnight ▪ Pay all homestay fees directly to the host family when payment is due ▪ Give 2 weeks notice to the family if you are changing your living arrangements ▪ Make an effort to participate in family activities ▪ Invite guests to the home only with the host family's permission ▪ Ensure there are no phone calls after 10 PM ▪ Have adequate medical insurance while in Canada
Surrounding Area
Vancouver, cradled between the snow-capped Canadian Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, is a truly spectacular city. In addition to daily English study, students can enjoy clean air, wide-open spaces, sandy beaches, majestic rain forests and the rugged West Coast mountinas that surround Vancouver. Vancouver has a rich blend of cultures, a result of the province's location on the Pacific Rims, its ethnic diversity is evident in fabulous restaurants, varied shopping, interesting neighborhoods and a cosmopolitan ambiance. Vancouver is a fairly informal city whose people are friendly and hospitable. It is known for its safe and friendly atmosphere as well as its amazing mountain and ocean scenery. The Climate is mild year round and winter temperatures rarely fall below zero.
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