English 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.

We offer General English language courses for all levels, from beginner to proficiency. We also offer timetables that give you the flexibility to choose a course that best suits your needs from 1-36+ weeks. We believe that you will learn faster and more effectively if your lessons are engaging, fun and relevant, that’s why our teachers use a range of techniques and develop classes that are motivating and build your confidence. This will allow time to focus on any areas of weakness. Any weekly programme is influenced not only by the course book syllabus but also by the learning goals and interests of the students in any one group.

TOEFL® is the most popular examination for North American English and is the most widely accepted English language test in the world. Our TOEFL® and Academic English Exam Preparation course will give you the test skills and the level of English that you need to do well on your exam.We focus on test-taking strategies and highlight the academic English skills needed for exam success. The course includes TOEFL®-focused reading, writing, listening and speaking, plus practice exam questions and online simulation tests that mirror the real TOEFL® ibT.Students unable to attend a live course could instead enrol in Kaplan’s TOEFL® Online Course

Whether it is to get a better job or enter university programs, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) courses at VanWest prepare ambitious students for success. The courses will train you in all aspects of the IELTS test, improving your scores and building language proficiency. IELTS training and weekly practice tests will boost your confidence while developing the structures, functions and vocabulary to help you get the band score you need. Regular assessment and activities encourage you to identify what you have learned and where you need to improve. Why study at VanWest College?Real ResultVanWest will provide free ESL weeks if students did not reach the score Real ExperienceAM class – Students will focus each section and learn techniques from our IELTS expert teacherPM class – Students take pretest for individual section EVERY DAY Real SupportYou will have counselling with our academic coordinator and find the best college or university based on your dream!FREE Official IELTS exam if register in 2020!Guaranteed IELTS score conditions 12 weeks course unstopped95% of attendance85% of scores overallQuick Info Level: Intermediate and Advanced Campuses: Vancouver Lessons: 30 per weekLesson: 50 minutesStart Dates: Every MondayLength: 2+ weeksAge: 13+ years old  Highlights ·     Learn how to study strategically·     Learn new test-taking strategies and how to apply them·     Practice using authentic materials·     Reduce test anxiety by weekly pre-test·     Expert instructors whose systematic teaching methodologies maximize learningThe IELTS training and weekly practice tests will boost your confidence to develop the structures, functions, and vocabulary to help you get the band score you need. There are going to be regular assessments and activities that will encourage you to identify what you have learned and the areas you need to improve. The highlights of the exam preparation:Practice using authentic materialsLearn how to study strategicallyReduce test-anxiety through weekly pre-testsLearn new test-taking strategies and how you should apply themExpert instructors whose systematic teaching methods will maximize learning VanWest College promises the best results when it comes to the IELTS exam preparation in Vancouver and Kelowna. Best IELTS Preparation Classes in Vancouver VanWest College offers the best practice material and exam preparation for the IELTS course and enables students to prepare for the exams through their extensive programs. Our IELTS preparation classes focus on both the Academic and General IELTS tests that are going to be taken.Our instructors will use a vast set of resources that assist students in achieving their desired results. The instructors will guide students through essential strategies for every part of the IELTS exam (reading, listening, writing, and speaking). The classes will be centred around improving language skills and intensive test preparation that builds familiarity with the format of the test.By providing intermediate and advanced full-time IELTS classes, we give students of different language abilities the appropriate class environment to maximize their study time. Our expert instructors specialize in giving specific feedback and identifying aspects of every skill that students need to improve. IELTS 6.0 – Intermediate FOCUS This course is suitable for students who aim for an IELTS overview band score of 6.PREREQUISITELevel 6 (Online Placement Test)Completion of 8 weeks in VanWest level 5, with scores of at least 85% overallIELTS 4.5 and aboveTOEFL iBT 45 and aboveCLB 5 and above CEFR high B1 and aboveTOEIC 700 and above Cambridge English Scale 150 and aboveIELTS 7.5 - Advanced FOCUS This course is suitable for students who aim for an IELTS overview band score of 7.5.PREREQUISITE Level 7 (Online Placement Test) Completion of 8 weeks in VanWest level 6, with scores of at least 85% overall,  Completion of 12 weeks in VanWest IELTS 6.0, with scores of at least 80% IELTS bandwidth score of 6.0 or higher CLB 7 and above TOEFL iBT of 60 or above CEFR of high B2 or above TOEIC 800 and above    Cambridge English Scale 180 and above

Explore business concepts and apply your English skills to team projects and case studies in three main business subjects.Learn from experienced teachers, local business leaders and new entrepreneurs as they share their experience and insight of the business world. The Professional Certificates are for students with an upper-intermediate level of English who want to to learn business skills in an American setting, build professional networks and gain a Certificate to enhance their professional resume.BENEFITSDevelop your English communication skills in authentic business situationsSpeak with American business people in their companies or during company visits to your schoolLearn from experienced business teachersPractice team-work and presentation skills necessary to succeed in any businessNetwork and make international contactsAdd projects to your resume and personal on-line profiles to boost your career.*Stafford House is accredited by ACCET and part of the Cambridge Education GroupFOCUSLearning current management practices within an application environment. Students will draw upon prior learning and working experience and become familiar with success strategies for managing not just a business, but also people.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNThe role of management and leadership within an organization.How to develop your own leadership.How to develop professional relationshipsHOW YOU WILL LEARNStudents will learn a comprehensive overview of Business Management by classroom work, case studies, and a team project.CASE STUDIESTrader Joe’s; HP; Dyson; Microsoft; State Farm Bank; Ethics in Action; Starbucks; GE; and more

This course gives you the opportunity to combine English for day-to-day communication with the specific English skills you need at work

A Business English Course will help you understand the world of business and get the language skills needed in a globalized market. You will explore different aspects of business communication and understand key areas of modern business practices.

Our General English Courses aim to develop students' ability to communicate effectively in English. All aspects of language are covered with an emphasis on speaking and listening. These carefully structured and flexible courses give students an opportunity to select from a range of afternoon classes. This enhances and personalises the students' learning.

Over the years we have earned a reputation for the quality of our Cambridge preparation programs, our teachers and our teaching methods and materials.The popularity of our Cambridge classes means that we can always offer our students the full range of options, whether you are moving through PET, FCE and CAE, or challenging yourself to the Everest of English study, the Cambridge CPE.By studying Cambridge ExamPreparation at Lexis you will:> Study in a class where everyone is motivated towards the same goal> Be taught by a dedicated and experienced Cambridge teacher> Improve your reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening skills> Practice with sample exam questions and develop strategies to achieve the best possible results> Gain a formal English qualification recognised by employers and educational institutions around the globe

ILSC English Language Schools in Sydney offers General English Full-Time Morning Course with 24 lessons per week. At ILSC's English Language Schools, you won't just study English, you'll be part of a supported language and cultural immersion experience that will change your life, and your future. Our General English language course is great for all level learners of the English language or for students who need to improve in specific areas of the English language (speaking, listening, reading and writing).