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General Academic Year

Kaplan International: Vancouver

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Course description

Kaplan's General English course offers both group lessons and structured, independent study sessions -- leaving students plenty of time for social activities and to explore their surroundings.

Do you want to spend a year abroad, learning English and really getting to know a new country and its culture? Kaplan’s Academic Year courses combine a first class English education with valuable qualifications, and a once-in-a-lifetime overseas experience. Our English Academic Year course is a 9 month course that combines learning English with a variety of other related studies to bring your English fluency up to the highest possible level. You will also have the chance to learn specific skills of your choice – from Business English vocabulary to film criticism. English Academic Year courses are available in all of our locations in Canada, Ireland, Malta, the UK and the US. Each week you will receive 20 lessons of General English and 7 sessions of Structured Study. Your General English classes will initially focus on making sure that you are able to communicate effectively in everyday English. A wide-ranging syllabus will then develop your overall linguistic skills, helping you to read, write and speak English with confidence and clarity. Your Structured Study sessions help you to reinforce what you have learned and improve the areas where you need most practice by using selected books, online language exercises and interactive computer programs.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our schools’ busy social calendars all year long, and have plenty of free time and holidays to go exploring, head off on ski trips, or spend a week on the beach!

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
32 weeks
Start dates
06 Jan 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025 and 08 Sep 2025
Classes per week
27 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 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

Kaplan International 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
08:10 AM - 12:40 PM
Break
12:40 PM - 01:20 PM
Afternoon session
01:20 PM - 05:50 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 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

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

Kaplan’s English school in Vancouver is situated in a prime location, close to all the action of the city, but also only a short trip away from some of the most famous ski resorts in North America. Vancouver is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with no shortage of beautiful national parks, rivers, forests and Granville Island all under two hours from our English school in Vancouver’s front yard.

Our English courses in Vancouver let students take full advantage of British Columbia’s ski resorts and natural attractions by offering a busy social calendar. Our Social Team organizes frequent ski trips and weekends away in nearby national parks, as well as day trips to museums and galleries, and nights out at clubs, bars and restaurants.

Year opened
1988

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • IELTS Test Center
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Vancouver varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

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

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 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

School location

Our English school in Vancouver is located in the heart of this scenic harbor city in British Columbia, close to the famous Robson Street shopping district. The downtown area of Vancouver has quick access to many local ski resorts, such as Whistler Mountain, and is close to a number of beautiful Canadian national parks.

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housing

Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin)

NZ$ 432
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 432
Our homestay families reflect the diversity of life in Canada. They include young, senior and single
parent families and couples with and without children. Canadian hosts live in houses, apartment
complexes or townhomes and have varying ethnic backgrounds, diverse interests and different
lifestyles.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Twin)

NZ$ 444
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 444
Our homestay families reflect the diversity of life in Canada. They include young, senior and single parent families and couples with and without children. Canadian hosts live in houses, apartment complexes or townhomes and have varying ethnic backgrounds, diverse interests and different lifestyles.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 470
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 470
Our homestay families reflect the diversity of life in Canada. They include young, senior and single
parent families and couples with and without children. Canadian hosts live in houses, apartment
complexes or townhomes and have varying ethnic backgrounds, diverse interests and different
lifestyles.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Under 18 (Single)

NZ$ 483
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 483
Our homestay families reflect the diversity of life in Canada. They include young, senior and single parent families and couples with and without children. Canadian hosts live in houses, apartment complexes or townhomes and have varying ethnic backgrounds, diverse interests and different lifestyles.
student-residence

King Edward Townhouses (no meals) Min. age 18 (Twin)

NZ$ 663
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 663
Vancouver House

King Edward Townhouses (no meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 792
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 792
Vancouver House
apartment

Apartment Viva Tower (no meals) Min. age 18 (Twin)

NZ$ 663
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 828 Drake Street , Vancouver, BC V6Z 2P3, Canada
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 663
Apartment Viva Tower is Vancouver’s first grand student-rental hotel, located in downtown Vancouver at the corner of Howe Street and Drake Street. It is only a 10 minute walk from Kaplan International and less than 5 minutes to grocery stores, coffee shops and bus stops. Yaletown Canada Line Station is a 10 minute walk and Granville Skytrain Station is a 10-15 minute walk.
The residence is located in a 17-story high rise building offering single and twin rooms in fully furnished shared apartment suites. Included amenities are a fitness room, sauna and Wi-Fi throughout the building. Weekly housekeeping for the common areas is also included during the student's stay.

Apartment Viva Tower (no meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

NZ$ 792
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 828 Drake Street , Vancouver, BC V6Z 2P3, Canada
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 792
Apartment Viva Tower is Vancouver’s first grand student-rental hotel, located in downtown Vancouver at the corner of Howe Street and Drake Street. It is only a 10 minute walk from Kaplan International and less than 5 minutes to grocery stores, coffee shops and bus stops. Yaletown Canada Line Station is a 10 minute walk and Granville Skytrain Station is a 10-15 minute walk.
The residence is located in a 17-story high rise building offering single and twin rooms in fully furnished shared apartment suites. Included amenities are a fitness room, sauna and Wi-Fi throughout the building. Weekly housekeeping for the common areas is also included during the student's stay.
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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$ 90 when you register.

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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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