General & Academic English

General & Academic English Courses - ESL

IH Vancouver proudly offers General & Academic English courses from beginner to advance at all levels. Our flexible schedule and various available classes allow you to study exactly what you want to achieve your personal goals.

What is an General & Academic English Program

The General & Academic English ESL program at IH Vancouver is a comprehensive language course designed to improve overall English proficiency. The program covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing, providing a solid foundation for academic, professional, and everyday communication.

Learning Outcomes

Intensive English for Academic Purposes (All Exams)
General & Academic English for All Levels
Flexible Schedules – Part-time and Full-time Programs
Small class sizes with experienced and certified Instructors
Supportive Environment to develop confident speaking
Personal academic advice and assistance with your college/university entrance
Carefully selected, high quality partner institutions at both college and university level

ESL Programs

English 15 Lessons per week (Morning classes)

This program is recommended for students who:

work or volunteer in the afternoons.
only need to study part-time.

15 lessons per week

The IHV-15 AM program allows you to study in our core General English program from 8:50 to 11:40 am, Monday to Friday
Your classes are divided by level to ensure they meet your needs.

* This part-time program is open for students not requiring a study-permit.
Check here to see if you need a study permit.

English 15 Lessons per week (Evening classes)

This program is recommended for students who:

are unable to attend school in the morning.
only need to study part-time.

15 Lessons per week

The IHV-15 PM program allows you to take classes from our wide selection of electives from 1:30 to 4:20 pm.
Your classes are divided by level to ensure they meet your needs.

* This part-time program is open for students not requiring a study-permit.
Check here to see if you need a study permit.

English 20 Lessons per week (Morning classes)

This program is recommended for students who:
- wish to attend the core classes only
- need to finish school before 3:00 pm

20 lessons per week

The IHV-20 AM program runs from 8:50 to 1:20 pm.
This program also allows you to study in our core General English program at your level, plus focusing on Speaking and Listening after lunch break.

*This program is open for students on a tourist visa and a study permit.
Check here to see if you need a study permit.

English 30 Lessons per week

This program is recommended for students who:

want to study full-time.
want to be able to take the widest variety of courses available.

30 Lessons per week

The IHV-30 program runs from 8:50 am to 3:20 pm.
This program also allows you to take classes in General English as well as from our selection of specialty classes (Business English, Test Preparation, English for Academic Purposes)
This program allows you to choose from the wide variety of electives available.

* This program is open for students on a tourist visa and a study permit.
Check here to see if you need a study permit.

University Pathway (Minimum 8 weeks)

The IH Vancouver Pathway Program has been crafted to equip students with the requisite linguistic and cultural proficiencies essential for achieving academic success within the ambit of North American universities and colleges. Upon embarking on the Pathway Program and satisfying the stipulated English language prerequisites, students will immerse themselves in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Course, a foundational component of the curriculum. Subsequently, should the need arise, an IELTS Preparation course is also available, further fine-tuning language skills.

EAP Fundamentals

12 weeks/20 EAP lessons +
10 elective lessons per week
Students will finish with an IELTS 4.5 or higher

EAP 1

12 weeks/20 EAP lessons +
10 elective lessons per week
Students will finish with an IELTS 5.5 or higher

EAP 2

12 weeks/20 EAP lessons +
10 elective lessons per week
Students will finish with an IELTS 6.5 or higher

Academic Pathway (Minimum 8 weeks)

Would you like to study at a University or College in Canada?

IH Vancouver’s pathway program is an excellent choice if you want to pursue further
academic studies in North America.

What We Offer

30 lessons per week of English language study, including intensive English for Academic Purposes
Small class sizes
Personal academic advice and assistance with your college/university entrance
Highly qualified instructors who specialize in teaching Academic English
Assistance in choosing a university or college most suited to your academic needs
Carefully selected, high quality partner institutions at both college and university level

The IH Vancouver Commitment

Having completed the second level of English for Academic Purposes followed by 8 weeks in either TOEFL or IELTS, we will commit to helping you to reach the English level required to enter the university or college of your choice.
Note: Attendance and grade requirements must be met in all classes.
This commitment only applies to meeting English language proficiency requirements.
Partner institutions’ requirements for admission must all be met.