VanWest College
200-1016 Nelson St,, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1H8, Canada
VanWest College
Whether it is to get a better job or to enter university programs, the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) courses at VanWest prepare ambitious students for success. The courses will train you in all aspects of the IELTS test, improving your scores and building language proficiency. IELTS training and weekly practice tests will boost your confidence, while developing the structures, functions and vocabulary to help you get the band score you need.
offered location: Vancouver
start dates: Every Monday
If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is the start date.
length: Minimum 4 weeks
class: 30 Lessons per week
capacity: 12 Students
Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
VanWest College does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 8 students |
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 16 - 60 years old |
Average | 21 years old (20 in the summer) |
VanWest College is a privately owned Canadian college with two locations in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia. The College is certified by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Certification by PTIRU assures clients that VanWest College delivers education and training programs that meet and exceed high quality educational standards and student protection.
Highly interactive program courses, taught by industry leaders, are designed to improve students’ communication skills, increase business knowledge and refine job-search and employability skills. Students will acquire the essential real-life skills necessary to be successful in a workplace environment and students in co-op programs will spend approximately 50% of their program time in paid, authentic Canadian job placements. For real learning, real experience and real results, VanWest College is the premiere choice.
has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at VanWest College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 21. In the summer, the average age is 20.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
VanWest Vancouver is located in the heart of downtown – within a short walking distance from all the key attractions this exciting city has to offer. We are conveniently located close to all transportation lines.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Vancouver. These homes are often between 35 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 19 - 60. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 25 when you register.
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.
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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