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International House Vancouver:
International House Vancouver (IHV) offers accredited English language programs to adult students in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Canada. Our beginner to advanced level programs include General English, Test Preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, FCE, TKT..) , Business English classes, Home Study courses, Individual Tuition, Work Experience Programs, and more. By using a communicative, student-centered approach, IH Vancouver ensures its students a stimulating classroom environment.

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About IH Vancouver:

Photo of Learn English in Vancouver, CanadaIH Vancouver offers the highest quality language programs to students from around the world. 

Experienced instructors, friendly staff, a wide variety of courses and an active social program make IH Vancouver the ideal place to study. Come and experience Vancouver.

Accreditation:
IH Vancouver is accredited by Language Canada, and the International House World Organisation - an educational trust founded in 1953 by John and Brita Haycraft. Their aim was to raise standards of language teaching worldwide.

Mission Statement:
IH Vancouver provides high quality, innovative language programs for adults and juniors as well as teacher training programs.

We achieve this with a learner-centered approach and with staff and instructors who are well-trained, experienced and motivated.

English Language Courses for Adults:

Image of Learn English in Vancouver, CanadaIH offers a wide range of courses and programs options with courses of 15, 20, 30 or 35 lessons per week.

Our accredited programs are truly unique in the flexibility that we offer to our students, and are taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers. 

General English Language Programs:
- General English
- Elective Courses
- Semi-Private & Private English Lessons
- Intuition Home Study Course (Live with your English teacher)

Academic English Courses:
- Business English
- University Pathway Program
- English Exam Preparation Programs (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE & TKT)

Work & Study Programs:
- Programs for holders of Working Holiday visas

Student Accommodation:

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- Homestay
IH Vancouver’s experienced and caring full-time Housing Director places students in safe, comfortable homes in pleasant neighborhoods. It takes approximately 20-40 minutes to get to and from the school by bus.

- Student House
The student houses are approximately 20 minutes to the school by bus. Both private and shared (2 or 3 students per room) are available. The kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities are shared in each house. Meals are not included.

- Hotel / Apartment:
On request we can also book an independent apartment or book a hotel for your stay.

Location:
With its scenic views, mild climate and friendly people Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the world.

It offers outstanding outdoor adventures and while the city itself, located at sea-level, is known for temperate climate, the surrounding mountains are covered in snow making it perfect for winter sports and breath taking views.

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Address: 88 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3, Canada
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2026-01-05 were from:

Burnaby/B,C, Taiwan; Germany; Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Indonesian, Indonesia; and more.
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International House Vancouver
Courses / Programs
Study English in beautiful Vancouver, Canada at International House Vancouver (IHV)!

We provide quality English language courses to international students (adults, teenagers, and children) from around the world. Taught by highly qualified and experienced professionals, our accredited programs are truly unique in the flexibility that we offer to our students.

In addition to our English courses for beginners to advanced learners, we offer ESL teacher training programs.

The school is accredited by the International House World Organisation and Languages Canada, both quality organizations assuring that their members adhere to the highest standards in teaching English as a foreign language.

Our wide range of ESL programs includes General English, IELTS & TOEFL test preparation, university pathway program, Business English classes, private English lessons, working holiday programs, and junior programs for children and teenagers.

With its scenic views, mild climate and friendly people Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the world.

It offers outstanding outdoor adventures and while the city itself, located at sea-level, is known for temperate climate, the surrounding mountains are covered in snow making it perfect for winter sports and breath taking views.

Student Testimonial:
"It`s the perfect place to learn English! Definitely the best school in Vancouver!!!"
- Vivi
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Omnicom School of Languages, Toronto
Courses / Programs
Learn English in Toronto with Omnicom School of Languages! Conveniently situated in North York (only 12km from Downtown Toronto), we have more than 40 years of experience in providing top-quality English language courses to students from around the world.

At Omnicom, we offer group English classes and private English lessons to adult students of all levels - from total beginner to advanced. We also have a campus in Calgary, Alberta.

You can choose from short to long-term study options, with courses ranging from 2 to 48 weeks in length. We also provide a range of Summer & Winter ESL programs at our schools.

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Student Testimonial:
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Beginner to Advanced Level 
- Intensive English Programs
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- English Exam Prep (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge FCE/CAE, CAEL, GRE, GMAT)
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Focus Education Centre of Canada
Courses / Programs
• Improve your English language ability, increase your English exam scores, and achieve your language learning goals with Focus Education Centre of Canada.

• Situated in central Mississauga, just 20 minutes west of Downtown Toronto, we provide a range of English language exam preparation courses, including IELTS and CELPIP.

• Intensive (30 hours per week), full-time (20 hours), and part time (10 hours) study options are available for all of our English exam preparation programs.

• We specialize in group IELTS preparation. Our IELTS program will help you build the strategies and skills you need in order to succeed on the day of your exam.

• We also provide a Focus English course for beginner to advanced level students. This is a general English program that increases your proficiency through classes on speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, and grammar.

• We prepare our students to succeed on the day of their English language proficiency exam. The skills and strategies needed to get a high mark are covered in-depth, every day of the course.

Student Review:
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Intensive, Full-time & Part-time study options

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
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Kaplan International Toronto
Courses / Programs
• Kaplan International is a world leader in English education and has been teaching English as a foreign language to students and professionals since 1967.

• Our modern English language school is located in Downtown Toronto, and offers a wide range of exam preparation and English courses for students of all levels. University placement services are also available to help you advance your academic or professional career.

• Choose from a comprehensive selection of English courses in Toronto at our English school. We welcome students of all levels, and have courses of varying lengths and levels of intensity. You can also personalise your courses to match your language goals through electives and supplementary study sessions.

• Kaplan International’s language school in Toronto is accredited by Languages Canada. Join Kaplan International Toronto, and achieve your language goals today.

Student Review:
”When I got to Toronto two months ago I couldn't understand anything and today my listening is so much better! I can speak with people from all over the world and understand them.”
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Sol Schools Toronto
Courses / Programs
Located in Toronto, Canada's largest city and one of the world's most desirable places to live, Sol Schools Toronto took its first registration in 1996. The school's founding philosophy was to offer high quality English programs in a warm and comfortable atmosphere for students from around the world.

Sol Schools Toronto offers a range of full-time and part-time intensive English courses including General English, Business English and exam preparation for the TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC and Cambridge FCE / CAE exams. Private English lessons are also available.

With a maximum class size of 12, innovative instructors, a full calendar of activities and the safety and comforts offered in Toronto you are sure to have the time of your life at Sol Schools Toronto! Homestay accommodation with Canadian host families is available as well as holiday study programs for teenagers.

Sol Schools Toronto is conveniently located in downtown Toronto. Only a few minutes walk from Yonge and Bloor, the school is close to many trendy shops, cafés, restaurants, cultural centres and attractions.
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- Private & semi-private English lessons
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- Summer/Holiday program for juniors & teens
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Alaya International Training Centre - ATC
Courses / Programs
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