- VanWest has a proven reputation for quality, student satisfaction, and student succes - Students receive individualized attention throughout their programs to track their learning progress. - Our programs prepare students for employment in a wide variety of workplaces. - Qualified Instructors have industry expertise and professional designations.
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VanWest College is a privately owned Canadian college with two locations in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia. The College is certified by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) branch of the BC government Ministry of Advanced Education. Certification by PTIB assures clients that VanWest College delivers education and training programs that meet and exceed high quality educational standards and student protection.
Highly interactive program courses, taught by industry leaders, are designed to improve students’ communication skills, increase business knowledge and refine job-search and employability skills. Students will acquire the essential real-life skills necessary to be successful in a workplace environment and students in co-op programs will spend approximately 50% of their program time in paid, authentic Canadian job placements. For real learning, real experience and real results, VanWest College is the premiere choice.
Focus of Study : Based on an integrated skill curriculum, core classes teach students specific strategies to improve their English while electives reinforce the core language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Eight language benchmark levels accommodate student progression from a beginner learner with little English skill to advanced language proficiency.
Benefit, Goal of this course : - Weekly progress testing and feedback Monthly
- English proficiency assessment
- Personalized education plan designed to meet academic goals
- Theme-based lessons apply learning to real-life situation
Level 1/2 - Beginner/ High Beginner
This course will build students’ understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary and functions of English. The lessons provide a foundation in the structure of the language with all four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) integrated using universal topics selected from a wide variety of material. There is in-depth treatment of grammar and a systematic vocabulary syllabus which includes dictionary training and work on systems such as collocations. Pronunciation work is integrated at appropriate points and everyday English is presented allowing the students to practice functional language and social situations.
Level 3 - Pre-Intermediate
This course develops the 4-skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, in an integrated manner. The topics, which lead to lively communication in the class, are current and of high-interest to adult learners. The additional focus on phonetics helps students learn the correct pronunciation easily and the way the phonemic alphabet is presented. The course will provide a foundation in the structure of the English language by gradually building students' understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of English.
Level 4 - Intermediate 1
Students will improve in the four language skills in English: listening, speaking, reading and writing plus grammar and vocabulary-building. This course is taught using communicative interaction so students will practice and improve their communication skills throughout their time in class. The course will provide a foundation in the structure of the English language by gradually building students' understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of English.
Level 5 - Intermediate 2
This course emphasizes the integration of reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar-building skills. It will provide a foundation in the intermediate structure of the English language by gradually building students' understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of English.
Level 6 - High Intermediate
This course emphasizes the integration of reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar-building skills. The course provides a further base in an intermediate level of academic English language by gradually building students' understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of English. Subject matter is carefully selected so that students learn new concepts and encounter new perspectives aimed at improving critical thinking skills.
Level 7 - Pre-Advanced
This course emphasizes the integration of reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar-building skills. It provides a foundation in advanced structures of the English language by gradually building students' understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of English.
Level 8 - Advanced
This course emphasizes the integration of advanced reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar-building skills. It will develop academic language and study skills necessary to perform successfully within a post-secondary setting. Components include: listening and note taking; seminar presentation and discussion; academic reading; university level vocabulary; and essay writing.
Focus of Study : Based on an integrated skill curriculum, core classes teach students specific strategies to improve their English while electives reinforce the core language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Eight language benchmark levels accommodate student progression from a beginner learner with little English skill to advanced language proficiency.
Benefit, Goal of this course : - Weekly progress testing and feedback Monthly
- English proficiency assessment
- Personalized education plan designed to meet academic goals
- Theme-based lessons apply learning to real-life situation
Level 1/2 - Beginner/ High Beginner
This course will build students’ understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary and functions of English. The lessons provide a foundation in the structure of the language with all four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) integrated using universal topics selected from a wide variety of material. There is in-depth treatment of grammar and a systematic vocabulary syllabus which includes dictionary training and work on systems such as collocations. Pronunciation work is integrated at appropriate points and everyday English is presented allowing the students to practice functional language and social situations.
Level 3 - Pre-Intermediate
This course develops the 4-skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, in an integrated manner. The topics, which lead to lively communication in the class, are current and of high-interest to adult learners. The additional focus on phonetics helps students learn the correct pronunciation easily and the way the phonemic alphabet is presented. The course will provide a foundation in the structure of the English language by gradually building students' understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of English.
Level 4 - Intermediate 1
Students will improve in the four language skills in English: listening, speaking, reading and writing plus grammar and vocabulary-building. This course is taught using communicative interaction so students will practice and improve their communication skills throughout their time in class. The course will provide a foundation in the structure of the English language by gradually building students' understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of English.
Level 5 - Intermediate 2
This course emphasizes the integration of reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar-building skills. It will provide a foundation in the intermediate structure of the English language by gradually building students' understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of English.
Level 6 - High Intermediate
This course emphasizes the integration of reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar-building skills. The course provides a further base in an intermediate level of academic English language by gradually building students' understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of English. Subject matter is carefully selected so that students learn new concepts and encounter new perspectives aimed at improving critical thinking skills.
Level 7 - Pre-Advanced
This course emphasizes the integration of reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar-building skills. It provides a foundation in advanced structures of the English language by gradually building students' understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of English.
Level 8 - Advanced
This course emphasizes the integration of advanced reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar-building skills. It will develop academic language and study skills necessary to perform successfully within a post-secondary setting. Components include: listening and note taking; seminar presentation and discussion; academic reading; university level vocabulary; and essay writing.
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School's Admin fee
(CAD)$ 170
Tuition
1 ~ 11 Week
12 ~ 23 Week
24 ~ 43 Week
44 ~ 52 Week
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(CAD)$ 330 / Week
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(CAD)$ 295 / Week
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Location
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Surrounding Area
5 minute walk to SkyTrain station
Close to Malls & restaurants
Queen Elizabeth Park
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17 Classrooms
Computer Lab
Student Lounge & Patio
Official Linguaskill Business(BULATS) Testing Center
Photo Album
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