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1. School Name: Canadian College of English Language – Vancouver Campus
2. Website: www.canada-english.com
3. School Environment: Heart of Downtown; 10-minutes walking from famous Robson Street & Stanley Park
4. Building: The largest private ESL school in Vancouver Downtown with its unique and exclusive
7-floor building and 30 classrooms in total.
5. Years of Operation: Established in 1991.
6. Member of: Canada Language Council(CLC); PELSA; ALTO; AILIA; FIYTO; Tourism Vancouver
7. Staff and Advisors: 15 full time (some of the languages covered: Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French,
Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Polish, Russian, German, Turkish, etc)
8. Teachers: 25 full time (all have minimum 5 years of experience in teaching ESL, all accredited by PELSA, all highly qualified and motivated).
1. 2 Computer Labs: 35 computers free of charge. Internet/Email versions available in many major languages.
2. Other Facilities: Roof Top Open Patio(the only school with private Patio!); Student Lounge(Entire 5th Floor,
capacity 200 students); Vending Machines; Lunch Room; Rest Area; Big Screen TV;
2 Billiard Tables; 1 Table Tennis Table; Public Phones; Student Counselling Room.
3. Nearby Facilities: Coffee/Light Snack Shops; Convenience Stores; Indoor Gym/Sports Facilities; Restaurants;
Drug Store; Gift Shops; Park; Beaches; Aquarium; Excellent Hotels and Residences.
1. Minimum Age to Attend General English Course: 16 years old
2. Course Start: Any Monday (If National Holiday on Monday, Tuesdays)
3. Minimum Duration for General English Course: 1 week
4. Levels & Textbook: 1- 6 levels. “Headway” Textbook by Oxford University Press
5. Number of students per class: MIN(8); MAX(15); AVE(13)
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Exam Preparation (TOEFL, CAMBRIDGE, TOEIC); Executive English (for mature students); Academic Year (12, 24, 36 & 48 weeks); University Transfers (EAP & GAC); Internships; Youth Vacation (Jan, July & Aug); Private Tutoring; Pre-Masters; and Translation & Interpretation.
1. Coordinator at School: In-house full-time homestay & accommodation coordinator
2. Homestay Profile: Long-term, safe, middle/upper class, convenient Host Families. Majority
located in the prestigious West and North Vancouver areas. Families interviewed up to twice a year and screened for quality of service provided to our students.
3. Meals per week? 14 meals(half-board) or 21-meals(full-board)
4. Transportation to/from School: Easy and safe access by public bus or Skytrain (subway) or Seabus
5. Duration: 20-40 minutes to School, depending on traffic and location of homestay
6. Nearest Major Station from School: Burrard Station (Bus terminal/Subway station)
7. Nearest Bus Stop: Across School on the corner of West Pender and Nicola Street
8. Average Cost of Transportation: Individual Ticket: Can$2-4 each way (valid for bus, subway and seabus)
9. Cost for extra night at homestay? Average Can$30-45, depending on room and meal type
1. Available housing that can be easily arranged by our School: Dormitory; Apartment; Residence or Hotel. Special
Strengths in Hotels (economy, moderate or deluxe) and furnished Apartments with walking distance to School. Best rates available and excellent choices for adult or executive students who are not interested in Homestays!!
1. Student Arrival Date: Any date, any time! Can $75 one way, Can$120 return service
2. Airport available for pick-up service: Vancouver International Airport (Drop-Off Service also available)
4. Arrival Pick-Up Personnel: School or Support Staff with CCEL Sign Board
5. Pick-Up Location, if International Flight: Arrival Lobby, just outside the Security Area’s glass doors
6. Pick-Up Location, if Domestic Flight: By Baggage Claim’s open areas
7. Emergency Contact Number for Students’ Arrival
a)TEL: 604-688-9366; CONTACT: SCHOOL (Mon-Fri, 08:30am-17:00pm, except Holidays)
b)TEL: 604-220-6514 or 604-787-9594 CONTACT: Airport Staff (anytime)
c)TEL: 604-926-1439 CONTACT: Mr. Jim Clark, President (24 hours, real emergencies please)
8. Distance Between Airport and School: 25 minutes by taxi (average $30); 40-min by airport bus
1. First day for new students: Must be at school by 09:00am!
2. Orientation and testing schedule: Depends on volume of students and/or program’s itinerary for that day. Normally 2 hours long, followed by interview and walking tour)
3. Class on First day? Not in the morning, however students can start afternoon classes, if applicable.
4. Contents of Level Assessment Test: It takes about 30 minutes of computer testing, with 40 multiple answers, levels 1 through 6.
5. What to Bring to School? Pen, Notepad, Dictionary(optional), Passport and Medical Insurance Document.
(if student doesn’t have medical insurance, School can provide one at $25/week)
6. Textbook: Deposit of $CAD40. Amount is fully-refundable at end of course
1. Main Contact
Name: Louis Seki (English, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish spoken)
Title: Marketing Director
E-Mail Address:
OR Direct Phone at 604-719-2314
2. OR
Name: Jim Clark (English)
Title: President
E-Mail Address:
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