Learn English in Vancouver, Canada

Alma English Institute, Vancouver:
At ALMA English Institute located in Vancouver, British Columbia on the west Coast of Canada, we provide ESL and TOEFL iBT preparation courses and different English language skill classes to international students in Vancouver, Canada. ALMA is also an ETS certified TOEFL iBT test centre. ALMA English Institute specializes in the art and science of Teaching English as a second language (ESL) and delivers customized, effective and result-oriented ESL programs. ALMA's highly experienced educational team and researched-based motivational approach will help to make your learning English process an efficient, memorable and enjoyable experience. At ALMA English Institute you can choose from a host of different programs. We take pride and pleasure in helping our students become proficient in English language and succeed in their academic or vocational goals.

ALMA English Institute specializes in the art and science of Teaching English as a second language (ESL) and delivers customized, effective and result-oriented ESL and TOEFL iBT preparation programs.We also offer English with Homestay; General English; Intensive English; Business English; IELTS; Eveniing Classes; Weekend Classes; Group lessons; Private English Tuition.

Affiliations:
* Arbutus College
Arbutus College is accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia (PCTIA) and offers programs which integrate business training with effective communication skills. This approach of combining business and communications training has given them a unique advantage in responding to student needs. T

* ATC - Alaya International Training Centre
ATC is a specialized English language arts school in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Canada. ATC provides instruction to international students and immigrants who want to enhance their command of the English language to prepare themselves for a better future. ATC's main programs are its TOEIC Certificate Program (English for International Communication), which includes an intensive study of English grammar, reading, listening, and vocabulary, and TESOL Teacher Training Diploma Program (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

ALMA English Institute provides international students with the opportunity to live with a Canadian family while staying in Vancouver. Handpicked host families provide a very hospitable environment for the visiting students. Each family provides a furnished room for the student along with meals and a supportive English-speaking environment.

Vancouver Central Homestay (VCH), a 100% Canadian-made team with more than 10 years experience in Vancouver homestay is the provider of homestay services for ALMA. They have hosted students from more than 20 countries. They know how a great homestay should work and that it should be affordable, close to your school and other amenities and safe and enriching experience.

Airport Pick-up
ALMA in cooperation with VCH will make all the arrangements for you before you arrive and can arrange to pick you up at the airport.

Student Services aims to provide both educational and extracurricular activities for students to learn from and enjoy. These include:

* Excursions to Whistler and Victoria
* Various sporting events
* Outdoor clubs (camping, hiking)
* On-campus clubs.
* Visiting Vancouver Law Courts
* Organizing events for special days

International students enjoy a hands-on orientation for their stay in Vancouver, including getting Student ID Cards, banking, Health Insurance, and Homestay services.

ALMA English Institute is located in one of the finest areas of downtown Vancouver in the Southwest corner of British Columbia, and is forty kilometers north of the US border. Vancouver is widely accepted as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is a major port for international trade, commerce, and travel. With mountain ranges to the north and the Strait of Georgia to the West, the city is surrounded by nature. Due to the warm ocean current which flows past Vancouver, the city enjoys a mild climate year round, and never becomes too hot or too cold. Though mild, our winter months are rainy, and so umbrellas, rain jackets, and appropriate footwear are recommended.