English Courses, in Vancouver

The exam preparation courses are designed 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.

This program provides students with a foundational background in supply chain management (SCM). Building upon the students’ general baccalaureate academic experience, the program begins with a solid foundation in communications and business. The program then goes on to deliver introductory courses in the 3 main areas of SCM: procurement, operations and logistics; before students embark on their first Co-op work term. Throughout the program, the emphasis is placed on the inter-connective nature of SCM, the use of analytics to inform decision-making, and on acquiring knowledge and skills identified through industry consultation.Highlights • Supply Chain is one of the fastest-growing industries in Canada; the anticipated number of new and vacant positions in supply chain labour in Canada will be an additional 65,000 positions per year • Completing the program will transform students into someone with high-demand skills • Full student support for co-op work placement and career development • Supply Chain Management professionals occupy a range of influential positions across companies - procurement, operations, logistics, transportation & trade, consulting, senior management, and more Co-Op The Co-op is an integral component of this program that is designed not only to provide a period of productive employment in the Canadian workplace, but also enables students to apply classroom theory and skills to that employment. Students will experience real-world business practices and return to the classroom with new perspectives gained from their employment. Students will be able to perform multifaceted business functions in occupational areas such as purchasing, operations, logistics and customer and information services, financial support and project coordination.Program length 72 Weeks Academy Study:  32 weeks (total of 686 hours) Co-op: 24 weeks (total of 450 hours) Scheduled Breaks: 16 Weeks Program sequence 16 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 16 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 24 Weeks Co-Op (full-time work permission) w/ 2 weeks Capstone English Admission Requirement VanWest English Placement Test: Level 8, orCompletion of EAP 400 course with a final grade of 75% or above, orIELTS 6.0, orCambridge English: Advanced score of Grade C, orCambridge English: Business Higher score of Grade C, orCompletion of two years of full-time study in a high school or post-secondary program in English in an English-speaking country with an average completion grade of C+ or higherAcademic Admission Requirement Bachelor’s DegreeCourse Details BUS101 Cross-Cultural CommunicationBUS107 Business CorrespondenceBUS130 Excel for Business AnalyticsBUS114 Introduction to AccountingBUS103 Marketing EssentialsBUS123 MacroeconomicsSCM140 Procurement & Supply ManagementSCM150 Operations & Process ManagementBUS109 Workplace PreparationSCM160 Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementBUS105 Principles of ManagementBUS116 Project Management

ILAC follows the Cambridge Methodology, known as the most effective way to build fluency and improve verbal English skills. l.Students are trained to achieve success on the First Certificate in English (CAE) ) and gain confidence in taking regular practice tests.Cambridge Exams are internationally recognized for life and considered the best indicator of English proficiency. ILAC guarantees a higher test score or your money back.ILAC accepts students every Monday, however, students are strongly encouraged to begin on Main Start Dates. Please contact Ynsitu to know more about the Main Start Dates.

If you’re hoping to develop your language skills in a short amount of time, our Platinum Courses are the ideal option for you. They are designed for busy professionals, executives and mature learners who hope to improve quickly. You can choose to study in specialised one-to-one sessions, where the lessons are tailor-made to meet your specific personal needs. It’s entirely up to you how many of these lessons you have per week and the teacher can, if you choose, focus on your specialised professional area. Alternatively, you can opt for small group sessions where classes will have a maximum of five students. Your lessons will take place in one of our dedicated Platinum Centres, which have comfortable modern classrooms and a Platinum Clubhouse for you to enjoy outside of class. On a Platinum course, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other professionals from all over the world.

Course ContentOur exam preparation program is designed for students looking to improve their IELTS, TEOFL, and TOEIC exam results. We encourage students to start with general English to improve their overall skills and then take the exam prep classes to improve their test results. Ask an expert to see if your exam preparation class is available.English Level RequirementStudents are required to have an ENGL120 level in order to take IELTS120 or TOEFL120 and an ENGL125 level in order to take IELTS125 or TOEFL125.

The Academic English course at LAB Vancouver is designed to focus on:+ Grammar Structures+ Academic Vocabulary Building+ Reading Comprehension+ Writing SkillsThis course allows students to improve their reading skills and grammar accuracy in both spoken and written English. In this class, a wide variety of reading texts are studied in detail. The diversity in content exposes students to a broad range of vocabulary and grammar, as well as literary forms. Students practice reading comprehension and analyze relationships between words as they practice using new vocabulary in different contexts. Grammar points are reviewed and close attention is paid to students’ grammatical accuracy during speaking exercises.** Academic English is offered as a 15, 21 or 30hr program option and can be combined with other courses **Disclaimer: please check with LAB Vancouver if the schedule is confirmed

IELTS is a highly respected test of English language skills for educational and professional purposes, particularly for students who wish to go to university in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Our IELTS preparation course will teach you valuable English skills and strategies for taking the IELTS exam, helping you to achieve a better score.Learn about the different exam sections, the ways to maximize your exam time, and the types of questions on the IELTS exam. You will also practice reading, writing, listening and speaking, and improve your grammar and vocabulary.This intensive course is highly focussed on IELTS preparation. We also offer a supplementary course that aims to give you a strong grasp of general English, while also teaching you for the IELTS exam.

Linguaskill Business measures the ability of non-native speakers to communicate in English in everyday business environments. The course is an excellent choice for students who plan to use English for business or the workplace. Students receive pre-tests and the official test is offered at the college every 4 weeks.Linguaskill Business is a replacement of BULATS and is a reliable way of assessing the language ability of employees or trainees. VanWest College is the only official test provider in Canada.Cambridge English Test Assessment (part of Cambridge University)Quick Info Level: Pre-AdvancedLessons: 25 per week LinguaSkill Business (20 L)  + Presentation & Public Speaking (5 L)Lesson: 50 minutesStart Dates: Every MondayLength: 2+ weeksAge: 13+ years oldStarting Dates: From July 5th, 2021 (every week) Linguaskill Business – Advanced FOCUS            Linguaskill Business Advanced is a course which is designed to prepare students to challenge the Linguaskill Business test, which is an internationally recognized Business Language Test, designed and administrated by Cambridge University in England. As taught at VanWest College, the course exposes students to a wide variety of authentic Business English materials. Although the course maintains a strong focus on test-preparation, the course is highly suitable for any student who wants a deeper understanding and practice with modern Business English.The course includes reading and listening skills, writing practice for emails, letters and reports, models for up‐to‐date business language, grammar and vocabulary exercises to train students to avoid common mistakes, role plays of common business scenarios, and ample speaking practice, from solo presentations to group discussions.English For Presentation & Public Speaking  Do you worry about speaking in groups, meetings, or in front of an audience? You are not alone! This English for Presentation & Public Speaking will be the perfect course for you!

Linguaskill Business measures the ability of non-native speakers to communicate in English in everyday business environments. The course is an excellent choice for students who plan to use English for business or the workplace. Students receive pre-tests and the official test is offered at the college every 4 weeks.Linguaskill Business is a replacement of BULATS and is a reliable way of assessing the language ability of employees or trainees. VanWest College is the only official test provider in Canada.Cambridge English Test Assessment (part of Cambridge University)Quick Info Level: Pre-AdvancedLessons: 25 per week LinguaSkill Business (20 L)  + Marketing & Sales (5 L)Lesson: 50 minutesStart Dates: Every MondayLength: 2+ weeksAge: 13+ years oldStarting Dates: From July 5t 2021 (every week) Linguaskill Business – Advanced FOCUS            Linguaskill Business Advanced is a course which is designed to prepare students to challenge the Linguaskill Business test, which is an internationally recognized Business Language Test, designed and administrated by Cambridge University in England. As taught at VanWest College, the course exposes students to a wide variety of authentic Business English materials. Although the course maintains a strong focus on test-preparation, the course is highly suitable for any student who wants a deeper understanding and practice with modern Business English.The course includes reading and listening skills, writing practice for emails, letters and reports, models for up‐to‐date business language, grammar and vocabulary exercises to train students to avoid common mistakes, role plays of common business scenarios, and ample speaking practice, from solo presentations to group discussions.English For Marketing & Sales Take your sales and marketing skills to the next level! This course will look at several aspects of marketing and sales, including deciding and reaching your market. You will examine examples of successful campaigns, and listen to different perspectives on how to help your product or company rise above the rest. There will be plenty of time in class to practice your sales and marketing skills!

For those who want to succeed in today's global workplace, this intensive English for Work course develops the fluency, accuracy and specific communication skills you need to advance confidently in your chosen career.20 GE + 4 English for WorkOur timetable is double banking. On Group A classes are held on monday, wednesday,friday during morning time and tuesday and thursday during afternoon On Group B classes are held on tuesday and thursday morning time & monday, wednesday and friday during afternoon. Bank will be defined on student`s first day of class.More details on the link below:http://partners.ecenglish.com/adults/canada/vancouver/pre-arrival-first-day