Intensive English for Academic Purposes/University Pathways

Sprachcaffe Vancouver

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Course description

The English for Academic Purposes program is designed to help students develop the necessary skills required for academic success in a North American college or university. The course is intensive in nature and requires a lot of work on the students’ part.

Students not only develop their overall language skills, but also focus on developing specific academic skills such as note taking, academic writing and reading, and individual presentations and group discussions

*There is a possibility of a textbook rental for C$10/week. A C$80 refundable deposit will be charged at the time of a rental.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
9-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
02 Dec 2024
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

Sprachcaffe Vancouver 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

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 02:30 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

Maximum 14 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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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"Best experience in my life"

Rossie Inelle Meneses Arguelles, student from Mexico

It was the best experience ever! I never imagined to make friends of all over the world like this. The experience was better than expected. The teachers were always nice and kind, the activities were also beautiful and fun (except the trip to lighthouse), and I also learnt a lot more speaking the language with the other people in the school. To me it helped me to improve my skills in English, and my social skills too.
I loved everything else, the memories and friends I made in this summer have such a big place in my heart <3

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Good relationship with students"

Marie Lise DUNKAN, student from France

I think the level was litle bit low for me
too much different level in the classes

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Quality of teaching
School facilities
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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Sprachcaffe Vancouver offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Double room - Half Board

NZ$ 386
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)
Distance to school: 90 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 386
Students can experience the Canadian culture and practice their English by sharing a home with a host family. Students will have a private room with a bed, desk, and closet. All families have been visited by members of our school's staff and live in safe, comfortable neighbourhoods close to the school.

Facilities: A private room with a bed, desk, and closet. They will have fully access to the kitchen and the bathroom. Families will also provide bed linens. WiFi: Available in all of the Home stay accommodations without any additional charge.

Services: The host family does the basic cleaning but students are encouraged to clean their rooms.
Distance to school: approx. 90 min. by public transport
Distance to supermarket: depends on the area (5-20 min)
Distance to city center: max of 90 mins. by public transport

Students can be provided with two meals per day and three on the weekends (Half Board: breakfast+dinner) or with three meals per day (Full Board, with a packed lunch)

Homestay - Single room - Half Board

NZ$ 419
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)
Distance to school: 90 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 419
Students can experience the Canadian culture and practice their English by sharing a home with a host family. Students will have a private room with a bed, desk, and closet. All families have been visited by members of our school's staff and live in safe, comfortable neighbourhoods close to the school.

Facilities: A private room with a bed, desk, and closet. They will have fully access to the kitchen and the bathroom. Families will also provide bed linens. WiFi: Available in all of the Home stay accommodations without any additional charge.

Services: The host family does the basic cleaning but students are encouraged to clean their rooms.
Distance to school: approx. 90 min. by public transport
Distance to supermarket: depends on the area (5-20 min)
Distance to city center: max of 90 mins. by public transport

Students can be provided with two meals per day and three on the weekends (Half Board: breakfast+dinner) or with three meals per day (Full Board, with a packed lunch)

Homestay - Double room - Full Board

NZ$ 419
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 90 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 419
Students can experience the Canadian culture and practice their English by sharing a home with a host family. Students will have a private room with a bed, desk, and closet. All families have been visited by members of our school's staff and live in safe, comfortable neighbourhoods close to the school.

Facilities: A private room with a bed, desk, and closet. They will have fully access to the kitchen and the bathroom. Families will also provide bed linens. WiFi: Available in all of the Home stay accommodations without any additional charge.

Services: The host family does the basic cleaning but students are encouraged to clean their rooms.
Distance to school: approx. 90 min. by public transport
Distance to supermarket: depends on the area (5-20 min)
Distance to city center: max of 90 mins. by public transport

Students can be provided with two meals per day and three on the weekends (Half Board: breakfast+dinner) or with three meals per day (Full Board, with a packed lunch)

Homestay - Single room - Full Board

NZ$ 451
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 90 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 451
Students can experience the Canadian culture and practice their English by sharing a home with a host family. Students will have a private room with a bed, desk, and closet. All families have been visited by members of our school's staff and live in safe, comfortable neighbourhoods close to the school.

Facilities: A private room with a bed, desk, and closet. They will have fully access to the kitchen and the bathroom. Families will also provide bed linens. WiFi: Available in all of the Home stay accommodations without any additional charge.

Services: The host family does the basic cleaning but students are encouraged to clean their rooms.
Distance to school: approx. 90 min. by public transport
Distance to supermarket: depends on the area (5-20 min)
Distance to city center: max of 90 mins. by public transport

Students can be provided with two meals per day and three on the weekends (Half Board: breakfast+dinner) or with three meals per day (Full Board, with a packed lunch)
student-residence

Residence - Single Room - No Meals

NZ$ 515
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 515
The residence offers self-contained units with 6 rooms, 2 bathrooms, a social area and a kitchen. This large modern building is just 15 minutes away from many of Vancouver's famous attractions, and just a 5-minute walk from the next subway station.

Services
Cleaning: Rooms are cleaned once a week; bed linen is provided, students are requested to bring their own towels.
WiFi: Internet is available. Additional costs apply.
Key deposit: 80 CAD

Check in Time: 10.00am – 08.00pm
Check out Time: 12.00pm

Residence - Ensuite Single Room - No Meals

NZ$ 773
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 773
The residence offers self-contained units with 6 rooms, 2 bathrooms, a social area and a kitchen. This large modern building is just 15 minutes away from many of Vancouver's famous attractions, and just a 5-minute walk from the next subway station.

Services
Cleaning: Rooms are cleaned once a week; bed linen is provided, students are requested to bring their own towels.
WiFi: Internet is available. Additional costs apply.
Key deposit: 80 CAD

Check in Time: 10.00am – 08.00pm
Check out Time: 12.00pm

Residence - Single Room - Full board

NZ$ 1,159
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,159
The residence offers self-contained units with 6 rooms, 2 bathrooms, a social area and a kitchen. This large modern building is just 15 minutes away from many of Vancouver's famous attractions, and just a 5-minute walk from the next subway station.

Services
Cleaning: Rooms are cleaned once a week; bed linen is provided, students are requested to bring their own towels.
WiFi: Internet is available. Additional costs apply.
Key deposit: 80 CAD

Check in Time: 10.00am – 08.00pm
Check out Time: 12.00pm

Residence - Ensuite Single Room - Full board

NZ$ 1,417
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,417
The residence offers self-contained units with 6 rooms, 2 bathrooms, a social area and a kitchen. This large modern building is just 15 minutes away from many of Vancouver's famous attractions, and just a 5-minute walk from the next subway station.

Services
Cleaning: Rooms are cleaned once a week; bed linen is provided, students are requested to bring their own towels.
WiFi: Internet is available. Additional costs apply.
Key deposit: 80 CAD

Check in Time: 10.00am – 08.00pm
Check out Time: 12.00pm
visa

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.

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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