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 Vancouver
Language Schools
 Vancouver
has some of the best language schools in the world; and learning English
in
Vancouver
is very popular because the city is beautiful, safe and accessible.
It also offers
diversity, a cosmopolitian but friendly atmosphere, excellent affordable
housing for
students and more fun than just about any other city in the world.
In short,
Vancouver
is a language school mecca. It has a wide range of language schools,
ESL
programs
and Language Institutes to choose from.
Planning
Your Studies
If you're
planning to study in Vancouver, there are a number of ways to proceed.
Some
students
prefer to do all the work on their own. If you choose to do things
yourself, your best
bet is to
attend a local community college or one of the recommended language
schools listed
below. Most
schools help you find a place to stay. Be careful, however, because
some schools
charge an
extra fee for this service. And if you wish to change schools, you
may have to
find another
place to live. Find out whether you can change schools without changing
homestays
before you sign any forms or pay any money.
Choosing
A School
Choosing
a school is difficult because there are so many options in Vancouver.
However,
you can narrow
down your choices once your goals are clear. If you want to develop
language
skills, but
also have fun, choose a school with classes that emphasize conversation,
culture
and fun.
If your goals are academic because you plan to attend a North American
University,
then it's
best to study English at an institution of higher education, either
a local community
college listed
below or one of the two local universities, Simon Fraser or the University
of
British Columbia.
All these schools offer excellent ESL programs.
Local
Community Colleges
*
Capilano
College
English
Language Study
* Vancouver
Community College
VCC
International Education
* Douglas
College
2004
SummerEnglish Language Institute Programs
English
As A Second Language Academic Program (ESL)
Local Universities
with ESL Programs
* Simon
Fraser University
English
Language and Culture Centre
English
Bridge Program
International
& Exchange Student Services
* University
of British Columbia
English
Language Institute
Summer Study
Abroad
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