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Pera College Vancouver

Language school, English courses in Vancouver, Canada

Pera College is an English as a second language (ESL) school that describes itself as an international language and fine arts school of Vancouver. It is now located in North Vancouver, about 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Its programmes develop communication skills and prepare learners for academic study and everyday life in North America.

  • General English
  • IELTS and TOEFL iBT exam preparation
  • High School Preparation for international secondary students
  • Two-level University Pathway programme leading to partner universities and colleges
  • English for Business
  • Winter and summer travel-study programmes for middle and high school students
  • Parent-child study tours

Teachers are TESOL or TESL Canada certified, and courses have flexible start dates. Besides teaching, the college arranges accommodation (homestays, rental apartments and rooms, hotels and hostels) and airport pick-up and drop-off, and it issues a letter of acceptance that students can submit with their visa application.

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Programmes

  • General English
  • IELTS and TOEFL iBT exam preparation
  • High School Preparation: intensive English and subject vocabulary (math, science, social studies, English, arts) for international high school students
  • University Pathway (two levels) into partner universities and colleges, with IELTS/TOEFL practice
  • English for Business and Management: business situations, etiquette, customer service and business idioms; full-time, Monday to Thursday 9:00-15:15 and Friday mornings
  • Winter/summer travel-study for middle and high school students
  • Parent-child study tours

Housing

Pera College arranges accommodation near the school: homestays, rental apartments, rental rooms, hotels and hostels. The college recommends homestays for international students; most hosts provide a furnished private room and meals, while other amenities vary from host to host. Airport pick-up and drop-off can also be arranged.

Accreditation

Languages Canada, British Columbia’s Education Quality Assurance

Subjects taught

  • Philology, Languages, Literature
    • Language Courses
    • Language Courses and Cultural Immersion Programs