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Comparing English Language Schools in Vancouver Vancouver is a major centre for ESL training in Canada. Like many other destinations for international students, Vancouver has good schools and bad schools. It is important to choose a well managed school before applying. This information might help you select a suitable school. Classroom Observations If they are not full, good language schools in Vancouver will let you observe a class before you apply. This is a good way to become familiar with the school. If the school staff refuse to allow you to observe a class, they might not be confident in their ability to offer satisfactory training. Affiliations Although affiliations with professional associations do not guarantee good service, they indicate that schools are making an effort to become good members of the educational community. Poorly managed language schools do not usually have many professional affiliations. Here are some associations that language schools in Vancouver might belong to:
Government Registration Language schools in British Columbia must be registered with the Private Post-Secondary Education Commission of British Columbia (PPSEC). Good schools in Vancouver are registered. A few bad schools, however, are not. Ensure that a school is registered with PPSEC before you apply for admission. Non-Traditional Programs Some charitable organizations, churches, and private tutors offer ESL programs in Vancouver. They sometimes try to attract international students by offering low fees. Students should always consider the quality of the classroom instruction before applying for admission to these schools or programs. Misleading Advertising Some tutors and small schools in Vancouver distribute lists that compare the fees and class sizes of other language schools. These lists are not usually accurate and might include information that has been intentionally manipulated. The only way to obtain accurate information about a school is to contact the school directly. About Vancouver English Centre Study English or Spanish in Mexico Free Video and Information Package Send a free Guadalajara or Vancouver postcard. Courses and Programs Survival English Courses in Canada English Writing Courses in Canada Business English Courses in Canada English Listening Courses in Canada Language is Culture Course in Canada TOEFL Preparation Courses in Canada TOEIC Preparation Courses in Canada English Pronunciation Courses in Canada Business Internship Programs in Canada Vacation Study Programs in Canada TEFL / TESL Programs in Canada 250 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1E7 Canada Tel.: 1-604-687 1600 Fax: 1-604-687 1660 Email: info@vec.ca © 2002 Vancouver English Centre |
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English Language Schools in Vancouver, Canada |
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Good language schools in Vancouver are all registered with the government. |
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There are a number of good English language schools in Vancouver Canada. |