CES Vancouver (Vancouver, Canada) - Reviews

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CES Vancouver offers the following course types:

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General

Course Fees

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housing fees

General One-to-One Course

Duration: 1-40 lessons

Max class size: 1

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$213

None

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One to One - Individual Tuition - Tailored Courses One to One courses at CES are designed for individuals who have specific goals and have limited time in which to achieve them. You will make maximum progress in the shortest time.

Standard General English

Duration: 2-24 weeks

Classes per week: 20

Max class size: 16

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$849

starting at

$1,569

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The main aim of our General English courses is to teach students to speak English fluently and to understand English as it is spoken by native speakers. We provide a balanced programme of skills development (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Grammar).

Intensive General English

Duration: 2-24 weeks

Classes per week: 25

Max class size: 16

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$887

starting at

$1,607

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The Intensive General English Course is suitable for students who want to maximise on the work carried out in the Standard Course. This course takes place all year round, Monday to Friday.

Super Intensive General English

Duration: 2-24 weeks

Classes per week: 30

Max class size: 16

Course type: General

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$940

starting at

$1,660

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The Super Intensive Course is suitable for students who want to maximise on the work carried out in the Standard and Intensive courses. This course takes place year-round, from Monday to Friday.

Test preparation

Course Fees

Course +
housing fees

Exam preparation One-to-One Course

Duration: 1-40 lessons

Max class size: 1

Course type: Test preparation

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$221

starting at

$685

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Intensive IELTS Preparation Course

Duration: 2-12 weeks

Classes per week: 25

Max class size: 16

Course type: Test preparation

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$887

starting at

$1,607

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The IELTS program builds English grammar and vocabulary in the key tasks and topic areas that come up on the IELTS test. The program integrates all four parts of the IELTS test: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Super Intensive IELTS Preparation Course

Duration: 2-9 weeks

Classes per week: 30

Max class size: 16

Course type: Test preparation

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$940

starting at

$1,660

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Cambridge Exam Preparation + One on One (FCE)

Duration: 2-12 weeks

Classes per week: 25

Max class size: 16

Course type: Test preparation

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$1,980

starting at

$2,699

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20 Group lessons + 5 hours one-to-one lessons On our Combination Course, you will follow the Standard Course in the mornings and have two afternoons of private individual lessons. These are designed to meet your individual requirements and give you the perfect opportunity to work on specific language areas of your choice with your own teacher.

Cambridge Exam Preparation + One on One (CAE)

Duration: 2-12 weeks

Classes per week: 25

Max class size: 16

Course type: Test preparation

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$1,980

starting at

$2,699

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Cambridge Examination Preparation Fast Track (FCE) - 4 weeks

Duration: 4 weeks

Classes per week: 30

Max class size: 16

Course type: Test preparation

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$2,109

starting at

$3,339

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The Cambridge Examination Preparation FCE Courses are scheduled to finish on the week before the exam takes place. You will find the start dates listed above.

Cambridge Examination Preparation Fast Track (CAE) - 4 weeks

Duration: 4 weeks

Classes per week: 30

Max class size: 16

Course type: Test preparation

Age range: 16 years old and older

starting at

$2,109

starting at

$3,339

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The Cambridge Examination Preparation CAE Courses are scheduled to finish on the week before the exam takes place. You will find the start dates listed above.

school

School description

FACILITIES
- Free WIFI
- Student common room
- Table tennis
- Self service kitchenette
- Printing facilities
- Residential/Homestay accommodation
- Exam venue
- Accessible facilities
- Ample natural light
- Shops and cafés nearby

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at CES Vancouver varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

CES 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.

Open dates

Year round

School holidays

11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

School location

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housing

Housing

CES offers the following housing types:

Homestay » Student residence »

homestay

Homestay

Housing fees

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 40 - 60 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

Homestay - Double room - Half board

$255

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

Restriction: 2 students must book together

$255

Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Homestay - Double room - Full board

$270

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)

Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

Restriction: 2 students must book together

$270

Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Homestay - Single room - Half board

$274

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

$274

Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Homestay - Single room - Full board

$286

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)

Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

$286

Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Executive Homestay - Single room - Half board

$365

weekly

Age range: 16 years old and older

Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver

Housing type: Homestay

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)

Facilities: Private bathroom

Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

$365

Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

student-residence

Student residence

Housing fees

Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. 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

Casa Canada - Single room - No meals

$457

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver

Housing type: Student residence

Room type: Single-person room

Board type: No meals

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

$457

Casa Canada

Gec Viva - Shared room - No meals

$305

weekly

Age range: 18 years old and older

Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver

Housing type: Student residence

Room type: 2-person shared room

Board type: No meals

Availability: January - December

Check-in: Sunday, anytime

Check-out: Saturday, anytime

$305

Gec Viva

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.

Visit Canada's Citizenship and Immigration website »

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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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322 Water Street
Vancouver
British Columbia V6B 1B6
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CES Vancouver

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General One-to-One Course

Standard General English

Intensive General English

Super Intensive General English

Exam preparation One-to-One Course

Intensive IELTS Preparation Course

Super Intensive IELTS Preparation Course

Cambridge Exam Preparation + One on One (FCE)

Cambridge Exam Preparation + One on One (CAE)

Cambridge Examination Preparation Fast Track (FCE) - 4 weeks

Cambridge Examination Preparation Fast Track (CAE) - 4 weeks

School description

Nationality and age mix

School holidays

School location

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Housing

Homestay - Double room - Half board

Homestay - Double room - Full board

Homestay - Single room - Half board

Homestay - Single room - Full board

Executive Homestay - Single room - Half board

Casa Canada - Single room - No meals

Gec Viva - Shared room - No meals

Visa support

Flights and airport transfer

Travel insurance

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CES Vancouver

All courses

School description

Nationality and age mix

School holidays

School location

Photos

Housing

Homestay - Double room - Half board

Homestay - Double room - Full board

Homestay - Single room - Half board

Homestay - Single room - Full board

Executive Homestay - Single room - Half board

Casa Canada - Single room - No meals

Gec Viva - Shared room - No meals

Visa support

Flights and airport transfer

Travel insurance

Map

School location

Questions and answers

Have questions?
We're here to help.