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Canadian College of English Language

Language school, English courses in Vancouver, Canada

Canadian College of English Language (CCEL) is an English language school in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where students from many countries study together. The school marks 35 years of teaching and lists its Designated Learning Institution number as 019352470312. Classes use Smrt English, a web-based curriculum written by the school's own instructors.

Students can learn English for general purposes, for work, for exams or to prepare for university. Options include:

  • General English (ESL) at levels 110 to 130
  • English for Academic Purposes (English 140 and 145)
  • IELTS and TOEFL ITP preparation
  • Business English and English for hospitality and tourism
  • University Pathway to Canadian colleges and universities without a TOEFL or IELTS score
  • Pathways into Canadian College diplomas and Stenberg College early childhood education

Sports, activities and visits to Vancouver attractions are organised for students. For accommodation, the school offers homestays and its own student residence on Robson Street, a 15-minute walk from the campus. International applicants may be considered for a bursary covering part of the tuition.

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Programmes

  • Core English courses from English 110 to English 130
  • English for Academic Purposes: English 140 and 145, up to first-year university standard
  • Electives such as listening and speaking, academic writing, grammar, vocabulary and Movie English
  • Special-purpose electives: IELTS and TOEFL ITP preparation, Business English, English for hospitality and tourism, English for economics
  • University Pathway to Canadian colleges and universities without TOEFL or IELTS

Courses are also offered online. Not all electives run in every session.

Housing

The school offers two accommodation options of its own:

  • Student residence on Robson Street, a 15-minute walk from the campus
  • Homestay with a local family

Students who prefer to live off campus can rent a room in a shared apartment (typically $700 to $1,300 per month, according to the school) or a basement suite. Student support staff help with the housing search, temporary accommodation and rental questions.

Accreditation

Authorization from University of Alberta ( ESL 140 & 145 ).

Subjects taught

  • Philology, Languages, Literature
    • Language Courses
    • Language Courses and Cultural Immersion Programs
    • English Language and Literature (in Language Schools)

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