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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 2026-02-23 were from:

Yemen; Burnaby/B,C, Taiwan; Germany; Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; and more.
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Courses / Programs
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Courses / Programs
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