English Language Courses at the Vancouver English Centre

Super-Intensive English Courses

The Intensive Program includes approximately 26 hours per week of classroom instruction. Although classes there are not usually any classes on Friday afternoons, students may join optional school field trips. Otherwise, the Intensive Program is the same as the Super-Intensive Program.

Part-Time English Courses

The Morning Part-Time Program and Afternoon Part-Time Program include the same content as the full-time programs. Morning classes are from 9:00am to 11:50am. Afternoon classes are from 12:50 pm to 3:40 pm. Part-time students may apply for electives or regular classes.

Other English Courses

Our TOEIC Preparation Program is an elective course, designed entirely to help students achieve high TOEIC scores. It does not focus on general English language skills. Classes are divided into three separate levels.

VEC also offers the TOEFL Preparation Program as an elective. Although students may take this as a part-time course, most people who participate are registered in a full-time program. Classes are divided into three separate levels.

The Preparation for Business English Program helps students prepare for the Business English Program or the Business Internship Program. The course content includes grammar and vocabulary that is required for the more advanced courses. This is a four-week, Super-Intensive Program.

The Business English Course help people who need English in their work. Language skills are developed through many stimulating, realistic communicative activities. This course is suitable for a broad range of advanced students. Students may remain in the program for 2 to 12 weeks. There are 6 hours of classes each day. Most students integrate the Business English Program into a full time program.

Elective Courses
English Pronunciation Courses
English Listening Courses
Business English Courses
English Business Grammar Courses
Preparation for Business English
TOEFL Preparation Courses
TOEIC Preparation Courses
English Writing Courses>
English Through Music and Drama Course
Pop Culture Course
Language is Culture Course
Survival English Course

Special Programs Sightseeing + English
The Vacation Study Program combines morning classes with afternoon sightseeing and leisure activities.  At least one sightseeing activity is usually offered each weekend. 
Internship + English
The Business Internship Program is a Super-Intensive Program for ambitious students and professionals who want to personally experience the Canadian business environment. Although this course emphasizes business skills, it is beneficial to anyone who uses English in their workplace.
TEFL / TESL Programs
Introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language This course is for people with little or no experience teaching languages.  The focus is on teaching English to adults in a practical, efficient manner. 
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate Program The Vancouver English Centre TEFL Certificate Program is for people are serious about a career in teaching.  It focuse on teaching English to adults in a practical, efficient manner.
Vancouver English Centre encourages English language students from all over the world to enjoy a cultural immersion experience in Canada.  Although we normally have students from up to 30 different countries, we constantly try to improve the diversity of our student body.  Thus, we frequently offer scholarships to students from specific countries.