English School in Vancouver, BC

CSLI - Canadian as a Second Language Institute, Vancouver:
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, western Canada, CSLI - Canadian as a Second Language Institute in an English Language School offering a wide range of ESL programs for international students including exam preparation courses such as Cambridge FCE, CAE and CPE, IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC. We also offer English with homestay, business, academic and practical English, corporate management training, listening and pronunciation classes as well as English through movies.

As part of our programs we provide the Vancouver Golden Experience and Vancouver Orientation Program, which help students to brush up on their English skills and enjoy the most popular tourist destinations while in Vancouver. Students also learn about the practical aspects of life in Vancouver. CSLI has already successfully helped over 15,000 adult students achieve their goals. We have had students from all over the world - nearly 80 countries so far - seeking to improve their lives by learning English.

We are accredited by Languages Canada.

Why Choose an accredited Languages Canada school?

Accreditation=Quality Assurance

* Quality Assurance is a critical element of Languages Canada. All member schools are required to be accredited under one internationally recognized and comprehensive scheme.

* Each level of review done by different member of a team of highly qualified independent professionals, fully experienced in Second Language Acquisition, pedagogy and program administration.

* The Accreditation Scheme operates at arm's length, is transparent, confidential and maintains the integrity and rigour of Languages Canada's standards and process.

We are privileged to have a dynamic team of first-class teachers. We require all of our teachers to have a TESL Certificate, a University Degree, a strong Canadian background, and a minimum of 3 years' experience in teaching adult English classes.

Our students:
CSLI has a dynamic student population of fun-loving people aged 18 to 80 (and beyond). We have had students from nearly 80 countries, all seeking to improve their lives by learning English.

Students of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds become friends quickly thanks to the friendly multicultural atmosphere that we provide. Friendships that last a lifetime are formed, and students learn about life from each other, gaining an understanding of the world and respect for others that continue long after they return to their home country.

- ESL Programs for beginner to advanced level
- Full time and half time Programs
- IELTS Exam Preparation Course
- Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses such as FCE, CAE and CPE
- TOEFL and TOEIC Exam Preparation Course
- English with Homestay
- Business English
- Academic English
- Practical English
- Corporate Management Training
- Listening and Pronunciation
- English through Movies
- Vancouver Golden Experience
- Vancouver Orientation Program
- Group Courses
- Private Tuition

We offer a wide range of accommodation options including hotels, hostels, homestay (staying with a host family) and apartments. The most popular choice is homestay.

Homestay:
Staying with a Host Family is an ideal way to experience a new way of life and to improve all aspects of your English language communication. Friendly, helpful families will make your stay in Canada more enjoyable and enrich your cultural experience, while helping you to practice and improve your English.

Located on the breathtaking West Coast of Canada, Vancouver has been consistently voted by the United Nations one of the world's most desirable places to live. Even more Canadians would prefer to live here than anywhere else in Canada! You will find Vancouver to be a safe, clean, exciting city with a mild climate year round.

Vancouver is a multicultural city with shopping, restaurants, and social and cultural activities to appeal to every taste. Parks and public beaches surround the city's harbour, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities year-round. North of Vancouver, the snow-capped Coastal Mountains provide a stunning backdrop to the city's skyline and endless opportunities for weekend getaways in both Winter and Summer.