General English - ESL
IH Vancouver is a leading educational institution renowned for its General English and Elective courses, catering to a diverse student population from around the world. With proficiency levels ranging from beginner to advanced, our institution offers flexible schedules and a wide range of elective classes. This allows students to customize their studies to align with their individual objectives and aspirations.
With a wide variety of program options, IH Vancouver offers you both flexibility and options in its General English courses. Take General English classes in the morning or in the evening. Additionally, you can opt in for electives in a range of subject areas in the afternoon to enable you to meet your study goals.
Program Highlight
- General 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
ESL Programs
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 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 recommended for students who:
- wish to attend the core classes only
20 lessons per week
The IHV-20 PM program runs from 5:30 to 9:30 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 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.
For 16+ and Young Adults
Program Schedule
Day classes
English 15 Lessons
Monday to Friday – 8:50 am to 11:40 am
English 20 Lessons
Monday to Friday – 8:50 am to 1:20 pm
English 30 Lessons
Monday to Friday – 8:50 am to 3:20 pm
Evening classes
English 20 Lessons
Monday to Friday – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Class times might shift due to Canadian holidays.
*This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Classes start every Monday*
*Excluding holidays and closures
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*Students who enroll in a language program which is six months or less in duration or for which tuition is less than $4,000 may not make a claim against the Student Tuition Protection Fund, which is managed by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Further, this language program may not have been reviewed or approved by PTIB. For more information about programs that do not require PTIB approval see: www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca