courses

The exam preparation courses are design to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills.

The course consists of the 20 morning classes plus 20 afternoon specialised elective lessons per week, allowing students to maximise their study day and develop a wide variety of skills. Our General English Super Intensive course covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs. These electives are: academic speaking and writing, exam skills, confident speaking, English for journalism... among many others.

St Giles Vancouver offers the International Semester Course to students wishing to experience Canadian life and study General English for 6 months or longer. Additional modules also available at St Giles Vancouver are: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC exam preparation, and English for Business.

* AYA: 24-48 weeks* 20, 24, 25 or 30 lessons per week* Lesson: 50 minutes* Recommended start dates: First Monday of January, April and September** 2 additional weekly sessions with an LSI teacher. These sessions include language review and support, professional development and college/university application support.* Beginner to Upper Intermediate levels* Max class size: 16 students *Age 16+* Course options: General English Courses, Exam courses, Academic English, Pathways, Business English* Regular testing, academic counselling and assistance with university placementSpend up to a year abroad, achieve a high level of fluency in your chosen language and make new friends from all over the world. ATA and AYA programmes differ from shorter courses at LSI because students receive a greater level of academic support and management, including two additional weekly sessions with a teacher. An individual study plan is designed for you to suit your level, individual aims and the duration of your course. We continue to check your progress with regular meetings to make sure you achieve your aims.*

You can join the Milestones' General English course on any Monday and you will soon find that you are better able to communicate in every-day situations and understand native speakers more easily. Milestones gives you the flexibility to study in the mornings or evenings and you can choose to study for 15 or 20 hours each week. Every Monday your teacher will work with you to plan the week's lessons. This is your opportunity to say what you want to work on and improve the specific areas you need. Our teachers don't just use a course book. They also include lots of real-world materials in the lessons.

Learn the Spanish language at your own pace and focus on the aspects you want. Our private classes will revolve around them. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course has been created so that anyone can fulfill their desire to learn Spanish or improve their level without having to adapt to the rhythm of a conventional class. It does not matter if you are just a beginner or if what you want is to polish some mistakes to handle the language perfectly: this course adapts to you and your particular circumstances, offering you one hundred percent personalized learning. Class schedule is subject to change depending on availability and season.

The Intensive Spanish Course of 20 lessons provides rapid improvement using a communicative methodology while immersing you in the Spanish language. The objective of this course is for you to be able to communicate and take your Spanish into real-world situations. With the Intensive 20, you will have 4 classes per day, from Monday to Friday. There is a short break for coffee or refreshments between classes.

This course includes the General English classes, and also allows you to personalise your course by taking an additional 10 lessons per week across a wide selection of electives. You will benefit from excellent guidance, monitoring and feedback throughout this course. As your English and your confidence improve, you will broaden your horizons and gain a huge advantage in your chosen career or education. This programme is for students who study for 24 weeks or more.

Studying a General English course will give you an understanding of the English language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. This course focuses on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Our ‘English in Action’ surfing program allows you to combine part-time General English Language with surfing lessons from the best local instructors. Even if you have never surfed before, you’ll be catching a wave by the end of your first lesson and within a few weeks you’ll be surfing with the locals, your classmates and maybe even one or two of your teachers. The ‘English in Action – Surfing’ course includes: • Part-time General English • Pick up and drop off transfers between school and the beach • All equipment • Two- hour surfing lesson, four afternoons per week Just bring your own towel, swimmers, sunscreen and your get-up-and-go energy!