IELTS Preparation Course

inlingua Vancouver: Gastown Campus

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Course description

IELTS, or 'International English Language Testing System', is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was established in 1989.

There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version:

- The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practice in an English-speaking country.

- The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.

It is generally acknowledged that the reading and writing tests for the Academic Version are more difficult than those for the General Training Version, due to the differences in the level of intellectual and academic rigour between the two versions.

IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, over 2,000 academic institutions in the United States, and various professional organisations. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia and Canada.

An IELTS result or Test Report Form (TRF) is valid for two years.

In 2007, IELTS tested over a million candidates in a single 12-month period for the first time ever, making it the world's most popular English language test for higher education and immigration.

In 2009, 1.4 million candidates took the IELTS test in over 130 countries.

Choose IELTS Preparation Course if you want to improve your academic English and get a higher score to gain acceptance in a college or university.

In the IELTS Preparation Course course, you will:

Develop the language skills required to pass the IELTS exam
Do a lot of interesting and engaging language activities
Build self-confidence to write the test successfully
Have lots of practice exercises to perfect your language
Take practice tests on a regular basis to get ready for the exam
Benefit from our experienced, professional and friendly instructors
Increase your chances to be accepted by the college or university that you deserve

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
4-16 weeks
Classes per week
24 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Vancouver.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"Inspiring experience"

Shinobu Kadome, student from Japan

Lessons are very helpful and inspiring for me. Teachers are enthusiastic and always ready to answer my questions.

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Date of study
6 Aug 2019 - 9 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
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This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Amazing, I improved my English skills more than what I expected"

Marianne Racine, student from Canada

The teachers are really kind and open minded.They’re pretty helpful and patient.

The location is great, there are a lot of thing to see closer because it’s in the town.

For the first day, if you didn’t look for more information other than the address, I think it’s kinds of difficult to find the school because it’s between building office on the third floor and they don’t really have visible warnings.

Otherwise, the school make midterm and final exams what’s more an oral presentation, it can be really a nervous moments but it’s a good way to learn, unfortunately..;)

otherwise, I spend my trip with an amazing homestay, they were very kinds and make me comfortable.

Finally, illingua is really a good school to learn and the price is really good.

However, if you want discover the real culture of Canada, for my part, I think Vancouver isn’t the best location owing to the fact that it’s multi-cultural. But all depends on you, if you really want improved you English skills you’ll do what you have to do.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
24 Sep 2018 - 2 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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inlingua Vancouver, Marketing Director at inlingua Vancouver: Gastown Campus responded to this review.
09 November 2018

Thank you Marianne!!! We are happy that you could improve your English and We loved to have you studying with us, Good luck on your next adventures!!!

"Great time!"

Maria

I spent three weeks in Vancouver studying at inlingua and it was the most exciting experience of my life, I can tell you for sure! There’s a perfect opportunity to learn English and you feel very comfortable here: there are lots of students from all over the world, lessons are interesting and you can also choose afternoon classes which are necessary exactly for you. Vancouver is a very nice and friendly city so it’s a great pleasure to live there. I lived in a homestay with another four students and they’re all from different countries – you just have no way out and speak, speak, speak English! Moreover, you can learn something from other languages. It’s absolutely impossible to stay apart from different events here; you can meet lots of people and make friends improving your language skills at the same time – brilliant, isn’t it?

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
15 Jul 2013 - 2 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
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Housing

inlingua Vancouver: Gastown Campus offers the following housing types:
homestay

Rooming - Single-person room - no meals, but students can use a kitchen

$149
weekly
Age range: 19 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$149
At a Homestay, students live, eat, and socialize with Canadians in a comfortable environment.

We work with professional companies dedicated to arranging the best accommodation for students in Vancouver. These companies have a large selection of families available in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby. All municipalities are located within 45 minutes of downtown Vancouver.

Our families are very good. inlingua Vancouver and our homestay coordinators use families who take a genuine joy and interest in doing Homestay and are happy to have students in their homes. We will place you in a house with a Canadian family, no more than 45 minutes from inlingua Vancouver campuses, and who speak English as their main language at home. We can guarantee that there will be no more students who speak your same language. You can enjoy meals at home because you will be one of the family members.

Homestay - Single-person room - Half Board

$180
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$180
At a Homestay, students live, eat, and socialize with Canadians in a comfortable environment.

We work with professional companies dedicated to arranging the best accommodation for students in Vancouver. These companies have a large selection of families available in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby. All municipalities are located within 45 minutes of downtown Vancouver.

Our families are very good. inlingua Vancouver and our homestay coordinators use families who take a genuine joy and interest in doing Homestay and are happy to have students in their homes. We will place you in a house with a Canadian family, no more than 45 minutes from inlingua Vancouver campuses, and who speak English as their main language at home. We can guarantee that there will be no more students who speak your same language. You can enjoy meals at home because you will be one of the family members.

Homestay - Single-person room - Full Board

$192
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$192
At a Homestay, students live, eat, and socialize with Canadians in a comfortable environment.

We work with professional companies dedicated to arranging the best accommodation for students in Vancouver. These companies have a large selection of families available in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby. All municipalities are located within 45 minutes of downtown Vancouver.

Our families are very good. inlingua Vancouver and our homestay coordinators use families who take a genuine joy and interest in doing Homestay and are happy to have students in their homes. We will place you in a house with a Canadian family, no more than 45 minutes from inlingua Vancouver campuses, and who speak English as their main language at home. We can guarantee that there will be no more students who speak your same language. You can enjoy meals at home because you will be one of the family members.

Homestay - Single-person room - Full Board (Ages 16 and Under)

$203
weekly
Age range: Up to 16 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$203
At a Homestay, students live, eat, and socialize with Canadians in a comfortable environment.

We work with professional companies dedicated to arranging the best accommodation for students in Vancouver. These companies have a large selection of families available in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby. All municipalities are located within 45 minutes of downtown Vancouver.

Our families are very good. inlingua Vancouver and our homestay coordinators use families who take a genuine joy and interest in doing Homestay and are happy to have students in their homes. We will place you in a house with a Canadian family, no more than 45 minutes from inlingua Vancouver campuses, and who speak English as their main language at home. We can guarantee that there will be no more students who speak your same language. You can enjoy meals at home because you will be one of the family members.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Vancouver based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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