IHV English Courses in Vancouver, Canada

International House Vancouver:
Study English in beautiful Vancouver, Canada at International House Vancouver. Our accredited programs are truly unique in the flexibility that we offer to our students, and are taught by highly qualified and experienced professionals. The IHV campus has 25 classrooms, 2 student lounges, 3 computer rooms with free internet access for students, 1 computer language lab, coffee/snack/drink machines, microwaves, student parking, an outdoor balcony with spectacular views of the city, sports equipment available for sign-out and more!

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IH Vancouver is a member of and affiliated with the following organizations:
- International House World Organization (IHWO)
- Canada Language Council (CLC)
- Canadian Association of Private Language Schools (CAPLS)
- The Language Industry Association (AILIA)
- Tourism Vancouver
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL Canada).

- General English courses (Semi-Intensive to Intensive-Plus)
- TOEFL Preparation, TOEIC, IELTS Preparation
- Cambridge Preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE)
- Business English & Cambridge ESOL BEC Examination Preparation,
- Intuition Homestudy - Homestay where you study English intensively each day
- English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Internships can be arranged for qualified students
- Work & Study English for Hospitality
- Work and Travel programs for participants to gain exposure to living and working in Canada,
- University Foundation Program that prepares students for success in university, college, polytechnic or highly technical academic environment
- Summer Children’s ESL Program (ages 5-12), Summer Junior ESL Program (ages 13-17)
- Family - year-round customized package tours for groups of any age or language ability, Seniors
- TESL Certificate Teacher Training

The IH Vancouver Home Study Program means living at home with a carefully selected teacher with whom you study English intensively each day. In addition to the English tutorials, you will play a part in home life, practicing your English from morning to night, joining in conversations at meal times and meeting people socially. Your course is tailored to be as intensive as you want and to fit in with your schedule. Courses are available throughout the year as you decide which day you wish to start and which day you wish to finish. Courses run for between 15 and 30 hours per week and are perfect for students who need accelerated language courses in an English speaking environment. Courses are available on a private or semi-private basis.

Other Accommodation

Dormitory or Student House - Both the dormitory & student house are approximately 10 minutes to the school by bus (25-minute walk). There are a total of 22 rooms available. Each room is private with shared kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities. Both options are available to adult students only and do not include meals.

Consistently ranked by UNESCO as one of the top places in the world to live, Vancouver is a beautiful, safe and friendly city located between the Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Mountains. This location provides the ideal conditions for a variety of outdoor activities such as swimming and hiking in the summer and skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Vancouver also enjoys one of Canada's mildest climates.

IH Vancouver is located on the northwest corner of Broadway and Alder Street, between Oak and Granville. There is an express bus stop at Broadway and Granville (99-B Line and 98-B Line Buses) and a regular bus stop in front of our school. The campus is within walking distance to Kitsilano Beach, Granville Island, many shops, restaurants and cafes and is 10 minutes by bus to downtown. Accommodation options at IH Vancouver include homestay, dormitory, and student house.