Where else can you ski in the morning and hit the beach in the afternoon? Just half an hour’s drive from downtown Vancouver, the slopes of the North Shore Mountains offer incredible views across the water to the wooded islands beyond. Long stretches of tree-lined shore and soft white sand made National Geographic rank this clean and easy-going city among the world’s top 10 beach towns.
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Centrally located and close to local bus stops and three Skytrain stations
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Languages spoken by staff:
Arabic, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin
Teacher Qualifications:
All teachers have a level of education normally represented by a degree and they also have a CELTA or equivalent qualification. Some also hold the higher level DELTA qualification, PGCE, or MA in applied linguistics.
Designation Certificate:
Kaplan International Vancouver holds a Designation Certificate, issued by the Private Training Institutions Branch (“the PTIB”) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skill and Training. Kaplan International Vancouver offers programs requiring approval and programs not requiring approval under the Private Training Act of the PTIB. Kaplan International Vancouver offers Class C programs, which are defined as follows:
Language programs at designated/ interim designated institutions that are longer than six months or for which tuition is at least $4,000. A language program is defined as a program that has as its learning objective that students gain or improve proficiency in a language.
Student who enroll in a language program which is six months or less in duration, or for which tuition is less than $4,000, in a single instance, may not make a claim against the Student Tuition Protection Fund, which is managed by the PTIB of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. Further, this language program may not have been reviewed or approved by the PTIB.
This Kaplan International Languages school is accredited by Languages Canada and holds a Designation Certificate, issued by the Private Training Institutions Branch (“the PTIB”) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
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Our Vancouver school has a dedicated social program, designed to help you explore the city and build friendships, through organised events and activities.
MONDAY
Watch a game of ice hockey, the national sport
TUESDAY
Take a scenic walk around Stanley Park
WEDNESDAY
Roam the 19th Century warehouse district of Gastown for arty boutiques and restaurants,
THURSDAY
Visit the vibrant indoor market on Granville Island, for delicious food, handcrafted products and unique gifts
FRIDAY
Go hiking through forests and canyons in Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
WEEKEND
Enjoy weekend ski & snowboard trips to Whistler or the the Rocky Mountains
Student residences are specially selected apartments, hostels, and dorms that provide a fantastic living experience. Enjoy a more independent lifestyle and the social aspects of living with new friends.
Live with fellow students for more independence
Most residences are self-catering
Socialize and have fun with your new friends
Single, twin, double, and dorm rooms are available at various locations
Ideal for students who want to learn about and immerse themselves in a new culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations.
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