Full-Time Intensive (General / Academic)

LCI Language School

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Course description

Learn the basics of the English language
The General English language course in Vancouver uses a weekly theme-based curriculum to help students learn to speak and communicate effectively in English. This dynamic course includes daily conversation activities about everyday topics designed to increase students' confidence in speaking English in a fun and comfortable atmosphere. The focus of the course is to improve students' conversation skills and to activate learned grammar structures and vocabulary in speaking.

This course focuses on:
Conversation (Speaking & Listening skills)
Everyday Vocabulary Building
Speaking Accuracy & Fluency
Pronunciation

Course Details
Course focus | Conversation (fluency and confidence), Speaking Accuracy, Vocabulary building, Pronunciation, Listening skills, Grammar
Hours per week | 15 hours or 30 hours
Language levels | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Maximum class size | 14 students (Average: 12 students)
Duration | 1 – 52 weeks
Start dates | Every Monday

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025

LCILS does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
12:45 PM - 03:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Vancouver.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(23 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"Perfect"

TATIANA GARCIA SEGURA, student from Spain

I just studied one week at LCI, but I could learn a lot and improve my English. The staff and teachers were amazing. I really enjoy the experience

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Date of study
13 May 2024 - 17 May 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was exciting and fun"

Simrana Singkh

It was new experience for me. My English has improved a lot during the studying. Classes were always fun and interesting, teachers are kind and friendly. The location is perfect: near to a sky train station and has many convenient facilities nearby. All activities were designed with special attitude to satisfy all students.

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24 weeks
Date of study
13 Jun 2022 - 2 Dec 2022
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Yes

"Good but not enough"

Manoel do Vale Sales, student from Brazil

The school is very good but the classes are formed with people with different levels of knowledge, so some people think the classes are too hard and others think they could be a little more difficult. I think this happens because the classes are formed around the year and sometimes there are no appropriate level available for all kind os students that come to the school.
However I, personally, thought the school very friendly and with very good teachers.
Unfortunatelly, I need much more than this short experience to become fluent in english.

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2 weeks
Date of study
3 Sep 2019 - 20 Sep 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Every day my experience has been excellent"

fredy cabrera, student from Venezuela

Until now, I like my class. I am speaking a little more and learning a new vocabulary. The hours in class are perfect for me, from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. The teacher has patience with my conversations and helps me in the development of ideas. The location of the school is near to the train station, approximately four blocks, so it's really near. I like the ambience or atmosphere inside of the school. The workers are nice, with excellent attention and positive attitude to help the students.

I believe the institute must have a rooms for private class with the minimum necessary tools.

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9 Mar 2015 - 13 Mar 2015
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Yes
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"It was one of the best decisions that I've made in my life"

Eduardo de la Mata

The school has great staff and teachers hired so it makes your stay easy. Also I would like to mention their philosophy and integrity towards the students is just perfect. I'm very glad to be a little part of this big family.

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Duration of study
26 weeks
Date of study
23 Sep 2013 - 28 Mar 2014
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"Learning English is amazing when you have great teachers, great staff and a beautiful environment!"

Ecio Jose Rivas Gonzalez

My experience at CSLI surpassed all my expectations! I never would have thought that this experience would be so awesome. It is a good and beautiful place to study, the environment is comfortable, the staff and the teachers are kind and professional. I know 6 months is not enough to improve my English 100% and I wish I could stay longer here! But I think in this short time I learned a lot! I just hope you guys continue doing an amazing job! Congratulations CSLI and thank you from the bottom of my heart for having given me these beautiful moments!

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23 weeks
Date of study
17 Nov 2013 - 1 May 2014
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"Awesome!"

Lorena Pulido

I just love CSLI! I am so happy that I chose this school and not another one. My time at CSLI was awesome. Owners, teachers, staff, students - all of them make CSLI the best school to spend your time at in Canada.

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Duration of study
84 weeks
Date of study
27 Aug 2012 - 11 Apr 2014
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 85 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Vancouver based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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