English Schools in Vancouver, Canada
There are many English schools
in Vancouver, Canada. However, like many other destinations for international
students, Vancouver has good English schools and bad English schools.
Your time is important, so you
need to find a well managed English school before applying for admission.
We hope that this information can help you select a language school that
suits your needs.
Selecting an English School
English Classroom Observations:
If space is available, good English schools will allow you to observe
a class for at least half a day before you apply. This is a good way to
become familiar with the school. If the staff at a school refuses to allow
you to observe a class, they are probably not confident in their ability
to offer satisfactory training.
English School Affiliations:
Although affiliation with a professional association does not guarantee
good service, it does indicate that a school is making an effort to become
a good member of the educational community. Poorly managed English schools
do not usually have many professional affiliations. Here are some associations
that English schools in Vancouver might belong to:
Canadian Association of Private Language Schools (CAPLS)
Teachers of English as an Additional Language (TEAL)
Teachers of English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL)
Canadian Education Centres (CEC) Network
Tourism Vancouver
School Size:
Although some small English schools are well managed, they cannot offer
many levels and elective courses. Larger schools also tend to have more
leisure activities, better homestay programs, and superior facilities.
Generally speaking, bigger is better.
Non-Traditional Programs:
Some charitable organizations, churches, and private tutors offer English
as a Second Language training. They sometimes offer low fees. Students
should always consider the quality of the classroom instruction before
applying to an English school.
Misleading Advertising:
Some tutors and small English schools in Vancouver distribute lists that
compare the fees and class sizes of other schools. These lists are not
usually accurate and might include information that has been intentionally
manipulated. The only way to obtain accurate information about an English
school is to contact the school directly.
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