Centre of English Studies Vancouver
Where extraordinary is everywhere!
CES Vancouver is located at the heart of the historic part of town, just steps from the main transit station where buses, Skytrain, and Seabus all come together. The surrounding area offers dining, shopping, and more, and from there you can discover Vancouver’s local attractions or set out on longer excursions to Victoria, the Rocky Mountains, Seattle or beyond!
Highlights
- Located 3 minutes on foot from Waterfront Station.
- CES Vancouver is in a historic brick building in the heart of the tourist district, Gastown.
- CES Vancouver is close to all the main amenities and major sites in Vancouver.
- Come join our community and feel part of the family!
Programmes Offered
We offer a wide range of programs for adult learners:
General English classes with a speaking focus
Dynamic elective options (Career Readiness, Listening and Pronunciation, Power Speaking)
Exam Preparation (Cambridge, IELTS, TOEIC)
Leadership courses for Young Adults
Contact
CES Vancouver offers a wide range of accommodation options:
Homestay
Our Homestay programme offers students a chance to live with a Canadian family. Single and Shared rooms are available (on a with-friend basis). Full board (3 meals per day), Half Board (2 meals), and Roomstay (no meals) options are available.
Shared Apartments and Residence
Moreover, we have many apartments and residences with shared and ensuite bathrooms catering to different budgets.
- Homestay
- Residence
- Shared Apartment
Nestled between soaring mountains and the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is a clean, safe, welcoming — and gorgeous — city!
Vancouver is large enough to offer the best in education, entertainment, culture, and cuisine, but small enough to feel like home.
It’s no wonder Vancouver is one of the most popular English study destinations in the world!
Exams
CES Vancouver offers the Official Cambridge ESOL and TOEIC exams
More Features
Enjoy a mix of outdoor adventure and local culture by learning English in one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. Located between soaring mountains and the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is a clean, safe and welcoming city. At CES Vancouver, students enjoy small classes with students from many different nationalities. CES Vancouver maintains a personal approach to learning where students all feel part of a community.
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