English Language School in Vancouver, Canada. Dates and Fees.

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General English

Private English
English Plus

Academic Year Course

Cambridge Examination

Business English

Business Practicum

Executive Course

Private Executive
Platinum Plus

Christmas Course
Canadian Experience

Accommodations

Homestay
Student Residence
Hotels

Included in the tuition fees	Not included in the tuition fees
Lessons of 50 minutes each Free use of all supplementary teaching materials Use of Self-access facilities Use of Internet cafe End-of-course certificates and reports Informational pack and gifts from the school	Registration fee Accommodations Accommodation placement fee Examination entry fees Airport transfers Excursions, theatre tickets, etc. Bank fee

Holidays and Observance

January 1, March 21 & 24, May 19, July 1, August 4, September 1, October 13, November 11, December 25 & 26.

There are no refunds or discounts for classes missed on these days (except on Platinum Courses).

Dates and Fees for 2008, All fees are in Canadian Dollars (CAD)

General English Courses

January 7, 14, 28	April 7, 21	July 7, 14, 28	October 6, 20
February 11, 25	May 5, 20	August 11, 27	November 3, 17
March 10, 17, 25	June 2, 16, 30	September 8, 22	December 1, 8, 15, 29
We advise students to start on recommended dates if possible in order to receive scheduled first-day introduction and briefing by a member of the academic staff, but students can start on other Mondays during the year upon request.

Weeks	20 Lessons AM 09:00 - 13:00	20 Lessons PM 13:45 - 17:40	28 Lessons 09:00 - 15:30
1 week	$296	$237	$371
2 weeks	$253	$202	$316
3 weeks	$247	$198	$309
4 weeks	$224	$179	$280
5 weeks	$222	$177	$277
6 weeks	$220	$176	$275
7 weeks	$217	$174	$272
8 - 11 weeks	$215	$174	$269
12 - 15 weeks	$208	$166	$260
16 - 19 weeks	$185	$148	$230
20+ weeks	$170	$136	$211
Prices are per week. As you can see, we offer a built-in discount depending on duration of the course. If you want to take a course for 2 weeks, the tuition fee for the course with 20 lessons a week is $506.00 ($253.00 per week), but if you take the course with 20 lessons a week for 8 to 11 weeks, you can save $38 every week!

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General English One-to-one Course

You can start the One-to-one course any Monday

Weeks	15 Lessons 13:45 - 16:45	20 Lessons 09:00 - 13:00	1 - 14 Lessons
1 week	$640	$1003	$53 per lesson
2 week	$621	$974
3 week	$602	$943
4+ week	$584	$915

English Plus	Course Fee
This course offers a combination of any English course with additional one-to-one lessons each day (minimum 5 lessons per week), and is for people who want to accelerate their progress (available only in combination with group programs).	$235 per week

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International Semester Course (ISC)

Discounted courses for students staying 24 weeks or more, who want to gain maximum contact with English language, and Canadian life and culture. ISC courses may include optional English for Business or examination preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, FCE, CAE or CPE. These options are included in the fees for full-day ISC courses, but are also available for students taking ISC courses of 20 lessons at a supplementary fee of $224 per 4 weeks.

January 7	April 7	July 28	October 20
February 10	May 5	August 25	November 17
March 10	June 2, 30	September 22

Weeks	20 Lessons AM 09:00 - 13:00	20 Lessons PM 13:45 - 17:40	28 Lessons 09:00 - 15:30
24 weeks	$3685	$2948	$4575
Extra Week (25-35)	$149	$120	$189
36 weeks	$5337	$4270	$6672
Extra week (37+)	$146	$116	$182

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Cambridge Examinations

Standard Course	Fast-Track Course
January 7 - March 7 (9 weeks)	April 23 - June 15 (8 weeks)
March 25 - June 13 (12 weeks)	October 22 - December 14 (8 weeks)
September 22 - December 12 (12 weeks)
Examination dates: First Certificate in English (FCE) - March 8, June 10, December 9 Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - March 8, June 11, December 10 Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - June 12, December 11

Standard Course	20 Lessons 09:00 - 13:00	28 Lessons 09:00 - 15:30
9 weeks	$1935	$2421
12 weeks	$2496	$3120

Fast-Track Course	20 Lessons 09:00 - 13:00	28 Lessons 09:00 - 15:30
8 weeks	$1720	$2152

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Business English

The course includes three main components: business writing skills, aural/oral skills for business, and business concepts.

January 14, 28	April 7, 21	July 14, 28	October 6, 20
February 11, 25	May 5, 19	August 11, 25	November 3, 17
March 10, 25	June 2, 16, 30	September 8, 22	December 1

Weeks	28 Lessons 09:00 - 15:30
4 weeks	$280
5 weeks	$1,385
6 weeks	$1,650
7 weeks	$1,904
8 weeks	$2,152
9 weeks	$2,421
10 weeks	$2,690
11 weeks	$2,959
12 weeks	$3,120

Business English Practicum

Students who successfully complete the Business English Course (minimum 8 weeks) may choose to take an internship with a local company at the end of their course.

Internship fee: $1200 (4-8 weeks); $1500 (9+ weeks)

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Platinum Group (Executive) Courses

You can start the Group course any Monday

Tailor-made English courses according to students' specific needs in small groups and one-to-one. Courses are offered in a superior suite of dedicated classrooms with comfortable coffee lounge and complimentary services for executives/professional adults. Specialist courses are also available in English for administration, aviation, finance, human resources, journalism, law, medicine and the military, with other specialist courses available on request. Minimum age 21.

Weeks	15 Lessons 13:45-16:45	20 Lessons 09:00-13:00	25 Lessons 09:00-14:35	30 Lessons 09:00-15:30	35 Lessons 09:00-16:45
1 week	$383	$600	$749	$898	$1043
2 weeks	$379	$594	$735	$874	$1010
3 weeks	$371	$583	$720	$850	$980
4 weeks	$365	$572	$702	$828	$948
5-7 weeks	$358	$562	$687	$805	$917
8+ weeks	$333	$541	$653	$738	$859

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Platinum Private (Executive) Courses

You can start the One-to-one course any Monday

Weeks	15 Lessons 13:45-16:45	20 Lessons 09:00-13:00	25 Lessons 09:00-14:35	30 Lessons 09:00-15:30	35 Lessons 09:00-16:45
1 week	$779	$1075	$1331	$1597	$1830
2 weeks	$756	$1043	$1291	$1531	$1756
3 weeks	$733	$1012	$1252	$1469	$1685
4+ weeks	$711	$982	$1214	$1410	$1618

Platinum Plus	Course Fee
This program offers a combination of Platinum group lessons above with additional one-to-one lessons each day (minimum 5 lessons per week), and is for people who want to accelerate their progress during a short stay.	$235 per week

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General English plus TOEFL Preparation

General English classes in the morning, and TOEFL Preparation in the afternoon.

March 24

June 30

July 28

October 6

Weeks	28 Lessons 09:00 - 15:30
4 weeks	$280
5 weeks	$1,385
6 weeks	$1,650
7 weeks	$1,904
8 weeks	$2,152
9 weeks	$2,421
10 weeks	$2,690
11 weeks	$2,959
12 weeks	$3,120

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General English plus TOEIC Preparation

General English classes in the morning, and TOEIC Preparation in the afternoon.

February 11

May 19

July 14

October 6

Weeks	28 Lessons 09:00 - 15:30
4 weeks	$280
5 weeks	$1,385
6 weeks	$1,650
7 weeks	$1,904
8 weeks	$2,152
9 weeks	$2,421
10 weeks	$2,690
11 weeks	$2,959
12 weeks	$3,120

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General English plus IELTS Preparation

General English classes in the morning, and IELTS Preparation in the afternoon.

January 28

April 7

June 30

November 3

Weeks	28 Lessons 09:00 - 15:30
4 weeks	$280
5 weeks	$1,385
6 weeks	$1,650
7 weeks	$1,904
8 weeks	$2,152
9 weeks	$2,421
10 weeks	$2,690
11 weeks	$2,959
12 weeks	$3,120

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General English plus English for Tourism

General English classes in the morning, and English for Tourism in the afternoon.

May 5

June 30

October 20

Weeks	28 Lessons 09:00 - 15:30
4 weeks	$280
5 weeks	$1,385
6 weeks	$1,650
7 weeks	$1,904
8 weeks	$2,152
9 weeks	$2,421
10 weeks	$2,690
11 weeks	$2,959
12 weeks	$3,120

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Vacation Courses

Christmas Course Starting date: - December 15 to January 2	Duration	Course Fee
This course combines a 2-week General English course with the chance to experience an Canadian Christmas with a host family.	12 days	$1230

Canadian Experience Program Starting date: - June 9 - July 14 - August 11 - December 15	Duration	Course Fee
This course offers a combination of any English course with additional one-to-one lessons each day (minimum 5 lessons per week), and is for people who want to accelerate their progress (available only in combination with group programs).	2 weeks	$725

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Accommodations

Homestay	Single Room	Shared Room
Students 19+ Years old
Standard with Half Board (1 - 23 weeks)	$191	$172
Standard with Half Board (24+ weeks)	$170	$143
Superior with Half Board	$229	$206
Students 16 - 18 Years old
Standard with Half Board (1 - 23 weeks)	$229	$206
Standard with Half Board (24+ weeks)	$208	$187
Superior with Half Board	$229	$206
Students aged 16-18: the age of majority in British Columbia is 19. Students aged 16-18 are required to have a legal guardian or custodian in Canada in order to get a visa, and must pay a guardianship fee of $100 to the College to cover administration costs. To benefit from the discounted 24+ weeks price, all accommodation charges must be paid in advance. Students who remain in their homestay at Christmas receive special hospitality during the Christmas celebrations, including lunch on Christmas day, and pay an additional $50 for that week.

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Student Residence

YWCA Residence	Single Room
Minimum age is 19
Hall bath, no TV, 1 single bed	$726
Private bath, TV, 1 double bed	$1089
Private bath, TV, 2 double beds	$1650
Facilities: use of kitchen (students should bring their own cooking and eating utensils).

YWCA Residence	Shared Room
Minimum age is 19
Shared bath, TV, 1 double bed	$924
Private bath, TV, 1 double bed	$1155
Facilities: use of kitchen (students should bring their own cooking and eating utensils).

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Hotels

Sunset Inn and Suites Standard one-bedroom suite
Minimum stay 7 nights, minimum age 19
	October 1 - May 31	June 1 - September 30
Weekly	$920	$1447
Monthly	$3515	$5524

Lord Stanley Suites One-bedroom furnished suite
Minimum stay 7 nights, minimum age 19
	October 1 - April 31	May 1 - June 31	July 1 - September 30
Weekly	$657	$1219	$1482
Monthly	$1620	$2430	$3240

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Other Fees, per person

Application fee*	$80
Course registration*	$100
Accommodation placement fee*	$200
Guardianship fee*	$100
Airport Transfer (one way)	$90
Bank fee	$50
* - non-refundable All prices are subject to change without notice.