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IELTS Preparation Course

inlingua Vancouver: Granville Campus
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Course description

IELTS, or 'International English Language Testing System', is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was established in 1989.

There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version:

- The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practice in an English-speaking country.

- The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.

It is generally acknowledged that the reading and writing tests for the Academic Version are more difficult than those for the General Training Version, due to the differences in the level of intellectual and academic rigour between the two versions.

IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, over 2,000 academic institutions in the United States, and various professional organisations. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia and Canada.

An IELTS result or Test Report Form (TRF) is valid for two years.

In 2007, IELTS tested over a million candidates in a single 12-month period for the first time ever, making it the world's most popular English language test for higher education and immigration.

In 2009, 1.4 million candidates took the IELTS test in over 130 countries.

Choose IELTS Preparation Course if you want to improve your academic English and get a higher score to gain acceptance in a college or university.

In the IELTS Preparation Course course, you will:

Develop the language skills required to pass the IELTS exam
Do a lot of interesting and engaging language activities
Build self-confidence to write the test successfully
Have lots of practice exercises to perfect your language
Take practice tests on a regular basis to get ready for the exam
Benefit from our experienced, professional and friendly instructors
Increase your chances to be accepted by the college or university that you deserve

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
4-16 weeks
Classes per week
24 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
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

inlingua Vancouver is part of the inlingua International Schools of Languages, with more than 340 language schools around the world where over 500.000 students study and learn languages, especially English. Our English language instructors are qualified and experienced professionals with certified English teaching credentials. At our school, we are offering high-quality English language training.

Our English school uses exclusive inlingua method to help you study English and learn very fast. In your language course, you will speak English and have conversations from your first lesson. A beginner English student who came to Canada and started using our method could become totally fluent in just a few months.

English Speaking Lessons at inlingua Vancouver focus on speaking and also help to improve specific language skills such as speaking, grammar, listening and pronunciation, using the inlingua method. Students may also choose to study English in more advanced Elective Lessons such as Fluency & Accuracy or Current Affairs. Check out all the English lessons inlingua Vancouver has to offer!

inlingua Vancouver also offers Test Preparation Lessons for TOEFL iBT, Cambridge FCE, Cambridge CAE, IELTS as well as Private English Lessons and full-time courses in Business English.

English Only Policy in School

At inlingua Vancouver we have a strict English Only Policy. This policy forces students to speak English at all times in our language school campuses and activities. It ensures the best possible opportunity for students to speak English.

Instructors and staff will use English as the language of communication with all students and at all times on school property (except in counseling situations and in case of emergencies). Students will be expected to also follow this rule when speaking to each other.

Students communicating using a mother tongue when not absolutely necessary will be penalized. However, students using English at all times and showing enthusiasm in their classes will be rewarded.

Language School located in the heart of Vancouver

Vancouver is continuously rated among the top cities in the world to live in, providing an ideal environment for learning English. Our conveniently-located campuses in downtown Vancouver and school facilities are fully-equipped to meet all of our students' needs.

Year opened
2001
Number of classrooms
15

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • IELTS Test Center
  • TOEFL Test Center
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Douglas College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Thompson Rivers University
University of Prince Edward Island
University of Regina

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at inlingua Vancouver: Granville Campus varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

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
None

School location

Granville Campus is located near the corner of Granville and Robson Street. Our campus has an excellent location in the heart of the bustling shopping and entertainment district, and very close to the Granville SkyTrain station.

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Reviews

50% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"The best experience I've ever had."

Jose Lopes

I studied at inlingua for 10 months in 2013. It was an amazing opportunity. Not just to learn English, but also a bit of everything. I met people from countries where I didn't even know where they were. I've learned from other cultures. I tried to enjoy every single activity the school provided.
I started at the lower level facility at the Gastown location. But from the third month on I went to the Granville one. Both campuses are great; Gastown is bigger and it's where all the counselors work. But Granville campus is in the heart of Vancouver.
And most importantly, my teachers were awesome. I tried General English until having enough English to move to the Business class. What an amazing class I had. I learned a lot, and for sure it will help me with my career in the future. I've added all my teachers on Facebook and I'm still in touch with them. I consider them just as much friends as all my classmates.
I loved the experience, the city, the trips, the school and the people.

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Duration of study
42 weeks
Date of study
28 Jan 2013 - 22 Nov 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"The biggest life experience in my life. Never more!"

Ludovit Farkas, student from Slovakia

Granville campus is situated in very noisy and dirty place of Vancouver called 'Downtown'. Classes are apparently designed for small children or teenagers with lacking free space. Teachers seem to be friendly and patient. By contrast, many students, at the average age of 22, act like spoiled children in a playground. Facilities were at an acceptable level and activities as well, even though I have never participated.
And what about housing? It was terrible to share a household with a family. They weren't able to cater for a normal bread and a butter. Although, I paid for a half board service, I used to get just dinner. There was nothing to find for breakfast, even though I pointed it out a couple of times. So, I was forced to arrange breakfast on my own, charging my budget. On top of that, they started consuming my stuff. Furthermore, they decided to sell a house by putting on open hours in unspecified time periods, which made me leave the house on demand.
Great housing service! The only form of respect I got was focused on my money!

And something positive!

I met only one teacher there (I mean a man as a teacher and a teacher as a man); an Iranian guy named Jacob.

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
11 Feb 2013 - 3 May 2013
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

inlingua Vancouver: Granville Campus offers the following housing types:
homestay

Rooming - Single-person room - no meals, but students can use a kitchen

117 €
weekly
Age range: 19 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
117 €
At a Homestay, students live, eat, and socialize with Canadians in a comfortable environment.

We work with professional companies dedicated to arranging the best accommodation for students in Vancouver. These companies have a large selection of families available in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby. All municipalities are located within 45 minutes of downtown Vancouver.

Our families are very good. inlingua Vancouver and our homestay coordinators use families who take a genuine joy and interest in doing Homestay and are happy to have students in their homes. We will place you in a house with a Canadian family, no more than 45 minutes from inlingua Vancouver campuses, and who speak English as their main language at home. We can guarantee that there will be no more students who speak your same language. You can enjoy meals at home because you will be one of the family members.

Homestay - Single-person room - Half Board

146 €
weekly
Age range: 17 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
146 €
At a Homestay, students live, eat, and socialize with Canadians in a comfortable environment.

We work with professional companies dedicated to arranging the best accommodation for students in Vancouver. These companies have a large selection of families available in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby. All municipalities are located within 45 minutes of downtown Vancouver.

Our families are very good. inlingua Vancouver and our homestay coordinators use families who take a genuine joy and interest in doing Homestay and are happy to have students in their homes. We will place you in a house with a Canadian family, no more than 45 minutes from inlingua Vancouver campuses, and who speak English as their main language at home. We can guarantee that there will be no more students who speak your same language. You can enjoy meals at home because you will be one of the family members.

Homestay - Single-person room - Full Board

161 €
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: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
161 €
At a Homestay, students live, eat, and socialize with Canadians in a comfortable environment.

We work with professional companies dedicated to arranging the best accommodation for students in Vancouver. These companies have a large selection of families available in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby. All municipalities are located within 45 minutes of downtown Vancouver.

Our families are very good. inlingua Vancouver and our homestay coordinators use families who take a genuine joy and interest in doing Homestay and are happy to have students in their homes. We will place you in a house with a Canadian family, no more than 45 minutes from inlingua Vancouver campuses, and who speak English as their main language at home. We can guarantee that there will be no more students who speak your same language. You can enjoy meals at home because you will be one of the family members.

Homestay - Single-person room - Full Board (Ages 16 and Under)

168 €
weekly
Age range: Up to 16 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
168 €
At a Homestay, students live, eat, and socialize with Canadians in a comfortable environment.

We work with professional companies dedicated to arranging the best accommodation for students in Vancouver. These companies have a large selection of families available in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Burnaby. All municipalities are located within 45 minutes of downtown Vancouver.

Our families are very good. inlingua Vancouver and our homestay coordinators use families who take a genuine joy and interest in doing Homestay and are happy to have students in their homes. We will place you in a house with a Canadian family, no more than 45 minutes from inlingua Vancouver campuses, and who speak English as their main language at home. We can guarantee that there will be no more students who speak your same language. You can enjoy meals at home because you will be one of the family members.
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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.

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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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