English school in

Vancouver

kaplan english school in vancouver

Study English in Vancouver

Where else can you ski in the morning and hit the beach in the afternoon? Just half an hour’s drive from downtown Vancouver, the slopes of the North Shore Mountains offer incredible views across the water to the wooded islands beyond. Long stretches of tree-lined shore and soft white sand made National Geographic rank this clean and easy-going city among the world’s top 10 beach towns.

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  • Centrally located and close to local bus stops and three Skytrain stations
  • University Pathways with seamless transfers to many Canadian colleges and universities via our English for Academic Pathways.
  • The Vancouver school organizes frequent ski trips and weekends away to cities such as Whistler, Victoria and Seattle
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About our Vancouver English school

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  • University Placement Service

Our University Placement Service (UPS) allows you to benefit from our extensive network of partner universities and colleges. Combined with our wealth of experience, we help you gain entry to graduate and undergraduate courses. Learn more.

  • Teacher Qualifications

All teachers have a level of education normally represented by a degree and they also have a CELTA or equivalent qualification. Some also hold the higher level DELTA qualification, PGCE, or MA in applied linguistics.

  • School holidays

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  • Designation Certificate

Kaplan International Vancouver holds a Designation Certificate, issued by the Private Training Institutions Branch (“PTIB”) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. Kaplan International Vancouver offers programs requiring approval (“Approved Programs”) and programs not requiring approval (“Programs that do not Require Approval”) under the Private Training Act of the PTIB. Kaplan International Vancouver offers Class C programs, which are defined as follows:

Language programs at designated/ interim designated institutions that are longer than six months or for which tuition is at least $4,000 (“Approved Programs”). A language program is defined as a program that has as its learning objective that students gain or improve proficiency in a language.

Student who enroll in a language program which is six months or less in duration, or for which tuition is less than $4,000 (“Programs that do not Require Approval”), in a single instance, may not make a claim against the Student Tuition Protection Fund, which is managed by the PTIB of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. Further, this language program may not have been reviewed or approved by the PTIB.

For more information about programs that do not require approval by the PTIB, please visit: http://www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca

Depending on the program duration and/ or tuition charges, the student is enrolled in an Approved Program (longer than six months and/ or tuition charges of at least $4000CAD) or a Program that does not Require Approval (less than six months and/ or tuition charges of less than $4000CAD). For programs that require approval, the program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. For programs that do not require approval, the program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.

Disclosures: Please see https://www.kaplaninternational.com/kaplan-canadian-disclosures for the student policy documents which must be provided prior to the program start date.

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Accreditation & memberships

This Kaplan International Languages school is accredited by Languages Canada and holds a Designation Certificate, issued by the Private Training Institutions Branch (“the PTIB”) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. 

Visit the Canadian Disclosures list for the documents filed with the provincial regulating authority and/or required to be made available prior to enrollment.
*Student recommendations are based on Kaplan students surveyed in 2018.

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Student accommodation in Vancouver

Homestay

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  • Share meals with your hosts every day
  • Speak English in a relaxed, natural setting
  • A range of options including twin rooms, en-suite and private bathrooms
 
Homestay

Ideal for students who want to discover local culture and customs with a friendly host, in a home environment. 

  • Share meals with your hosts every day
  • Speak English in a relaxed, natural setting
  • A range of options including twin rooms, en-suite and private bathrooms

Viva Tower Apartments (Single room)

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  • Private and shared rooms

  • Shared living space and kitchen with utilities included

  • Free WiFi

  • Onsite gym

  • Nearby transport links

 
Viva Tower Apartments (Single room)

VIVA Tower is located between vibrant Davie Village and the bustling Granville Street Entertainment District. The residence is surrounded by the countless comforts and amenities of downtown living and is within walking distance of public transport. The building offers fully furnished private and shared rooms adjoined to a living space and kitchen.

The residence benefits from free WiFi and Netflix, a fitness center, concierge and weekly housekeeping (common area only). Utilities are included in the price.

Other rooms available: twin rooms

  • Private and shared rooms

  • Shared living space and kitchen with utilities included

  • Free WiFi

  • Onsite gym

  • Nearby transport links

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Vancouver House - Castle

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  • Single and double rooms with shared bathrooms

  • Two shared kitchens

  • Communal garden

  • WiFi and laundry included

  • Close to public transport

 
Vancouver House - Castle

Vancouver House - Castle is a grand home with sweeping views located in a residential district and is within easy access to public transportation and the city center and has everything you will need to enjoy your stay. The residence features single and twin bedrooms with shared bathrooms. Students will enjoy the use of two kitchens and living/dining areas and will have full access to the garden as well. Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and all utilities are included free of charge

  • Single and double rooms with shared bathrooms

  • Two shared kitchens

  • Communal garden

  • WiFi and laundry included

  • Close to public transport

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Vancouver House - Knight

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  • Shared house

  • Single and double rooms

  • Shared bathroom and kitchen

  • Communal lounge and dining room

  • Nearby transport links

 
Vancouver House - Knight

Live like a local at Vancouver House - Knight in a multi-bedroom house, with a shared kitchen, lounge and dining area to socialize. This residence is ideally located in Southern Vancouver, and just a 5-minute walk from excellent transport links to Downtown Vancouver and our school. Items such as crockery & cutlery, plus kitchen amenities are shared within the household.

  • Shared house

  • Single and double rooms

  • Shared bathroom and kitchen

  • Communal lounge and dining room

  • Nearby transport links

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Vancouver House - Rumble

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  • Single bedrooms with shared and private bathrooms

  • Private and shared bathrooms available

  • Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and all utilities included

  • The kitchen, living/dining areas and garden are accessible

 
Vancouver House - Rumble

Vancouver House - Rumble is located in a quaint residential district and is within easy access to public transportation and the city center and has everything you will need to enjoy your stay. The residence features single bedrooms with shared and private bathrooms. The kitchen, living/dining areas and garden are accessible to all students as well. Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and all utilities are included free of charge.

  • Single bedrooms with shared and private bathrooms

  • Private and shared bathrooms available

  • Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and all utilities included

  • The kitchen, living/dining areas and garden are accessible

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King Edward Townhouses

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  • Vollständig möblierte Privat- und Mehrbettzimmer
  • Kostenloses WLAN, zweiwöchentliche Reinigung und multifunktionale Gemeinschaftslounge
  • In der Nähe der lebhaften Gegenden von Cambie Village und Queen Elizabeth Park
  • Einrichtungen im Preis inbegriffen
 
King Edward Townhouses

Die King Edward Townhouses befinden sich im Herzen von Vancouver und haben eine ziemlich coole Nachbarschaftsatmosphäre. Das Wohnheim liegt in direkter Nähe der lebhaften Gegenden von Cambie Village und Queen Elizabeth Park, sodass sich die Lernenden mitten im Geschehen befinden. Der Transport in die Innenstadt von Vancouver ist schnell und einfach, mit der King Edward SkyTrain-Station nur wenige Schritte entfernt. Die Wohneinheiten bieten voll möblierte Privat- und Gemeinschafzimmer, die an einen, mit anderen Kaplan-Schüler*innen geteilten, Wohnraum und eine Küche angrenzen. Die Unterkunft verfügt über kostenloses WLAN und zweiwöchentliche Reinigung (nur Gemeinschaftsbereiche). Darüber hinaus kann die multifunktionale Gemeinschaftslounge nach Belieben genutzen werden. Einrichtungen sind im Preis inbegriffen.

  • Vollständig möblierte Privat- und Mehrbettzimmer
  • Kostenloses WLAN, zweiwöchentliche Reinigung und multifunktionale Gemeinschaftslounge
  • In der Nähe der lebhaften Gegenden von Cambie Village und Queen Elizabeth Park
  • Einrichtungen im Preis inbegriffen
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What to do in Vancouver

Our Vancouver school has a dedicated social program, designed to help you explore the city and build friendships, through organised events and activities.

 
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